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New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
NAVAL AND MILITARY INTELLIGENCE.

THE UNITED STATES NAVAL REGISTER A. VT II.
The abolition Of privateerirg having been resolved
on by Government, permanent; navy commensurate
with the standing Of the nation will be necessary. AS
the Naval Register for 1861 is the last that will appear
with the names Of 30 men-owar, it given n full as
follows:
There are now 20 men -of-war the register. There
were 80 before the burning of the Norfolk Navy Yard
when the liners usylvania Q.0 guns, Delaware
iSi, New.York 49, which or the stocks and never
launched frigstes Raitan jt United States 90, the
first naval vesfel built for the United States Govern
neutl. AID the Columbia, the corvettes Plymouth en-
and Germantown (22l, and the brig Dolphin lb were
scutled and sunk. The following the present strength
ort tbo .la
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28

tention. ousscn which hes ,Fsd iu oser~hssrs s"s
with of sae.r gusstOus- whorr caunOs safely
The par, on, he time The resiaeus was ~ t'
vice. viz from the time aeoeFted by The Slate ahi
accepted b. tls UBitcs States
In csscs his period viii M .her Of uo,tb I'D
because hsi the TROOPS aos IN sst need ofe"
pay thai t. Department akiax uuasa pains instruct t"
icsu.nta oces ard urge Their eomp soon. IN order th't
every sy rep nay BE- taken sc lie poy b, -4s befv
the 70 siuents leave.
WIN you kndness t. s's's 10 70 rofro~'s
issue hat pays OILY 'r che d b.iD ss soost
by the stse ard socersBcc 5y sse United ss sai
thar will furnish cv.y Reyuen Psy~sser al necessary
blanks Tor that rsIposs. With seat resre'S
Your ohsc - .srTa1,
TuOS p. VAE BUREN, rsyal,slef- -Ceusrsi
C,ayoi H,rsgua,'-,s ~ Ns- Y,yt Psy,s'fs ir,ose
~'rt Pay'"a'erCsn Csnsrsr' 'fsos no. ~ Br 'ssa, D. D.
Msy ~. lsl.
CAVALRY REGIMENT.
Tie new cavalry regiment, which was par ally o.
gsnsed by the si', of ~. Hop Bsysr3 Cuk ana N Ham
oH W. Merrill bo late of;he "a Dragocas secsr army, sna
both - stou, served "a the Foiis and yssicsn W--s With
vrcs Distinction j. nov, se informed to N tuned ts
command Of ,he Hon Cs schuFf. Ms,ef 70 spu. no
having The 0n coDnion 70 BE- issusi by ts War neffpst
v,Isat-~T essai! insps u q unSsr,ood ,ss Co
3, 80 ss as si.fs- ses f- h. -i@sev I'D ssissy
ls hss 1ow Ioof cosysas cI is D. 1" ssnles 30 as
icsn,L xfb aenne iisht f,ofe Goa Y.se. arc
se org ied foor o. et " upor,ise az 70 2. e-ass
-ues t. b. c5npo,d uny q orrnse se'1sas "h' t<ss
s..r sc,yic. in Europe o. b. Nsrioo
The osbof son viii - Tai.ed N tlf ttT. Ih'h head
quasr. Palace Girin where all shc s7- oomPe'e"s
9r 'seh ses 80 ssd sho ws joio hi- ,% a s y.
sitse Be- call .pd enroll their names re fol sH pa's VII
be srsu by the recruiting orhfpp. ~
shorld thr O'vcume,t defr he er = CO.. silrz fne-
mporsm A. .iid II T. uu6eytoo thsS b. oser tb
uand q he regn zra Mayor merrill, Who aho, IN
wealthy hs infifnsicd hs with -.r 20 "a. ,he ssade
md erv. Sot - Other campaign O. shee = i've le' under no
Dld lag o. the non.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28

FLAG RAIsIsG.--A flag viii be raised ov ez the AZ
torney-sreet Methodist Protestant Church % 3 O'Clock
on Tuesday afternoon, with appropriate ce !cmonies
At o'clock this afternoon, the glorio As Stars and
Stripes will be raised the Sixteenth fspiist Church.
in Sixteenth street, Eighth avenue To the acieS
connected with the church, inspired holy and pafr-
otic motives, and wishing to emulaf the example Of
their sisters in other churches, bel ,ng the credit and
honor purchasing the flag. se' era noted elergyneu
expected to deliver addre' on the occasion,
among whom may be mentione the Rev. Mr.. Miekels,
pastor Of the church, the Rev. DIR. Downg the Rev.
Mr.. Conway chaplain OF Coz. Hawknss Zouaves, and
ministers from other Stat e. now visiting the city ~
delegates to tie May An .iyosaries beside gentlemen
representing their country in high political and odiesl
positionA From Prcsens aggesraHses, lively tims
is anticipated.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
AFFAIRS AT ALEXANDRIA.

BiLTINoRE, Monday, May y, 1851.
No steamer from Fortress Monroe will arrive here
till Wednesday morning.
A gentleman who arrived from Alexandria this
morning saws all il quiet there. The town. to great
extent. is deserted by the Inhabitants. The most OF
those who remain wear ar Of sullen goom and all
seem pervaded with appreherions Of fearful events
The troops are rapidly erecting foriGcaons command
ing all the approaches to the city
The western trains still detained by the Harpers
Ferry authorities. No coal trains are arriving. Some
officers of the trains detained have come down to the
city.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
RETREAT OF THE REBELS.

CHANHEEsBUld, Monday May q, ISoI.
The Virginia trooIS opposite to Williamsport have
been reduced 10 400.
Scarcely night passes that heavy desertions DO not
occur.
strict guard is still maintained on both siiea Of the
river
The troops at IIaTers Ferry have fallen back from
the town proper to Bolivar, a suburb.
Ahout 90 negroes are engaged in making road up
the mountain, on tie Maryland side to accelerate tie
passage OF troops and heavy field pieces.
EX-'iov. Frank Thomas was nominated for Congress
at Frederick, Nd. on Saturday the twentieth bal
lot. The district is composed of Washington, Fred
erick and Allegheny Counties. He is unconditional
Union man, and viii receive nineenths of the vote Of
the district.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
EROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, ILL.,, Monday May y. iooi'
The work of fortfying this place is progressing rap
idly The levee between the St. Charles Hotel and
the point is literally covered with men, tearing up the
Illinois Central Railroad track, wheeling earth, &c.
Passengers from the South report continued con-
centraticn Of troops at Randolph. considerable num-
Der arrived there to-day and more are expected to-
night. They sre quite iublant in Memphis over the
reported victories IN Virginia.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
FROM PHILADELPHIA.

PHmADELnIA, Monday, May q, 1861.
The sloop-ofwar jamestown is ready TO sail, and or
ders are daily expected
The ". S. steamer Flag, Lieutenant sartot, is e1-
pected to sail this afternoon.
The friQa,e Congress was at Montevideo early in
April. Orders are expected for her to return to the
United States.
One hundred and fifty mechanics and laborers were
discharged from the Nayy-Yardon sa'aiasy
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28

the steamer New.YOrk arrived here, for the pur-
pose of having her boiler changed for coal She IS
22O feet keel, draws eight feet of water, furnished
wen, and is adapted TO river or coast service. A
New -Brmsvickcr is here negotiating for her pur'
chase at So. 600 She cost over 100000.
Five boxes of rife carbincs arrived per Nora
Scotian, aud are offered for sale.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28

force. under command Of Col. Wilcox Of the lst
Michigan REGIMENT. The ZOusves removed their
camp this morning from their quarters to the in
terror Of the town. Everything is in readiness
at all points for any operation that may be re-
luired.
Several Secessionists have been arrested by our
men--one of them with Rebel flag. On being
taken, after long chase, by Sergeant Ry yder, he
ayowed himself Union man, and denied kn0wl-
edge OF the means by which the flag was raised.
4 Union flag is now floating from the staff over
.hc Marshall House, whence Jackson's Secession
flag was hauled down.
The Alexandria newspapers have stopped publ
ration. The SenfiRcFS last issue said: "We are
able to meet our foe eye 10 eye, front to front,
column 70 column, and chase them back from OuI
soil. We shall gloriOusly triumph over them. We
ran't be conquered. Our foes may come in as a
Good. They shall be broken as upon a rock"
II turns out that the intended invasion OF
Alexandria was not unknown beforehand to the
citizens. ] an informed that messengers from
the Pawnee came ashore at o'clock in the
morning and demanded unconditional surrender
ment, but refused to withdraw, and still main-
tanned his determination to shoot any man who
should assail his flag. This premontion by the
Pawnee would seem to be in opposition 10 the
!dea Of surprise by our troops.
There are continual reports of encounters be-
tween our pickets and Rebel scouts.
Rumor predicts n speedy advance of Beaure-
gnrd 10 retake Alexandria with an army more
Dr. less numerous.
Many of the inhabitants are quietly moving
from the town and going southward.
An advance picket was yesterday fred upon
Dy party of Alexandrians in citizens dress.
Col. Wilcox ordered the arrest of number
of residents in the peighborhood, and warned
them that if this system Of guerrilla attack was
adopted be should retaliate without delay. This
ready dealing will doubtless prevent any repeti-
lion Of such onsauchts.
The following is Col Wilcox's proclamation to
he citizens of Alexandria:
HIADQUARTERs, ALEXANDRIA MAY &c, 1861.
ORpIEs No. 2.-Tbe under sigl ell assumes command
of the mon forces III aud about Alexandria from The
eith inst. The peace Of the city will be preserved,
pness attacked by the enemv wren the consequences
91 rest upon themselves. Private property Will be-
,peced and protected by the officers and of the
whole command. Peaceabe citizens will he held
nviolaie IN the persons themselves. their families
hud servants All disorders viii be promptly stopped,
and offenders arrested AID punish d.
In ordinary cases the Police will not be interered
with IL the performance of their duty day hight.
The Police Guard will form the AlaIy Poice OF the
city, and the Provost Marshal may be applied TO by
citizens for protection redress Of grievance from
soldiers Citizens will spply the Provost lrsbal
for passes which be will grant at lis discretion, under
orders received from the commanding officer. BY |
Drder Of Col. q. Is. WILCOX.
tGsiloysy oDOnn.n, Printers, lat Regiment Michigan
Volunteers.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
SAILING OF THE MASSACHUSETTS.

BosToy, Monday, May ., 1861.
The armed steamer Massachusetts,, Commander
Smith, sailed to-day for Fort Pickens She takes
crew of I24 men, 100 extra scamen for the lee', and
o large amount Of munitions Of war.
The Mississippi having been repaired will probably
leave tonight or tomorrow morning and the Colorado
on Wednesday.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
TIE BORDER STATE CONVENTION.

FRANKFORT, Monday May y, 1851.
The Border State Convention met here to-day The
Hon. John j. Crittonden appointed Chairman, and
Orlando Brown, Secretary.
Delegates from Missouri and. Kentucky were
present.
The Convention adjourned till Tomorrow, to await
The arrival of delegates who their way hher.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28

former residence, No. 81 Greene street. were he
boarded for the pat live years The fuuersl services
were conducted BY tie Rev. 4. butcher Of the Sixth.
venue Dutch Reformed Church, who preached a "a
~ tic discourse appropriate TO the occasion. The cof.
lin vbich was of rosewood with silver handles was
fas,,,, ly decorated with flowers, and American
flag Ns,. draped over the lower part. llGe the
lid bore the following inscription;
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
THE BRIG ELISHA DOANE.

BosTos, Monday, May q, 1861.
The brig Elisha Doane of Boston, Capt. LoFing,
arrived to-day from Sails River, Georgia. She
reports that she captured by prvatecr schooner
and taken 10 Brunswick, where, after eight days
detention. Gov Brown ordered her relrase.
Capt. Loring reports the schooner Hume ss prize
10 the rebels
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
UUMBTG DISPATCHES.
NASHVILLE, Monday

NASHVILLE, Monday, May =, Is'l.
A private dispatch to The Daily Go-etfe says there
was fighting AT Harpcrs Ferry on Saturday evening,
at which the Federal troops were repulsed. On Sun
day fight occurred at Hampton. Near Fsrtress Mon
roe 500 Lincoln troops were killed and wounded while
the Southern loss was only ~.
Partial returns from ~ counties of Viz mia show
only - votes against Secession.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
THE ELEVENTH PENNSYLVANIA REGIMENT

PmLADELPHI,, Monday, May =, 1901.
The llth Pennsylvania Regiment arrived here to-
dsy from We-tcbes,er, and Immediately left for the
South. Their supposed destination is Haver de Grace
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
THE NEw.HAMpsHIRE REGIMENT.

BALTIMORE, Monday, May 2, IebI.
The New-Hanpshire Regiment arrived here and
marched through at O'Clock, taking The ears for
Washington.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
Non. Arrival of the Fsihernian.

PORTLAND MONDAY, Nay q, LsbI--mldnlgbt.
There has been DO communication With Montreal
since O'Clock at which hour there were sign, ct
the expected steamer Hibernian q. Father Point.
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
FUNERAL OF SERGEANT BUTTERWORTH
0E IuE FIRST ERE ZOIANE REGIMENT.

The remains of John Butterwoith, Sergeant III Com'
pany ID, Ist Regiment Fire Zouaves, and formerly
member Of Ocesnus Engine Company No. ii, who was
shot by sentinel at Alexandria, on the 94h inst, ar
rived a this city yesterday aud were conveyed 70 hs
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
FOR THE BLOCKADE.

: Special Dispatch to The " Y. Tribune
MONTREAL, Monday May q, 1861.
The steamer Peerless arrived yesterday, coaled,
end left, II is said, for New.Yofk. This morning
New-York daily tribune., 1861-05-28
s,,rg, ant JoHS BrrTFBwoHTi
Iu Regiment Zouayes.
Di.t1fth May, 1901.
10 oCEASUs.

The fire cap Of deceased, on the front of which are
the foilovinr words.
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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-05-02
SHEelFF's SALE.

DY virtue of four writs Of venditioni ex-
- ponas to me directed from the Clerk of
the Circuit Court of Lincoln county, Ten
nessee. | will proceed to sell. to the highest
bidder, for cash, at the courthouse door in
the town Of Fayetteville. Tenn, on Satur.
day, tEe Hath day Of May. 1851, all
the right, title, claim, and interest that l. j.
Walker has in and to certain TRACT OF
LAND lying in Lincoln county, Tenn, On
the waters of Robins Creek, in District No
3, and bounded as follows. to-wit:--On the
South by the lands of John Read, on the
West BY the lands Of W. B. Jennings and
l. j. Walker, on the North by the lands Of
Samuel Erwin. and on the East by the lands
OF ID. Walker and Esop Shelton, contain
ing about 400 acres, being the land the said
Walker lives and resides on. Levied on as
the property of l. j. Walker by w. P Ilol-
man, a Constable of Lincoln county, Tenn,
70 satisfy judgments that !. n Siler, Phih,
McBay for the use of acob Cruise, Copeland &
Cruse, and William Copeland obtained against
said |. j. Walker. MOSES CRUISE.
April 18--4w-s6.. S.rif
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-05-02
April l8-4w-S4. She,
SHERIFF,S SALE.


nY virtue of two writs of venditioni ex-
~ penas TO me directed from the Clerk of
the Circuit Court of Lincoln county, Ten
nessee, will proceed to sell, to the highest
bidder. for cash, at the courthouse door in the
town Of Fayetteville, Tenn, on Saturday,
:he EIih day of May.Is6I.a all The right,
title, claim, and interest," that H. Il. HIRE
has in and to TRACT OF LAND lyins in
Lincoln county, Tenn, in District No. 5. and
bounded as follows, to- lon the South by
the lands of Byars Logan. on the West by the
lands of R. M. Whitman, on the North br the
lands of Littleberry Leftwich, and on the East
by the lands of Byars Logan. containing about
ore acre. Levied on as the property of H..
II. HAMS, by j A. Silvertooth, Constable
OF Lincoln county, Tennessee to satisfy juds-
mems that Dempsey Sullivan obtained against
said II. III. Harris; and E. Y Salmon, Admir-
ioi B. NJ. Jones, against II. H. Harris and G
B. Lester. MOSES CRUISE
Aprl lS-4w-S4. Sierif
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-05-02
SHERIFF7S SALE


I'D virtue of one writ of vend;fioni expo
Ee mas TO me directed from he Clerk of the
Circuit Court Of Lincoln county, Tennessee. l
will proceed to sell to the highest bidder
for cash, at the courthouse door in the own
| OF Fayetteville. Tennessee. on Saturday,
the 18th day of May, fSGI. all
the right, title, claim, and interest that JJmes
Hayn.e has in and 10 certain TRACT OF
LAND purchased of said Haynie of j G
Harrison and w. II. Moores, upon which said
tiaynie now lives. lying in Lincoln county,
fenh-ssse, On the waters Of Norris, Greek,
and bounded as follows, to-wit:-On the
! South by the lands of George Whitaker, also
on the West by said Whitaker, North by the
lands formerly owned BY Ed Summerford,
and East by the lands cs Thomas Orrick. Il
! b. Pitts, and Sion NJ Conger--except 40
acres of the East side Of said Land, which
was reserved by j. G. Harrison-which Tract
of Land contains about 2l6 acres more or less.
Levied ON as the property of said Jam es
Haynis BY D. P. Holman, Constable of Lin
coin county. Tenn, to satisfy Judgment that
| Benjsnan Whitaker obtained against James
Haynie and W. II. Moores
April l8--4w- Sc. Sheriff.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-05-02
sHEREFF'S SALE.

RY virtue of FIVE writs of venditioni ex-
- ponas 20 me directed from the Clerk Of
the Circuit Court of Lincoln county. Ten
nessee, will proceed to sell to the highes,
bidder, for cash. at the court house door in
the town of Fayetteville, Tenn, on Satur-
day. the IIth day Of May, 1851, all
the right. title. claim, and interest that + j
Walker has in and to TRACT OF LAND
lying in Lincoln county, Tenn, in Civil Dis
trict No. 3, on the waters of Robins Creek.
and bounded as follows. to wit:-On the East
and South by the lands of l. j. Walker, on
the West by the lands of w. B. Jennings
and I. 5. George, containing about 100 acres.
Levied on as the property of l. j Walker,
by j. W. Cashion and w. p Holman. Con-
stables of Lincoln county, Tenn, to satisfy
judgments that Bean & Spencer. w. NJ.
Smith, and John Read for the use of w. NJ.
Smith obtained against l. j. Walker, r. s.
George against 2 A. Walker and /. J. Wal
ker, and Nathan Mcclure against J. Walker
and w. Al. Smith. NOSES CRUISE.
/ April lS--4w-S6. Sheriff
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-05-02
sHERIFFss SALE.


DY virtue of one writ Of veniitioni exponas
I'D tome directed from the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of Lincoln county, Tennessee.
viii proceed to sell to the highest bidder,
for cash, at the court house door 10 the fowr
of Fayetteville, Tenn, on saturday, the
4 ith day OF May. 1861. all the right,
ttle,3 claim and Interest that John A. Sheyheri
HAS in and to certain TRACT OF LAND ly-
ing in Lincoln county Tenn, Civil District No
2. or the waters of FarTis' Creek, one of the
branches Of Elk River, ard bounded as fol-
lows. to-wit:--On the East by the lands Of
Robert Frame. the West BY the lands of join
Read, and on the North by the lands of A
Bats, South by the lands of Robert Frame
and cont aiming by estimation about 80 acres
Levied on as the property Of John A. Shep-
herd, by 5. Stafford. a Constable of Lincoll
county, Tenn, at the suit of Spencer, Crab
tree & Co., against John A. Shepherd and NJ
lG. Waggoner MOSES CRUISE,
| April 49, 4w--S4 SherV.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1861-05-02
SWINE.

II not self evident, IL is believed
that sufficien, number of expert
ments have been made to establish
that swine are self.sustaining ami
mails, and that pork is one Of the
cheapest meats raised upon a farm
The hog IS worning animal, and
if we'll supplied With sufficient ma.
terial for the Grsl ten months of bis
lie, will produce a sufficient quaHti.
tY Of the best manure 10 be equiya.
lent to his valae, giving him two
months TO rest from bis iaborand grow
fat. Generally at one year old il
the beat time to kill.
A word as to breeding. III is quite
common to breed from young sows
say fall pigs, to come in with lit,
ter of pigs when one year old, 4
practice to be utterly cond. mned
and il continued in the same family
for few generations of the swine
they will be fouRd to dwindle dowr
from three or four hundred to two q,
three bundled. 1t is much bitter I,
keep The SOW three or four years, o.
even much longer; they have beer
kept fifteen years to advantage
The hog is some years in his natura
state IN maturing. II is a fact wei
known, 10 every lrishman from ,h,
'.oula" country. the pigs from oil
COWS will grow into hogs snms thirl,
or forty pounds heavier tban tbos,
from young ones.