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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
The MclIinnyiile Raid

The Federals 10 their raid upon
MeMinnyille, destroyed 1000 lbs. o
bacon. A gentleman, resident OF
that place. informs US that the first
information received there of the
approach Of the Yankees was com
municated b, CITIZENS! Where were
our scouts, and who vas the officer
commanding there?
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07

Gen. Pegram, whose recent fight
with an overpowering force OF the
enemy near Somerset, Kentucky,
was proclaimed by the Yankee press
AS brilliant Federal vietory in a gen.
erai eng G. menl, is in Rlchmoud. =
His official report places the affair IN
another light altogether. 1t was no
general engagement. Pegram went
alter beef cattle, got them, drove
them off, and Oh his return WAS as
sailed by five times bis own number
o. Yankees. who vainly sought to
cut off his retreat. His loss in killed,
wounded and prisoners was about
ane hundred and fifty. The enemy
lost eighty killed and many more
wounded. That's the whole story.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
Notices

A Ii persons Indebted to w. g. r.
- PETTY, can have an opportunity of
settling, by calling on me at my Office. oppo-
site the FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER Printing
Office. Now is good time to pry up. while
money is plenty. don't ak anything better
than Confederate money.
Perhaps some may have forgotten and
think thu have settled. All those who are
not certain of having settled. will please
call and see w. W. PETTY.
Nav z lSG3--4t
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
No More New Subscribers

We again find it necessary to an
nounce that, until further notice, We
must decline receiving any more new
subscribers 10 the Observer. We
have not We. succeeded in securing
an additional supply Of paper, anf
until that il is done, justice to exist
ing contracts compels the adoption
of this course.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
qeatbIs.
DIED..

In this county. near Lvnchhurg, Feb. z.
1868, Mrs LOUISIANA RoUGHTuN. aged 81
years. 7
In this county, near LynchiuTs. Fri lay, 81
ult., Mr. JAMES M. RoUGHT N, aged q years
"a member Of Newman's battalion.
In this county, near Lynchburg, Wednes-
dav, 9th ut, Mr. Josiah f. .RoUGHToN, aged
% years--also of Newman's battalion.
In this county, Wednesday, 29ih. ul.., of q
pulmonary affection, Mr.. WESLEY TUNER
aged about 46 years.
I'm this place, Saturday. 81 inst. OF inf4m-
nation of he lungs Lucy ANNE, daughter
of DR.. c.. A. and Mrs. r. j. Diemer, aged
about 2 Years. ,+.r,t-fe IN ov.r,. slt,.ee,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
MOlaSeS-

This article will be scarce and very
high in price text year. The Chi
nese Sugar Cane should be largely
planted. 1t will literally repay tn
farmer, and will yield an acceptable
and wholesome syrup, which will be
in quick demand at good prices
Try il.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
OF FIR Port HpdSon =

Mr. Smiley expects 10 leave for
the 4lst Tennessee regiment al Port
Hodson, La, Oh or about Friday, The
18th inst, carrying nothing but let
ters,.whicb must be left at this Office
by the day before.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
Notices

CTRAYEn from my farm on the
= 30sh of April last, ore sorrel HORSE, 5
years old this Spring about 10 hands high, a
white streak in his face, two IL not three
white feet. sore on his eft ankle behind s
Any one Who viii give information, so |
can get him win be literally rewarded for his
trouble, s9 Ii. G. WHITAKER.
Nav = 1862 stx '----- -.sf----
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07

From the fre qnency With which the
enemy pass OR batteries at Vicks-
burg, we fear thai things there are
not as they should be. Indeed, it is
openly charged iii the Jackson APP
peal, that whenever their boats pass
our officers are at some big dauclpg
frolic ia Vicksburs! Shame! Shamel
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
SALE OF Land
ADJOINING FAYETTEVILLE!

On SATURDAY, the 9 h day Of
" MAY, l8G3--pursuant to a decree Of
the Chaneery Court. in the case Of John s.
Fulton and others vs.. James M. Davidson
,and oihers--I will attend at the court-house
door in the town Of Fa, etteville, and offer tor
sale, al public auction. to the highest bidder,
the remaining unsold LANDS belonging to
the estate Of James Fulton. deceased, adj
joining the town OF Fayetteville immediate
~ West Of Castleman's Fan lard, Mrs. Da-
Wilson'S lard and the Fair Ground Sad
Lands nlbrare Lots Nos. :, 2, <, and A. con-
tanning abogt "a acres each and Lots No. 5
AMI containing Is acres AMI g poles each.
Also the 'OAk Vile Tract, !" containing ~ acres.
TERMS :--Said Lands will be sold IN sepa-
rate lotS. upo1 credit of | 2, and years.
Bond and two or more coed and sufficient se-
curities will be required of each purch aser,
and lien retained fer the purchase money.
(Bnt It is agreed that the purchaser m ay dis
charge ihe whole of his bid in Confederate
notes upon the dav Of sale. IL he chooscs.)
A plat Of the laps nav be seen at my Of
fee. r. FARQUHARSON. OK ard NJ
Bv his deputy, s u. Mc('oGD
April I6Fl963 a.l.... .e
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07

All absenfees from Braggs army
are allowed 40 days from April %,
10 which to return TO their command.
without being treated as deserlers
We hope ali will avail themselves
Of this privilege, and escape censure
and punishment,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07

His reception in Rome yesterday
was triumphal ovation. A salute
of 20 guEs was fred, and a thousand
ladies' welcomed him with smiles and
tears of gratitude. M
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
County Court, Lincoln Co., Tenn.
Edward York and others
Jane Childress and others.
BIZ for sale Of Land and Slaves.

II
BIZ for sale Of Land and Slaves.
IN this cause it appearing To the sat-
i isfaction of the Court that John Childress,
Robert Childress, A f. Belts and MARY bis
wife. are beyond the jurisdiction OF the State
Of Tennessee-Jt is, therefore, ordered by he
Court that publication be made in the FAY :
ETTEvfLLE OBSERVER. a newspaper lmbllshe ed
in the town of Fayetteville, Lincoln county.
Tenn, for four weeks in succession, before
the next term Of this Court, commanding the
sail DEF en- ants TO appear at the next term OF
the Court to be holden on the first Monday
iu June next, and pleal, answer. or de-
muir to complainants' bill. or the sans viii
be taken for confessed ard set down 10 be
heard ex parte as to them.
Witness Daniel Wilmington. Clerk OF sale.
Court, at offire. the first Monday in May, 1868.
my7 DANIEL j. WHIT rIEGrOS. elk.
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Wool Wanted :

we wish to buy about fifty pounds
Of good Wool, for which the cash
will be paid. Our friends who can
supply US with any amount, however
small, will please bring it to the Oh.
seruer Office.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
Conniy Court, I.inccin TO-, Tenn.
Peter Cunningham and others
VS..
Andrew j Griils and Others

Andrew j Grills and others
Bal jor the sale of Lind
IN this cause il appealing to the
satisfaction of the Court that the defend
ants Mary Grills, w. B Clark and Elizabeth
l. his wife. James Walker and Susan X. his
wife, James + Grills, and Martha A. Grills
are non-residents of the State of Tennessee
--Ttis therefore, ordered by the Court that
publication be made in the. FAYETTEVILLE
OBSERVER. newspaper published in the town
of Fa, etteville. 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
sweI, or demur to complainants' bill, or the
same will be taken for confessed and SGT for
hearing ex parte as to them.
Witness DAME ] Whitington, Clerk Of said
Court, at office, the LIST MunIav in April, 1868
apis DANIEL j. WHITTINGTON, elk.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07

-Clothing--
Mr. anderson, who is Mr.. Smley's
agent, returned from Port Hudson,
La. few days since, bringing home
some of the soldiers winter clothing,
which has teen left at this office, and
those interested will please call and
take it away.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
Seszye UD!

JACOB ANTHONY has deposit.
ed his notes with The undersigned, at the
Sulphur Spring, miles west of Fayetteville,
for collection. and all those owing had better
call and settle while money is plenty
April %. NJ. d HAMPTON.
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County ronrt, Lincoln Co., Tenn.
Pleasant Halbert, Admr, and others)
VS.. 71g r
William A. Buchanan and others.
: BIZ tor sale Of SLAVES.

2
TN this cause it appearing 10 he sat-
isfaction Of the Court that the following
defendants are beyond the juris fiction of the
State of Tennessee viz :, L-ander Buchan-
an and Margary his wife. John r. Buchanan,
Marcus f Buchanan. James NJ. Pettygrew.
Martina j his wife. Manson A. Cole and Ma
hala E. his wife Starou R Crawford. Pleas
ant Tucker and Lucinda H. his wife. Thomas
r. West and Arminda E his wife, Hiram r..
Edmiston and Nancy j. his wife John NJ =.
Crawford, James A. Crawford Martha N.
Crawford, Francis R. Crawford, William
Crawford, William A. Buchanan. and John
P Buchanan--It is, therefore, ordered By he
Court that publication be made in the Fay
ETTEvILLE OBSERVER a,newspaper pub ished
in the town of Fayetteville, Lincoln Co.,
Tenn, for four weeks in succession before the
next term of this Court, commanding said de-
PENDANTS to appear at the next term OF the
Court to be holden on the first Monday
iM June next, and plead. answer, or de-
muir to said compiainants' bill, or the same
will betaken Tor confessed and set down to be
heard ex parte as to them. -
Witness DanielJ ,Whittibgtor. Clerk of said
Court, at officp. the first Mon,Fav in Mas 1863.
my7 DANIEL }. WHIrTINGTON. elk.
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LIKELY NEGROES FOR SlIEl

PURSUANT to decree Of iIs
County Court Of Lincoln county, Tenncs-
see. pronounced at its April term. 1863. in
the case OF John II Steelman AMI wife-Bil
for sale Of Sia-es-I will on SATURDAY. the
10TH day of May next sell to the high
est bidder. at the Coprt-H House door ia tbs
town Of Fayetteville, the following SLAVES.
viz: George. aged about thirty wears, and
U an, sgel about nine years. The above
named Slaves will be old upon credit If
twelve months. except the sum Of five Ter
cent which will be reqnired 20 b. paid i'm
cash. or any person purchasing either Of
said Slaves desires 20 pay the cash, they can
DO so without any deduction from the arnou,.r
bid.) Noes with .woor more approved Sc
curities will be required Of The purchaser, and
lien retained upon said Slaves until the
purchase money il paid.
DANIEL J. WBITTINGTON.
April l6 Clerk and Special Commissioner.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
County Court, lincoln Co.. Tenn.
o. P. Grifis and Others
vs..
A. S. Randolph and others }

Bill for safe OF Land.
TN-this cause it appearing to he
Il satisf,ction of the Court that defendants
Thomas R. Steadman and Arthur Cunning
ham are beyond tie jurisdiction Of the State
of Tennessee-lt il, therefore, ordered by Inc
Court that publication be made in the FAY,
ETTEvII.LE OBSERVER a newspapers pubilshec
in the town of Fa, etteville. Lincoln con- ty.
Tenn, for four successive V eeks, before the
next term OF this Court. commanding the SAID
defendants to be and appear at the next term
of the Court to be holden on the first M"H-
day ia June next and plead, answer, or
demur 70 eompTainants' biz, or the s me VIII
be taken for confessed and set down for hearing
ex prrte as to them.
Witness Daniel j Whittington, Clerk OF SAID
Cour, at office, he fst Monday in Ma,. leoj'
my7 DANIEL J. WHEPTINGTON,G ik.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
Confederate Money,

All. those indebted 10 II. L.
KNIGHTS bv note or account for Goods
or Musical Tuition. will please call npon .he
undersigned and make payment as he wishes
10 wind ur the business as snon a: possible.
Confederate money will DO taSrn in pa,inent
Of tie same. [Febi9] TIC GOODRICH.
P. ST. have a large amonn: due ne by
notes and accounts. AMI would nrse all those
indebted me, while Confederate monrr is
PLENTY to MAKE payment, as l wan al the
Confederate money can get.
Feb. IS, 1869. T. G. GOODRICH.
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RANA"AX

FROM james NJ WordaH. un Fri
dav night-las n NEGRO MAN ranlad
GEORGE full feet high dark ginger-cake
camplect on, rather quick spoken. a close OBJ
server will notice . slgh. stammering in his
speech, had on when left brow d james cuat
smart!y worn, brown Jan, pants an oil far
hat much worn. Said Negro belongs to the
esta Of Robert Wardan. deceqsed re-
ward Of $40 viii be paid for tn. apprt ben
sion and delivery Of said hoy 10 the suiscri-
Der. miles northeast of Fayeitevilir, or
$40 il arprehended in the country, and it,
formation direc' ell totHs Subscriber
JOHN H. STEELMAE, Adnr.
Apr! 30. 1862
Said boy will probably attempt to make his
way TO the Federal lines.
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ESTATE NOTICE.

ALL persons having cl;rms against
the estate Of Tsons $ M. Clark, dee. are
notified to present them Properly au llenti'a-
tel flr pa, meut, within the time prescribed
Ky law; aud thos9 owing the estate must cone
forward. aud settlegss : if.gs gess
Feb. 10. MD. HAMPTON, Adm.
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ALMANAC.


THURSDAY. MAY Z, 1858. "
Sun rises. .....5 ii Sun sets.......o ~
FRIDAY, May 8.
Sun rises. 1913 10 Sun sets.......6 81
SATURDAY. MAY 9.
Sun risas.... o Sun sets.......e 81
s SUNDAY, May 10.
San rises ......5 81 Sun sets. ......6 81
MONDAY, MAY IL.
SIN Iisas. .....5 Z Sun sets.......6 81
TUESDAY: NAY foJE q. ~ Z
Sun rises. .....5 s Sun sets.t.....6 81
WEDNESDAY. MAY 10.
Sun rises. ...5 s Sun sells. ......6 3;
MOONS PHAsEs--MAY.
y Full Moon, 3D 81 43M morning. r.
Last Quarter. 10 s 10 morning. :.
New Moon, II ii Is morning:
First Quarter, % IL 90 moraing.
Moos's PHAsEs--JuxE.
Full Moon, IN 6H In evening.
+. Last Quarter, 8 / IL evening.
New Moon, 1s l "a morning.
First Quarter, Ia o - morning.
Moons, PHAsEs--JULY.
Full Moon, lD In 6M morning.
Last Quarter, z 10 II evening
New Moon, s.. 8 8 evening.
Z. First Quarter, % 10 SO morning.
Full Moon, 80 q "a Ss morning. !,
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FTSER EEE.
THREsEs
LIKELY NEGROES FOR SALE!

PURSUANT to decree of the
= County Court of Lincoln county, Ten
nessee. pronounced at its April term, 1868. 10
the caseof Rufus Harris, Admir-. &c --Bil for
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 :--Delia, aged about twenty years and
her two children, James. ag-d about fonr
years, and Robert, about eight months. (Said
Slaves viii besol,iin one LOTT The aboveSlaves
will be sold on credit Of twelve months, ex-
cept the snm Of 5 per cent. on the amount Of
sale. which will be required in cash. Notes
with two or more approved securities will be
required Of the purchaser, and liep re-
tanned upon said Slaves until the purchase
money is paid.
DANIEL !. WHTTTTNGTON,
ApI6 Clerk and Special Commissioner.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07

Public Sale
To-day Thursday Capt. Rumble
will sell large number Of horses and
mules, condemned stock,iu this place,
70 The highest bidder. See adver-
tisement in this paper.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
SUBSTITUTE WANTED!

FOR which a lib, raj price viii he
paid. Address e." through the Oh
server ONCE. April 2.
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NorrCEs

a Ill those Indebted 70 me bv ncte or acs
"A count, will please. come iSI IAts,c, uAs
make payment. s{G I. g. GoopA'Ons
October 30, 1852.
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Strayed-

Strayed--
IL C. WkHaker advertises a lost
80 in this paper His marks, &c.'
az s;s ror b;s liberal reward will
wy r.. W. Ptttys advertisements y
.no,her column, is Of interest !"
ak particular attention 10 y
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07

Salt
MIR. W. c. Fletcher has at his his
warehouse about 100 sacks Of SALT
10 exchange for Corn, if delivered BY
the 20th of May.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07

Z NV b'te ~ w. Wv tH'S
,e for the following persons-
; L Alsbr0oks MlssF Fannie Kimes
lite Buchanan Miss III p Locker
A Back we II Mrs NJ A Milan
',IarthABag ley Miss Lizzy March
G Bland H,-nry } Marphy
: Cowen John March 2
,eeD Campbell JAS McCuteheou 2
S AnnK Gas hon | D Mclaughlin
Don bit w III Miiilcan
sMA Downing Miss E 4 Milan
my Duckwdrthl MissMary Oi'lh#m
"a Elders MissH A Piukert' q
5 Judith Ellis Mr., Ii A Pope
2iMrsC ynthaEPiits
5 r S FL ming MissJosey Philpos
5 Elem GRAY MlssFloraH Smith
IS NJ Gilliland G w Street
" Till MISE lZaD b Smlt n
IS NJ f Cry Harris Scott
IS D Grimes lMIssMAF Sumers
IS George Mrs 5 Il Shelton
e izab'h Hony Miss HorSA Taylor
Sly diaE Honey Robert Tate
Iyin Koonce Miss 4 Taylor
NJ Koonce Mrs Rice Williams
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
SALE OF LAND &

)t RSU A nj tn u decree ct thu
County Court Of Lincoln County. Tennes-
see. pronounced at its April term, 1868. in
the case of Benjamin 2. Smith, Admr DC
Bill for sale Of l.ans-i will on Saturday.
the 23d May next. sch TO the highest bid
der, on the premises, subject to the widows
right Of dover, on credit Of one and two
wears, except five per cent TO be paid in cash,
136 ACRES OF LAND mentioned in the
plea'lihgs. Said Land Il situated IN Lincoln
county, Tennessee, on the waters Of Brad
shaw Greek. and in Civil District No. Is
(for descriptive boundaries, &c. see Deed IN
County Clerks Office )-belonging to the estate
Of James Wright, dec and on which be re-
sided at the time Of his death. II Is tolera-
bly, well improved; the particulars made
knows on day Of sale. and lien retained on
said Land nniil the purchase money is paid.
DANIEL j. WELLINGTON.
April l6 Clerk and SIP cid Commissioned
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1863-05-07
From The Array

Letters have been left at this
office for the following persous-
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-05-01
BackIng novvn ConsIdernbIy.

One OF the consequences Of the recent elec.
tions is decided change in the tone of por-
tion OF the Democratic Press which was favora-
BILE to an armistice and peace upon any terms
the rebels might propose, even the recognition Of
the COnfederacy. The New York World has
tackled about and the Buffalo Courier, not be.
hind in the retreat from fatal policy, now uses
the following language:
"The organization of peace party in the
found an uphill business, not likely 70 prove
profitable TO politicians who engagein il. The
result Of elections, where the issue Of the vigo--
GUS prosecution Of peace has been presented.
have not been so favorable as to encourage fur
ther experimenting in this direction"
1t is evident that new platform will have to
be constructed before the fall campaign sets in.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-05-01
Burnssdc's Order.

The Indianapolis Journal gives the following
illustration of the way General Darlington is
carrying out General Burnsides order: ~.
"A young man by the name of Thrasher at
Independence. Grant County, was driven from
charged him with being a witness before the
United States Grand Jury against some X. @.
C.'s, and threatened him with death. He re-
turned yesterday in charge Of United States
officer, with instructions to return to his home,
and if further threatened to go to Justice Of
the Peace, and rely upon civil authority for pro-
tecton but II he failed TO report his case for ac
tion ofthe military authorities
General Darlington is aquiet and fair man.
but as resolute and sure as fate itself The time
has come for every man to be for his country or
against it. There is ample field for all parties
10 work up their own issue; but there is to be
no more hurrahing for JEFF. Davis in indiana"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-05-01


We copy the following from the Quincy (nl.)
Herald;
AT Hospital No. 9 in Quincy, on Saturday,
April 18th, of palpitatiOn Of the heart, Jason r.
orion, Sergeant OF Co. @, 9th Ohio Volunteers,
in the 2lth year Of hisage.
1--WE have known Mr.. Orion long and we'll
We have been his companion in the printing
Office and ON the tented field. We have ever
known him as an honest, upright young man,
aud as braye and dutiful soldier. On the
bloody and chilly sides of Cheat Mountain, Va,
in the fall of 1861, under Col. (now General)
Ammen, Mr.. Orion and ourself fr many long
and chilly nights have slept under the same
blanket, and eaten from the same platter. A
braver heart never beat in mans bosom-a more
faithful soldier never shouldered mnsket. His
mother now resides at Sandusky City, Ohio.--
She will mourn a double loss, her husband,
Jason's f'ther, having been but few weeks de-
ceased.
ave have seen comrades fall in battle--we
counted them BY scores on the bloody field Of
Antietam--we have insisted at the burial OF
many near and dear friends, victims of the ave-
full carnage of war; but, with all our indifference
and hard heartedness in iuternents on the bat
tle-feld, We have never been 50 f0rcibly remind
ed Of the fact that ain the midst Of life We are in
death" We have regarded Mr.. orton almost as
brother, having shared with him. for nearly
ten years, the pleasures and dangers Of civil aud
soldier life. he, in the battle Of Murfreesboro,
under the gallant Rnsecrans, was severely woun.
ded in the left thigh, from the effects of which
however, be was rapidly recovering when sirick-
en- down in the beauty Of youth and the vigor
of manhood by the fell destroyer, who spares
neither age nor youth.
sSsoldisr. rsst, ihy warfArss or,
Sleep the ssfP thai knows 10 vakingi
Dfnnm Of aftiV beids ~ MORE
Days &dsnsSAs Aighsle leiaetiuE~
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1863-05-01
The FashIons .n nlenmond.

The wife of a rebel officer writes in letter re-
Gently intercepted, concerning dress and parties
in the rebel capital:
A calico dress costs thirty y-six dollars, that is
three dollars per yard. White cottons, three
dollars per yard; lawns and ginghams the same
The most ordinary merno or silk one hundred
dollars. A simple bonnet fifteen dullars. A
pair of ordinary three-dollar CATERS twenty dol
lars. Notwithstanding these prices, parties were
numerous till Lent began. There was a we'd
ding next door TO us, which five hundred people
attended, and where all liquors were abundant
and champagne and other wines flowing like wa
ter. (Then follows descriptionof the brides
under clothes-lhe finest the writer ever saw. !
Everything elegant. The oranges
at the wedding cost one dollar and fifty cents
apiece, and everything was as plentiful as Of old
per must have cost twenty thousand dollars OF
more"