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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30
Confederate 81 al

In The House OF Representatives
on Friday, TIE 18th inst, a seal was
adopted for the Confederate States,
g description Of which was published
iu last weeks Obserrsr. To the de.
vice of the seal, as reported by the
committee on flag and seal, no oh.
lection was urged, but the inscrip.
ton was not SO fortunate. 1t was
gotten up in Latin-Deo d,ice uince-
mus-of the meaning Of which not
one person in a thousand has the
mos. distant idea. Our, Represen.
tative, Hon. Geo. W. Jones, 10 the
course Of debate, very sensibly said
he
was opposed to Latin. He wanted
motto which every body could un'
derstand, and moved TO amend the
resolution by substituting Liberty
and independence
The amendment was lost-ayes
81, n4ys 43
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County Court, Lincoln Co., Tean.

B. H. Berry. Adm. and othsrs| Bill for sal :
Margaret Hart and others. Slaves.
In this cause it appearing to :he
: satisfaction of the Court that defendants
Margaret Hart, Beverly Heath and Elizabeth
his wife. Thomas Blythe and Nancy his vile,
James Coats and Dellah his wife, Jesse Ellis,
Elijah Ellis, Samuel Ellis, Mary A. Ellis, and
Lavisa Francisco are non-residents OF the
State Of Tennessee-.it is, therefore, ordered
by the Court that publication be made in the
FAYETTEvILLE CBsERvER. newspaper pub
lishea in the town of Fayetteville. Lincoln
county. Tenn, for four successive eeks, CON-
handing the said nen-resident defendants to
be and appear at the next term of the Court
to be holden on the first, Monday in
M"y next, and plead, answer. or ,Icmur TO
complainants' BILL, or the same will be taken
for confessed and set down for hearing ex p1rte
as to them
Witness DanielJ Wilmington. Clerk of our
said Court. at Office, the list Monday in April,
1863. DANIEL J. WHITTINGTON, elk.
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Increased Prices =

The proprietors Of the daily pres;
in Augusta, Ga, have advanced their
rates Of subscription to So SO a
menth--that is $50 a year. The
price was formerly Sc year.
This is no more extravagant than
Soc for bacon, 81 for sugar, 81 for
domestic, So cents dozen for eggs,
Soc a pound for paper that formerly
cost l0c, 50 90 for printing ink that
used 10 cost Soc, etc. If man is
wiling to pay S5asl0 on everything
else, why not extend the same libe-
raliiy 10 newspapers?
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EHHET
LIKELY NEGROES FOR SIlEl

PURSUANT to a decree of the
County Court of Lincoln county, Ten
nessee, pronounced at its April term, 1863. in
the easeaf Rufus Harris, admir-, &c.-=Billfor
sale of Slaves-I will, on Saturday. the
9th day Of May next. sell 10 the high
est bidder in the town of Petersburg. Lincoln
county" Tennessee, the following SLAVES.
viz :--Dslia aged about twenty years, and
her two children, James, aged about, fonr
years, and Robert, about eight months. (Said
Slaves will be soletin one lot The aboveSlayes
will be sold on a credi. of twelve months, sx
cep. the sum of per cent. on the amount oil
sale, which will be roquiedin, cash. Notes
with two or more approved securities will be
required of the purchaser, and lien re-
tanned upon said Slaves until the purchase
money is paid. 't
- DANIEL ] 5WHITT1NGTON,
Apl6 Clerk and Special Commissioner
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The :" arr
cQQ 0Oo
NORTHERN NEWS. !.

RICHMOND, April 23.-Northern
dates Of the 2lst, received,
Hooker has issued an order regu-
lating the action Of Regiments, whose
term of service soon expires. j Regi-
msnts re-enlistiug will be granted
fuhosgbs. Those declining to re-en-
lis. 10 body will be mustered out.
Large Union demonstrations have
been held at Baltimore and New York.
At the latter, Gen. Scotr presided.
Among ths speakers were Diukin-
son and Van Buren,.
The Legislature Of New York has
appropriated 100000 to defend
New York harbor.
oOne of the rioters at Danyille, In
diana, has been removed TO George
town, where large force Was organ
lied to resist his arrest by the militia
ry authorities. Several leading De.
nocrats from adjoining counties had
gone to counsel submission.
Earl Russell has decided that the
United States have no right to seize
vessels, bona fde bound from Great
Britain 10 Malamoras, or viee versa,
unless nm attempt is made to touch
at bIockaded port or they are en-.
gagged in carrying contraband articles
to the. Confederate States.
The N. Y. Herald's Newbern cor.
respondent notices the arrival of Gen
Foster on the 10Th from Washington,
N. G.. He succeeded in runling
past the rebel batteries in broad day.
light. The pilot Of the vessel was
killed at the wheel. Over 500 shot
and shell were fred al the vessel. =
One sho, passed directly through a
berth just vacated by Foster.
a Union meeting 10 Brown county,
Indiana, Was broken up on the 18th
| by the Kuightsof the Golden Circle.
| Another difficulty occurred at Dan.
vile, Indiana, between the Knight,
of the Golden Circle aud The Union
lists. Five persons were wounded,
one mor.ally. The General com.
handing has issued orders declaring
the Knights Of the Golden Circle
public enemies, 10 De dealt with as
such, and prohibiting the use of cop.
perbead badges.
Gold in New York ihe 18Th. ISL
Jackson, April 81. The N. O.
Era, OF the 18Th, says that at the
battle Of Grand Lake, 1000 prison.
ers, and the rams Queen of the West
and Diana, aud transport COrnie, were
captured.
Farragut says the rebels al Port
Hudson have only four days rations.
Upwards Of 10000 negroes are
in the department of New Orleans
consuming Government rations. =
The measles is prevailing 10 an cpl
demic form, and proving fatal.
100 Of the Government employees
in Louisville, deserted to the rebels.
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The Tax Bill :

10 this paper may be found a
synopsis of The tax bill recently pass
ed by the Confederate Congress. Ii
contains, in our opinion, some glar-
ing defects, yet We trust tho people
will give il, for the present, their
sanction. We are to choose that or
financial ruin, and between the two,
who can hesitate Letus all SUBJ
NIT to it, and, if the people desire,
they can require the next Con.
gress to repeal the law and enact one
tha! will operate more justly.
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SALE OF LAND 3

PURSUANT tn decree Of the
County Court Of Lincoln County. Tennes-
see. pronounced at its April term, 1853, 10
the case of Benjamin F. Smith, Admr.. DC
Bill for sale of l.and--I will on Saturday,
the 23d May next, sell to The highest bid
der, on the premises, subject to the widows
right OF dover, on a credit of one and two
years, except FIVE per cent to be paid in cash.
1876 ACRES OF LAND mentioned in the
pleadings. Said Land is situated in Lincoln
county. Tennessee, on the. waters of Brad
shaw Creek. and in Civil District No. Is
for descriptive boundaries, &C., see Deed in
County Clerks ofice)-belonging to the estate
of James Wright, dec, and on which he re-
sided at the time Of his death. 1t is tolera-
bly, well improved; the particulars made
kuowlon day Of sale. and lien retained on
SAID Land until the purchase money is paid.
DANIEL j. WARRINGTON.
April 16. Clerk and Special Commissioner.
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s@ The Petersburg ,(Va0 Elk.

s9 The Petersburg ,(Va,) Elk.
press OF the 18th, says = Gen. Wash
iDgton Barrow, Jadge J. A. Hill,
brother of Geu. D. II. Hill, and Judge
Marehbanks, Of Tenn, were in. this
city yesterday, stopping at the Bollin.
broke. They, among other distip-
guished civilians 10 the West, were
seized by the invaders of our coun-
try, and inosrceraied in- Northern
bastiles, for no other reason than the
Unborn love Of their native South
They have just been released from
Fort Warren, and came up from City
Poins yesterday. They. will proceed
TO Richmond this morning.
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@WWGD
LIKELY NEGROES FOR SII;!

PURSUANT to decree Of The
County Court Of Lincoln county, Tennes-
see. pronounced at its April term. 1864. IN
the case OF John II Steslmau AMI wif,-BII
Tor sale OF Slares--I will on SATURDAY.. t,,C
iGth day Of May next. sell to the high
est bidder, at the Court-iIause door in the
town OF Fayetteville. the following SLAVES.
viz George. aged about thirty wears. and
Dram. aged about nine wears. The above
named Slaves will be sold upon a credit of
twelve months. except the sum Of five per
cent which will be required 90 be paid in
cash. (if any person purchasing either Of
said Slaves desires 10 pay the cash, they can
DO so without any deduction from the amount
oo.2 NOTES with Two or more approved So
cnr,ties Will be required Of the purchaser, and
a lien retained upon said Slaves until the
purchase money is paid.
DANIEL d. WHITTrNGTON.
April 10 Clerk and Special Commissioner.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30

- VIZ ahb1oh cNhb' q
profit cf more than ten and less than
twenty pei, cent. one sixth. The tax
to be collected on the LIST Of January
next, and Of each year thereafter.
"A Tax of ten per cent. on all prof.
its 10 1862 by the purchase and sale
OF aour, CORN, bacon, pork, oats, hay,
rice. salt, iron, or the manufactures
Of iron, sugar, molasses made of
cane, butter, WOODEN cloths, shoes,
boots. blankets and cotton cloths.-
This is mol to apply to regular retail
business.
A tax upon all salaries, except Of
persons in the military service. of I
per cent when no: exceeding 81, 200,
and 2 per Cent. upon an excess over
that amount. Provided that no tax.
es shall be imposed on the salary of
any person receiving salary not
exceeding ST 1000 per annum, or at
a like rate for another period OF time,
longer or shorter. The tax on annual
incomes, between $500 and $500
shall be 5 per cent ; between 81, 500
and 5000, 5 Fer cent. on the first
800 and 10 per cent. on the ex-
cess; between $4,000 and 5000,
70 per cent; between $4,000 and
$4,000, l24 per cent; over $l0,-
900, 10 per cent. subject 10 the fol.
lowing deductions On incomes de.
rived from rents Of real estates, mau.
ufacturiDgaud mining establishments,
&c, sum sufficient for necessary
annual repairs on incomes from
any mining or manufacturing bust.
ness the reLt (if rented, cost Of
labor actually hired, aud raw mate
tial; on incomes from navigating
enterprises, the hire of the vessel
or allowance for wear ard tear oil
the same, not exceeding ten per cent;
lon incomes derived from the sale of
merchandise or any other property,
the prime cost, cost of Transports
ition, the salaries Of clerks, rent, cost
of labor, material, &c., and in case of
mutual insurance companies the "a.
mount of loss paid by them in Il
year. Incomes derived from other
sources are subject to no deductions
whatever.
Each farmer after reserving fol
his own use fifty bushels sweet and
fifty bushels Irish potatoes, one hun.
dred bushels corn, or FIFTY bushels
wheat, produced this year, shall pay
and deliver to the Confederate Gov.
eminent one-tenth of the grain, pc.
tatoes. forage, sugar, molasses, cot
tob, wool and tobacco Produced
After reserving twenty bushels peas
OF beans be shall deliver one.tenth
thereof.
Every farmer, planter, or grazier,
one-tenth of the hogs slaughtered
by him. If cured bacon, at the
rate Of so pounds of bacon to 100
pounds Of pork; one per cent upon
the value OF nIl neat cattle. horses.
mules, not used 10 cultivation. and
asses, to be paid by the owners of the
same 5eeves sold to be taxed as
inco me-.
All hospitals, deaf. insane, and char
table asylums, schools, aud colleges
are exempt from taxation.
Trustees, guardians, &c., are respon-
sibie for taxes due from estates, Sc,
under their control.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30

We had occasion, says the Rebel
Banner, 20 visit Rome, Georgia, a
few days since, and noticed al all the
towns and stations between Chatta-
nooga and Rome, and particularly II
the latter place, enough officers
dressed in gay and flshy uniforms
to command the army Of Tennessee
You csnno, enter billiard saIoon OF
bar-room without enrountering doz.
en- or more of these Sunday soldiers
Whose fault is III
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Judge Marchbanks-

We were glad to meet this distin.
gaished gentleman and jurist again
in our Office few days since. His
conine ment in a Northern prison, for
the grave offence Of having loved bis
home, did not darnpen bis ardor for
the Southern cause, but tensified
it instead. His locks are somewhat
whitened, but bis health seems to be
good. May be long be preserved, TO
pursue his useful career,
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SALE OF LAND
ADJOINING FAYETTEVILLE!

ON SATURDAY, the 9th day of
& - MAY, 1863 pursuant to decree of
the Chancery Court, in the case of John s..
Fulton and others vs. James NJ. Davidson
and others Il will attend a. the courthouse
door in the town of Fay etteville, and offer for
sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
the remaining unsold LANDS belonging to
the estate of James Fulton deceased. ad-
joining the town Of Fayetteville. Immediate
.ly West of Castleman's Tan-Yard Mrs. Da-
Wilson'S lard, and the Fair. Ground. Sad
Lands embrace Lots Nos. :, 2. 3, and 4, con-
tanning aboat Y acres each and Lots No. 5
and 6, containing Is acres and poles each.
Also. the "0ak vile Tract" containing 10 acres.
TERMS :--Said Lands will be sold in sepa-
rate lots, upon a credit of l 2, and 8 years.
Boud and two or more good and sufficient se-
curities will be required of each purchaser,
and lien etsiiied for the purchase money.
(But it is agreed that the purchaser m az dis
charge the whole of his bid in Confederate
notes upon the day Of sale, if he chooses.)
A plat of the land may be seen at my of
Hce. R. FARQUHARSON. elk ard NJ
,.-5.,.s By his deputy, s. H. MoGoRD.
Aprii-l6. 1853.
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The Wilmington Journal in speak
ing OF the present trials Of newspa-
per publishers and their slim pros
poets 10 future, says" these are times
that try mems souls, pockets, and re.
sources, and they are getting no bel
ter fast. We ask the prayers Of The
congregation"
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geabs.
DIED.

In this county. on the 18th day Of March,
1863, JAMES STEELMAN. aged about 10 years.
On the l5th-of April. of the present rear,
bis wife CHLG STEELMAN, aged about ~ years.
). They were long and devoted members of
the Christian church. and died in the full tn
tifnphs Of Impractical and living faith.
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EDUCATION.

Nm Monday. Tine 9Th Of this month.
MISS MARY ANNA McEwEN will
reopen her School for the reception. of pu-
pills at TIE Female. Academy. The session
will continue five months. Terms as usual.
She would say to her friends that the session
would have commenced earlier, but for the
occupancy Of the Academy and grounds NV a
party Of soldiers. Feb IL. 1863.
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The Richmond Papers

In reply to several queries We
wenld say The Richmond weekly news
papers are half sheets toe size Of the
Observer, and are published at S. q
year, or So for six months.
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RANA~Ax
FROM james NJ. Wordan. on Fr

NUM- JHLntS NJ. W0ruHH, OF FIT
day night last. q NEGRO MAN named
GEORGE, full s feet high dark ginger-cakt
complexion, rather quick spoken, close OBJ
server will notice Sigh. stanimering in hii
spsech, had on when left brow james Goa.
smart.y worm brown jana pants. an old fun
hat much worn. Said Negro belongs to the
estate Of Robert Werdan, decreased. A re-
ward of $40 will be paid for the apprehe
sion and delivery of said boy TO the snbscri-
Der, miles northeast of Fayetteville, or
$40 If apprehended in the country. and IL
formation directed to the subscriber.
JOHN h. STEELMAN, Adnr.
April 80. ls63-2t g 8 Yba5e4 AZ.
Said boy will probably attempt TO maxi his
way to the Federal lines,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30

eTThe book stores in Richmond
are selling foclscap paper at Sl00
per ream, and letter paper at So
No, wonder that newspapers have to
charge little more than usual for
for subscription and advertising.
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Soldiers Letters

BE- provision Of a. law, passed by
the Confederate Congress, soldiers
are allowed to mail letters withoat
prepayment Of postage, on the wri-
ter's placing his name, bis company
and regiment, or rank, il staff of.
fceh plainly written on the envelope.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30

RanaTay-- as@tt eas
John II. Sleelman, Esq, as Admr,
|advertises rdnaway negroin this
paper. A liberal reward will be paid
for has recovery. h
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Wool Wanted

Wool Wanted - 3
We wish to buy about Fifty pounds
of good Wool, for which the cash
will be paid. Oar friends who can
supply US with any amount, however
small, will please bring it to the OF.
sercer Office.
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Estate .H:0f5cR.

ALL persons having claims against
the estate of James X. p. Hampton, dec,
are notified to present them. properly authen-
ticated. within the time prescribed by law, OF
they will be forever barred.
April 2.+ THOS. HAMPTON. Adm.
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Circnit Court =

Judge Marchbanks re.organized
the Circuit Court in this place las:
Monday, and adjourned it on Tues.
day. The next regular term will be
held in about six months, the last
Legislature having enacted that there
should hereafter be only two sessions
a year.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30

10 Macon. Geo., cotton was run U?
to 40 cents BY spectators. 1t after
wards fell to 20. 1.-The tax On cot ION
in the hands Of spectators is $40
per bale.
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ESTATE NOTICE.

4 LL PERSONS havIng eIaims against
the estate of Tlionsqs N. CLark, dec. are
notified TO present them properly authentica-
tel Tor payment. within the time prescribed
by law and those owing the estate must come
forward, and settle.
Feb 10. ND. HAMPTON, Adm.
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From The Army

FIVuh tDc HiHy -
IS Letters have been left at this
office for the following persons
Mrs N ] Bryant INIrsEliza ] Koonce
MrsJaneC Commons Mrs II NJ Koonce
Miss Julia Carter MrsRebecaL Locker
Riley Dotson Observation-Disclosures
Joel M Harris | D Mclaughlin
Mrs Nancy P JobeW Y Nix 2
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30

A late copy of The Louisville Jour
nal announces tina, Surgeon johnson,
son Of Andrew johnson, was thrown
from his horse in the streets of Nash
vile. short TINA since. and Instant
ly killed. ''-'-'-,-,- go :
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Comfy Court, Lineola Co., Tenn.
Peter Cunningham and othersl
VS..
Andrew J.sGsills and others

II
Andrew J.sGfills aud others
Bill tes the sale of Lrvl.
IN this cause it appearing to the
satisfaction of the Court that the defend
ants Mary Grills, W. B. Clark and Elizabeth
/. his wife, James Walker and Susan K his
wife, james =. Grills, and Martha A. Grills
are non-residents of the State Of Tennessee
.-lt il, therefore, ordered by the Godrt that
publication be made in5the FAYETTEvILLE
OBSERVER. newspaper published in the town
Of Fayetteville, Lincoln Co., Tenn, for four
successive weeks, commanding the said nom
resident defendants to be and appear at the
term OF this Court to- be holden ON the FIRST
Monday In June next, and plead, an
swer, or deInur to coinplainauts' bin, or the
same will be taken for confessed and set foI
hearing OK parte as to them.4 "a 80 +,
Witness Daniel j Whittington, CLERK of said
Court. at office, the LIST Monlav in April, 1868
ap16 DANIEL J. WHITTINGTON, elk.
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NetIIe Up!

JACOB ANTHONY has deposit
ed his notes with the undersigned, at the
Sulphur Spring. s miles west OF Fayetteville,
for collection and all those owing had better
call and settle while money! plenty.
April IS. NJ. D. HAMPTON. g
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VA GDE-M&HC.

A LII persons having claims aeainsr
:, the estate of WHEam Ph,lpot. dec. will
please present them autht nticated ACCORDING
10 law, and within the. time prescribed b.
Jaw; otherwise they will be fo'ever barred.
April 2.* A. r. SMITH Adn,r
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Take Notice.

PERSoSS sending to the Drug Store for
: Drugs or Medicine, will please send
their walls or 6ottles,a as our stock is exhaust
ed. u (Oct2) DIEMER & MILES.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-04-30

Tbs publication Of the Southern
Field and tFireside, at Augusta, Ga,
has been suspended for want Of paper.
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SUBSTITUTE WANTED!

FOR which a lib raj price will be
:. paid: Address T" E." through the Oh
server once. April g
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Confederate Money.

A Ill those indebted to ii. L.
KNIGHTS by note or accoun: for Goods
or Musical Tuition. will please call upon :he
undersigned and make payment, as he wishes
10 wind M the business as soon az possible.
Confederats naopey will be taken an .pas mens
OF the same. Febl9] T.. G GOODRICH.
r. S.--I have a large amount due nie by
notes and accsunts, and would nrgs all those
indebted to me, while Confederate money is
plenty to make payment, as l want al the
Confederate money can get.
Feb. IL, 1853. T. 6. GOODRICH.
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ESTRAYS TAKEN UP.

1st. Kind Of animal is given /. :. Cd, colcr -.
Sd. description =. =. 4th. age. -. 5th poster,
name -. 9th, time and place of arrest...
It'll, valuation.
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Aple !, CLERK and Special. Commissioner