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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-22
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NICE IRONING.

THE subject of ironing, though
not romantic or brilliant one
is nevertheless one that bears an
Incidental relation to the charms
Of an attractive personal appear
ance, and we therefore devote a
brief chapter to its mysteries and
modes. The first matter to be at
tened to, Is the preparation of
the starch. To do this properly,
pat a table spoonful of starch into
large basin, and moisten it gently
with a half pint of cold water,
pouring IN tablespoonful at a
time, and mixing it with a wood
en- starch spoon till it becomes a
perfectly smooth paste. Pour it
into a clean vessel, and stir it in
TO pint Of boiling water; stir it
continually over a gentle fire till
1t burns, then strain it through
a coarse muslin into a clean ba-
sin for use, covering it over to
prevent it hardening at the top.
The ironing blanket should be
large, smooth, and thick; and a
clean linen cover should be spread
over it. The best iron-stands are
those with feet and wooden han
dies The holders may be made
of square folds Of old flannel,
covered with calico, and sewed
round the edge. Holders stuffed
with cottonwood are dangerous, as
q spark might fall on them in la
king up the iron, and cotton be-
ing of an infammable nature,
might blaze and do mischief
Iron-wipers should be soft old tow
els, or pieces of old sheets or table
cloths, kept for the purpose, and
always clean and dry. A piece of
wax candle, passed, over the iron
when taken from the fire, before
it is rubbed with the cloth, will
smooth the surface. Use hot irons
for ironing thick or coarse things,
and cooler ones for thin and deli
cate things.
Always iron quickly, and finish
one thing before beginning anoth-
er, or it will never look smooth
and neat To iron the plated
front of a shirt, there should be
a thin board about twelve inch,
es long and eight wide, covered
with fine old flannel, introduced
after the back and sleeves are
ironed-between the front and
back, as by this plan the plaits
can be smoothly ironed without
creasing the back. There should
be two broad plaits on each side
besides the hem. A lady's stiffen
ed petticoat should be twice put
through the starch, ironed before
quite dry, without being doubled
or creased, and suspended by thC
tapes to dry in the hoop form
For starched muslin dresses,
board the whole length of tn,
dress, about two feet wide at thu
bottom and one foot at the top
should be used: it should be Gov
cred with flannel, and passes
through the inside of the skirt
Fine cambria handkerchiefs, afte
being washed and rinsed, must b
dipped into thin starch, squeeze
and rubbed with dry cloth; the
must be gently clapped, SO tina
they are not torn, then folde
separately in dry cloths till fit t
iron, with cloth slightly dam
beneath them. Caps with lac
borders must be starched carefully
so that the lace be not dippe
in the starch.
To Care Scrdtches.-When til
horse comes In at night. his lee
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-22
DELLsNGHAW's
SIlhU!IlIEf OFegFTT
FOR the iihiNkers and IL

The subscribers take pleasure in anro,r.
ing to the Citizens Of the United Statss a..
they have obtained the Agency for srJ "a.
now enabled to offer to The America1, 81
the Above justly celebrated and voIId -
nowneG article. W ~ re-
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-22

On a pier at certain fashion
able watering place notice runs
thus: "Fomd pin, supposed to
belong to lady made of gold.'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-22

Man is naturally fighting ami
NAL. The child can clench its
fist the moment it is born.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-22
EMHEEMM @n

They have, also Just received and iutenC
keeping constantly on hand, a supply OF tn,
finest and best finished Metallic FsursnI
Baskets ever brought to his market, which
they will sell extremely low. and delive
in any part of the county free of extra Oh .ge
in good hearse. Wood Collins prompt,
made as low as any shop in Lincoln, and de
lvered free of extra charge, in any part o
the county.
WILSON, MOVERS q WILSON.
Jan. 90.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-08-22
WHISPERS or A MUSTkeHr

IN from three. to six weeks. This ar,;'l...
the only one of the kind used BY H.. -.
and IN London and Paris tits in nriv.r.aJ -
1t is beautiful. economical. son,bira Use ro:
stimulating compound, ac'ina as If NV 49,
upon the roots causing beautiful ,,;,r M
iuxurl"nt hair If applied TO he seai,, - :.
VIII cure BALpNEss, and cause to sprin., ~ :,
place OF the bald spots fine growth IF po ~
hair. Applied accOrdirgto direcrior. :, n .';I,
turn RED or towy hair DARK. and res,Gya -, n..'
to It's original color. leavir = il soft .roo,b LAY
flexible. TIE ONGUENT'i is an indis,e,s,aIIal
article IN every gentleman's toilet al 80 20
one weeks use they would not for a,v oa..
sideration be without il. ''~-
The Subscribers are the onlv Agents f,.& q.
article IN the United States. TO " HON All 49,.
must he addressed. 04'''iS
Price One Dollar a box-for sale bv an
Druggists and Dealers; or 2 box Of The ~,
guent" Warranted to have the desireI e.,
VIII be sent to any who desire il nv mai ~,
rec'), securely packed on receipt Of re- w., =
postage, 81 IL. Apply to or address OF
HORACE L. HEGENAN & co
DRUGGISTS. &C.
"a William Street. New vi
March Z en-
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-06-11
Small Business.

re- While we have nothing but COM
mendation 10 bestow upon our legisla-
'ure for its doings at its recent extra SEES
sion, generally speaking, we must say
that they did one very small and very
mean thing, when they reduced the price
Of printing tax lists from 90 cents per
description to 10 cents. Quite mum.
Der OF the Solons were for reducing it as
low as five cents. 1t is amusing to see
some Of these would-be great men who
get into the Legislature by means Of
newspaper puffs, and who owe all their
popularity to the personal efforts of some
friendly printer, throw themselves on the
subject of economy, and especially re-
ducing printers prices. They are always
ready TO take what the State may have
ready for them. The cry of economy
in Il j. matter is the sheerest humbug.
This money for printing tax titles does
not come out Of the county, it comes
out of those individuals who neglect OF
refuse to pay their taxes. when due, and
they are mostly non-residents. If mer
will let their lands be sold for taxes, it i:
SWELL enough that they should pay some
penalty for it, and reasonable portion
af II shoulI he allowed the printer fol
advertising the sale. The speculatol
,who buys land at tax sale has large
figure in the way of interest allowed him
and it is proper he should have. for thu
object is TO induce Or compel men to pay
their taxes promptly. The Spectators
large interest still remains, but the "pool
printer" must be SKIM ed Well, VIZ
suppose lhey have no business TO b.
printers.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-06-11
CoIoneicy of the Sd Regiment.
GI- On Sunday we met Lieut..

GH- On Sunday we met Lieut.. Col
MERRITT, of the lst Iowa Regiment, a
Davenport, who informed us that he wa.
on his way to Linn Co., by order of tho
Governor. to offer to Major mexican the
CoIonelcy of the 3l regiment. The
Major was long in the regular army, and
established brilliant reputation in Mex
co. His feet are somewhat injured, and
for that reason he refused The Colonelcy
OF the Is, regiment Of this State, which
was offered TO him. 1t is thought be
will not decline the present compliment
tary offer Of the Governor, and if be
does not, he will undoubtedly eventually
,.,s appointed Brisadier General, and
will haze command Of the Iowa forces
Should he refuse the command Of the
3 | regiment, Major WILLIAMS. of Della
ware Co.. a graduate of West Point, and
IA good officer, will probably be appoint
rd to it.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-06-11
No Compromise.

EE- We regret to see that in some
quarters disposition is yet manifested
30 tender articles of compromise to the
Southern rebels and their allies in the
vet loyal Border States. There was new
er proper time for compromise ofjust
principles least of all when the wager
of battle has been presented and accept
ed by the centending parties. The ques-
ton at issue is in no way complicated or
mingled with ideas of mere political
economy. Shall the rightfully constitu-
ted government of our country be over
thrown, and the foundation of our free
institutions subverted, or shall the gov
erHmenl as our Fathers made it be sus,
iained and perpetuated while time ex-
,;sls? This is the solemn truth. Mel
Their the bluster and bayonets Of the Reb-
els, nor the political sophistries of their
Northern allies, blurted forth daily in
the columns of the Dubuque Herald, ct
cetera, can cover up the naked question
which the American people are now cal.
led upon to decide. ITO arms J" is the
cry the traitors have taken up in all theil
borders, and the response from the NORTH
is AS true to the revered principle of jus
'ice and right as the needle is to thu
pole. With confidence in the rectitud,
of their purpose, they can appeal to the
God Of battles, with the full assuranc,
that their cause WW triumph. Away thel
with offers Of comprsmise or concession
to men whose political ambition ha
made them enemies, not only of thei
government, but of the interests and vel
fare Of mankind. Let the war wage, we
say till the right shall finally and fully
triumph, and every leading traitor NEE
his just deserts.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-06-11

Mr.. Rich. Of the Independence Guar
dian, was in our city yesterday morning
for the first time. lie thinks we have a
beautiful place, and in that shows his
GOOD taste. Mr.. r. is a youthful appear
ing editor, but one of the best in the
State, and we hope he will find il conve-
nient to remain with us several days
Davenport Gazette.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-06-11

LOUISVILLE, June SIN GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, the vote on secession and repre-
sentation SOL against one Tor separation
Union vote unanimous IN three pre-
Sipels.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-08
The LegiSlature.

The Legislature of this State commenced business
again with quorum in both houses on Monday last.
The question of Convention and the bill for
arming the State will no doubt come up for consd-
Grafton at once
We presume also that the Senatorial election will
be brought on in the course of few days. Any
further delay will be construed by the dsunionists
as giving countenance to their designs. The people
of this State who are still attached to a Constitu-
tional Union, and who constitute vast majority,
are looking to the Legislature to elect Senator at
once and thus deprive the disunonists of their argu
ment that North Carolina, by delaying to appoint
successor to Mr.. Clngman, is manfesting DISPOSE
ton TO secede from the Union for existing causes.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-08
The Latest News,

Geographic despatch from Mobile, dated Janu-
airy 4th says: The United States Arsenal was taken
at daylight this morning by the troops of this CITY,
1t contained six stand of arms, 1900 barrels of
powder, 100000 rounds of musket cartridges, and
other munitions of war. There was no defence.
1t is rumored that Fort Morgan taken last night
The rumor of the taking of the Georgia forts by
the Georgia troops is confirmed.
All was quiet at Charleston on Friday last Fort
Sumter was not besieged, as reported.
Gov. Jackson, of Missouri, in his inaugural adj
dress, says he has not abandoned all hope for the
preservation of the Union, but he believes that by
prudence and well-directod efforts an adjustment,
alike honorable 20 both sections may be effected.
He opposes Congressional compromises, and says
that the South can only rely upon constitutional
guarantees And to effect this end he advises the
calling of a Southern Convention to agree upon
such amendments to the Constitution will secure
the just rights of the South and to submit them to
the Northern States also for their action. He ad-
vises the call of State Convention and the arming
of the militia.
company of marines took possession of Fort
Washington, on the Potomac on Saturday night
last to prevent its being occupied by lawleSS par
ties 1t is said the government is taking steps for
the protection of the federal property in the South
ern States.
Gov. Andrew, in his inaugural address TO the
Legislature of Massachusetts,, says the right to
claim fugitives from labor must be subordinate to
the ndefcasible right of every freeman to his liber
ty. He however submits the question to the wis
dom of the Legislature.
1t is reported that Gen. Scott has been busily en-
gagged for several days upon the plan heretofore pro-
posed for the reorganization of the militia of the
District of Columbia; also, Of ordering troops to
Washington city and its vicinity, in sufficient force
to any projected attempt to prevent the in
auguration of Lincoln and thereby prevent any COLI
sion between the extremists.
1t is stated that the members of Congress from
Alabama and Mississippi have held meeting in
Washington and teegraphed to the Conventions of
their respective States to secede Immediately.
Florida has not yet seeded Resolutions declar-
ing for secession were made the special order in
Convention for Monday last
The Petersburg Va.) Gas Company have reduced
the price of gas from 81 to So so per thousand
cubic feet. The Raleigh people have to pay Sc per
thousand for gas
The South Carolina Convention has adjourned,
subject to the call Of the President.
The Charleston Mercury of Saturday last says
the holding of Fort Sumter by the general govern
ment and any attempt to collect duties by means Of
an armed vessel will be declaration of war against
South Carolina, and will be so treated. The Mercury
calls Gen. Scott ian old man pulled up with vanity"
Mr.. Crttenden's compromise is said to be gain
ing friends If placed fairly before the people it is
thought it would be accepted as basis of settle
ment
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-08
Noble Action of Gov. Ellis.

A gentleman who arrived in this city, direct from
North Carolina, informs us that Governor Ellis has
taken possession of Fort Macon and other Forts !;
also of the Arsenal with its arms in that State, and
placed State Troops within all the Forts. All hail
to Gov Ellis He has shown himself worthy Of the
trust reposed in him, and that, under him, North
Carolina will never be subjugated by coercionists.
Richmond Enquirer, Jan. 3.
The Enquirer does not "wat for the wagon
Some of Governor Els's secession friends are anx-
ous to seize the forts, but the Governor, it seems,
does not think the time has arrived for extreme
sures The inference to be drawn from his dsunion
organ in this City is that if the general government
should attempt to garrison the forts should send
troops South, he will at once permit the military
forces of this State to occupy the forts referred to-
Such occupation would be treason against the United
States. The Governor may be willing, in certain
event. to see others commit treason but he will be
careful how he commits it himself He possesses a
large share of THAT rascally virtue called pru-
dence"
The Enquirer may rest assured that North Caro-
lima will never be subjugated by any power, and
that she will be quite prompt to repel insult and
roll back aggression as Virginia any other State
While she will not plunge headiong into disanion
under the lead of her disunion Governor, she will
not submit to the slightest Infringement of her
Constitutional rights.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-08
From the Raleigh Register.l
JACKSON COUNTY,
Wnhctnr n q Dnc % 1870

Webster n. c., Dec. %, 1860.
MEssRs SYME & HALL :-GeRtIenlen On the 18th
inst, meeting, irrespective Of party called at
our Court House. You are aware this was in Jack
son county, where Gov. Ellis received sos votes,
and Mr.. Pool 16O the latter getting some 40 votes
above the strength of his party. In said meeting
committee was appointed to prepare business, and
reported in substance, nothing The motion to
adopt, received no second. string Of secession
resolutions were then pO&ed in. read, moved aud
seconded for adoption. Here the fight commenced.
The dsunionists put forward L. c. Bryan. ESQ.,, who
defended the resolutions with ingenuity which
was at least creditable. W. L. Love being called
on, replied The discussion continued between them
till nearly shutdown, when the resolutions were Ia
bled, and when Gabriel sounds his trump he will
find them thar"
On the Goth another meeting was called. A COM
mittec of five, 8 Democrats. j. B. Allison Allen
Fisher and j. p. DillS, and Opposition, r. H. Can
non and W. L. Love, appointed to prepare bus
mess, and reported on the 22d at 2 o'clock, p. NJ
The committee reported according to appointment.
Some excitement up in the country, and we had
a fair turn out. The report was unanimously adopt
ed, and supported by speeches from JAS w. Terrell,
Democrat H. 4. Brown, Democrat Gen. R. NJ.
Henry, Opposition, Jas. keener, Opposition, and
others.
Gentlemen, we had glorious old fashioned camp
meeting time of it. A little more fire, and there
would have been general huggiRg between former
political foes.
Here is the substance of the resolutions:
ReSOlred 8, That we are opposed to destroying the
unity of the States, to a disruption, separation or
dsunion of the United States, into two or more dis
tinct governments; in other words, we opposed
to the secession of any State the dsunion of the
States.
(Signed) j. b. ALLISON, Chairman.
If you think well, you can give this communica-
ton an insertion in the Register. Fight on Wash
ington Webster and Clay are still remembered
Liberty, when driven from the lowlands has ever
found home in the mountains
Yours in THE UNION,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-08
HOUSE OF COMMONS.

The House was called to order by the Speaker
at l04 o'clock. No minister present.
The journal of the House from Goth December to
9th January inst, inclusive, was read and adopted
Committee on enrolled bills for the week was
announced as follows: Messrs. Henry, Canady, Nc
Millan Kelly and Patterson.
RESOLUTION
BY Mr.. Folk resolution nstructing the commit
tee the Judiciary to enquire into the propriey of
requiring the Chairman of Common Schools in the
counties to take an oath of office before entering on
their office, and to report by bill or otherwise.
The resolution was adopted.
Proceedings of public meetings in various coun-
ties introduced read, and laid on the table,
follows:
By Mr. Kelly of meeting in Moore.
BY. Mr.. Poindexter, of meeting in Winston,
Forsyth county,
Mr.. Hanes, by permission accompanied these by
few remarks
Mr.. Poindexter sald in introducing the proceed
lngs that the reading of them would show that in
mat section though the Southern heLd had been
well instructed, the Southern heart had not been
much fired
BY Mr. Martini of a meeting in Wilkes.
BY Mr.. WhItehurst, of a meeting in Carteret
by Mr.. Dickson, of meeting in Caldwell.
BY Mr.. Patterson, of a meeting in Orange.
All these proceedings contain resolutions oppos-
ing dissolution for existing causes; most of them
IN favor of arming the State, and all for resistance
to any aggression by Republican administration
Mr.. Davis, of Rutherford offered a resolution
liking the time of the meeting and adjourning of
the House. providing for an afternoon session; and
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-08


Mr.. HOLDEN: 1t is my purpose to examine your
plan of adjusting the disputes between the North
and South by means of "a Convention of all the
States TO state my objections frankly and to offer
in turn my plan. This it shall be my endeavor to
do in plain but inufiensve language.
You treat the election Of Lincoln made under the
Chicago platform, as an ordinary event, as having
taking place according to the forms of the Consti-
tuition and to be submitted to until he shall commit
in his administration some act Of aggression on the
rights of the South. That "the people of the Uni
ted States AS you say" formed the federal
Union, and the people alone can preserve it from
destruction the same power that created must be
called on to save; and this power can be effecually
exerted in no other aoay (the italics mne,) than
by Convention of all the States this is federal
doctrine, wrong in its premises wrong in its conclu-
sionS and which !, an old Republican, utterly
deny. 1t is to he found in the doctrines of JEFF
ferson, Madison, or Macon. 1t was the doctrine O
Alexander Hamilton, and it may he that of his fol-
lowers of the present day. The Union and the Con-
stitution were both formed a compact by the
States in their sovereign, Independent capacity
leach State lin the language of the articles of
federaton,) retaining its sovereignty, Freedom and
independence" and every power, Jurisdiction and
right mot expressly delegated" or by necessary
implication surrendered, reserved to the States
or the people. The-delegatcs who formed this COM
pact of Union, well as the Constitution, were in
every instance appointed by the Legislatures of the
respective States and the delegates who sat in Con-
vention for the ratification of the Constitution were
in like manner appointed by the State Legislatures
and in instance they elected by the people.
The Constitution itself provides for its amendment
"by Legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States" The Constitution and the Union are the
works of the States, and not of the people. The
people ratify and confirm but this is done by dele
gates in Convention appointed by the State Leglsa-
lures, in their separate capacity. So you wrong
in your conclusion that the Union alone be saved
by Convention of all the States. II this he practi-
cay true then its doom is fixed, and it gone for
ever. Is2eaka as a slaveowner-as Southern man,
one who desires to see North Carolina occupy con-
servative but at the time true Southern ground
Your plan for general Convention leads to procras
ton, to equivocation, and ends in submission. This
is what the Opposition with few exceptions, and the
enemies of the South desire. The supporters of
Lincoln say he has been elected according to the
forms Of the Constitution-that this no ground of
complaint much less of resistance on the part of
the South. The South answers, this may be true
of the mere election in ITSELF but the Convention
and the platform under which he was nominated,
supported and elected, 40 constitute we'll founded
grounds for alarm, that call on the South to make
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-01-08
Col. Browns SDeech,

We invite the attention of our readers to the able
instructive, and mastery speech of the Hon. Bed
ford Brown in the Standard oil to-day.
The attention of the young men of the country is
especially called to this speech, it contains
terestng and truthful history of the slavery agitation
in Congress, and holds up in bold relief the noble
and valuable services of those Northern patriots who
have uniformly been just to the South since the
foundation of the government 1t presents also a
plan of action for the final adjustment and settle
ment Of the slavery question.
To all our readers We say, read the speech, and
then hand it to your neighbors.