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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

10 Last Monday was Quarterly County Court
day, and quite crowd attended its session. A
limited amount of business was transacted. The
Office Of County Trustee had to be ied--R. w
McMordie having vacated the same on account Of
continued bad health There were several candi-
dates before the Court, and on the second ballot
Col George Smith was elected
The Court then proceeded to elect Ranger in
place of VIM. Harrison deceased, when the vote
being taken WE, q. s. Neblett) without any So
licitstion whatever, were elected. We tender our
many thanks to the County Court for the high
honor conferred, and assure them that we will try
TO perform the duties Of the Office to the best Of
our ability. We advise all those who have stray
horses, mules cattle, hogs, &c. in their possession
.to let us know at once. To those who have prop
erty strayed, We will inform them that the Prlc"
for examining the Rangers books is l2]9 cents.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

C Our usually quiet community was thrown
into unwonted excitement, one day last week, by
the fearful intelligence, that "dead meat hi been
sold in market that morning. AS the report cir
culated around, numbers of eager enqurers might
be seen hurrying to and fro, to ascertain whether
1t were true, and anxious groups assembled at
every corner to discuss the dreadful rumOr. All
topics of minor interest,-as the issuance Of ci y
bonds the loan and building association, and the
portentous aspect Of the Comet-were forgotten,
for the nonce in the one absorbing theme. Voices
were loud for the infiction of summary punish
ment upon the offending Butcher, and many
stomach, all unused to the retching mood, did
heave and stir. with the premonitory symptoms of
an approaching eruption The supposed vender
of unslaugl,erei swine only released from
dreadful fate and the city saved from The threat
ened inundation, by the quietng news from re-
speciive kitchens, 10 which there was general
rush at the outset Of the report that the morning
purchases at market had been reserved for dinner.
Hurrying back with stomachs more calm, but i'm.
precautions scarcely less dire upon the accused
Butcher they had him forthwith brought before
his honor, the Recorder His Honors court was
dgnant looks, with ominous gravity of his Honors
brow, might have unnerved the frmest inn ocence,
but the accused bore it'calmly. The testimony
for the defence proved that, one of the Butchers
porkers, had really come to an untimey end, which
bSin q known by some, and coupled with the dark
appearance Of the suspected meat, had originated
the accustion but that in fact the carcass, Of said
unslain swine was then lying in the woods a ban
qdet for ISIS rastidlous appetites than those of
mortals and that the dark hue OF the meat sold
in market, arose from overheating Of the animal
in driving. The testimony of both sides, was
however some what "confucting," which caused
his Honor in view OF the momentous interests OF
the general stomach involved, TO take the case un
der advisement, but he soon returned verdict of
acquittal. Notwithstanding his decision however,
we fear tbcre, was at dinner that day. many look
askarce Mt the morning purchases of meat, many
n rejecting pause, and many suspicious snuff
between the knife and lip, and perhaps strange
9,ralms thereafter about the digestive organs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF Valuable IPr@pap&Y,

VII " @5AVA9bpV09 IL uWJ VV70 " y o
James Richardson, Guardian, &c Pl'F. VS.. S.
A. Ford, and Others, def'ts lin Equity.
BY virtue of the judgment rendered herein at tie
August term, 65S, of the Trigg Circuit court the
undersigned Commissioner will on Monday the
lltk day Of October next, (being County court
day at the court house door In Cadiz, KY, offer
for sale to the highest bidder for cash and
the balance on one ana two years credit with inte-
rest from date, all that valuable property in the
town Of Canton, KY, known as Richardson &
Ford's Warehouse Property, consisting
Of four blocks OF acres, and Of present occupied
by S. A.Ford. Also at the same time that desira-
BILE property situated In the same TO wn nd nown
as the STEMERY PROPERTY, and also the
property known as the PORKERY, adjoining
thereto. And also that very desirable residence
lot occupied by decedant NJ \ Richs rdson at the
time of his death, containing one-half acre. This
property Is known TO be as desirable as any on
Cumberland river, and Is valuable to any who de-
sire TO engage in the ommiss ion and Forwarding
business, stemming Tobacco, and Packing Pork.
This sale is made for the purposes Of division -
Bonds with approved security in the nature of
Replevin Bonds, on which executions can issue
when due, will be taken from the purchasers to
the parties respectively, for The deferred payments
and lien retained upon the property. Those de-
string to purchase can procure all information by
calling on S, A. Ford or w. d. Grace on the prem.
ises, or James Richardson at his residence near
Cerulean Spring.
A. S. DABNEY, Com. in Equity
Sept n, '58-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

pWe present our readers, this week, with the
concluding chapters Of Mr.. Thomas's story emit
so far, we need say nothing as to its merits, for
all such bear testimony to the interest that Pervades
every chapter. To those who have not read it, we
must say they have missed a most interesting
story, and we advise them to procure the papers
containing Il and rad il at once
Many a Northern story-writer, who enjoys
national fame, fall, far short Of Mr.. Thomas, We
think and the time will yet come when this fact
will be admitted by all, and when his works will
become standard in their line.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

IT Hearing Of late many expressions of desire,
in our community, for a series of lectures for the
approaching winter, with inquiries, about the As
sDciation, which projected a similar scheme last
year and partially Carried it out, we sought out
some o { the ex-ofiicius Of that distinguished body
and learnt the cause of their disorganizing, arose
from the exhaustion of their finances that &C.
Inent without which NJ fabric, social OF political
will hold long together. We sorry that they
have thus gone down almost in sight of shore,
there being only four more lectures of the fifteen
undelivered we believed, but they have already
expended some sixty dollars more than the income
of the society, the ticket holders could not desire
them to continue disbursng from their own Pock-
cts, to complete a series Of entertainments. that
contemplated no profit TO themselves, but simply
the qualification of the public The inadequacy
of the Society's means, arose from nsuihcency in
the price of seasOh tickets, and number Of sub
scribers These causes Of failure, might be avoid
ed in another similar organization, by placing the
tickets at a higher price and having larger num-
her Of them sold at the outset The expe len e
Of the former Society would be an easy guide, in
fixing price and number of tickets, requisite for
success so that this partial failure of first at
tempt, instead of inspiring distrust of, ought raih
er to Induce confidence in another similar scheme,
by showing how easily like project might be C 'r-
ried through, upon a surer basis OF hnance'--
Apart from the refined and elegant character of
this of entertainments, they assume aninpoT'
lance above mere amusements, rs instrument ai-
ties in measure for strengthening the weak
ened bonds of Union with tho remote sections of
oar wide country, by bringing us into pleasant
social contact with the most liberal as we'll as
largely influential minds of those sections, nance
" their literary men. We suggest them to those
DESTROYS of the revival of the lecturing entertain
menls for the coming winter, TO appoint meeting
and organize at once. upon such plan, as will
avoid the rock upon which the former Society was
wrecked.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
Weekly Rericoo Of the Market
WHOLESALE PRICES CURRENT
GAINESVILLE Chronicle Office, !
October Sth, 1858

October 9Th, 1858
The past week has been another of gener raj i'm
provcment in trade and business in general is as
Stunning more animated appearance.
StGARs.-There is little doing in Sugar at this
time, and prices about the same. We retain
last week quotation. Fair to fully Fair 81 1G91l 1;
choice 9780I0c.
REFINED SUGARs-The inquiry has been better
during the week but change has occurred in
prices. Powdered and Crushed are ranging be-
tween I31a@l414
COFFEE There is still large trade going on
aud under the influence Of advices from the south
prices are a little frmer and we now quote Fair
to prime ll34@l2R,
MoLAssEs.--The tendency is downward thong
no actual decline has yet occurred Prime re.
boiled in bbls. 3Sc, Orleans refinery, in barrels
Acc.
CANDLrs.-Nothing of importance was done in
Candies during the week We quote Star 81 "a
22c Summer mould l4c.
BAcOS,--Hams continue it good demand for
retailing purposes at s1a@9c. Sides are dull at
T4@7Ia,
LARD-There has b ZEN more offering than usual
but we have heard of no sales of Importance
We quote s1a@s24c as the ruling rates.
FLoUR-No further change has taken place. -
Superfne, 81 90, Extra S. co.
WHEAT.-Mrllers have again advanced their
rates to Use.
WHsKEY --Rectifed 2Sc Robertson County
65c and Cummings 75c per Dbl.
NAns.--There have been large sales of Nails
during the week at SO $1,000 90 for lOd.
SALT--Kanuwha 3712c; fine sack 81 6O@l IS.
RICE Prime 534@64cj little demand.
VINEGAR,--Cder per bbl 81 25.
BucKErs SO 1902 25.
1UBs Per nest SO 500$4
SoAP.--Palm Soap SC; Rosin 6.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
MOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.

On Saturday, the 10th of October, will offer
for sale my House and Lot, situated Just outside
of the corporation, south of the city, near the rail-
road The lot contains about FIVE acres-the i'm
provemens consist Of good frame dwelling, and
outhouses There are also ON the premises, some
100 young fruit trees Of select varieties, just be-
ginning TO bear. This is one of the prettest oca-
lions in near the city. ANY one wishing to
buy viii ne shown the premises at any time
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
JOSEPH d. THOMAS.
Sept II, '5s-5w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
500 REWARD!

Runaway from the subscriber, living at
Trotter's Landing, Tenn. river, on the night of
the 18th Of August, the following negroes, viz:
CHARLES, boy about 30 years old, weighs
1875 lbs tolerably black, with light spot on his
forehead, quick spoken when spoken to, of very
coarse voice.
TENNESSEE, a woman, % years old, tall and
slender, Of a bright copper color, with an infant
child of about the same complexion. The above
reward will be given if taken in any slave state
and secured in jail so can get them except Ten
nessee; if taken in Tennessee, S25 will be paid,
Address, mitchell TROTTER,
Wayery, Tenn.
Sept 10, '5s-lms
Nashville Banner copy l mo. in weekly, and
send account TO subscriber.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
NOW IS YOUR TIMEi
The Best Investment Ever offered
IN OR ABOUT CLARKSVILLE.

IN OR ABOUT GAINESVILLE.
IT NOW BEING A FACT beyond dispute
by the most skeptical, that the Memphis, Clerks
vile and Louisville Railroad will be built in a short
time-the greater portion of which is now under
contract--and the fact being now known that
the connection by way of the Edgefeld and Ken
lucky road to Ma ,hville will be made by or before
next Spring, thus giving a connection by railway
to Charleston, Savannah and other Atlantic ports ,
and by way of the Memphis aud Charleston road
to Memphis and Mobile the improvement and
expansion Of what has been heretofore busy lit
tie village into city is not only mantle I, but has
begun and, having more Real Estate near Clarks-
vile than | desire TO hold have determined to
offer for public sale
One tract of Land lying on west fork of Red
River, and within few hundred yards of the
Corporation line, and not more than one mile from
the Courthouse. This place is finely timbered,
well watered, and contains 250 acres, about 100
Of which is rich river bottom land, and is in every
way desirable as a farm.
Also-Eight acres of Land near GAINESVILLE. on
the Russelville Pike, within a convenient distance
from the business part of the town, and has sew
era comfortable dwellings on 1t, and is very well
suited for market gardens or suburban residences.
Also-Twenty four acres of Land near Peter
sons Sulphur Springs, about three miles from
town, OIL which is fine Spring.
Also--One hu ndred acres two miles from town,
on the Russelville turnpike.
Terms easy and liberal. Apply 10
Aug. 81, '5S-tf ID. MARI
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
N A Il Il / T. d.

On the 4th inst in New Providence, Tenn.
byJ w. Lackey, Esq, Mr. J. A SMITH 10 Miss
RACHAEL LITTLE, of this city.
In Todd County KY, on the 5th of Oct. 1858,
by Rev. NJ. Alexander, Jr., john H. KALEBREw
TO Miss MARY E. GILLUM, both of TodL county
XIV.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
IN CHANCERY AT DOVER.
4, w., Kl.l..a,v % n

In this upon the affidavit Of the complains
ants, and il appearing to the Clerk and Master that
the defendants Horace A Howard, Emily How
ard, James GLASGOW, Sarah GLASGOW, nonres-
idents of the State of Tennessee, that ordinary
process Of law connot be served upon them. IL
is therefore ordeied that publication be made In
the GAINESVILLE Chhroniele for four successive
weeks, requiring said nonresident defendants to
make their personal appearance at Dover, Tenn,
on or before the first Thursday after the 2nd Mon
day in October next, and plead answer or demur
to companants bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed and set down for hearing exparte as TO
them. CLAY ROBERTS, G. a. NJ.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
Metallic Burial CaSket.

The above engraving represents newly inven-
ted Burial Case, fashioned TO accord with the
feelings Of the be eaved, and yet retaining all the
requisites of an appropriate receptacle for the
dead. There is no reason why such a recepta lie
should be made to create, by its appearance, dis
reeable sensations. II If enou oh that we should
be bereaved; and whatever tends TO soften or
make less keen the poignancy Of ou' grief Gem.
mends itself TO our consideration. So much that
is repulsve has been discarded in the arrangement
and shape of the above Case, that its name the
Casket Burial Case, is an involuntary suggestion.
l. therefore, do not hesitate TO aver that theIe has
never been in any thing so entirely chaste,
appropriate, and withal, convenient as this inveu-
ton. Besides this, the Cases being Air Tight,
contagioD is prevented, and the process of de-
composition is often arrested for a long time -
In any case where II is desirable to preserve the
body of deceased friend for a considerable time,
or to transport the same to dist ant place for
sepulchre, they are Invaluable. 1t is well
known fact that many of the Railroad Compa-
MES at the West. refuse to transport n body. I'M
less placed in a Metallic Case. The engraving
gives but general idea of the outline and shape #
the Case. Enough, however, can be gathered
from it TO form a tolerable conception of its
proportions and general appearance. The skill
and simplicity Of finish which 1t embodes, can
be appreciated only as seen in the Case itself
The Case permits view of the entire BODY after
it is enclosed, the top being composed of beautiful
french plate glass, sufficiently strong to resist
any internal or external pressure. The glass is
divided into three sections, between two of which
is inserted the name plate. For each of these
sections of glass there is an deliberately ornamen-
ted cap, one of which may be seen iu its place in
the engraving. During the funeral services one
or more of these caps may be kept on, or not, as
desired. The Casket is perfectly air. tight, COM
posed of metal, and will last for ages.
| am prepared with good Hearse, and i'll fur.
uish the Metallic Burial Casket whenever il is de-
sired. JOHN F. COUTS, AGENT
Montgomery County
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

IL We received, most unique specimen of the
Irish pOtatoe from c, NJ Kidd, Esq which poss-
esses some peculiares we should like to describe,
had we no readers of the gentle sex Our male
friends can see it by calling at our office, aud to
our female readers we Vlll take pleasure in sending
it for their inspection, if thoy will drap us line
% that effect
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

~ The Presbyterian Synod convened in this
place yesterday, and the Presbytery Of the Cum
berand Church meets to-day. Our church going
citizens can now have an opportunity of hearing
some of the best talent of the ministry.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

u- We have a specimen of wheat raised by Mr..
Peart, of this place. differing from the article usu-
ally grown here, in its greater length of grain'
and propoionete bulk. We do not know its his
toiy but It is certainly superior article and ought
to be extensively propagated.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
Pollock g. Waggener's
FALL ADVERTISEMENT.

Why ale the folks in such furry,
All seem in tremendous worry
Where do they go in such a hurry
To Pollock & Waggener's.
For the last boat brought great stock
OF Over-coats that'l stand the shock
And the coolest blast of winter mock,
For P. & w.
A nj business Coats. and Coats for dress,
And Pants that are the very best,
And none can wear better vest
Than you'll get of P. & w.
And Furnishing Goods can here be found,
Enough to supply the country round,
All good and cheap. and III be bound
You'll buy of P. & w.
Their clothes are known throughout the land,
And will examination stand,
And no old stock is found on hand
AtP. & w.
All wives who on their husbands doat,
Ask them to buy Pants, Vest and Coat
From the new stock by the last boat,
Alp. g. w.
And who dislikes the happy noise
What parent does not feel the Joys 7
To see how happy are the boys
That's clothed at P. w.
Come WREN you are tired of wearing trash,
Come il you want TO cnt dash,
Come and buy for cIeGit or cash,
From p. g. w.
Boots we have with the longest legs,
Shoes that are sewed. or made with pegs,
All of which you'll find to be "good eggs"
At p. e. w.
Goats with ten thousand seams,
More or less, you have seen,
If you have been
AtP. g. w
Come one, come all, we again repeat,
When you want Clothing good and neat,
At No. ~, Franklin Street.
You will find
POLLOCK e. WAGGENER.
Sent 10, '5S
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

". J. MccOUMAc, has returned from the Est
and is now prepared to take those splendid pictures
taken by him. Call and examine his life. size pho
tngTaphs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
McCOrmac'S Gallery of Photography

IN ALL ITS BRANCHES
Pictures Of every style and lie taken. Lowest
price 81; highest price SIS. Persons having Oa-
guerreotypes Of deceased friends can have them
enlarged to Photographs Of the size of life, and
colored in oil on canvass or paper, with an accu-
racy not TO be obtained in any other way.
GTRooms wa,t side Public Square, Clarksville
Oct. |, '57-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

HART, COULTER & Co., are dealing cut their
very fine assortment Of Goods, at rapid rate, but
their exceedingly large stock has not been cut down
much but that they can supply any article that
may be needed.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

o." The Building and Loan Association will
meet again to. morrow night, at the Court House.
We have no doubt but they will have very in
teresting meeting. Everybody is invited TO attend
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
General Warehouse Business,

General Warehouse Business,
A 7 r ID RIVER NDING,
and being prepared, as he thinks. to give entire
satisfaction 10 all patrons, he soicts portion of
the bvsiness OF the community. His warehouse
is situated at the Mouth of Red River, between
Clarksvie and Trice's Landing, about one mile
from each OF those places, and is accessible from
all quarters. The buildings new, well con-
structed and very commodious; and there is a
good BRANCH turnpike road from the main pike to
the warehouse.
Particular attention shall be given to the StO-
rtge, InrpeetiOn and sale Of Tobacco; and he be-
lieves he can make ii TO The interest Of the Plan
tiers to give him trial in that line.
A reduced scale Of charges has been adopted
for the coming season, ss will be seen from the
following table. The first column shows the pros
ent and former charges at other warehouses, and
the second shows the prices reduced at my
warehouse alone. In conclusion, ask such a
patronage as will yield me fair remuneration for
labor and trouble, at these low prices.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
Fine AGnd for Sale
On Saturday, 10Th Of October, 1858,
Twill sell at Auction, on the premises,
$50 ACRES OF LAND,


Formerly the residence of Garritt Merriwether,
pike, nine miles from GAINESVILLE, and lying partly
in Montgomery county, Tenn, and partly in
Christian county, XIV. The land is Of superior
well tmbered, and is situated in the most iaVora-
BILE locality of the
GREEN RIVER TOBACCO REGION,
and accessible at all seasons to Carksville, the
great Tobacco and Grain Market of southern
Kentucky, by good McAdamised turnpike. 1t
is within two TO five miles Of
SiU FIGURING and Sa1 NILS,
and in convenient distance Of the Nashville and
Henderson, and the Memphis, GAINESVILLE and
Louisville Railroad. On the farm are several acres
of Chestnut and Black Locust, suitable for fence
posts and rails; a large Orchard of every variety
of Fruit, Of the best selections; good waller, and
building site of unsurpassed beauty, surrou nded
by magnificent grove of Oak, Chestnut, Cedar,
and other ornamental treesj all located in healthy
pleasant neghborhood'
| will also sell in connection, il desired, sixty
nine acres, heavily timbered with white oak and
poplar, living two miles distant ON West Fork
Creek and in go three quarters of mile Of
Saw Mill The attention of all persons Is invi-
ted to dis as offering the most favorable opportu-
nty for a good investment, TO be found in southern
Kentucky. Those wishing TO examine, will APP
ply to Dr. N. l.. Thomas, or TO J. c. AllenswoTth
on the place.
TERMs-One- fourth cash, the balance In three
equal annual payments without interest,
MINOR MERRIWETHER.
Sept 10, '5s-6w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08
NEW GOODS (!
A T
Rice & Moore's,
No 8, Franklin Street,
GAINESVILLE. TENN.

ShhuAO ILIlIJ IHNAN'
Our house is now being rapidly filed with one
Of the largest and choicest Stocks Of Fail and
Winter Goods. ever brought to the city of Clarks-
vile, to which respectfully invite the attention
of the trade generally We are prepared to offer
unusual attractions in the style and variety, as
well as strong inducements in the price of goods
this season. We bought the goods to sell again j,
aud the Figures shall be LOto on them.
Believing that all should be, if they not,
sufficiently alive to Their own interest, TO buy
goods where they find the prettlest and cheap
est assortment, we hope you will not fail 10 honor
US with call before buying.
Respectfully, RICE & MOORE.
Sept 3, '5S
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

~ Farmer & Trigg have just received large
lot of fancy dress goods, shawls OF every style
and quality and heavy stock of negro clothing.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-08

b Plosser d Co, have good stock of Clothing
viii, h they are selling at very low figures.