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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
SAFE OF E6s2sgs

IN pursuance of the last vii and
Testament of Ezekiel Sanders, deceased, I
will offer for sale to the highest bidder, on the
premises, on Saturday, thc 2Sssl day
OF M:src'a, 1868, upon ciedit OF one and
two years. the following TRACT OF LAND
lying on the waters of Swan Creek, in Dis
trict No. IA, in Lincoln County, State of Ten
nessee, being the same on which said irtes-
tate lived at he time of his death, atd bound
ed as follows NORTH by the lands of Til
man Wells, East by the lands of VIM. Dyer,
South by the lands of VIM. DYER and James
W. uley, and West. by the lands of Samuel
Murdoch containing by estimation 254 acres
Bond and two or more good and sufficient
securities will be required of the purchaser,
and lien retained on said Land until tac
whole of the purchase money is paid.
l.. A SANDERS, Ex'r, &c.
Fab 06 1S62--tJ
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
yyell-Merited Compliment

"Old GAM Of the Winchester
Bulletin, was in our town, as ObserUer
readers know, a few days since. On
bis return home he paid well-timed
compliment to Col. Campbell, Com
mandant of the Post, and Lieut..
Gates, Provost Marshal, Of this place,
which we would take pleasure in cop
ying if the paper had not been mis-
laid.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

e9 An English paper has lately
stated that Great Britain shipped 49,
100000 pouLds Of gunpoWder, di-
rectly or indirectly, curing the first
three months Of 1862, 10 tie South
Ell Conlederacy.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

The Richmond Examiner quotes
beef in that market at rs cents a
pound, turkeys ]. s, and $40 apiece,
sweet potatoes $40 per busbel, oys-
tiers 8 to Sc per gallon, and other ar
ticles in proportion.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

and men. Our loss not yet reported.
[Signed, BRAxToN BRAGG,
r., Gen. Commanding.
: COLUMBIA, March o. Generals For
rest and Van Dorm had an engage
ment near Franklin. Gen. Van Dorm
brought on the fight in front, Gen.
Forrest lanked in the rear, capturing
twenty three hundred prisoners, ahd
twenty-five hundred small arms
Forrest after capturing the prisoners
pursued the enemy. who at last ac-
counts were ia full retreat. The
prisoners arrived here las! night. -
Our loss small.
Maj c, S. SEvERsoN.A Q. NJ.
| Gen. Forests Staff
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

President Lord, of Dartmouth Col
iege, N. H., has an able article in
the Cincinnati Enquirer, justifyipg
the institution of slavery, denounciDg
abolitionisE, and charging it with be.
ing the cause Of the war.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

A letter from Murfrees boro' TO
New York, says the reason Rosecrans'
army does not advance, is that it is
mud bound The Amy is in excel
lent condition, but diminished by de-
sertiOns.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

A pleasure party Of tbilty-seven
ladies' and gentle men were skating
on a pond in Broome county, New
York, last month, when the ice broke
and twen'y-seyen OF the party were
drowned. .Fl g.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

A Yankee letter states there are
10 hospitals in Nashville with 5000
patients, besides 1900 to ! 800 that
have been sent North, and as many
more in the hospitals in Murlreesbo
no.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
FIVE
LIkELYHEGR0ES SILEI

PURSUANT to a decree of the
= County Court of Lincoln county, Tennes-
sec, pronounced at its March tenn, 1868, in
the case of John A. johnson, admir- of Angus
johnson, dec.--bill for sale of Slaves--I will,
on Saturday. the al. day Of April
next. sell to the highest bidder, at the court
house door in the town.of Fayetteville, the
following SLAVES, viz :--Aleck, aged about
20 years; Ann, agel yeas; Mary. aged
abb III 70 years. and her two children, Davy,
aged about years, aud Wiley, aged 2 years
said Mary, Wiley, aad Davy IN one lot.
The al owe named Slaves will be sold upon
a credit of twelve months, except the sum of
per Cent, which is required 10 be paid in
cash Notes with two or more approved Sc
curities will be required of the purchasers,
and a lien retained upon said Slaves until the
purchase money is paid.
DANIEL j. WELLINGTON,
March II Clerk and Spec q Commissioner.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
Clothing, etc

The box of Clothing, ETC., that
Mr.. Smiley was 10 have taken from
this office to the 44ih Tennessee
Regiment, at Port Hudson, Louisi'
ana, did not go. Two railroad Bird,
ges are down on the route, and ii
could not have been gotten through.
Probably they will be repaired in
time, so that it can be started next
trip.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

Confederate Money.

A IL those indebted to II. l..
- KNIGHTS by note or account for Goods
or Musical Tuition. viii please call upon :he
undersigned and make payment, as he wishes
10 wind ~ the business as SION az possible.
Confederate money will he taken in pay n4ert
of The same. [Febl9] T. c. GOODRICa.
ST. have a large amount due me By
notes and accounts, ani would urge all those
indebted to me, while Confederate money is
plenty to make payment, as | want al the
money can get.
Feb. 10, 1863. T. G. GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
...-.. Id
LIKELY SLAVES For SALE!

DURSUANT to decree OF the
: County, Court of Lincoln county, Ten
Dessee, pfonourced at its February term 1868,
in the case OF Hugh Thomson, admir- Of
VIM. B. Rbea, dec, and others--bill for sale
of Sayes--I will, on Saturday, the 2ESt
day OF March next, sell to the highest
bidder at toe courthouse door in the tswn of
Fayetteville, Lincoln county, Tensessee, the
following SLAVES, viz Eliza, aged about
81 years; Patrick, about 20 years; Ben, aged
about ] / years; Jack, about years: Lem,
about years; Julia, about so years; Ena-
rine. about Is years; Mel, about A. years;
Catharine, about % years, and her three ehii
dren, to- wit Lucy, about years; Wash,
about years, and Mariah, about 10 months,I
which viii be sold in one lot-Malir da, about
26 years, and her two children, to-wit Fan
ny, aged about years, Willis, about years,
will also be sold in one lot. Said Slaves Will
be sold upon credit of Y months. except
tie sum of per cent which is required to
be paid in cash. Notes with two or more ap--I
proved securities will be required Of the pur-
chasers, and lien retained upon said Slaves
until the purchase monev is paid.
DANIEL j WHITTINGTON,
Feb 26 Clerk and Specisr Commissioner.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
Tornado

Tornado
We are Informed that Shelbyvil!e
was visited by another hurricane on
last Saturday night, Shich blew down
the Baptist Church, the Depot, Tel
egraph Office, besides other buildings.
One person is said to have been kill.
ed. We have. no other particulars.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
Small P0X

Persons need have no fear about
coming 10 Fayetteville now. There
has been only one case of this repul-
sive disease, in this place or vicinity
nv d. McNish, Of Nashville -and
he recovered and lett here for Geor-
gia over week ago.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
Gen Rosencrans is said 10 be sick
in Nashville.
4eatbs.
oBCTuAHv.

Mrs. CoRRINNA RoDERTsoN, wife of DR..
VIM II. Robertson. departed this life on the
LIST of February, 1868, aged Is years and 10
months She was native of North Carolina.
Oxford, Granville county came to this State
wish her husband in the year 1862. She was
a member of the Baptist church: pious and
devoted christian. Brief was her stay here
on earth. She has left devoted husband
and many relatives and friends 10 mourn hel
loss, but their loss is Der eternal gain. WeeI
not, friends. though she died away from hel
home and the friends of her youth.
.-,a A FRIEND.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
Corn for Salt

Special attention is asked to the
advertisement Of Col. Robinson, in
another column. lie has been an.
thorzed to receive supply of Corn,
for which payment will be made in
Salt. Hurry, if you want to make
the exchange.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
Flour Wanted :

We Wish to purchase for our own
use few hundred pounds of Flour
either middliJgs or first quality
for which the cash will be paid. Any
of our friends who can furnish US
from twenty five pounds up, will
please send it to the Observer Office.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
Lost

IN Fayetteville, Wednesday night,
10th inst, medium sized BRASS DOGR
KEY. The finder will receive many thanks
on leaving it atthe 0BsERyER Office, as il wills
be Of no services to any one but the owusrs
Dec lS.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

Thanks
Our correspondent "Di1ie" will
accept our thanks for a late Cincin.
Eati Enquirer, from which We shall
extract. He promises US more next
week. ~
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
EDUCATION,

ON Monday. the 10Th of this month
- MISS MARY ANNA McEWEN VIII
reopen her School for the reception. Of pu-
pills at the Female Academy. The session
will continue five months. Terms as usual.
She would say to her friends that the session
woum have commenced earlier, but for the.
occupancy Of the Academy and grounds J., -
party oil soldiers. Feb u. 1863.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
I our Attention +!

4 Ii those indie ted to GEORGE J.
IN GOODRICH, will find their accounts
with Daniel j. Whttrgton, who is author
lied TO settle and receipt for the same. Yorr
will confer favor on a soldier by calling ard
settling up Immediately, as am com pelle6
to have money, and obiige
Dec %, 1862. GEO. j. GOODRICH.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
AETACHMEEHTEa.

"a z YACHT NJ lin "a.
Stale CT Tennessee, 1smrs.laii DC.
In case by dtLacltmeat-G. G. FmdIey 49, Hm.
H. Bill
AT our Justices Court 10 civil dis
trict No. 8; on the 18th day of February,
1868, on motion Of the plaintiff in the above
cause, aud it appearing to the satisfaction Of
the Justice, that the said defendant has alb
seconded of the State of Tennessee, and there
fore the ordinary process of this Court cannot
be served on him, it is therefore ordered that
the said defendant appear 1T our Office in the
)! civil district, on the Sd q ~ of April,
1858, to plead, answer, or demur to the said
attachment, or the said cause will be heard
ex parte. WASHING HUNTER.
Feb 26 Justice of'the Peace.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

Tie Legislature of South Carolina
has passt d a law to prevent the cul-
tivation of more than three acres OF
cotton to the hand.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
$40 Reward

$40 Reward
Capt. ThreadgiR has lost q Navy
Repeater, for the recovery Of which
he offers $40. See advertisement
in this paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
Take Notice.

DERsoNS sending to the Drug Store for
Drugs or Medicine, will please send.
their viais or bottles, as our stock is exhaust
ed. Zoe p DIEMER & MILES.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

The Federais have sent Cassius NJ.
Clay 10 Russia again, as Minister.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12
ESTRAYS TAKEN UP.

LIST, Kind ofanimsl is given. I'd, color -.
Sd, description. .~.4th, age. 5rh posters
name. :. 9th, time and place of arrest -.
9TH, valuation.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

Five Slaves for Sale
See advertisement in this paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-03-12

To Col. B. S. EwELL-Chatta-
nooga, Tenn.-The enemy attacked
Van Dorm yesterday at Thompson
Station, between Columbis and Frank
Iin. He drove them back handsome.
ly and captured Eve regiments Of
twenty-five hundred officers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-10

tIaG 4 ClClZen not IocbSUlEcu DEOkef, Dut
who nevertheless loans money and buys notes
and mortgages IS not q regular broker, aid
therefore not subject to be taxed, as claimed b.
Commissioner Boutwell,
In New York; March 8th, the extensive car
pet nlanufactory Of L. S. Higgins & Co., was
discovered to be on fire The buildings ex-
teni from Forty-third co Forty fourth street.
with front Of several hundred feet On Forty
third street, and reaching almost to the North
river Higgings & Co., are damaged Oh stock
ard building to over $50, 600, They are insur-
ed for about $3.50 900 in city companies, Tue
entire establishment is valued at over half
million Of dellars The fire is believed to have
been caused by design.
The rage for Specializing in mining stocks in
California is increasing 1t is estimated that
from $25, 900 to $50, 900 change hands daily,
buying and selling shares at the San Francisco
Stock Exchange alone. Nothing like it was
ever known there before,
The New York Herald tells Secreta.
ry Chase that if he will use Alright The power
given him by returning to spe,le payment him
self and compelling the banks to do the same
thing, then be will have made himself master
Of the situation Otherwise the situation will
have made itself master Of him.
The Washington Chronicle says, we learn
on reliable authority that twenty-five per ct.
of all the soldiers who are discharged from the
coJ.yalcscent camp at Alexandria, as incurabIe,
are said. upon medical authority, to be affected
with heart disease. It is g curious fact ani
should be investigated.
The special correspondent Of the Londou
Times writes from Charleston, S. c., as io.
lows: 'On the night Of my arrival here a
large ball was given By the members Of Gen.
Beauregard's stat, and it would have been
difficult for stranger suddenly introduced into
the ballroom to credit the assertion that the
country which, could exhibit its daughters IN
such gay and brilliant dresses had been Tor
nearly two years shut ont BY blockade from
Paris and Europe. It is scarcely extravagant
statement TO assert thut, even Iii their present
so-calleli destitute condition, such States as
South Carolina and {seorgla possess all the
nccessaries and many OF the Iuxur!es OF l1e to
an extent unsurpassed in the richest countries
-->i the Old world. .
The surgeons in charge Of the camps Of sick
soldiers near Alexandra, say that about one
half Of the men who are returned from the hos
pi.als as fit for duty, upon examination prove
to be totally. The number oi men who cave
passed through this camp since its establish
ment IS about twenty tive thousand.
4 paria1oentary return, just issued, shows
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-10
PUBLISHED (DA1LY) By
EDGAR SNOW DEN, JR.
sa- sa-OFFICE-No 1O4 King street, over
,ona,o formerly Frenchs) Book Store.
lCOMMUNlCATED.


. va stranger to you, for | am myself but
oo,,narative stranger here, take the liberty
B of Addressing you in this public manner, for
. the sake of eniisting your OWN attention to,
. and stirring up your fellow citizens to aid you
IN any movements that you makein furtheranoe
q # the matter called to your consideration
. r is known to YOU, as we'll as to everybody
q else that, for the last year or two, many OF the
streets and cellars, back yards, alleys and gut
. ters Of this place, have been, generally, in a
& most sbamet1,lly filthy condition. In conse-
ouooca Of it. chiefly, medical men have not
y hegitated TO say that pestllence has been ho
q vering over Alexandria and, unless change
B is effected this summer; an epidemic may be
# expected. Indeed, very much sickness, and
considerable mortality, have prevailed here for
long time; bat no register OF deaths being
. kept, as am Informed, the number Of deceas-
ed persons cannot be ascertained. The civil
authorities heretofore have been, should think,
aerect of their duty; in the most essential
matters committed to their charge-that is 10
lice duties, and the preservation of the public
health. + with others, shall, IN all probability.
be compelled to stay here this summer. Ny
life, and the lives Of thousands, may, under
Providence, in certain sense, be said to be
committed to your hands |, therefore, pray
you to commence, at once the work Of clean
sing this city Of the piles Of filth that can be
collected in all parts Of it, and in directing the
draining Of stagnant water, the removal Of nuj-
sances the fumi igation OF cellars, and al such
sanitary precautions Your attention to these
suggestions would, I am sure, secure you the
thanks Of the citizeils generally. l. am, re-
specially. &C., II. n. B.
4 recent report Of the Confederate Secreta-
~ Of War comments on the stringency Of the
blockade, and the difficulty Of obtaining sup
plies for the army. He apprehends no difficult
y In obtaining sufflciency Of arms, ammuni
ton and meat. The harvests Of the past sea
son, he says have not generally proved propi-
tious. and, Notwithstanding the much larger
breadth Of land devoted to the culture of ce-
reals and forage. the product in many extern
slve districts is below the average.
The National Integencer says "From
what We can learn as to the disposition of Con
Eress we are Of the opinion that the policy OF
t!le President, proposing to aid any State in
The work Of emancipation, by appropriating
money for the purpose Of purchasing slaves,
had but very few zealous friends in either
Aouse Of Congress or in any party. >
Actions have been commenced by the I. S.
officers in Boston against several persons who
have failed 70 take out licenses OR to make their
returns under the Internal Revenue law, as
required. They will be test suits.
New counterfeit threes on the Hudson River
~ ! Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-10

Iht night was dark and rainy, put THESE
guerilas dashed to and fro in reckless man
ner, although their plans were we'll matured,
as the different squads who went to the differ
ent headquarters would Indicate.
They went to Gen. Wyndmaps headquar-
ters; found him absent in Washington but
they took his Aids searched his trunks and
took his papers.
1t is supposed there we're five hundred Con-
federates but about one hundred entered the
town. Theysscame in on the Vienna road.
FAIRFAX Court HoUsE, March 9:-Capt.
Mosely, with his command, entered this town
this morning at two o'clock. They captured
my patrols, horses, e., lie took Gen. B. {.
Stoughton and horses and all his men detach~
ed from his brigade. They took every horse
that could be found, public and private. The
commanding officer OF the post, Col. Johnston,
OF the 5th New York cavalry, made his es-
CAPE in a nude state, by accident. They
searched for ne in every direction, but, being
on the Vienna road, visiting, / made my es-
cape. All our available cavalry force are III
pursuit Of them.
Lieut.. 7. T. OscANNEn, Prov. Marshal,
The Judges who are to form the Court Of
the District Of Columbia have not yet been
nominated. The bettor opinion is that the fol-
lowing will BE- selected David K, Garter, Of
Ohio. late Minister to Bolivia; Andrew Wyhe,
Of Virginia, nominated at the last session IN
Judge Crawford place; George e. Fisher, of
Delaware, and Abraham Olin Of New York,
late members Of Congress.
4 journal in Georgia, called the Southern
Union, has proposed to reconstruct the old
Union Of the States The Atlanta Confede-
racv pitches into it aud in the course OF its ar
tjcle asserts that There are fewer Abolltlonlsts
IN Massachusetts, than kecOnstructlonlsts n
Georgia.
The Supreme Court of New York has deci-
ded that marriage under al assumed name IS
legal and valid, and that the offspring OF such
marriage is legitimate and heir at law to the
estate of the father who assumed the name.
4 Californian has lately invented gnnboat.
Tn this, the turret is dispensed with, and, IN
Mace Of i, massive iron revolving platform,
upon which is placed the gun, is caused to arse
from below by immense Screws, turned py
steam pover: after firing it is again depressed,
the anerturc in the deck being Immediately
closed by false iron platform, vh'ch silae5
into its place flush with the deck.
The rumor is renewed that the President
v;zsoon cali out large force, so as TO keep
M the U. s. army to the standard OF mll''oh
nf men
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1863-03-05

IT, fts ofie,p and men ej Tie IN G,g,.,,,
tCR. IGyior's) Teas Gvairvi
"iItRtAS. ! am instructed l., Ma;
w Gen. j. Y. Walker. commanding N
The Trans Mississippi District to collect alia
Organic for temporary purposes all officer,
And men OF the 18th regiment of Texas Cav.
Try, no, prisoners Of war, therefore. all
officers and m,n not belonging 10 companies
A aud 7, OF said regiment will reppr, To-
mr. IN person Mt Tyler, Smith county, ON
the lat day OF April next Capt, Han.
cock Of company A, and Capt. Preston Of
company +, will report to me with their com.
panies on the SAINT day. The men Will clothe
snd arm themselves as best they eau, and
come prepared TO rturn TO the field - active
operations.
And by virtue Of the same orders. all men
belonging to any other Texas regimen, nov
serving IN Arkansas, md not or special ser
vice or absent by proper authority, will ~
port 10 inc on the ssmc day, Tor the purpose
pl returning to their ~ pectiv. commands.
THOS +. TUCKER.
Mai Commanding l1th TaNas Cavalry.
klys,sn Fields Texas Feb 3, sG3 20.if
The Texas Republican. [volume] (Marshall, Tex.) 1849-1869, 1863-03-05

4 Coon SPECULATION. When Gen.
Butler took commahd in New Orleans,
after the surrender OF the city, one of
his frat official orders in,crdictcd the
circulating Of Confederate uo:es which
constituting the almost exclusive cir.
cnlatlng medium, we're held In i'm
in.use numbers. The introduction
trough, the rebel paper down To 10
cents ON the dollar At that rate, An.
drew J. Butler, brother OF the Gen
eral, and formerly Of San Francisco,
went quietly into the market. suppl
ed with specie trom the United States
military chest, aud bought up all the
rebel paper he could get hold of
When his purchases were completed
an order was i.sued by Gen Butler
commanding the banks Of tho city t.
redeem all Confederate paper present
ed TO them with their own paper. spe
Gle, or United States treasury notes
ut par. Thercupon Andrew j Butler
walked down to the banks with. it /.
said. about 100000 Confederate
notes, for which he had paid tiflec,
cents on the dollar, or $3.50 900 il
United States money--rcccivcd hi,
! q SOC, 900. retui ned probably $3.50
900 Ia The military chest whence h,
lad taken it. and came out Of the Ii,
tie job with 1915 900 profit on les,
than six weeks work, and withou
the Investment OF one dollar of hi,
own woAcy 49, Saccitss Dsmoe,at.