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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

The Memphis Avalanche, in publishing
the cards of Messrs Turner and Walker,
in relation to the Citizens Bank, which we
insert in to-days' issue, has the following
paragraph:
We are rejoiced to ses this question
assuming tangible shape Bill-holders
may know what to rely on. We shall re-
cur to this subject again--and we shall en-
deavor to sustain Messrs. Tnrner and Wal
ker in their praiswortby efforts to sustain
the Bank.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
Negroes Tor Sale.

By order Of the County Govt Of Montgomery
County Tenn, made at the August term Of said
TENDER next. 1858, self 60 the hIghess bidder, .
likely negro woman named Roseit, and Two young
children, upon credit unil tiie lst January next,
1853, purchaser giving bond with good seen ~.
Said nsgroes belonging %. the, sstae qf David
Moore, deed, sold fdfa division among The heirs.
WMnROcERs, Clefk bna Com
August 6, ie5e--ts
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
COME AND GET YOUR MONEY.

Having gone out OF business at this place. sm
very anxious TO close up all Of my outstanding
gsinst me- 10 come forward with their claims inn
ineGiatelv. To those who are indebted TO me,
must iusist upon their calling Immediately upon
me or Mt A. Howell, at the Bank Of Tennessee,
ind settling, orI will place all claims, without
distinction, iuto officers hands for collection
B. o. .kEESEE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

ORDER IN NEW ORLEANs.-New0 Orleans
papers speak very encouragingly of the
improved condition of the city govern.
ment. The Picayune Of the END inst
says:
Eighteen days have elapsed since the
new police force as organized under the
present Chief, has been in charge of the
peace and order Of the city, The result is
quite encouraging to the public Oflate
no outrage has been committed without
the arrest of the perpetrators, and petty
offenders rarely escaped. In those quar-
tiers of the city where the turbplents, in
former times, eongregsted aNniebti com
Paratiye order and quite PreyAils
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
~ [Fsoa, the. Athena POSI-
AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION

The following correspondents between gen,
tleman Of this county and Hon. Micajah Bullock
in regard to amending the Constitution Of the
State, will be read with interest at this time;
RivER HILL, McMipn Co. 4
June 8, 1883.
Hon. N. Bullock. Dear Sir--T learn from q
correspondence between you and the Editors Of
the West Tenuesase Wing, 'rhat you are the su-
thor Of the act Of the last Legislature, directing
election TO be held In the several counties Of the
State. In the coming month OF September, TO as
certain the sense Of the people Of Tennessee, 10
regard to holding Convention for the purpose Of
Amending, revising, and forming rev Consti.
tution." This is a question Of grave importance
TO the frseHTen Of Tennessee, and one that de-
mands serious meditation and profound inves''ga-
ton. Not having been able 10 ascertain in what
particular 1t Is designed Intended TO change oil
Tevise the Constitution, will you please communi.
cate the desired information, for publication in the
"Alhens Post"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

nA- Barrett, whose election in the st.
Louis District, over Blair, is SO loudly
trumpeted by locofoco organs, happens to
be an out.an-out Douglas democrat, and
was elected by the votes of Douglas dem.
ocrats What will the party do with Bar
rett and Green, of Missouri? Read them
out?
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
Rings High School,
FOR YOUNG LADIES,

FOR YOUNG LADIES.
The exerc SEES OF this Institution will be re-
sumed on the 9th of September next Grateful
for past favors he will endeayor to meet the just
expectations Of those who entrust 10 him the ed
ucation Of their daughters and wards. ~
Miss NJ E. Ring will take charge Of the Mrsi-
cal department
Terms, payable when called for.
Sciences, $ll. SIC and S2l.' Music.-PIano.
SOS; Guitar, $25.
July %, '5S-3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
~ We ace. from our EXCHANGE. that

pa5- We see, from our exchanges, that
the subject, Convention, or no Convention,
is beginning to create some little interest
over the State. To US, IL has proven an
embarrassing question, and, up to this
moment, we are undecided whether to vote
for or against the proposition. Our Con-
stitution is very defective-almost worth
less; but whenever the proposition to
modify it, comes up, we are fOrcibly re-
minded of the declaration made by Shak-
speare, that il is better Ito bear the ills we
have, than fly to others we know not of. .
Could we know that the Convention would
be composed of wise and conservative men,
we would urge every man in the State to
vote for il but when we remember that
the majority may be made up of such men
as elevated Andy johnson to the U. s.
Senate, We are afraid to risk it, and would
rather wait for more suspicious day
The adjustment of our organic law to the
conditions of wholesome government for
free people, is delicate task, and there
are but few who are competent to it; and
what is worse still, those few are least
likely to be selected by that portion of
our people who make the heavy end of the
ballot-box.
We would like to see every member of
the judiciary, from the Judge of the Court
of Appeals down to the Constable removed
beyond the reach of the popular vote
We would like to see the power to tax and
to protect property, confded to those most
interested in it. We would like TO see the
revised code of laws adopted as a part Of
the Constitution and thus secured against
the tinkering propensities of jackleg legis-
lators, SO that the laws may have some
permanency, and the people an opportunity
to learn what they are. We would like to
see other radical changes in our organic
law-such as would check the tendency OF
popular sovereignty to run into lawless
anarchy, andgive to virtue and intelligence
their due weight in the direction of oul
government and the preservation of those
cardinal principles so thoroughly abandon.
ed throughout the Republic. But, in thi:
age of progressive democracy, what chance
is there to bring back the government tc
first principlesP Each demagogue vie'
with his rival for distinction as radica
"a puller- down, instead of builder-u
and each voter vies with his neighboI
for pre-eminence in the same destructiv,
warfare upon conservatism. Talk tt
such about return to first principles, anC
they will raise their hands, in holy horror
at the Anticipated fogyism of the sugges
ton but propose to them to elect rive
pilots and stage drivers, and they will g
into ecstacies of delight, and offer as al
amendment, the election of jurymcn ant
the keepers of gentlemen horses.
Such is the spirit, and such the men
We have to deal with in this question of .
Convention, and he is sanguine indeed
who can hope, out of such material, t.
turn off job that will reflect honor upor
the State and prove beneficial to its grea
interests-moral, intellectual and political
See the letter of Mr.. Bullock on this
subject, in another place.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

SS- We have received September num-
Der of Peterson Magazine, and unpleasant
circumstance attending its advent, is the
memento that another summer has nearly
passed away. But this is no fault of
Peterson's, and its readers will find it
capable of imparting beauty and interest
to every season.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
STATE-0F TENNESSEE.
Montgomery County CireGit Court
Virginia M. Thomas
Petition for Divorce.

James Thomas
II appearing 10 the satisfaction Of the Clerk l.
Master from the Affidavit Of The petitioner, that
The defendant, James Thomas, is d non-reside nj
Of the State OF Tennessee so that The ordinary
process OF law caonot be served him.
Wht reupon IT is ordered by The Clerk a. Mas
ter that publication be made IN the Carksville
ClaTksvIl Q. for four successve,wesks,. Us notice
20 ths - defendant lanes Tholn0s, TO sppeAr
before our next Cwuit coun to BE- held for the
County o. Montgomery, at iba Conrt House IA
the city OF ClArksyiie, ON The "a Monday IN sep
TENDER next, 1858, ihsp AID thsrsslo plea. answer
OF demur 10 the pel'ie,. es The san1s VIII Dc tAken
for confessed aDa sci ,acEIsisE hearing and heard
expsrte. This 9th Aug..tSaS, a; ~. go
CHARLES BAffEY,c An
Aug I0Ieye Nv
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
MIwlsf@ Store

DAVID HUGHES, has opened Music Store
on the West side OF the Square next door 10 the
Northern Bank, where he keeps Pianos, Guitars,
Piolns and other musical Instruments. Plat o
tuneing, Guitar and Violin repairing done on short
notice. He also keeps constantly on h; nd the
very latest sht et.m
August 10, l858-tf. e.. . ......
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
FOR SALE.

have large and roCmy new brick dwelling.
with all conveniences that any one could desire;
situated on the corner Of Madison and Sd Cross
street, which VIII sell on favorsbIe terms. having
nude arrangements to remove TO the county,
Amy one wishing to look al the premises win be
shown them with pleasure by calling upqnme
b. o. KESEE.
Ipi,, s5SIa 1872 ~.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
EsGray.

Taken up by George p Bostek bay Horse
l51S hands high, ten years old, some saddle scots
on lis back, and marks of the collar his sh oul-
ders, slightly hipped in The right hip July 2Olh
VIM. HARRISON, anger.
August Is, l65s-lw..
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

IMPoRTANT.-THE STATE BANK.--We
copy the following paragraph from the
Union and American of the 9Th inst:
ave are gratifiod to learn that the diff
fculties heretofore existing between the
Bank Of Tennessee and Planters and I'm
ion Banks, in relation to the settlement Of
their balances, which has caused some un.
Business among the people, as well as a
great deal Of inconyenience to the business
community, have been adjusted to their
mutual satisfaction, and that hereafter
each will receive the notes of the other
whether payable in this city or elsewhere
This is another step in the right direction
ny The Branch Of the Bank of Ten,
essee, at SOmerville, has resumed specie
II
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

rag What are called, deficiency bills,
are getting to be of alarming magnitude,
and that for the next session of Congress,
will probably reach s12,0OO,000. We ask
some strict construction democrat to tell
us where we can find authority for the
creation of such debts2 The Constitution
says no money shall be taken from the
treasury, except by special appropriation
by Congress; yet in the face of the Con-
stitution, locofoco administrations spend
the peoples money, without appropria-
ton, and then ask Congress to foot the
bills under the title, deficiency" This
thing ought to be stopped. 1t gives to
the President dangerous power over the
national treasury, and, as violation Of
the Constitution, is dangerous prece.
dent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
To the Sheriff, C0nstabIes and Justices of
MONTGOMERY COUNT:

You are hereby notified 20 make immediate re-
port 10 the Clerk Of the County Court o. your
County, the amount that you received and that is
due upon your dockets under The small offence
law, as revenue for the year 1857, nd the amount
you have paid into the hands of the County Trus-
tee for that year. VIM. ROGERS, elk.
(Jeffersonian copy.)
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
Estray.

Taken up by J.. b. Osburn, living in District
No. 2. brown mare mule, 10 years old, small
cut slit ia the top of the left year. small white
spot on the root Of her tai--marks Of gear about
her shoulders. August 9th 1855:
VIM. HARRISON, Ranger.
August Is, '5s-lts. ''
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

pDr Arthurs Homo Magazine, for Sep
tomber, has come to hand, and contains, il
possible, more than its usual amount OF
beautiful embGllisbment and interesting
literature
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
CITIZENS BANK OF MEMPHIS.


The Memphis papers publish the fol-
lowing cards from the late Cashier and
President Of this concern. they promise
fair, and the papers express the opinion
that they will make their promises good:
To THE PUBLIc.--I have abstained from
any publication In regard to the Citizens
Bank, for the reason that, up to last Sat-
urday, the affairs and condition of the
Bank were being examined by commit
tee appointed by portion of the citizens
of Memphis for that purpose. Since the
report Of that committee, Mr.. s. p. Walk
er and myself have been constantly en-
gagged examining the books of the Bank,
with view to such a settlement as would
make good to the Bank aud note holders
any deficiency of assets, and OF adjusting
the bonds which had agreed to pay Mr..
Walker upon the transfer of the Bank to
me, agreeable to his contract
The difference between Mr.. Walker and
myself was of legal obligation, and not in
volving integrity
Upon the terms and conditions of con-
tract this day made between us, we have
endeavored to provide for any deficiency
which may exist.
We have agreed to employ Mr. o. II
Lyde to assist in the collection of the as
sets of the Bank, and their appropriation
to the payment Of the circulation and
debts of the Bank.
|
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

The above card of Captain d B. Tur-
ner, and the report of the committee ap-
appointed by a portion of the Citizens of
Memphis, to examine the condition of
the Citizens Bank, renders it proper
that / should say, that since that re-
port Capt. Turner and myself have en-
deavored to settle the matters of differ
ence between us, and so far agreed that l
have consented and obligated myself (ta-
king that report as basis of settlement)
to take charge of all the assets of said
Bank, and through an agent agreed upon
for that purpose, to collect the amounts
due the Bank, and apply the proceeds in
discharge of the notes and debts of said
Bank.
These assets, including the profits Of
the Bank since the transfer in January
last, and all amounts agreed to be paid at
bonus or q consideration for the trans
fer of said Bank shall be applied in liqui-
dation of the notes and Indebtedness Of
the Bank.
When these means are received and SO
applied if there shall remain any defcien
cy, l undertake to apply my individual
means and property to make good such
deficiency to note holders or creditors OF
the Bank
I deem 1t scarcely necessary to say that
any intimation that have hargained, sold
or transferred any portion of my property
to avoid possible responsibility in this re-
gard is utterly false and untrue.
SAM EL p. WALK Err.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

The hog cholera IL stated to be destroying the
ANNALS BY herds in Gibson county, Ind. and. TO be
prevailing very dstruciiveiy in other regions.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
pTNN PTNEV pINEytI

! will also keep, at Trice's Landing. in addition
to the above varieties, complete assortment OF
dressed Pine Lumber, consisting Of Window
Sash, Doors, Blinds, Flooring, sc. l.. ?.
July %, '5s-y,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

10y The news of the Kansas vote on
tho land ordinance, shows decided ma
jority against that locofoco iniquity-th,
majority about nine thousand. As The
English hill is claimed 10y the looofocos tc
bs anal settlement of the Kansas diff
Guilty, We shall expect 20 hear nothing
more about il.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

Mrs. Severe Duval, residing at Three
Rivers, Canada, lately gave birth to a
child having four legs and feet, and 3 arms,
The lower part Of the child is composed oil
two bodies Joined near the chest, or rather,
the one inserted into or growing out OF
the other. The child is Of the female sex,
in apparent good health, sixteen days old,
and weighs about eight pounds.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13


sas- The correspondent Of the Philadel-
phia Press, says that the Clerks in Wash
ingtop, are complaining heavily that they
are forced to pay a tax to defray the expense
of circulating Lecompton speeches in Hi.
inois, in order to defeat Douglass, The
poor slaves have no right to complain;
they know the party to which they belong
that its existence depends upon the mon
ey it commands, and that no one can hold
Office who refuses to be bled for the com
mon cause We have no pity for the
Clerks, but deplore the condition of o
country whose government is in such mer-
cenary and corrupt hands. The corrup'
ton fund which the people pay in the
shape of deficiency bills, is not quite suf-
ficient to buy up voters and crush unruly
members, therefore the Office holders have
to be taxed to raise the balance needed
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

DO Mr. Geo. W, Monroe is out in .
card in the Louisville Journal, deuoun
chg Durrctt, of the Courier, as "s9liar
lIanderer, spd scoundrel." VIII there b,
pistols an ccgco FOR tVoS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

STOCKHOLDERS NJ. G, &. L, r. Il.
A call Of per cent. on tho cspital stock, pays
able the I.t dry Of Sept, next, was this day or,
dered by the Board.
August IL, '55--tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

Res The following letter, we clip from
the Cincinnati Times, whose editor says
there are doubts about its authenticity,
though there are persons who claim that
the manuscript has been seen by other
IS than those OF English. We hope,
for the honor of the country, that the let
ter is a forgery; but the conduct of the
Vice President has prepared us to believe
that it may be genuine. Policy might
prevent Buchanan from writing such a
letter, but he is none too honest and
patriotic to stoop to the dirty trick:
WASHINGTON, July 25, 1858.
Hon, WIN II ENGIIsH--Dear Sir Aware that
the convention for nominating a democratic can
didate for Congress in your district will convene
in few days, cannot refrain from expressing tn.
hope that you may be the unanimous nominee oil
the convention If lived in your District and
had thousand votes, you should nave them all
Occupying the position you do. con id-r 1t IS
sental that you should succeed in obtaining the
nomination. A failure in this would be regarded
by me rebuke Of my Administration. There
may be some aspirant aspiranis for the position
in your way. II 80, you may say 10 them thai
! by giving you a clear track, they will gain my
favor, aid may expect to be provided for In
suitable manner If animated, will throw al
much assistance into your district as you may de-
sire.
hoe. He will be literally sustained. OF this you
may rest assured.
Your friend,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13
LAND FOR SALE!
THE subscriber win cf5er at public sale on
Tuesday thsff7th Of Septrmb' u, his beautiful
farm OF 500 acres. ~
HANnSnMELY IMpRnYEnl


Tuesday thsff7th Of Septrmb, r., hss beautiful
farm OF 500 acres,
HANDSOMELY IMPR0vEDi
with fine Dwelling, aud all other necessary bull
dings, good water, Apple and Peach orchards, &c.
20 o acres Of the land are cleared, The balance
finely timbefed, iss situated uhaht a mile Of the
turnpike road leading from Clafksve 10 Hop.
kinsgile-6lS miles irem the former place. Per-
sons wishing 10 bSy viii Of c,ufse view the prem
ises.
At the same time will be sold on a credit Of
nine months, all the crops hand Of Corn.
Wheat, &c, large number OF hogs and stock of
various kinds, farming utensils, household and
kitchen furniture. Bend and approved security
will be required on all sums exceeding Eve dollars.
JOSEPH NJ. lFAUNTLERoY.
T. D. LEosAho, .Auct. \
Hop Mercury soPy I'LL day of sale and send bin
TO he subscriber.
STATE OF TENNESSEE, MONT
GoMERY coUNTY-CIRCUIT CO URT.
Richard w. Daniel, Ex'r Of. the lest viii aud tes-
lament OF WINS Daniel decd VS.. +. P. Dapiel
Josephus Grafton, franklin Grafton, Frances
Grafton. Mildred Grofton, J ohm II. Grafton, W.
p. Grafton, Rich'd l.. Grefton. II. g, Grafton, W.
=. Grafton, John Fisher and wife Ann q.
PETITION TO SELL SLAVES.
It appearing to the Clerk and Master that tbs
defendants w. X. ration, r. L. Grafton, II. G.
Grafton, w. T. Grafton and ohm Fisher aud his
wife Ann E.. heirs at law of VIM. Daniel, dec d..
are non-residents Of the State Of Tennessee,
whereupon Il is ordered that publication be made
In the Clarksylle Chronicle, newspaper pub
lished in GAINESVILLE, Tenn, for thirty days, as
notice TO the said w. p. Grafton, r. l.. Grafton,
II. G. Grafton. w T. Grafton, and john Fisher
and wife Ann r. Fisher, to appear before our next
term of the Circuit Court, 10 be held for the coun-
| ~ of Montgomery, at the court house in the city
OF Clarksvllle, on the End Monday in September
next, then and there to plead, answer or demur to
the petition of the petitioner. and in failure the
said petition will be taken for confessed and set
Gown for hearing exparte as 10 them.
CHARLES BAILEY, C. $M.
Aug6, '5S-4w No.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

Is He RICH p-Many sigh is heard
many life is rendered miserable BY the
terrible infatuation which parents often
manifest in choosing life companion for
their daughters. How is it possible for
happiness to result from the union of two
principles so Numerically opposed to each
other in point, as much as virtue is to vice.
How often is the first question which is
asked respecting the sutton Of the daugh-
ter, this-''is he rich?"
ais herich? "--yes, he abounds in wealth,
but it does not offer any evidence that he
will make kind and affectionate compan-
ion.
is he rich ?"--yes his clothes are pur.
pie and fine linen, and he fares sumptu.
ously every day, but can you infer from
this that he is virtuousP
sis he rich ?''--yes, he has thousands
floating on every ocean; but do not riches
take to themselves wings and fly awayi
Will you consent that your daughter
should marry man who has nothing to
Recommend him but his wealth. All
beware, the gilded bait sometimes covers
the barbed hook. Ask not then, g Is he
rich?" but, ais he virtuous?" Ask not i
he has wealth, but if he has honor--anc
do not sacrifice your daughters happiness
for money.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

To DESTROY RATs-The Griffin (Ga)
Empire States says ave have been cred.
IDLY informed by lady in our city, whose
house became infested with these trouble.
some little variants, that the simple rene
dy of dissolving copperas in cold water
(make'it strong) and sprinkling the most
prominent places of resort, will make them
leave at atwo-forty rate and no mistake
She tried it successfully, and has not been
troubled with rats or mice since. 1t is
simle and will not cost much to try it.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-08-13

Aug, 6. ls5sids
Hop Mercury soPy til day of sale and send bin
TO he subscriber.
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-12-16

If Few men are driven TO desperation
without their having had themselves hand
in the driving. s5s. - Ta3s.-3
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-12-16

Ezf Young men should bear in mind that
coat-tails, cigars, profanity, short collars
and busters, don't make men, -. !. =. ~
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-12-16

.ITIf dress makes the men what doe
the tailor make2, From ten 10 twenty dol
lars clear profit. --..-.-..-...---.-- -
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-12-16

-EfPlacido, an. Indian, aged 139 years,
died on the goth of October, at San Buene-
ventura, Mexico. II is said that he assist
ed in building the Mission church there "a
wears ago.sF e 'zoi s.s iD.-s s.l! . eT-f
Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-12-16

crEJOhn A. Washington has presented
the Boston Young Mems Christian Associa.
ton with nineteen canes cut from the trees
of Mount Vernon, 10 be sold at the approach
ing Christmas Fair for the benefit of the
Association.