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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
SMALL BEGINNINGS.

Benjamin Franklin tells us in one
of his letters, that when he was
a boy a little book fell into his
hands, entitled essays to do
Good" by Cotton Mather. 1t
was tattered and torn, and sever
al leaves were, missing. "But
the remainder" lie says, "gave
such turn of thinking as to have
an influence on my conduct
through life; for | have always
set a greater value on the charac-
ter of a doer of good than any 9th
er kind of reputation; and if [
have been useful citizen, the
public owes all the advantage of it
to the little book" Jeremy Ben
than maintains that the current of
his thoughts ard studies was di-
rected for life by a single phrase
that caught his eye at the end of
a pamphlet; "The greatest good
to the greatest number" There
are single sentences in the New
Testament that have awakened
to spiritual life hundreds Of mil
lions of dormant souls.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
H0. 25---yoL. II.
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the time If Subscription. 'z'fys, fsoiiars
sana Eissg s,cn,s, WITHOUT DEvIAfIex
aitcr the eNtisu Ion of three inoD;hs
G5- Ati Bills for ADVERTISEMENTS, Jeb-
VI ork, or Snb>eipio considered due when
contracted sexcert against those with whom
we have running accounts.
: OF Slhssribers falling to order discon-
finuaace OF the paper, at The expiration Of TIC
time for which they may have subscribed
are CONSIDERED as wishing to renew; and it
vii be continued TO them accordingly, -
d.. or No paper will I've sent out of the
county unless paid for in advanre
= o. Advertisements inserted at Gssc Bel
sas per square OF T.yeIvc Lines
or fssS, for the fret insertion: Fifty Gents
for each continuance.
> 0~- Persons advertising by the year, will
. he charged Forty Ueiinrs for "a whole
column, Twenty Dollars for one hall
. Tea D@li;,rs Tor one-quarter. NO der~f-
FtOa tfon these terms unfer any circunA tances
az The privilege Of yearly advertisers is
styictiq tns TED to tier cara iR,ntelidfe and req
as,r business: and the. business of an adver-
i>i.-g film l. not considered as including that
'of us indiriual m MIXERS.
sE3| Announcing candidates VE,rcc Dol
BARS. TO be pqtd IN adpance va ercry case
taSslverfisemellts not marked with the
number of inser,is.s when handed in. viii
be continued, until ordered cst and pcynle1t er
odeL
8 p 10 a iceft s-nte1d ir-se' fed qrdtmfossly
ftT Advert scmrnts of an aGU>ivc nature.
sst9 1aotbeii.ssrfet qf aDy price 1
6T- Joib Printing: # ALI kinds neotg |
tone na NcU type. ard rn reasonaiic
terms - any fii~e in Tennessee
~ no Paper will be discontinued unit |
all arfearaga> nirpail up-eEcept at Tie Qp |
{ ol. OF tie P,l5lisler.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
4 Desirable Situation

For young man who Is very
anxious 10 embark in the newspa
per business, with whom health is
a matter Of 10 consideration, ard
who doesn't care for consequences.
we know of no situation more de-
. ssif;tble than the cditorahip Of the
Ficksburg Sentinel. An exchang>
paper gives~tlie fate Of some Of the
editors Of that paper: DR.. James
ILa.ailstook hold@in 1887, had a
number ofsstrcct fights, 'fyught a
,illeiSwith his brother editor ct
Inc Hhig, and was kiliedin 1912,
in asEeef fight, by d. W. Adams,
lis assistant, Isaac c. Paftridee,
dicdoG Yellow fever in 1859, Dir.
s. :. Fail. another assistant, had q
ndnber' OF fights, in one Of which
he was badly wounded. james
Ryan, next editor, was killed by
r. L. Hammet, Of the Whig.-
Next came Walter Hickey, who
had several rows, and was re-
peatedly wounded; he Killed DIR.
.ataciin, and was sGon after killed
IN Texas. john Lawns, another
editor, WAS imprisoned for the vio-
lanee of his articles. Mr.. Jenkins,
ms. successor, was killed in Tie
street by II. A. -Crabbc; .Crabbe
avas murdered in Sonora. F. G.
Jones succeeded jenkins, ,bCt soon
;,ltorward drowned himself. :
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
Different Drum Beais.--, What they
Mean.

The Reveille is the signal for
the men to rise and sentinels to
leave off challenging.
t The Troop is to sound or beat
at O'Clock in the morning, for
the purpose of assembling the men
for duty and inspection at guard
mounting.
The Retreat is to sound or beat
at sunset, fof the purpose Of warn
ing the officers ~and men for duty;
and for the reading of the orders
of the day.
The Tattoo is to beat at %
clock in the evening, after which
a soldier is not to 60 out of his tent
or quarters, unless by special
leave.
..Peas upon a trencher,' the
signal for breakfast, is to sound
or beat at % clock IN the morn
ing.
''Roast Beef the sisnnl for din
ner, is to sound or beat at O'Clock,
at other times it is the signal to
draw provisions,
The Surgeons Call" is 10 sound
at O'Clock, when the sick that are
able to go out, will be conducted
to the hospital by the first SER
geants of companies, who will
hand to the surgeon a report of all
the sick in the company other
than in hospital. The patients
who cannot attend at the dispen-
sary, viii be Immediately after
visited by the surgeon.
The General Is to beat only
when the whole army is to march,
and is the signal to strike the
tents and prepare for the march.
The ASSEMBLY" is the signal
to form by company.
ITO the Color'sis the signal I'd
form by battalion.
The ''Long Roll is the signal
for getting under arms, IN case of.
alarm or the sudden approach Of
the enemy. ~
The ''Parley'' is to desire con-
ference with the enemy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

A Hdppy RePly.-An incident
is related as having occurred be-
tween the officials engaged in the
exchange ofprisoners.at Columbus,
the other day. After the prelim-
inaries were arranged, a repast was
partallen OF, during which one of
the Federal officers, rising, pro-
posed: "The memory Of George
Washington" The company IN
stantiy rose. when Gen. Polk re-
sponded, ''I'he memory of George
Washington, the first REBEL The
toast, our informant says, was
drank in ominous silence by the
Federal officers who were present.
The story is too good not to be true,
or to be lost
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
Cum Misfellany.
0iling the Machinery.

Are you afraid that little po
liteness will injure your business
Or undermine your health? Ther
why do you not practice it a hit
tie oftener, good sir, or madam!
Don't you know that life's great,
rough, clanking machinery will
work all the easier for a drop of
oil here and there? Kind words
and pretty courtesies cost people
nothing, and it is pity they are
kept so exclusively for state oc-
casions. Suppose yourfellow NOR
tai has done nothing more than
his duty toward you, is that any
reason YOU Should neglect to thank
him for it? Doing ones duty is an
uphill sort of business sometimes,
and it is very easy to get discour-
aged, if there is no sunshine along
the road. The clasp of u kind
hand, the beam Of a sympathising
eye, the sound of a gentle or gra-
.cious word, will often do the dis
pirited tailor more good than q
dollar bill. Because people are
poor you have no right to tulle it
for granted that they are devoid
of feeling. and sensibility. The
times are PASSED when the aHegi-
ance Of man was purchased by
gold and treasures; the only curS
rent coin nowadays is the look,
and word, and thoughtful courtesy
that are remembered long aftel
the more important occurrences
sink in to forgetflllness. Isn't
there enough gloom or shadow iii
the world, without our adding to
it, by wrinkled brows and fault
finding complaints? How much
betterit is 10 carry the bright little j
with us along the walk
Of life, and scatter them broadcast
where they iliume the hearts Of
our brother men, whose troubles
may lie deeper far than our ken
can penetrate. What if saying {
thank you," be but a trife? we
would Ike to know how many cf {
the joys and sorrows of this world i
Ire aught else? Oil the machine
y Of our daily existence. and see
how much more musically the {
wheels will revolve; good people! l
You are careful enough of great
matters-let Lot the lesser be
a
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

A runaway negro of Daniel
Gilmans, made his way to Padu-
cab, reported himself TO Gen Paine,
who told the negro he was free
and as good as any Of Old Abe's
white men, employed the negro as
waiting servant, his wages $50, to
be paid regularly at the end of
each month. The negro tried the
experiment of freedom one month,
received no pay for services rem
dered, made his escape, and re-
turned to his master, bringing
much valuable information.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

The Governors of both Chic and
Indiana, have issued addresses to
the women of their States, appeal
ing to them to furnish blankets
and clothing for volunteers. The
Federal Government has advised
them of their inability to furnish
any more blankets, the supply at
the Northbeing entirely exhausted.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

Wheat az Hliaoiis.-The Chica-
go Tribune speaks in responding
terms of the condition of the wheat
in that State. The crop was at
best far short of an average, and
the heavy rains have damaged a
large quantity of it, the stacks be-
ing completely turfed over with
the growing grain. For several
days past, a very large proportion
of the wheat brought to the Chica-
90 market had been rejected, IN
some instances as many as eleven
out of fifteen, and eight out OF
twelve car loads.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

O,r merit Congress. speking of
the next session Of the Confederate
Congress, the Richmond Examiner
says:-"The next session of this
body is not expected to last beyond
q few weeks, and it is more than
probable that its deliberations will
be conducted in secret. The old
State Senate Chamber has been en-
larged, repaired, and improved,
and is nearly ready fer occupancy
by the Confederate representatives.
We notice that no provision has
been made for the accommodation
of spectators. This, in the nature
of things, was nearly an impossi-
bility."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
TAyTE.

The soldiers that like Cromwelrs,
march, with Bibles in their boots,
load the cannon by the grace of
God, and fire it with psalm, can
not easily be beaten. Give us
plenty OF the substance of things
hoped for, and an evidence OF
things not seen. Let one feel
that he stands on truth, that the
laws OF the universe and the at
tributes of the Almighty are
pledged to his support, and you
might as well try to chase q rock
as him. Faith justified Abel and
translated Enoch; foated the ark
and founded the church; crossed
the Red Sea and shook down the
walls of Jerieho. In all ages 1T
hasoat Of weakness become strong,
waxed valiant in fight, turned TO
fight the armies. OF the aliens, and
led out willing martyrs for the
mountains or the flames.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
gurrfnt Gopirs.
Army u arlHs ia Virginia.

Army uflGS I'd iFs'R!d.
4 The Richmond Examiner is pcs
itively informed that there are, a
this date, detained en- route st The
various depots On the lines Of thu
railroad, not less than FIVE hun
drcd boxes Of ready-made wintci
clothing to contribute to the army
by the noble people Of the South
! The government should take ct n
! troll Of these roads. at least so far
as to require these goods TO Lesent
forward. 1t is a matter of vital
interest to spectators to detain
and block the way to the timely
arrival of volunteer contributions
sof clothing and stores for the SOL
diers, that it may not interfere
with their greedy and criminal
sales of cloths and Blankets at four
or five times their value. 8
The same paper has the follow
ing remarks upon the speculations
aud extortions OF the Richmond
merchants:
TIE "ARNY Worms" or Rich
uoND.-The corrupt and atrocions.
speculations of some of our south
$rn merchants and tradesmcn is a
subject Of unbrokcn clamcr in all
parts of the Cenfederaey. The
slime Of the army worm" in Rich
mond is more offensive and dis
austing than that Of the Yankee
who formerly preycd upon the
peoll Of the South.
As winter is advancing, the
brutal spcciilators in articles Of
ard necessary. comforts
are advancing prices beyond all
reason and deeency. We ere IN.
formed 6f instances wlitre tllcA
common Virginia gray cloth; fur
nishcd by the manufacturers at
cents per yard, is sold l!v
the Richmond dealers at the ex-
tortionate price of three dI liars /
aud half. Again, we have seen (
some excellent heavy cloth six
quarters in width manufactured in
Nashville at 81 10 per yard II
Tie same material is being sold in
the city of Richmond at $40 per-
yard.
These. extortions are little less
han positive crimes. If The gov
ernment will continue to hesitate
% apply the corrective, citizens /
mass meeting might be called, d,sat T
east 10 give some public expression
If stntiirnt to retrieve the city Of !
Richmond from tn e dis2racc
5rougit upon it b, the cxtortions,
Hippant defiance, and insnfierable
nsolence of spectators, sliinplas-
-erers, and small money grunbIing
-radnSman. i- l's ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

appropriate Speech-W h e n
President Davis reached Fairfax
station upon his return home re-
Gently, he was greeted with cheer
after cheer by the troops iii that
vicinity Nothing would satisfy
them but speech, and he re-
sponded as follows:
"Soldiers: Generals Beauregard
and Johnston are here orators of
the day. They speak from the
mouths Of cannons, of musl1ets,
and of rifles; and when they
speak, the country listens. / will
keep silent"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
The Hickman (Kyls.Courier,

I ne H1cknlan lNy.J NouTIeT,
Of the 18th inst, says: Thousands
of Kentuckians arc now ready
with their muskets to atone for
and redeem the State. The South
has $4,000 majority in the State,
ard when the question is fairly
put to the people, they will. join
their sisters of the South
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

Within three months over 20,-
600 horses, costing ON an average
Sl20 each, have been forwarded
to Washington; about one-fourth
of these are for cavalry, use, the
same number for artillery, and the
remainder for draft.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

2 A patent has been issued to a
South Carolinian, a Mr. Bierield,
for Improvements in Tanning.-
1t is done with common Dog Fen
mel, at a eosffof 40 to 60 per cent
cheaper than theord:nary process.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
The Northern papers exnit gres

The Northern papers exultgreat-
ly over the number of foreigners
enlisted in their army; The New
York "American Messenger says
that $4,000 Germans alone are
in the. army around Washington.
They are as truly hirelings as
were the Hessians Of the Reyolu-
tion.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

The arch traitor, Andy Johnson,
was a few days ago in Kentucky,
using all his efforts to raisefa mil
itarv force to. march into East
Tennessee. He threatens t h c
State with fire and the sword" /"
Andy will never rest until he Is
either shot or hung.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
The Capitol at Washington PR

The Capltol at " asliIlis1olI pre-
sents a picture of wanton detace-
ment. The basement is convert
ed into a large bakery, and the
once beautiful grounds now recu-
pied by horses and wagons, have
become a scene Of filth and desc
lation,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
Free Government Transportation

] We copy from a circular sent 'tc
the Railroad Presidents, the fol
lowing list of persons. connected
] with the army, who are authorized
to be passed free over their reads:
ENTITLED TO TRANSPORTATION. .
Officers and soldiers, under Or
ders and on official business.
/ Paymasters' clerks under orders.
Soldiers left behind, sick or by
accident, and recruits with orders
are entitled to transportation to
their companies.
Sick and wounded soldiers, hav-
ing All order for transportation
from medical Director or from a
hseon General, home and-tack.
Rejected recruits.
Soldiers honorably discharged,
except those discharged for wounds
or sickness, who are provided for
by Railroad resolutions. 49,
Officers and soldiers transferred
by order of the War Department
or General Commanding,
Horses of officers, according to
regulation allowance.
Assistant Surgeons on duty
obeying first order.
Recruiting officers, on recruiting
service, by authority of their regi-
officers and with the APP
proval of the officer commanding
the post.
An escort of one man will be al /
lowed with the remains of de-
ceased officers and soldiers. 7
Stores and supplies for troops CT
hospitals /
Colored cocks and musicians,
when included as members OF com
panies.
NOT ENTITLED TO TRANSPORTATION. +
Resigned and dismissed officers
and those permitted to exchange
stations.
Civilians receiving appointment,
except Assistant Surgeons.
Officers and men on furloueh or
cave Of absence.
Civilians bringing recruits and
stores.
Civilians. who have rendered .
service are not entitled I.
~ reason thereof.
Officers on sick furlough.
Horses for Chanlains.
Servants.
Soldiers on sick furlou9h with
ut orders from Medical Officer.
SPECIAL ORDERS.
Persons who go for the remains
f soldiers must haye an order from
Cuartermaster.
Nurses must have Gn order from
he Surgeon General or Medical
)lrector.
A. c. MYERS,
Acting Quartcrmaster-General.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
THE NnC1HER,s KISS.


Not unarmed so they forth
whose brows are wet with the part
ing tears Of children ard Of wives;
n.t without a helmet and a shield
are they whose lccks are wet with
a mothers tender kisses, whose
forms are followed by a mothers
tender hourly prayers.
Where the standards waved the thickest,
And the tide of battle rolled,
Furiously be charged the foemen,
On his sEow-~hite steed so bold;
But he wore 20 guardian helmet,
Only his long hair Of gold
''Tnrlf ard fly, thou rash young warrior,
Or this iron helmet wea,,''
"Nay, but am armed already
nthe brightness OF my bair;
Fer my mother kissed its tresses
With the holy LIS of prayer.'
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

A letter to the Baltimore Re-
publican, from Arkansas, says,
that neither life nor property is
safe there. The Federal troops
are a gang of murderers and
thieves, OF. whom Jim LANE is chief.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

A negro ball was given at Sell
ma, Ala, on the 25th ult., as q
benefit for the Southern cause, and
netted the sum of 500.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
Gfmplf4of e5br Musfs,

S - soy WAR SONG
: Wou!d'st thou have me love ther, dearest,
WIthga woman's proudest heart.
Which shall ever hold thee nearest,
Shrined in its inmost hearl?
Listen, .hen. Ny country IS calling
On her sons TO meet the foel
Leave these groves Of love ard my rtle,
Drop thy dreamy harp of lovel
Like Young Korncr-s seorn The turtle,
When the eagle screams above,
Dost thou ranse? Let dotards daily.
Do thou for thy country fight!
Meath her loJle emblem rally
God, Our country, and her right"
Listen, row her tlumpet IS calling
On her sons to meet the foe,
Womah's heart is soft aud tender,
Bat 'tis proud and faithful too.
Shall she be her lands defender?
Lover. Solderl mp and do!
Seize Thy fathers ancient falch on,
Which once flashed AS Freed, ms Btari
Till sweet peacc-the bow aid halcyon,
Stilled the stormy stiife of war;
Listenl now thy country s calling
On her SONS to meet the fuel
Sweet is love in moonlight bowers,
Sweet is the altar and the fame,
Sweet is Springiime with her fowers,
Sweerer far tie patriots namel
Shculd the Gcd who smiles Above thee
Doom thee to soldiers grave.
Hearts viii break, hut fame will love thee.
Canorized among the brave!
Listen, then! thy country 5 calling
On her sons 10 meet the foe!
Rather would | view thee living
On the last red field OF life,
Mid thy country's heroes dyirg,
Than to be dastard's wife
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
WHOLE NO. SIS.
~ The following specimen
of good wit, is from the Nashville
Daily Gazette:
Significant from Washington.
The Battle at Leeslurqi
WAsmNGToN, Oct. q, 1861:

The War Department has re-
ceived information of a fight at
Leesburg. Among other kilograms
referring to the engagement is the
following from the Commandments
chief to the retired Lieatenans
General
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

The New Hampshire Gazette ?
the oldest paper in the United
States, expired a few days ago at
Athe age of enc hundred and five
years. 1t was long leading and
influential paper, in that State.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07

70 Be Erpslted.- Resolutions
will no doubt be introduced III Con-
g2ess, early in December next, 1or
the expulsion of John G, Breckin-
ride, Of Kentucky, from the Sen
ate, and Henry hay, of Maryland,
Ii. G. Burnett, of kentucky, and
John w. Reed, of Missouri, from
the House of Representative
So says the New York Herald.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
MC{el7and To Scott.

4
Dear General.:-We can't move
to Manassas pardon me for refer
ring to Manassas) until the Poto-
mac falls. 1t has been demonstra-
ted beyond the possibility of a
doubt that our men can't sacina.E.
Establish at once school for swim
ming, and for Gods sake prohibit
the men in camp from running ra-
ces; they are swift enough on foot
for all purposes.
MCCLELLAND.
On the receipt of the above old
Scott took the oath, bowed but
the light, and retired to bed
Abraham the Great took the news
quietly, stating that he was pre-
pared for anything, except the fiji.
ty million loan, which he never
to get. McClelland IS
not yet superseded. Washington
is considered safe.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-11-07
A. C. MYERS,

Acting Quartcrmaster-General.
Quartermaster-Generafs Cffice,
Richmond, Va, September, 1861.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-18

The capital Is the scene Of considerable excite
among the military men, caused by the appearance
Of Major General sandfod who has rendered to Governor
Morgan the services Of the First division State Militia,
for any emergency that may arise People who not
over and above friendly 10 the General say that his offer
In only another blunder added TO his previous achieve
ments such the reception Of the Prince Of Wales in
that line They declare that he has business TO sug.
gest orders tho Commander in Chief and that no has
taken his present dodge 10 defeat bin which
will legishte him out OF his command The BILL evident
ly intended TO suppress Sanford, Hail. spccr and some
other rusty veterans, provides that officers
shall vacate their commissions after holding
them seven years, and trust 70 their popu-
larity for reelection should they desire IL. The
friends Of this bill say that landlord win be suppressed
and that his offer to the Governor desperate effort 10
conciliate the republican members OF the legislature
ayisc both parties 10 send up strong lobby, and ~
provide their representatives with plentiful supply Of
the spews Of war.