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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
The Rhode Island Soldiers Umnly

The Hartford Comm Times has
been shown a letter from Provi.
dence, from which the following is
an extract. The letter is dated
Oct. Goth, 1862:
We had some excitement here
last week at the time of the de-
parture of the 18th regiment
Part Of the men refused to go, be-
couse they had not received the
whole Of their bounty. Governor
Sprague ordered part of the bat
terry on the ground to intimidate
them; but that did not do much
good, for the 18th made a charge
and took one of the guns and
spiked it. The battery boys told
them if they would drive Sprague
off the ground they (the battery
boys would turn the cannon on
him and keep him off. They pelt-
ed him with bits of bread, and
one whole loaf struck him on the
head and nearly knocked him off
his horse. The very devil was to
pay for a time, but finally things
got Gained down; but the boys did
not go, and they have not all gone
yet. 1t is generally conceded by
all classes that the men should
have their pay, and that Governor
Sprague did not act a wise part.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

The Clayton Banner says Mr..
Daniel Mckenzie, of Louisville,
Barbour county, is making sol.
diers water proof boots at ten dol
lars per pair, while he could real.
lie for them, according to the price
they bring elsewhere, thirty OF
forty dollars. His charges fol
shoes are said to be corresponding.
ly small.
The Charlotte N. G.. Democrat
says, Mr.. Bowel, of Mecklenburg
county, has sold a large crop of
wheat to his neighbors at 81 pei
bushel, while it could command
$3.50 and So at his door. He re.
fused to let spectators have q
bushel of it at 81. There is still
some conscience left among the
people.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
GENERAL BUELL..
A recent letter from the Federal

A recent letter from the Federal
Capitol says
The Secretary of War has ordered
a military commission to be organ
lied to inquire into the conduct Of
Major General Buell. in reference
to his permitting the invasion of
Kentucky by General Bragg, his
failure to relieve Munfordsville
and allowing its capture by the
enemy; his allowing the forces of
General Bragg to escape from Ken
lucky without capture or loss In at
lacking them; also his operations
in Tennessee and Kentucky. The
court is to be held in Cincinnati.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

A letter from Louisville to the
New York Times, says Gen. Boyle
has received an order "to im1ne.
diately arrest and send to- Vicks-
burg, and forbid to return to Ken
lucky all persons who have aided
or abetted in the invasion of Ken
lucky by the rebel troops. 10y
alists demand that disloyalists, and
treacherous neutraIs, who profess
to take no part in this unhappy
controversy, be dispatched to
where they belong"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
FROM COL. FULTON'S REGIMENT,
SHELBYyILLE, Tenn,
Nov. IS, 1862. [

Mr. ~ O. Wd7lace: Z
DEAR SIR-As there are great
many persons in Lincoln county
who wish to join the 44th Regt
Tenn. Vols, but are made to be-
lieve that the 44th is full and can
not nor will take in any more re-
cruits: by persons wishing to fill
their own Regiments, | take this
method Of informing them through
the columns Of your paper, that it
is a great mistake, and am advised
by the Colonel John S. Fulton)
to say that he can take in at least
500 or 600 recruits yet, and would
be glad to see any and all who
wish to join the 44th Reg't I. V.
to come along We will take all
OF them, and want them. They
can never join a better Regiment.
We have good Regiment, and a
large Regiment, but will take many
more just such boys. Therefore,
wishing you much success, I am
Your most obedient servant,
j. Y. GILL,
Lieut.. Co. e, 44th Reg't.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
We learn that the McMinnyil1

We learn that the McMinnville
and Manchester railroad will be in
readiness to receive trains by next
Monday, and that it will be imme-
diately put in daily operation
Wopkmen are actively engaged in
'reconstructing and repairing bridg-
es. We also learn that the Win
chester and Fayetteville road will
be in running condition in a few
days. The energy of Col. Cole
cannot be too highly commended
or thanked by the. citizens along
the route of these thoroughfares.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

Mr.. Sam johnson bought in At.
lanta, Georgia, the other day leath-
er enough for a pair of shoes for
81, and a shoemaker made them
up for 81 so. At the same time
beth the tanner and shoemaker
were selling the same kind and size
OF shoes at eight dollars a pair
So says the Commonwealth.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
PoLTICs IN THE PULPIT REBUKEl

PoLTICsI IN THE PULPIT REBUKED.
We learn from the Troy On.
Y. Times that an unusual scene
occurred at the Methodist Church,
Lansingburg, on Sunday evening
of last week. A minister from
Buffalo, who temporarily occupied
the pulpit, introduced the Presi-
dents emancipation proclamation
into his discourse, and trusted that
The rebels would ~hold out until
after the 1st of January, in order
that freedom might be given to ev-
cry slave. At this remark, one
Of the congregation rose and said
that not a word of truth had been
spoken during the entire evening.
He demanded that different senti-
ments should be uttered from the
pulpit. Oneof the trustees of the
church replied, sustaining the min
lister and denouncing the interrupt
er. Much confusion followed, and
the congregation departed in no
pleasant mood.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

The following occurs in the late
"Northern news
The Washington correspondent
of the New York Post says the
President will not retract from his
proclamation because of the cleo
lions.
The Government realizes that
what it has to do must be done
with dispatch, and that going into
winter quarters means disgraceful
peace-consequently the army will
not go into winter quarters unless
it is possible for the commanding
general to override the President,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
Refrihafion--

ketribafiOn-
The following paragraphs from
letter written by an officer OF
the army in Virginia, will prompt
ly arrest the attention of every
reader. In them there is much
food for serious thought. The
threats to which reference is made
have found a hearty echo in Gen.
Braggs army. Two months ago,
and repeatedly since, we have heard
the same reports from his COM
mand. We fear that there are
persons in Tennessee whose future
is frauShtwith great danger. The
soldiers are incensed at the shavers
of Confederate money-at those
who are asking exorbitant pri-
ccs for clothing and other necessa-
ries, and at such as are amply able
to aid the families of indigsnt sol
diers, hut refuse to do SO. A fear
ful retribution awaits some people.
As far as they are concerned, the
war, paradoxical as the expression
may seem, viii not be eaded when
it is over. This tempest can be
avoided, by henceforth acting as
patriots should, and in no other
way. Those who are remaining at
home, making money by putting
the necessaries of life at such pri-
ces as to place them beyond the
reach of soldiers families, while
those in the ranks of the army are
receiving the miserable pittance of
only eleren dollars per month, need
expect no mercy when the soldier
returns. They will receive none.
Apologies will not be received; past
derelictions must be atoned for, by
present and future commendable
acts. Such is the invariable tenor
of our advices from camps
But there is one subject that is
doing us woeful damage In the ar
my, and unless arrested in its ruin
Gus progress, we fear the result
That is the tie people are ,crong at
home. Though they are enjoying
the blessings of home, they do not
seem to realize the necessity of
crushing the evils that exist among
them. Yea! all classes are en-
gagged in this ru;nous vice of er-
tortion. If the people do not cor
rect it, there is a day coming when
this army is to arrive at home
Our soldiers are now warlike and
bloodthirsty, and they have already
declared that the man who could
have no mercy on their suffering
wives and children, shall receive
no mercy, and WHO can restrain
them, as they come from the field,
with their blood stained garments
fresh from the carnival of blood.
The soldier has hoped that our
legislative bodies would apply the
remedy, but they have hesitated,
they have been afraid of personal
popularity. | tremble for the er-
tortioner, disowned by God and at
the mercy of men "aoho kno,ring
their rights dare maintain them
Our country may be saved, but
there is nothing but darkness and
gloom for the men who, with their
ill-gotten gains, are trying to make
money over the country's down
fall. If we are to fail in this great
struggle, the sin will lie at the
door of these unmerciful specula-
tors, that some people call gentle
men, but whom the bible classes
among the most degraded of the
earth. The sin has become ma
tional one of vast magnitude
Oh! merciful God, save us from
our enemies at home.
H0Spital Stores
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
ARTrCr.Ea
Presented by the Ladies of Fayette-
oille and Vicinity to the Hospitals
at Winchester, Tenn.

o1tto u'eU tCHtety ~ Uto IOopttoto
at Winchester, Tenn.
Mrs. WaHace-2 quilts.
Mrs. Robt. WhitoAer-l blanket.
Mrs. Feeaey-1 tick and quilt. Z
+ Mrs. Erank; Smith, quilt, 2
blankets.
Hrs. Joel Commons-1 tick, 2
quilts, l pillows +
Mrs. RoJt. HILL comfort, tick,
bolster.
Mrs. Jack 1oon-Iquilt, l blan-
ket. So
Mrs. r. c. Goodrich-2 quilts, 2
pillows and slips, 2 towels, 4 col
lars, | bot blackberry wine, pep
per, sage.
hrs. Tom Massey quilt, I pr
wool socks, l old shirt for rags,
sage, pepper.
hrs. j. E. Chacoat-1 quilt.
Hrs. Dich Allen-1 blanket.
Mrs. Dag A!tord-1 pillow and
case, sheet, towel.
|
Mrs. Peterson Smith, Pillow
and case, blanket, comfort.
Mrs. Capt. Ben Whia,her-1 pill
low, coverlets. "
Mrs. Rebecca F5rn1acoH-2q quilts.
Mrs. Moods blankets.
Ars. Geo. Goodrich-2 quilts, 2
sheets.
hrs. Ann Boaner.-1 comfort, tick
Mrs. &onebraher-1 quit. !.
hrs. B. L. Russel1-l quilt, pill
low.
Mss Elednord Bo1aHtr-1 COM
fort.
Mrs. III. j. CoJ5-2 comforts.
Mrs. 7ysoa--l pillow and case.
Mrs.. Virginia M7-1 blanket.
Hrs. Nag Hallace-1 quilt.
Mrs. NarJtaH-1 blanket.
Mrs. I'm. Fletcher-2 pillows
and cases, 3 sheets, | blanket, 2
comforts, l tick.
Mrs. RrAi9as-1 comfort.
Mrs. Ross-l quilt.
Mrs. Short tick, blanket.
Presbyterian Chufch-19 carpet
blankets.
Mrs. FL. helso-1 comfort.
Ms. u 4. IFilson- l quilt.
Ms. lamb pillow ease, ]
quilt, l carpet blanket.
Mrs. DR.. Diemor-1 quilt.
Mrs. Glizzard--1 quilt.
Mrs. Carzoss-l blanket, 2 pill
lows.
Mrs. James BRIGHT comfort.
Mrs. VIM Moyer8-1 quilt, l
pillow and case.
Mrs. Sarah MIle1-1 pillow
and case, 9 sheets, 2 blankets
Mrs, RoJe,fMcK innesH2 sheets,
l quilt.
Cumberland ChurcA-22 carpet
blankets.
NJ. E. CAurch--3 carpet bian-
kets.
Mss Fanny Bonner--1 co. Fort,
2 pillows, soap, fruit, sugar, candles.
From the ,Country-S blankets,
s quilts, l pillow and case, 2 sheets,
2 pillow cases, 4 towels.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

Cotton Cards are now made in
Gainesville, Geo., by Divine, Jones
& Lee, at the rate Of, 80 per day
and will soon increase to &c.
They exchange one pair of cards
for five hard tanned sheep skins.
They want the skins for making
the cards, " Of fi1rs
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

RAPID ISSUES. The American
Bible Society issued at the Bible
house, in New York, during the
month of September, 10000 vol.
urnes-mostly Testaments for the
army. This is at the rate of elev.
en- books every minute Of working
time during the month.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

Its reported that Com. Rem
shaw, the Federal commander at
Galveston, has put up notice that
all property'in that city not occu-
pied by the owners, is confscated.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
Hospital Stores

A Hospital for sick soldiers has
been established in this place, and
we are requested to notify the peo-
pie of both town and country, that
such articles as sick folks need are
wanted Immediately.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

nsThe Cincinnati Gazette
says: England will recognise the
South, as America has always been
prompt to recognise newborn ma
lions, and that Gladstone's speech
is significant enough.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
LETTER FROM MISSISSIPPI.
CAMP OF THE ARMY OF MISSISSIPPI, !
43st Tennessee Regiment,
Nov 10 1880 4

81
time In more than ten long, long
months, l had the pleasure of
reading one copy Of that old famil-
lar friend of home, the Fayetteville
Observer. 1t was received from
the hand of one of our Lincoln
county friends (Mr. 7. FL: Harris,
who has just arrived, and although
lit was of old date, | do assure you
lit was read with no little interest
by all the boys. 1t seemed as if.
some long absent friend had visit
ed us to speak to us of friends, of
home, and of dear ones We have
so long wished to see. You know
not how cheering it is 10 poor
way-worn soldier, who has scarce
ly heard from home for months,
to receive his own home paper
while yet absent, and a stranger
as it were to all that has passed
for months at home. How conso-
ling it would be if we could but
receive the Observer occasionally.
Can't YOU send it to us? Try.
Perhaps you would like to know
something of our whereabouts, and
as it is now night, and | am housed
in tent for the first time in sew
en- days and nights, by the light
of candle that cost 33B cents
per candle, and am partially rested
from my fatiguing march, / will
enleavor to give you the best in
formation of our present location
| can. We are now in the midst
OF q dense forest, upon the banks
of the Tallahatchie river, in six
miles of Abberville, Fayette Co.,
Mississippi, but how long we will
remain here | am not able to say,
as we are on the move. We have
been on a brisk march for the last
four or five days, from which the
boys are complaining of blistered
feet considerably. We had ex--
peCted a fight a few days ago with
those soulless and inhuman Yam
KEGS, but from some cause or 9TH
er, after remaining in line Of battle
for almost two days and nights,
we occupy another position, (this
place. We are under the COM
mand of General Tilghman, COM
handing a division composed of
the Fort Donelson and other pris-
oners, who will, if they have a
fair chance, be sure to make their
mark when and wherever they
may meet up with their equal num-
Der of Yankees. The health of
the boys is pretty good-some few
have chills. They are in fine spir
its, and anxious to drive the inva-
ders from the lard. They are ex-
ceedingly anxious to 60 home for
a short time; then all will be well,
and in end for the end of the war.
They have plenty of new clothing
just furnished by governmentwith
the exception of socks, which are
not to be had. Our privations
here may be great, but all! we
will not think that they are scarce
ly to be compared with those en-
dured upon the frozen hills of Fort
Donelson on the 18th, 14th, 18th,
and 10th of last February; and if
possible worse than all, those most
despicable Yankee prisons of the
North, in which our suffering and
lives were of no consideration to
our captors. There we were in
suited in the most disgraceful man.
ner, and often shot at like the
wild beasts of the forest; and not
content with that they would often
deny us anV communication what
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

nThe Philadelphia Enquir-
er says: England is giving all the
moral and material aid she dare
give, short of an open breach with
the North, to the cause Of the
South, - F" '-' iop
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
Horse Lost !!

TAKEN from my stable, three nv
Il miles above Lynchburg. San FN
day night, the I'd inst, deep bay HORSE,
about 10 years old, about Is hands high, has
two scars about 4 or 5 inches apart on his
right hip. and is very heavy set. A liberal
reward will be paid for his delivery to B H
BERRY, LyDchburg, or for such information
as will lead to it--aLd no questions asked.
Nov 10, f862-4w% E. F BROWN.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

Rev. Robert McClain, D. D., a
distinguished Presbyterian Minis
ter, died on the 4th ult., from
wounds received at Corinth as Col.
of the 37th Mississippi.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
Sole Leather Hides.

WISH to buy quantity of 1928
Sole Leather Hides. to 49,
be delivered to my agents, Mil
ton Eddlns and Jacob Varce. who will pay
for me half a cent more in the pound than
any other person is paying. Brig theuA
along. JOHN z. JOHNSON.
Oct. 9, 1882. A5t.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

Col. VIM. T. Austin has been ap-
pointed Confederate States Marshal
for the Eastern district of Texas.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

DERSONS sending to the Drug Store for
i Drugs orlMedicine. will please send
their tials or bottles,ss our stock is exhaust
ed. (0et p ..bIEMER a MILES.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

The value of the buildings de-
stroyed by the Federals at Baton
Rouge, previous to their evacua.
ton of the city, is estimated at
$4,000.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
~ C,+,rJo1 xro 1oor,, from, +

On Saturday, we learn from the
Atlanta Commonwealth, of Nov.
18th, a car containing about Sc, 1000
worth of clothes, was destroyed
by fire at that city. The fire
caught from the journals while the
train was in motion. Et
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

Col. Currin Pope, of the 18th
KY, stationed here SO long during
the Federal occupation, died the
other day Danville, ofthe wounds
received at Perryville. He did
much while here to restrain his
men from piliaging.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
Effect al Washington.

A letter from Washington to a
Northern paper contains the follow
ing paragraph upon the Northern
elections:
/ was at Wizards the evening
the news came in. The hotel was
crowded with brilliant uniforms,
4 but there was dead silence
No man dared say yea or nay
The Ecening Star was forbidden to
publish any returns. The counte-
nances of those | watched narrow
ly seemed to say, "We are drifting
toward the whirlpool; let the ca
tastrophe come" The govern
ment officers were thrown into con-
Wilson's; the vocal clerks in the
departments cursed the Democrat
ic party, and cursed New York,
declaring them both to be more
secesh than Jeff. Davis and Rich
mond. 1t is said that Old Abe
had frightful chill; Mrs. Lincoln
chuckled, and Seward lied | be-
lieve the President got drunk, as
there is always a dreadful waste of
whiskey after a battle or an unfa-
vorable election.
In Philadelphia there was a
perfect panic. People gathered
into knots and talked eXcitedly;
some saying New York will secede,
others the South can never be sub
jugated. Business fcra time was
almost suspended. Democratic Or
ators pretend to favor a vigorous
prosecution of the war.
At Atlanta, Ga, the other day,
Captain WestmorelanJ, A. Q. NJ,
with Mr. Fulton, wagon master of
the 55th Georgia regiment, and
eight men, were detected in steal
ing five large Government wagons
heavily loaded with Kentucky
jeans, and % fine horses and mules.
They preached off from Braggs
army, and were selling off their
supplies for their own benefit.
!
The value of the buildinps do
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04
44O ACRES.

about 200 acres Of which is cleared
The Telling-house is large frame building
There is large Distillery and Horse Mill
on said place.
Said land is finely suited for stock farm,
and has spring of never-failing water.
For terms apply to the subscriber at Fay
etteville, Tenn.
JAMES R: BRIGHT, Agsss.
Oct. 30. l862-4w
Chattanooga Rebel please copy to amount
of $40, and forward account for collection.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-12-04

ueSplcaDie ankee prisons OF the
North, in which our suffering and
lives were of no consideration to
our captors. There we were III
suited in the most disgraceful man.
ner, and often shot at like the
wild beasts of the forest; and not
content with that they would often
deny us any communication what
ever with our nearest and dearest
friends. Had l time and space, !
could not relate half the cruelty
perpetrated. But it is enough to
say that with all this, many a no.
ble-hearted son of Tennessee and
her sister States found last rest.
ing place in a land of enemies. II
is to be regretted that their bones
lie beneath the sod of ungratefu7
foes. They have caused hatred
to spring up in our .bosoms that
time, as long as life lasts, can not
erase, and those who were SO ig.
norantly ungratefuI to themselves
and country as to bow to Northern
dictation to escape longer impris.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-11-21

KEEP THE During the late
political campaign in New York, Mr.. CAL
win l.. Robinson attended a meeting at
Brooklyn, and in common with other south
ern refugees addressed the meeting, taking
ground that slavery was the cause of the
war and should be destroyed. We saw the
report of the meeting at the time, but hav-
ing received from Mr.. Robinson himself,
papers containing the account, we conclude
the report of his speech to be correct, and
put it on record as reported in the Tribune,
as follows:
Calvin L. Robinson of florida, was next
introduced ard gave his testimony that there
could be no more peace at the South until
Slavery should be blotted out from the land.
He declared Slavery to be the cause of the
rebellion. 1t is its very nature 10 train up
that lawless disposition which led directly
TO treason. Mr.. L. proceeded 10 give an
interesting narrative of his personal expe-
rience in the South and escape from rebel
dom.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-11-21
might have let it out at an earlier date
especially with snch large majoriIies.

GLoRioUs Missouri - Amid the dark
ness which Lroods over the country, the
bright rays OF light which come from the
noble State OF Missouri are truly cheering.
The border States are beginning TO see
their true interests. A correspondent writ
ing from st Louis, says: As returns from
the interior of this State continue to arrive,
they appear more ard more favorable TO
the Emancipation cause. There is no longer
any doubt about the Legislature. 1t Is IN
the hands of he Enancipationists Two
good Emancipation United States Senators
will be the result of this triumph. When
the soldiers votes are all counted, popu-
lar majority will be shown for the Enamel
paiionists in the State. We have carried
many counties heretofore strongly Pro-
Slavery"