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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
: Camp Diseases How to Avoid
Them.

Soldiers In camp suffer from
three diseases; disrrh9a, rheuma-
tism and fever. The commonest
cause of diarrh9a is bad water; its
cure, complete rest and abstinence
from every kind of food except
plain boiled rice. All ordinary
diseases yield to this treatment in
twenty-four hours or less.
Rheumatism is usually brought
on, not by getting wet, but by re-
naming in wet clothes. Hard
drinkers are particularly liable to
bad attacks. Toavoid rheumatism,
wear flannel and keep the diges-
ton sound.
Fevers are generally caught af
ter dark in the open air. A man
going out Oh night duty should
never 60 hungry, and never stand
longer than necessary Good food
and active exercise will generally
keep a man well unless the air is
uncommonly deleterious. Tocure
"a case Of not very severe fever,
nothing seems so efficacious as a
change of air. 1t is said that the
removal Of a patient only a few
milesworks animmediate improve
ment in his condition. In scout
ing along the edge of a swamp at
night, there is no danger so long
as the party keeps to the windwarl
side OF. it.
These doctrines are laid down in
the writings of army surgeons, and
of physicians who have given much
attention to the subjects discussed,
and ought therefore to be trust
worthy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

What Makes the best ,Nldters.-
A captain in the army, in arguing
with an infdcl officer who was
making various objections to the
religious influence which was
brought to bear upon the army.
said:
Il am not a Christian, but | will
say that the best men in my com.
pany are church members, and
those who have high respect fol
religion. For this reason l would
rather that my men should have
religious reading above all other
kinds, for it tends to make them
better soldiers"
Let us hasten, then, to give all
the men such reading.
The fitness of divine love is full
/ of claims upon our affection, and
confidence and obedience. 1t
brings all duty within its irresisti-
bic forms. 1t makes all sin appear
as ungrateful as criminal. 1t pla-
Ices us SO, that the bare idea of re-
fusing any part of divine will be-
comes monstrous, as well as base.
Accordingly, Paul says, "Hope
maketh not ashamed" When
"the love of God is shed abroad in
the heart by the Holy Ghost"
Then it begets the love which is
''the fulfilling of the law" and
thus leaves lis to- act on David
principle, 81 shall not be ashamed
when | have respect to all Thy
|precepts."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

E% We take the following
from the Educational Journal,
published in Forsyth, Ga. We
concur in the editors opinion in
relation to advertising, and lay it
before our readers for perusal:
ADyERTrsING.-Any man who
would succeed in public business
must advertise. Why does any
one advertise a stray horse, a run.
away negro, or a lost pocket-book?
Because he knows that he there
bv increases the chances to recover
his property. Why does the law
REQUIRE sheriffs, executors, admin
istrators, to advertise? Because
our wise legislature know it is
profitable to those Immediately in
terested. How have our greatest
business men become millionaires?
By making known to the public
through every newspaper in the
country, the excellencies of the
numerous articles they have to sell.
Advertise judiciously, and let
the people know what you have
to sell, and you will gain many a
customer whom you would other
wise fail to get; and moreover, you
show becoming spirit of liberty.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

| The Whole Nigger.-The St.
Louis Republican says that an at
clifton convention was recently
held at Boston, at which Stephen
F. Foster, i'll one of his speeches,
said they had some thing else to
do besides giving the negro his
freedom. and added:
"We mustput him in the Senate
and admit him in our social circles
We have got to swallow the negro
whole, with all the wool on him
When we can do that, then we shall
have the millennium, and not till
then. If we are not prepared to
do this, we had better fight on the
Confederate side. | would not
support the government in its
present position | have endcav-
cred to dissuade every young man
l could from enlisting, telling them
that they were going to fight for
slavery"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
Huntsville, Feb. 2S, 1862.

The commander of the Yankee
feet of gunboats which made the
attack on Fort Donelson, in his re-
port of the first days fighting, says
after an hour and a quarters hard
fighting, two of the iron clad gun
boats were so badly damaged as to
become unmanageable, and were
allowed to drift down the river,
while two others were greatly III
.iured between wind and water
The result Of the bombardment
show that iron clad boats cannot
stand heavy land batteries.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

The Richmond EXAMINER
learns that Gen. Joseph Johnston
has published very severe gener
al order in relation to the conduct
of our troops in battle. Before
going into battle every captain
will call the roll Of his company,
and coming out of action will
again call the roll, and every man
missing who is not dead, wounded,
or absent ON leave will be court.
martialed for cowerd.ce. Garry
ing the wounded from the field in
the midst of an action is also pro-
liibited, and every man going to the
rear on any pretext whatever will
be shot by the file officers. This
looks like business.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

A Good l6re.-A bill has been
introduced into Congress to expel
all officers in the military service,
who shall be intoxicated, and also
officers who, being eegnisant of the
fact, shall conceal the'same, or fad
to make it known. This Is a step
III the right direction,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13


The RoMls az Northern hen
tucky.-The Cincinnati CONNER
eial says: There has not been a
freeze on the Cumberland this
winter. The ground is full of wa
ter, and the mud on the roads is
up to the knees of the men. The
road from Somerset to Stanford
is hardly passable. Our intor-
mant saw one hundred govern
ment wagons hopelcssly stuck in
the mud near Stanford. 1t is a
serious question whether it will
be possible TO transport provisions
to our army on the Cumberland.
A strong force is, however, ut work
on the road above Somerset. cor
duroying the worst places. 1t
would be hardly possibly to push
an army train through the wild
country beyond the Cumberland,
where the rebels were dispersed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

LYScHBURG, Feb. 23.-There
have been Ii land slides on the
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad,
a culvert destroyed, and $50 feet
of cribwork gone, in consequence
of the recent heavy rains. In
three or four days the repairs will
be completed.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

Col. n. b. Forest issued the
the following important orde,
in Huntsville, which meets with
the hearty appreciation of the citi-
Zens:
LIQUOR:-The sale of Liquor,
of any kind, within ten miles of
Huntsville, in any quantity, is
positively prohibited. Any person
violating this order will have their
Liquor confscated and themselves
put under arrest for each and eve
ry offense. n. B. FOREST,
sI Colonel Commandment.
Huntsville, Feb. 2S, 1862.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
Rights of White Mtn.-In AL

Rights of White Mn.-In Alex
ander Hamilton's first political
speech occurs these memorable
words:-"The sacred rights of
man are not to be rummaged for
among old parchments or rusty
records; they are written as with
a sunbeam in the whole volume of
human nature, by the hands of
Divinity itself, and can. never be
erased or ohscured by mortal pow
err"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
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DONE
WHEN PROMISED
HUTTON & FRELIGH'S
SOUTHERN MONTHLY.
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Terms always i'm Advance.
cNvarDA AND UPWARD


MYTH the December run'ber we in
w troduce new featnre--we add Is more
RACES. commencing Southern Monthly
Novel Library" which viii permit MS 10 give
our readers series Of NV SOUTHERN Nov
Els. without at all interfering with the repu-
lar matter of the Magazine. Now friends If
Southern Literature, give MS your aid -send
on your clubs BY orhsfore the Grst of Janu,rv
"e In arlrring be particular TO write
names Of Subscribers. Post Office ii nd Stats
distinct aud clear Address.
HUTToS r ERELlGH, Grenada. M,ssD
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

Gen. Beauregard has ordered all
the itinerant store-keepers away
from Columbus, and forbid the sell
ing of liquor within ten miles, or
its introduction into camp.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

Eirginia.--This State is called
upon by the Confederate Govern
ment for 800 men. 1t is est.
mated that about one-half this
number will be furnished by re-
enlistment.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

A rapid exchange of prisoners
is now taking place. Four hum
dred Yankees left Richmond on
Friday last to be exchanged at
Fortress Monroe for like number
of Confederate prisoners,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

1t is reported that an exchange
of prisoners will be made accord.
ing to the plan adopted between
the United States and Great Brit.
ian In the war of 1872.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

The Whiskey Qssesfiom-The
State Government of South Caro-
lima has taken vigorous action to
suppress the sale aud distillat;ou Of
whiskey. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
FAYETTEVILLE, TENN:
Thursday Morning. March Is, lS6
The Nashville Stampede.

The Chattanooga correspondent
of the Knoxville Register, coz.
dennis in severe terms certain
officials about Nashville in connec-
ton with the recent stampede from
that city. We copy the following:
1t seems that Gen. Johnston in
formed the authorities of the city
on Sunday last that he could not
hold it, although no enemy was
near, or threatened it. Immedi-
ately all was CONSERVATION and
alarm. The Governor and Legisla-
ture fed panic stricken. With
this example set them, nothing
better could be expected of the
citizens. Mr.. v. K. Stevenson,
Quartermastcr General and Presi-
dent of the Nashville and Chatta-
nooga Railroad, etc, instead of
standing sentry at his post and pro-
Itecting the immense accumulation
lof military stores, and controlling
the railroads so as to remove them,
fled. Early Monday morning he
loaded several carts with his per-
sonal effects-his negroes, horses,
carriages and household furniture,
including his own sacred person
and FASTENED to this city, where
he has ever since remained. BY
his direction all the rolling stock
was hurried to the end of the road,
and no effort, or next to none, was
made to bring any of the Govern
ment property from the doomed
city. Nearly a week has elapsed,
and no enemy has approached
During this time every pound of
bacon and ordnance and quarter
masters stores could easily have
been removed to Murfreesbcro, if
no further. Instead of this being
done, the doors of the storehouses
were thrown open, and the people
invited to carry away all they
wished, and the torch was applied
to the rest! Was ever such wan
ton abandonment and destruction
of property?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
Concentration of Prisoners OF

Concentration of Prisoners of
War.-The War Department has
issued orders for the removal of
all the prisoners of war now held
in New Orleans, Tuscaloosa, and
in South Carolina, to Salisbury,
N. c., where commodiolrs and COM
Portable prison houses have been
erected for their especial accommo-
dation. The prisons there will be
under the supervision of Major
Gibbs, Provost Marshal, for long
while the commandant of the Con-
federate States prison IN Rich
mond.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

: Gen. Beauregard has nearly re-
covered from his slight indisposi-
ton, and is actively and earnestly
engaged in organizing a campaign
against the Tederals. He ism good
auirits and full Of energy and de-
termination.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

Gen. Haileck has decided not
to hang the condemned bridge
burners is Missouri. They. will
he kent in close confinement.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

Waslington's Psoyer.-In the
summer of 1879, Washington, cx-
|ploring along che day the position
of the British forces on the banks
Of the Hudson, ventured too far
from his own camp and was CON-
PEELED by sudden storm, and the
fatigue of his horse, to seek shell
ter for the night in the cottage of
a pious American peasant, who
greatly struck with the language
and manner of his guest, and list
ening at the door of his chamber,
overheard the following prayer
from the Father of his Country:
"And now Almighty Father,
if it is Thy holy will that we
shall obtain a place and name
among the nations of the earth,
grant that we may be enabled to
show our gratitude for Thy good
ness, by our endeavor TO fear and
obey Thee. Bless lis with wisdom
in our councils, success in battle.
and let our victories he tempered
with humanity. Endow. also, our
enemies with enlightened minds,
that they may become sensible of
their injustice, and willing to re-
store our liberty and peace
Grant the petitions of thy servant,
for the sake of Him who thou
hest called thy beloved Son;
nevertheless not my will but thine
be done.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
Terms Of Confederate Sensters

Under the resolution dividing
the Senators into three classes,
whose terms shall be, respectively,
of two years, four years, and six
years, the ballots were drawn with
the following result:
Alabama-C. c. Clay, 2 years;
W. L. Yanccy, 6 years.
Arkansas-Mr Johnson, years;
Mr.. Mitchell, 6 years.
Florida--Mr. Baker, 2 years;
Mr. Maxwell, 4 years.
Georgia-Mr. Toombs, 2 years;
Mr.. Hill, 6 years.
Kentucky-Mr. Simms, 3years;
Mr. Burnett, 6 years.
Louisiana--Mr. S m m IS, 4
years; Mr.. Sparrow, 6 years.
Mississippi-Mr. P h elan, 2
years; Mr.. Brown, 4 years.
Missouri-Mr. Clarke. 2 years;
Mr.. Peyton, 4 years.
North Carolina-Mr. Davis, 2
years; Mr.. Dortson, 4 years.
South Carolina-Mr. Barnwell, 4
years; Mr.. Orr, 6 years.
Tennessee-Mr. Henry, 4 years;
Mr.. Haynes, 6 years.
Texas-Mr. Wigfall, 4 years;
Mr.. Oldham, 6 years.
Virginia-Mr. Preston, 4 years;
Mr.. Hunter, G years. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

Napoleon remarked at 81. Uele
ma: Generals are rarely found ca
ger to give battle; they choose theil
positions, establish themselves
consider their combinations; bu'
then commences their INDIGESTION
nothing is so difficult, and at tll'
same time 30 important, as e
know when to decide
Wellington said: "Tbe Etul
with most commanders, howcvel
brave, is backwardncss in takInt
the last step to bring on a battle
especially when armies are large
arising from deep moral anxietics
and after the uncertainty Of the is
suc.s
Washington, in o letter 10 Con
gress in 1850, expressly speaks OF
''our security depending ON wan,
of enterprise in the enemy and
says that "we have been indebted
for our safety during q greater
part Of the war to their inactivity
Troubles IN the Federal Army
The Chicago Tribune says that
five of the New York regiments in
the army. of the Potomac--the
18th, 18th, 18th, Dist. and 9th
are not satisfied that they are
properly held as troops enlisted for
the war; although the question
seems be settled as between the
Federal and State authorities that
they are. 1t seems they were en-
listed by the State as three years
troops, ard by some inadvertance,
turned over to the government as
three months men. Desertions
have been frequent, the men hold
ing that they had a right to desert;
and an example has just been
made of one such, who is doomed
to imprisonment fer the balance
of the three years. The men are
very much mcensed about it.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
N. 0. WALLACE, Editor.

0srIos--A fthe same Old Stand: Sign cf IL,
sO6,erver Printing OEce."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

I, How the Inhabitants Of Mar
York Lire.--The population of
the city of New York is estima-
ted to be about 100000 persons,
and, from the report of the Board
of Police Commissioners, it APP
pears that 404 900 of this number
reside In tenement houses contain
ing -four. families and upwards
The report coStains several equal
ly startling developments; among
others are the following: There
are in the city 1900 having 65,237
inmates, each inmate having be-
tween 800 and 400 cubic feet; and
2,5l7 houses having 70,453 in
mates, each inmate being allowed
between 400 and 500 cubic feet.
Of II, 2l0 houses, it was df covered
that III case of fire the means CT
escape in 1871, occupied In the az
gregate by l26,5S2 persons, were
devoid of the pro- er means Of es-
cape.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13


What a Knapsacl: should Con-
'tain.-The official regulations in
Louisiana enumerate as follows
One blanket, one shirt, one under
shirt, one pair of drawers, three
pairs of socks, one pair of
shoes or boots, one towel, one tin
cup, one tin pan or plate, one
knife and fork, one cake soap, one
handkerchief, a. piece of oil cloth
to use under the blanket, and moth
ing else. No token of friendship,
no daguerreotypes, no books, are
allowed. But we don't suppose
there would be any objection. to a
bible, a hair brush, a comb, a tooth
brush, box of blacking, a shoe
brush, little looking glass, and
scissors, with thread, needles, and
pins. We suppose many ladies
will be called upon to pack the
knapsacks of their volunteering
friends. Let them make note of
the above.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13

What Macs Is "Gontrubapd'
and What Is Not.-It will be well
for our contemporaries at important
military points, to call to mind
what character of news is contra
band" and forbidden publication,
and what is not. No law has
been passed on the subject but
the orders of the generals make
the following distinction:
The press are requested not to
publish-news relating to the
movements of the Confederate
troops, munitions of war, gunboats
or batteries, descriptions and loca-
tons of forts, or anything that
could afford the enemy knowledge
that may be used to the dctriment
of the Southern cause. On the
contrary, papers may safely pub
lish all movements taken from
Northern papers without giving
additional authenticity to the same.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1862-03-13
Coi!on in Nicaragua.

A correspondent of a New
York paper, writing from Nicara-
qua, says;
The civil war in the United
States, and the blockade of the
Southern ports, have stimulated
the cultivation of cotton in this
country. The fields in the yicini-
ty Of Masays, Managua, Leon, and
Chinandega, are teeming with this
plant. Activity and industry
have displaced idlcncss and sloth-
fulncss. The genius and iarsight.
edness of the representatives of the
universal Yankee nation residing
here have furnished the machin.
cry tor cleaning, pressing, baling,
and exporting the cotton. Itscul-
ture will undoubtedly become gem
raj and profitable. The soil, eli
mate, and labor are eminently
adapted toit. Nicaragua will ex-
port the. incoming year, FIVE hun
dred thousand pounds of ginned
cotton, equal in quality to Miss
issippi middling fair. The hardy
Indians linen and women] of Nc
aragua are fully able to till the
fields ard harvest rtgrieul-
tural wealth. Coolies are the
most Objectionable class, either as
laborers or colonists; they have no
interestother than the wages which
they earn: negroes are not to be
thought of. lam satisfied that both
the people and Government would
oppose their introduction under
any circl instances ard vi ON any
terms.
:
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-17
To Our Subscribers.

We End after few months experience
that tits impossible to collect the small
amount due us for the Daily in the city,
with the regularity that should attend
that department, without more time and
attention than We can well afford to be-
stow upon il. In the future we will be
governed by the cash N Advance princi-
pie, and by that vigorous policy" hope
TO render profitable, that which up to the
present time has been burden. From
this date no paper viii be delivered
from this Office unless paid for in Advance
When the time paid for expires, thepaper
will be discontinued, unless renewed in
time 70 prevent it. Our Agent cannot
afford TO call on any one three or four
times for the paltry sum Of twenty cents,
and then perhaps not get it. All subscrib-
ers in arrears will please pay the route
agent on application. eW
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1862-12-17
To Whom it May Concern.

am directed by Major General RosE-
caANs, commanding the military depart
ment Of the Cumberland, to publish the
following as a guidance 70 all parties
having business transactions with any
officer, or agent Of the Quartermaster's
Department. Particular attention is So
licited TO all the points referred 10, from
all citizens, and settlers in Tennessee, or
where the army or any Gifts attachments
may be found
The officers of the Quartermaster's
Department have special charge of the
matter Of Fuel, Forage Straw, Trans
portaiion, its repairs and maintenance
and while in the field haye under GER
tain restrictions, understood by them
selves, authority to provide the articles
above specified for the use Of the troops,
and transportation in their charge.
Supplies pertaining to the Qaartermas-
ter's Department must be purchased or
procured by the officers of that DEPART
ment, or agents appointed only by the
approval of the Secretary of War
Should officers or agents be supplied with
funds. immediate payment should be
made for all purchases made from, and
for services rendered, by loyal persons.
When purchases are made by any
Quartermaster or agent not supplied with
funds for payment certified accounts of
purchase must be given in triplicate and
in form; the certificate stating the arti-
Giles purchased will be accounted for at
the close of the month of purchase, on
their monthly reports TO the Department
at Washington. Citizens or camp fol-
lowers are not to be authorized to make
purchases on account of the Quartermas-
ter's Department No payments can be
mace except on the certificate of the au-
thorized officer making the purchase, and
no receipt, memorandum, or certificate, ex-
cept given as above described, will be en-
tertained by any disbursing Quarter
master.
Officers making purchases of supplies
for the Quartermaster's Department are
held directly responsible to the Treasury
Of the United States for the legality of
their purchases, and are also held strictly
accountable for the proper care and dis
tribution of all supplies received, and
purchased: this accountability is month
ly, and must be so stated in their certifi-
Gates of purchase--otherwis the certi-
licate is yalueless, and is so considered
by the disbursing officer.
Brigade and Regimental Quartermas-
tiers should always add to their signature
the number of the regiment to which
they belong, and the State from which
the regiment comes, or their official sig
nature is incomplete.
Officers have no right to seize or press
private property for their own use,
nor for the use of the government, with
out authority from the commanding gem
eral. When such authority is delegated,
the certificates, as above described, are
required by the laws of the United States,
and all others are valueless,
j. G. CHANDLER,
Capt. and Asst. Q'rmaster, U. s A.
Inspector of Quartermasters.
| N.ctyvvryp Tam nao q 1900 10t