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Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

SETTLEMENT OF THE CENTRAL AMERI-
CAN QUEsTIoN-Orders against Fslibasters.
The folling is a special dispatch to the
New York Courier and Enquirer:
WASHINGTON, Oct. IL.
The Central American questions are all
settled. Tine de .facto government of
Nicaragua is recognized, and Mr.. Irissarri
is to be received as minister. The form
and details of treaty with Nicaragua have
been adopted, recognizing the charter and
contract Of the old American Canal Com
pany Of the 22d Of September, 1949, as
amended 9th of July, 1857, providing for
the re-pstablishment of the transit line,
and the restoration of the new Nicaraguan
Government and the reception of its minis
ter Orders have been issued to the COM
mander of the gulf squadron to arrest fill
clustering expeditions wherever found, and
Lord Napier has ordered Capt. Erskine,
commanding the British squadron, to cap
ture all filibusters, should they escape our
squadron, and deliver them to the Ameri-
can commander. The course Of the Ad-
ministration in the whole matter has been
prompt, vigorous, and statesmanlike.
INSPECTOR.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN
LIGHT
NEW York, Oct. 16.

NEW YORK, Oct. 10.
The Northern Light has arrived with
81, 66O, 900 in gold. The specie list of the
Central America shows much larger a
mount than was anticipated. The official
result of the State election has been de.
clared in most of the counties. The total
vote pollod is some $4,000 less than at the
preceding election. The returns show q
majority for Weller, the Democratic can.
didate for Governor, over both Bowie, the
American, and Stanley, the Republican
candidate, of IL, 600.
The Republican vote leads the Ameri.
can by bout 1000.
The Legislature is overwhelmingly Dem.
oeratic.
The people have resolved 20 pay the
State debt by a majority of 900, against
Reputation.
The proposition for calling convention
for revising the constitution did not pre-
vail. A majority of the votes cast at the
election required to carry it, but so great
was the indifference upon the subject that
only a minority voted upon the question
The mining operations are carried on
throughout the State as vigorously as ev
or.
Various Auming companies on the riy.
ers are getting fairly to work, and many
Of these enterprises were resulting sue
cessfully.
The crops throughout the State have
generally arrived in excellent condition.
Emigrants by the overland route are pour
ing into the State in great numbers. The
majority Of the trains had more or less diff
foulty with the Indians.
The trade ofsan Francisco was general
ly dull, s-
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

Bsg- The community was justly surpris-
cd at the susponsiea of the Bank Of Ten
ncssee, last week, because that institution
took occasion to apprise the public that,
having the means to redeem its issues, it
would not be forced to suspend. Not only
did 1t make this boast, but, by implication,
would have cast diseredit upon banks that
are entirely solvent, and have held out
after the suspension of that boasting in
stitution which volunteered the declara-
ton that it would never do that which IL
was the 6rst to do. The boast was ex-
cessively foolish, and the covert stroke al
other banks, was as ungenerous as it was
unjust.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

We call the attention of our readers in
general and of the aflited in particular, to
the advertisement Of Bragg & Burrowes,
in another column. The arctic Liaiment,
prepared by Dir. BRAGG, is recommended
as the best article Of the kind in the world,
and we believe is destined to supersede all
similar preparations. II has but recently
been introduced to the public, but has long
been successfully used in private practice,
and was thoroughly tested and approved by
the late DR.. Kane. on the Grinnell Arctic
Expedition. DR.. BRAGG has for years
enjoyed we'll earned and widely extended
reputation for his medical preparations,
which is sufficient guaranty of the
value of the article now advertised.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
UNION AND PLANTERS BANK

In consequence of the late general sus-
pensions of the Banks throughout the I'm
ion, and because of our knowledge of the
utter inability of the Banks of Tennessee
to move the products of the country, or af.
ford any the least facilities to the oommu-
nifty under prevailing circumstance, while
we continue, as heretofore, to pay coin for
our notes, we, the Union and Planters
Banks of Tennessee, have this day resolved
to suspend temporarily the payment of coin
for the notes of our respective Banks.
Attest; J.COREY Cashier.
- D. WEAVER, Cash'r.
Nashville, Oct. 16, 1857.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

Bay Some of the Eastern papers give
gloomy accounts of the prospects of the
laboring classes, thousands upon thousands
of whom are out of employment. Yet
these same victims of locofoco policy still
cry out-"reduce the tariff, and encourage
the importation of more foreign laborers"
to reduce the wages, and take the bread
out of the mouths of native citizens. If
they suffer, they deserve their fate. The
plant tools of demagogues, they spurn
those who would protect their interests,
and elevate to power the greedy spoils-
seekers, who pay for their elevation with
unmeaning compliments, to the dear peo-
pie whom, in truth, they contemn as empty
headed fools. The reduction of the tariff
closes our workshops, and the advent of
every foreign laborer swells competition
and reduces wages; yet the dear people
advocate both, and reap poverty as their
reward.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

RS" 1t seems that the Americans, of
Ohio, are helping the democrats to beat
Chase, and some are disposed to commend
them for it. For our own part, we con-
slider the democrats more dangerous par
ty to the South than the Black Republi-
cans. The latter show their hand, and
proclaim their object; but the former do
the work of freesoilers under the false guise
Of friends to the South. A pretended
friend is more to be feared than an avow-
ed enemy. This is the difference between
those two parties, and, as an American,
we would not cast the balance in favor of
either. If the Union is to he sundered, it
had better be done before the strength of
the South is frittered away by the spoils-
loving democracy. Every year, some
additional right is surrendered, or COM
promised
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
LEGISLATURES OF TENNESSEE.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 81, 1857.
RKPoRrs OF COMMITTEES

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr.. Hill, from the Committee on Ways
and Means, recommended the rejection of
Senate Bill directory 10 the Comptroller.
Mr.. Wright, from Private Incorpora-
tions, recommended passage Of Senate Bill
to incorporate Southern Mutual Life In
surance Co. Of Memphis.
Mr.. Bullen introduced resolution 10
elect Register for Middle Tennessee on
Monday, 30th.
Senate resolution directory TO the Com
mittee on Penitentiary to report bill In
regard to penalties for offences, was
amended by substituting Judiciary Com.
mittee, and adopted.
Mr.. Davis, from Internal improvement
Committee, reported Senate Bill for the
benefit of the East Tennessee and Virginia
Railroad Company, with an amendment,
and recommended its passage. Amend
ment adopted.
Mr.. Bratcher, from New Counties and
County Lines, reported bills in pursuance
of petition, to transfer citizens of Camp
bell TO Scott.
Senate Bill, directing the Treasurer TO
receive notes Of Free Banks for taxes, re-
ported against by the Committee, was dis
cussed at some length.
Mr.. Mill offered an amendment provid.
ing that the per diem and mileage of the
members of the General Assembly shall
be paid in Free Bank money.
Mr.. McConnico proposed to amend the
amendment by requiring hotel and board
ing house keepers, railroads and Sandy
Carter to take the same currency. Ruled
out.
On motion by Mr.. Heiskell, the bill was
committed to the Committee on Banks
with Mr.. Hills amendment.
The bill for the benefit of the East
Tennessee and Virginia Railroad, authoriz-
ing the issuance Of bonds heretofore pro-
vided for, in advance Of the time provided
by law in order to facilitate the completion
Of contracts for iron. The bill was dis.
cussed at some length, and passed I'd read.
ing, ayes IA, noes s.
Mr.. Golf presented the report Of the
Superintendent of the Penitentiary. Or
derod printed and referred
Also, report Of Mr.. r. j. Meigs on the
Code. Ordered printed and referred.
Motion to reconsider the vote to print
entered.
Adjourned to 10 A. NJ. tomorrow.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
THE CURRENCY.

There is something wrong in any sys-
tenn which makes the interests Of the gov
ernment distinct from those Of the people,
and in government claiming to be demo
cratic, such distinction is peculiarly odious
The subtreasury is case in point, being
financial system which establishes cur
rency for the government purely metallic,
whilst the people are compelled to use
paper currency liable to continual fluctu-
ations and possessing a value more local
than general, and often subjecting the
whole commerce of the country TO heavy
losses. Not only does the system work
injuriously, by requiring the government
debtor to pay in a currency not demanded
in the business transactions between man
and man, but by Withdrawing from com
merce an immense amount Of specie that
ought to go to giving value to the paper
currency Of the States.
Under the operation Of the u. s. Bank,
the government had no use for specie-no
distinction was made between the govern
ment and the people-all the dues to the
former were paid in the currency used by
the latter, and the specie, instead of being
boarded, was diffused through the country,
giving security to, and equalizing the val
ne Of, the paper currency, without which
the commerce of the country can not
flourish. At this moment when the banks
are suspending, the governments buying
up its own paper at an enormous premi-
um, in order to throw back its boarded
specie into the channel of trade to relieve
the monetary pressue it has helped to bring
about. This fact itself proves the error
Of the subtreasury policy, and conveys an
idea Of its tendency to centralize power
in the federal government. 1t is U. s.
Bank with all the Objectionable features
of its predecessor, but without one of its
redeeming traits.
Gen. Jackson, in his intense American.
ism, discovered that the U. D. Bank was 0
dangerous institution, because Foreigners
held stock in the same, and through the
agency of that stock might subvert the
liberties of the people. That can no lon.
ger be an objection, with the democrats, tc
its establishment, and we do hope they
viii seriously take the subject into consid
Grafton, and give to the country an insti
tuition that can regulate the currency and
equalize exchange. The experience o.
1887, and the present crisis prove the ne
cessity for such an institution; and i
Congress have power to establish govern
ment Bank under the title of Subtreasu
ry, it can establish a Bank with different
name and with widely different influences
upon the commercial prosperity of tn,
Union.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

ASthma, Group, lnAaens', Bronchitis. &e., very
much reduced the proportion Of deaths from con.
sumptive diseases In this country. The Pills are
as good as the Pecioral and win cure more COM
plants. - 3s
Everybody needs morsHor less purging. Perge
the blood from it's impurities Purge the bow els
Liver, and the whole visceral system. from lis
structons. Purge out the diseases which fasten
ON the body, 10 work its decay. But for diseasas
we should die only Of old age. Take antidotes
early and thrust II from the system, before Il 10
yet too strong to yield. ia
Ayers Pills do thrust out disease, not only
while Il Is weak but when II has taken strong
hold. Read the astounding statements Of those
who have been cured by them from dfesdlul
Scrofu Ia, Dropsy, Ulcers, Skin Diseases Rbeu-
matsm, Neuralgia, Dyspepsia, Internal Palms. Bill
iious complaints, Heartbu NJ Headach, Gout, and
many less dangerous but silll threatening all
ments. such ~ pimples on the face, Worms, Ner-
Dizziness In the head, Colds, Fevers, DysenieTy,
and indeed every variety Of complaints Tor which
Purgative Remedy is required.
These no random statements, but are authen.
heated by your own neighbors and your own
Physicians.
Try them once, and you will nsvef-be wIihou.
them.
Price 25cis per Box-5 Boxes for 81.
Prepared by DR.. &c. AVER Practical Ohem-
ist, Lowell. Mass and sold by all Druggists and
Dealers In medicine through this section
Tenn.
Retail by Thomas & Bro, Clarksyilis, and D.
7. Porter, New Providence, aud all druggists snd
dealers IN medicine throughout the South.
Aug II, W-fm
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

HIGH PRICE FOR NEoRoEs.-We have
often heard, says the Enlaw (Ala.) Wing
that thing was worth its weight in silver,
but did not think wa would ever see a ne
gro sell for such a price. A few days
since agentleman Of this place paid 81 200
apiece for Eve negro girls, from twelve to
fifteen years Of age. Reckoning silver at
twelve ounces to the pound, which is Troy
weig ht, the negroes, allowing them one
hundred pounds weight each, cost just
their weight in silver.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
Day- Read the correspondence between

paS- Read the correspondence between
Buchanan and Douglas and learn, if you
don't already know it, that the Govern
ment of the u. States has become a mere
apportioner of the spOils---a newarder of
partizans. Ii used to be ddsgraceful in
an individual to make Office the eonsidera-
ton for his support of measures; but
sovereign States now bow at the foot stool
Of federal power and humbly petition for
a share or the plumber as the reward ct
their devotion to party. Consolidation
must follow this fawning Of the States upon
the federal Executive.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
UNDERGROUND RAILROADS.&C.
TURN TRAINS.


II seems that the return trains Of the
Underground Railroad are doing quite a
heavy business at the present time. The
Cleveland Plla;adealer states that every
steamboat arriving at that place brings
back from Canada families Of negroes, who
heretofore fed to the Provinces from The
States. They are, II is said, principally
from Canada West; and they describe the
life and condition Of the blacks in Canada
as miserable in the extreme. Upon these
facts, the Journal of Commerce has the
following remarks:
"The West Is therefore likely 10 have
large accessions to its eolored population,
and 1t is not at all improbable that Black
Republication and Abolitionism will d.
minish, in consequence, in proportion as
the negroes increase. The Canada folks
do not want them, and have shown dis
position ia their Parliament, and other
wise, to discourage their coming to or re.
naming in the Provinces. In some in
stances the question of ejecting those now
resident there has been discussed. Our
Western States will be likely to experience
q similar attack of the black ron,ito, whom
they shall have become satisfied with this
peculiar Southern luxury. In some To-
calities the superabundant free negro pop.
ulation has already become burden, while
in others they are under severe restrictions
which amount almost to an exclusion from
the limits of the State.
Should this exodus from Canada con
tinue to any great extent, it would throw
such burden upon those States which
have adopted the most liberal policy 10.
ward the negro, that it would occasion {
reaction in the public sentiment which
would compel them to abandon their abo
lition doctrine and practice, for their owr
self protection. We should then hear o
fewer attempts to abduct slaves from tho
slsveholding States; stock in the under
ground railroad would become worthless
and Abolitionists would be content to al
low slaves to remain under the care ant
protection Of their masters. Even though
at heart sympathizing with the oppresse'
and task-worn negro, and yearning 10
wards him with all the love Of the pro
fessed philanthropiss, he would still b
permitted to toll and bleed for now tina
J the route to Canada has been closed, Their
is no alternative but to take them to thei
own bosoms and this they will not do 70
love-no, not for money
Thus, in one way at least, the countr.
may, and possibly will, be rid of the pc
litical plague-spot which has disgraced il
and preyed upon its vitals for SO long ,
time. The disease is one Of that kim
which, in time, will cure ITSELF"
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
DIED..

On the Goth inst, Mrs. MAHrHa J. SvacxEn,
wife of George Stacker. Of this city.
pNashvillc papers please copy.
---- In New Orleans, on the 18th inst, Mr..
JoHs M. WnpoM, formerly Of this city.
He was man Of noble traits of character, and
we sympaize with his relatives and friends In their
irreparable loss.
- At the residence of Wiley TuFner, ia
Humphreys County, on the 18th init. ROBERr
MELvILLE, eldest son Of Martl A. and Len. II.
Johnson, it,, aged 5 years, months and days.
pNashviIle papers will please copy.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

By" The Supreme Court of the N, Y.
City District, has decided that suspension
is no proof of insolvency, aud that, so far,
the proceedings of the city Banks are not
within the inhibitions Of the Constitution,
This decision has bad a cheering affect up
on bu mess aud inspired confidence in an
early relief from embarrassment
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

Day" We are authorised to state that the
Stockholders of Linwood Landing have
been duly incorporated-regularly char
tered by the Legislature; and at a meet,
ing in Garrettsburg, KY, ON the the 18th,
inst, the following were elected Board
of Directors: d. w. Quarles, VIM. L.
Moore, j, d. Kendrick, A. d. FLETCHER
and ii. G. Green.
We are further requested to say that an
energetic and efficient business man will
take charge of the Warehouse, and that
planters may rest assured their business
will be promptly and faithfully attended
Ia
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
The HOG MARKET.-We copy the follow
ing from the Cincinnati Price Current:

Ing rum Lnc Slnclunhti L rice OuTrenJ.
The feeling in the market for hogs for
November delivery continues very unset
tied, there being few buyers at any price,
and several sellers. Some contracts have
been made within the last two weeks at Sc
R cwt. net, November delivery, but we be-
lieve there are no buyers at this price now
heunsettled state and great uncertainty
as regards the futureof financial matters,
deters the packers from making any con-
tracts, and leads to q disposition on their
part to hold off for the purpose Of being
able to witness unembarrassed the result
of this financial crisis. The corn crop is
now matured and may be considered the
best in quality, and the largest in quantity
ever raised in the country, by, say twenty
FIVE per cent, and the indications are quite
conclusive that il will rule at extraordina-
ry low prices, thus rendering the feeding
Of il to hogs, even though they should rule
at 81 sop cwt. net, the most profitable dis
position, which can be made of it, and this
must lead to large supply of pork.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
HOUE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
WEDNESDAY, Oct. Fl, 1857.
RESOLUTIONS.


Mr.. Dunlap, joint resolution appoint
ing committee to notify Mr.. Harris Of
his election as Governor, and make arrange.
ments for his Inauguration. Rule sus-
pended and resolution passed.
On motion of Mr.. Williams, Senate re-
solutions to elect United States Senator
on the 9th inst, was taken up. After
discussion by Mr.. Saunders, against and
Mr.. Davidson in favor of the resolution,
Mr.. Beale moved its postponement till
Monday next. Mr.. Rowles opposed the
postponement. To afford opportunity for
further discussion, Mr. Beale withdrew the
motion to postpone. The proposition was
then further discussed by Messrs. Stanton,
Kendrick and White, of Knox, against,
and Messrs. Thompson and Williams, in
favor Of it. The discussion took wide
range and pending it the House adjourn
ed,
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

Consisting Of Apple. Pear. Peach, Plum, &c,
DC. Their growth IL exceedingly vigorous and
hne. Is cts for Apples, 20 for Peaches, all Of the
finest acclimated vsTieties-asO 250, 900 Usage
Orange plants at $50 M. strasbsrry plants Of S
or varieties, and other small fruits. Plant trees
In November as you obtain fruit one year sooner
Address w. r. FALL,
carksyils. Tenn.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
p g n IN a n o h i p
MR.. Dol BEAR, from his academy In Ncu
Orleans will give One Courac Of lessons
lin WriGim@o

t.i 49, ~ " a az <seAlAS- 3 r-t' n
In this place, to begin immed isteIys As Mr. D. e
other engagements viii allow him to resnnin onIy
shsr: time IN ;'';s place, all who WIN 80 Join his
class should do so without delay. Those who
choose 10 do finish their lessons In one W, ek
Mr.. d. has not time to call on families, though
parents are much interested In the education Of
their children ss himself; yet mary. for want OF
knowing the wide difference between this method
Of teaching. and that pursued by most iearhers
Of Writing, fall TO make themselves acquainted
with its merits until Il 10 too late 70 have his iu-
structions Those who Join at the beginning
have the advantage Of rddition,l practice.
In a few lessons Ladies' are taught % write in o
most. easy. and rapid manner, and Gsntlsmen In
a bold; rapid, business sly e. To persons &C.
qauinted W III lis merits his systsm Of writing
peeds no other recommen dst ian. hat shcs. usae-
quain'ed with Il. Mr. D., Yefers 10 the following
reinarks and testimonials. INSTEAD Of teaching
Peumansbip merely an initiative Art. an espc-
riencs OF 20 years las en- bled him 10 reduce
to the cartain'y of Scin e, 90 that being CUR.
ded by knowledge, instesd Of random practice,
Pepis from TO 8, years Of age, can In short
time learn to write with Ease. Elegance and RapIl-
ny. So accurate Is bis system and So uniform In
iis sncc S. that after witnessing its effects on ev-
eral hondref pupils 10 Nashville the lamented
Alfred Hunse ebserves, ~ ronsi or II but Just CO
10 say. that bolieve II not only the best sysien
hut the only Que deserving the name--for by
strict attention. 10 the rules gwen auv pArson may
In n short time, acqoire free. rapid aud ell 2 nj
hand. D'For te,iinson Hal see large eirchlars.
October %, Ie57-tf
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23

SEE advertisement of Etna Insurance
Company. This old and responsible com
pany is prepared to take risks upon prop
erty at reasonable rates. Our energetic
friend, L. G. Williams, is the agent for this
city.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
AFTERNOON SESSION.

The consideration of the Senate resolu-
ton to elect United States Senator on
the 9th instant, was resumed, and its dis
cussion continued by Messrs. White, Of
Knox. Vaughn and Nancy against, and
st. John and Thompson for the PROPOSE
ton.
Pending the discussion, the House ad-
journed till 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Weekly Clarksville chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 185?-1857, 1857-10-23
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
HOME MARKET.

CLARksviLIE, Oct %, 1857.
GRooEREs. Tho stock. a, present, % limited,
on account Of low winter. We will give weekly
Price Cnrrent so soon as our Grcesrs replenish
their stocks
wHEAr.--very dull, buyers offering from SO 10
60 cents.