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Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

DSg- Tennessee has about filed the
measure of its political degradation, in the
election of Andy johnson to the U. s.
Senate The more decent Of his party are
ashamed Of him. They despise him for
his meanness, and hate him for his peculiar
fitness for mischief; and under the in
fluence of that fear, he rides them like the
nightmare, He is to democracy, in Ten
nessee, what Murrell was to his gang
both leaders meriting the same fate, but
diverging at the converging point-thc
violator of the law, going to the Penitcn-
teary-.he political knave, to the Senate
He is a fool who can not now see why our
government is corrupt, and its subjects
degraded.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

DGy~ In tie lecture of Geo. D. Prentice,
not word was said about Americans or
democrats, yet some democrats dccry it
Its style is faultless, its positions sound,
its deductions Logical, and its structures
general. Then why is it denounced? A
man who has corns will vince if you touch
the toe of his boot.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

Rev. DIR. LAPsLEY, of Nashville, will
preach in the Presbyterian Church next
Sabbath morning.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16
STATE OF TENNESSEE. MoNTG OMERY
COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT.

John J. Jenkins, VS.. Mary Jane Bradley, formerly
Mary Jane Jenkins, and c. d. Brady.
PETITION FOR DIVORCE
From the allegations in the bill and the off mt
thereto annexed and il appearing the
Of the Clerk Il Master, that the defendants, are
non residents Of the State of Tennessee, so that
the ordinary process of law can not be served
upon them. 1t is Therefore ordered that publica-
ten be made in the Clarksve Chronicle n news
paper published in the city of Clarksville Tenn,
for four successive weeks requiring said non resi-
dents TO make their personal appearance before
the deSt Circuit Court 10 he he'd for The County
OF Montgomery at the Court House in the city
of Clarks,illo. on the second Monday in January
next, 1858 then and their TO plead answer or de-
"ur to the petition Of the complainant, or the
same will be taken for confessed and set dow N
for hearing expafle.
CHARLES BAILEY, C. & NJ.
Oct O. lS51-,tf
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

Far Vein Forney, brother of the no.
torious John W., has written a letter, re-
nouncng his allegiance to the bogus de-
mocracy Of Pennsylvania. His is not an
isolated case, however; many have done
likewise, and yet many more would do the
same, did not fear Of the party lash keep
in subsection those promptings of better
nature struggling for asccndency over
conscious error, Forney says:
81 am not the only democrat who has
vailed reasons for opposi lg Penn 'ylyauia
bogus democracy, and while express that
opposition frankly and humbly too, through
the medium of the press, thousands will
do so through the silent channels Of the
ballot box, and the result will be an over
whelming defeat of those who wish again
to plunge their hands into the treasury
/ oppose the present leaders of democracy
because consider them dangerous men
whenever placed in positions of trust"
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16
10000 Fruit Trees for Sale.

Consisting of Apple. Pear. Peach. Plum, &C..
&C. Their growth Is exceedingly vigorous and
nne' 10 cts for Apples, 90 for Peaches, all Of the
finest scclimated varsiles-aIso $50 900 Usage
oFange plants at $50 M, straSberry plants of5
or . varieties and other small fruits Plant trees
IN November as you obtain fruit one year sooner,
ADDRESS w. y. FALL,
CiSrksyIlle. Team.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

IT is unfortunate just now, that SO few
people can draw the distinction between a
Banks suspension of specie payment, and
its failure. IF all the Banks, or nearly
all, should suspend specie-payment, it
would be of advantage to the community
at large. One reason why the Banks have
not discounted any for the last two or three
months, was that the people were running
on them for gold, and they could not safely
put out their notes, and consequently
money has become very scarce. Now let
the Banks agree that they Will not redeem
their notes in gold for a year to come, then
in that case they can loan out IS, 10, or
100000 without present fear, the notes
will pass the same as ever, the wants OF
the community will be relieved, and by
the time the day comes around for them
to resume specie-payment, they can have
the gold ready and do it. There is vast
difference between suspension, and break
ing; for while no one wants to see our
Tennessee Banks break, nearly every one
thinks the best policy they can pursue is
to suspend temporarily specie-payment.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

w. w. VALIANT, dealer in Dry Goods,
No. II, Franklin St. has just received his
stock-embracing everything kept in Dry
Goods establishments. Advertisement
next week.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

pay" 1t seems that the Black Republi-
cans have carried Kansas; if so, it will be
bitter pill to the southern locofocos who
had hoped to give Kansas, as free State,
as a bribc to the northern wing Failure
in this contemplated treason to the South
will prove a fearful blow to the strength
Of the locofoco party.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

Seg~ Andy Johnson's message is every
where received with contempt, it ought
to be-but that contempt ought TO be
silent. Without other talents, than low
cunning, without craftsmanship, without
common docency and common honesty, he
seeks only notoriety, and lives and thrives
upon his published political infamy-sient
contempt would have sunk him long ago.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

Ba~ Resolutions have been offered, in
the lower House, by Mr.. Manuey, advise
to the extension of State aid to such rail-
roads as have not already complied with
the acquisitions of the law. This is a good
more, and we hope it will be successful.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

ET- We had intended, at one time, to
publish the Bank failures and suspensions
as they came to hand; but our sheet would
not contain the half of them.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16
SOMETHING NEW
III der tn e Sun (!

a large stock Of good Boots and Shoes is now
being opened by the subscriber in the Store house
on franklin street, recently occupied by w. F.
BIB, as a Confectionery, nearly opposite the court
house, tue most of which are
Made 10 Order.
Expressly for me. also fine selection ef Mems
Boys and Chiidren's Hats, of the latest and most
Fash ona lie styles.
And TO the aides, | would say. that no pains
or expense will be spared 10 render their de part
ment of my business complete, as intend keep
ing constantly on hand full supply OF the
Best and FINEST
Ladies' Shoes that can be purchased In tho Eas.
tern cities. the most Of which viii be made to
der. All of the above goods i'll be sold us low
as can be purchased in this city,
FOR CASH!!
Thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
extended TO me, aud hoping by strict application
to business TO merit the same in future, would
say, cell and examine my goods and prices, and
you will be satisfied.
Respectfully, ID. SMITH.
P. S.-My begged work is of the best, and the
work will be war; anied s.
GAINESVILLE, Oct 2, '57-tf
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

A BLUNT CoNcLUsIoN.-The New York
Sun declares clearly, but with great calm
ness
ave are becoming nation of vain, ex-
travagant fools. From January LIST to
Pthis date, we have imported foreign mer-
chandise to the value of one hundred and
seventy-fve millions of dollars about
fourteen millions more than our imports
amounted to for the same time last year.
The value Of our exports since January
LIST, is about fifty millions of dollars, or
four millions of dollars less than our ex-
ports for the same time last year. We
have run into debt this year alone, about
one hundred and twenty-five millions OF
dollars, and by the end of the year, our
foreign debt for imported goods will be
much larger"
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

THE Bank of America and the Northern
Bank here, are still good as Ben Burton's
bill, and are redeeming their notes in gold
and eastern exchange. We don't think
any one need be at all afraid of these
Banks for they are sound, strong, and re-
liable.
The Planters Bank here is only branch
and has no say at all, in such interesting
matters as a suspension. The Bank is of
course A, No. /.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

Eeg- Democracy is in an awkward f&--
II they succeed in Kansas, and make ii
free, they have an account to settle with
the South if they fail in Kansas, it will
pretty we'll annihilatc the northern wing,
A departure from rectitude is ever ntten-
ded with difficulties that are oitendmos
fatal.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

s9T By an oversight, the following ex-
tract from the N. o. Commercial Bulletin,
of the 23rd ult., was omitted last week.
1t contains a well merited compliment to
the Mills of Dortch, Alwell & Co., of this
place, and twill be endorsed by all who have
had an opportunity of testing the superior
quality of the -four manufactured by
them, These Mills have taken premium;
in Tennessee and Kentucky
"Among the receipts of Extra, this season
of unusual excellence, we notice those of
Lafayette Mills, of Dortch, Alwell & Co.,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. In purity, color and
strength, and particularly for those quail
ties which recommend the article to the
Bakers, this brand may confidently chal-
lenge comparison with the very best of the
choice extra of the St. Louis Mills"
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

bJ- We are pleased to see the efforts
everywhere made to make the most Of the
money crash, by infusing confidence that
the crises will soon be over. We wish it
may be So but twill be the first instance Of
a general suspension followed by speedy
resumption. The causes that have pro-
duced it, have been at work, since 1876,
and it is much to be feared that the effects
will not soon cease. The suspension of
"37"-inducod by low tariff and con-
sequeht overtrading-was not followed by
full resumption until Oh" period of
seven years. The same state of things
exists now-brought about by the same
causes, and he is over-sanguine who looks
for greatly different result.
The policy of this government is to
discourage American industry for the
benefit of European labor, and American
laborers ars the Instruments by which this
policy is carried out. They are now reap
ing their reward-poverty and suffering
are at their door, whilst the wages they
ought to be earning, are going into the
pockets of foreign laborers, who are pro,
fling by the folly of bogus democracy
flour laborers will not profit by experience
let them suffer--as the tools of locofoco-
ism, they deserve no better fate.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

GEN. WM. T. Observation-Disclosures
has been received from the authorities OF
the Lexington Asylum, by the friends Of
this gentleman, that strong and well groun-
ded hopes are entertained of his speedy
restoration to reason. To his immediate
family and relatives this news will carry
much Joy, while his numerous friends
throughout the State will receive the news
with the liveliest satisfaction.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16

BANK OF AMERIcA.-In the late con-
fusion and alarm in regard to monetary
matters, it was stated in this paper that
the notes of the Bank of America, Clarks-
Vile, Tenn, had been thrown out by the
several old Stock Banks and the State
Bank here. The statement was entirely
erroneous, as we find upon inquir at the
counters of the Banks mentioned that they
have never hesitated one moment to hon
or the paper of the Bank of America
We deeply regret having fallen into the
error, and are gratiGed at the opportunity
of making the correction.--NashG Gazette,
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16
FxTnsOgnNRaY ANkOuNCGNlnNT.

ENIhtU llUiNhNI INI'NV VI~N
Every pu .ha er 9 dollar bottle Of ih" Aia ~ M
TMlyNT Trceives n Df Brag's expense, the tNliLO
STATES JuC.,VAIA Of New York, ior one Nsar. ms
Journal Is large illustrated pacr--e eh nnrheT cn
tning sixteen pares beautifully printed or clear whi,o
n ner amt fei vib orgirsi fron We mos nt
liant wri-pr o the country. Certineate OF so phea
and n.n par',u,,lars Il HI novel and phanrol &c en-
tc.pr e Of Mich tn oIer forms Fart VIII accompany
e'.rh bottle -, ,.,,,.,cr
~ M -N;T " ANTr-rl E WHY -owN and VILLAGE
sslkAl.,. & NJ sSzsONGlse;. "a pnls. sko
NV York oFT1oE No s7ibROMwAY,
Cnmuunrs should alSavs be adarrsis1 10 T. Louis
For sale by F. n. Thomas, Bryarly & McCau-
lev, and w, .. Vance.
Oct 9, lS57--iv.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-16
coop FOR r1ArT AID BEAST.

For sale by all respectable Druggists and Dealers,
Prices Of he rinir.pt 2s cents 50 cents and 81 bot
tie. A dollar bottle contains much Iinlnent %
eight twenty hye-eent hotties.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-04-08
HARRIspuRo. April 4. 1857

DEAR Journal The free banking law fail
ed in the house yesterday 1 think it wa,
good bill, and calculated to protect the people
from loss from breaking banks, and abscond-
ing and defaulting bank officers. 1t may pos
sibly be reconsidered.
The Senate passed bill making an appro-
priston of S25, 900 to the Farmers High
School, and $25 900 more upon condition of a
like amount being raised by subscription.
great many acts, and supplements to acts
Incorporating Railroad companies, are passed
and under consideration. The Pennsylvania
Railroad Company has grown so large, that
some are frightened by its shadows. a very
spirited discussion took place in the Senate
this week, on supplement to bill incorpo-
rating that company. 1t was in relation to
taxing the real estate of the company.
The Railroad company give passes to the
members of the Legislature. May not this
have some influence on the votes of some. |
like the spirit of that Old English Judge. A
of very fine buck, with the compliments Of
Mr.. John Doe. A few days afterwards, a case
was read, Mr.. John Doe versus Richard Roe
s'Stop," said the Judge. ssMr Doe, did not
you send me present of very fine buck 1''
eyes," said the cringing Mr.. Doe. "Then,"
said the Judge, ''this trial cannot proceed un-
til pay you for the buck,' and he paid him
on the spot, and then proceeded with the trial.
Who is it that said, ga gift blindeth tho eyes"
Since writing the above my heart was made
to leap by reading the following:
GA RARE cAsE.-Gov. King, of New York, =,
returned to the President of the Hudson River
Railroad Company, a. free pass which that gen.
tleman had sent him, with polite note, say
ing that his official position would not parmit
him to use it,
In the House, bill has been reported for
the sale of the Main Line of our public i'm
provements. The minimum price is fixed at
s1,5OO,OOO. II the Penn'a Railroad company
become the purchaser, it must give s. 500. 600
additional, and be relieved from the tonnage
tax now imposed upon it.
The bill to prevent the floating of loose logs
is yet before the committee. Mr.. Souther is
taking the wisest plan to secure the interests
of Cearfield County.
~ oiii " Pio'oht Peisohs from throwing
stumps, and drift and loose log, into the Bennett
Branch of the Sinnamahoning passed the Sem
ate, but by some of those in favor of the boom
and sawmill business along the river, the rat
was discovered when it was up in the House,
and it lies ouer. One man told me this morn
ing, ''1t will never again see the light.'
You cannot blame the people about Lock
Haven and Willamsport for favoring the log
floating system; it is their interest, as it is the
interest of the Clearfeld people to prevent it,
The people of Clearfeld ought to send force
here to shou how they suffer from this custom
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-04-08
TtlE RAFTsMAN's JOURNAL,

Nsvigablc streams, declared public high ways,
should not be obstructed by any means.
Alas poor Kansas, What shall we think of
it? The President has certainly shown SYM
pathy with the Border Ruffians, by appointing
those eut-throats he has appointed. Can a
righteous God permit these things much Ion
ger :? Where must we look for hope Not
to men, not to the National government, but
to God, who taketh the wise in their own Graf
tiness. Will the people of Kansas be divert
ed now from their hitherto fixed policy of
treating the acts OF the present bogus Legisla-
ture as void, and of no force, and consent now
to vote for delegates to form Constitution
under one of those acts? If they should do
SO, and should have anything like fair play,
they can control the election and do as they
please, having the numerical power. But they
have always had this, and yet by fraud and
brute force they have been defeated. What
important events are in the womb of the fu-
ture Gods forbearance with our sins, is
wonder and the National administration, l
fear, has little conscience. Why hasBuchanan
appointed Woodson, Whitfield, and Emory to
Land Offices, and retained the infamousLecom
te and Cato, if he does not design to favor
Border Ruffianism Can we put any conf
dence in professions, made, ,re fear, only to
deceive? Nothing, am assured will prevent
the National administration from throwing its
whole weight in favor of the slavery propogan-
dist, but the fear of driving the whole north
from the democracy. This may do it.
Yours truly, CURwENsvILLE.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-04-08

DEATH OF Hon. CHAs. B. PESRosE.-1t is
with extreme sorrow that we announce the
death of the Hon. Charles b. Pcnrose, member
Of The State Senate from the city of Philadel-
phia. Mr.. L. had been unwell for several days
past, bnt had SO far recovered that he was able
to resume his duties as Senator on Friday last,
agd on that day took an active part in the pro-
ceedings of the Senate. On Saturday he took
a relapse, and was confined TO his bed with an
attack Of pleurisy. He departed this life a.
bout quarter of three O'Clock on Monday af-
ternoon in tine 9th year of his age. His
death was very unexpected.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-04-08

The FAsuIoNs.-The prevailing mode in
New York for the spring is noticed in the New
York papers from which we collate few
items:
Flounccs trimmed with fringe, are very
generally worn. Delicate colors, pearl, stone
and lilac are most in favor. Skirts are very
full and very long-a most excellent thing in
the present condition Of the streets, The ru
NOR that hoops were about to be collapsed
seems to have been unfounded, judging from
the testimony of living witnesses. The pro-
phets have gone down, but the hoops haven't.
Basques and opera sleeves are still worm
Wide pagoda sleeves, slit up in the inside of
the arm, are in vogue for dinner and evening
dresses. Sleeves for morning dresses are made
large and open, and are confined by band at
the wrist, or finished with gauntlet cuff, with
pufs and ribbon trimming.
Black lace jackets promise to be favorites
forthe coming season. These are of black tui
lie, covered with rows of narrow black velvet
or are formed Of rows of black lace insertion
edged with narrow lace. Canezous of clear
white muslin, trimmed with bretelles of need
lie work, will be much worn. Collars are mod
erately small. Undersleeves for full dress are
OF tulle, with pufis and deep ffill of rich lace,
ana are invariably trimmed with ribbon.
Long basques, reaching almost To the knees,
are aud will continue to be worn. These are
oil velvet, silk, and cloth, and are in black gen
eraiiy, though we observe growing tendency
toward more fancifnl colors.
bonnets have long fronts. with dropping
crowns and shallow capes some are veritables
gipseys. Leghorn is the favorite material
now,
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-04-08

THE NoNISAIIoSs.-The nominations made
by the American Republican Convention which
assembled at Harrisburg on the 25th ult., seem
TO meet with hearty response in all sections
of the State-in the counties where the Amer
ican element prcdominates, as well as in those
where the Republican sentiment is in the
cendancy. The Centre Democrat, which every
body in this region knows to be strict Amer
lean journal, gives its cordial support TO the
ticket. The Democrat of the I'd inst. says:
s'The Ticket, friends, is good one, and
worthy of our hearty and most energetic sup
port. We have not time this week to partic-
uisrize; but we must say that the nominations
we're fairly and honestly made, by one OF the
most respectable and harmonious Conventions
ever held in Harrisburg. This testimony VIC
have from the lips of Democrats, who were in
the convention Spectators and who were, no
doubt, auxiously hoping for rupture in the
Convention. We say that the nominations
were fairly made, and that the American par
ty was fairly represented
And again 1--WE have a good ticket, a
strong ticket, and ticket well worthy the sup
port of freemen, who are united in their ef-
forts to crush the aggressions of POpery and
to stay the tide of Slavery, which now threat
ems to overwhelm the free Territory OF this
great Republic"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1857-04-08
6. B. ROW, EDIroR AND PKorR1EroR.
CLEARFIELD, PA, APRIL g, 1857.
THE GUBERNAToRIAL CONTEST.

There can be little doubt but that the politi-
cal canvass in Pennsylvania the present year
will be warmly contested. Two setts OF can
didates for State offices now in the field,
and their several friends are busily engaged
advancing the claims of their favorites. AL
though it was to have been hoped that honora-
BILE means alone would be employed in the
campaign, yet there is room to suspect that
the same game of duplicity that was practiccd
last fall, will again be attempted this year in
behalf of the Locofoco nominees. 1t has been
plainly manifest for some time past that few
factions spirits, in few localities, pretending
10 be opponents of Locofocoism, would en-
deavor to create trouble, by playing into the
hands of the Democracy. Whilst pretending,
however, as formerly, that they were anxious
for concentration of all the Opposition for
css upon ono sett of candidates, they have
nevertheless been doing all that lay in their
power, but fortunately with little effect, to an
tagonise the Americans and Republicans-and
1t was predicted months ago that they would
oppose any candidates, no matter who they
might be, that would be placed in nomination
by union convention. This prediction We
find verified, and the ssnursed wrath of the
trading politicians alluded to has already been
let loose upon the nominees Of the American
Republican State Convention. The number Of
these political tricksters is, however, too small
to excite any serious apprehensions in the
minds of those who are honestly opposed to
LocofOcoism and its Roman Catholic allies I;
yet !: is fact worthy of special remark that
the leading spirits are the identical fellows
who, last fall, whilst pretending to oppose Bu-
chanan, played a game which gave him the
electoral vote Of Pennsylvania, and secured
his election to the Presidency. Every intel
ligent man in the community doubtless under
stands them fully, and will know how to treat
them. ga word to the wise is sufficient"