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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07

If wealth, with steady and prompt attention
TO legitimate Insurance business, aad the execu-
ton of contracts in good faith, have inducements
with the public IN selecting their underwater
we refer them for test of quality and our claims
to their patronage, TO records of past services ten
dering their continuance with increasing ability
and facilities in future.
gJ-Choice frst-cass indemnity may be effected
without delay, with this we'll known ana able cor
poration, through .,r.r
L. C. WILLIAMS, AoESr,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
Oct. 90, ls57-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
NOTICE.

In obedience 10 an order made by the Chanccry
court at Dover, Tenn, at its April term, s5s.
in the cause of Mrs. Elizabeth Mockbee against
Judson Horn, Trustee, and Bertee Wynns &
Mockbee and others, TWILL on the 18th and 18th
days of May, 1858, sell TO the highest bidder
Eclipse Furnace in Stewart county, Tenn. 80 No.
mules, feuy sows and pigs, seven wagons, two
carts, one axetrce and cart bed four slides. por-
lion Of set of carpenters tools; portion OF six
sets wagon gear; thirtysix shoyels; thirty picks,
portion of three pa ir Of cart gear; a portion o
two sets of blacksmiths' tools, one set of hearth
rock; a lot OF coal and ore; one lot of cord wood,
estimated at 1900 cords; one desk aud porti N
Of a set of Furnace tools. All of said property
will be sold on credit Of six months, and puicha
sers will be required to execute their notes will
two good securities before the property is removed
c. ROBERTS, c. & M.
april %, '5s-4w-pr fee 81 10
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
S I A R TIN G.
DISCLOSURE
w @ VANCE. "A

the Public was, short time since
adm onlsh sep sharp look out has at length
been found. proofabou, him Of all thechar-
ges whichever ; preferred against him. The charge
sgsins, him Of having opened the most Complete
best and cheapest stock Of Drugs, Medicines &c
ever brought 10 ClarksYille Is ahu ndantly proven
by hundreds of witnesses who have called upon
him, at his New Establishment al the store form
ley occupied BY Thomas and Warfield. They all
testify that he sell better drugs, better bargains
and waltz upon them better than any one else
ever did before. That he is skilfui purchaser.
and coed Judge of druggists alsv proven by the
reputation which he has with the Eastern Drug
gsts Of being No buyer They say there that
he bought his stock OF either the MANUFACTURERS
or IMPoRTERs, and thus getting them OF first hands
procured drugs OF much better quality, as well as
much cheaper than usual As his stock is NEw
THROUGHOUT & purchased with unusual care those
who prefer their Medicines FREsH and ruRE, would
do well to pstronize, him, PHYSICIANS, Country
MERCHANTS and WHOLESALE BUYERS particular re.
quested TO give him GALL, as he is confident
he can sell them at lower rates than they can buy
thi side the East ern Markets.
THE PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT.
shall receive his most particular attention. No
one in the store will be allowed to put them up
but himself Scrupulous care accuracy and
neatness shall be observed in this department md
none but drugs Of the finest quality shall be used
IN the composition of Prescriptions. BY ringing
bell attached to the front Door he can be arous-
ed at any hour the night. His terms are tx
months to punctual dealers. Liberal disceu M, for
CASH
His stock embraces every thing usually keptin
| Drug Stores In addiionto
Drugs, Paints,
| Medicines, Oils,
Dye Stuffs, Varnishes,
Brandies, Turpentine,
| Wines, Glassware,
! keep also, Burning Fluids Cigars & Tobacco
the best assortment of Blank Books g. Stationary
in the place.
Soaps, Looking Glass plates
Perfumery' Rouge. Flesh Balls,
Brushes, GALL kinds Toilet Preparations,
Combs, Gold Pens,
| Pistols, Pocket Knives,
| Razors and StroPs, Musical Instruments,
! Toys, PortTonnaies,
Fishing Tackle, Game Bags,
| Sporting Apparatus, and Miscellaneous and
Fancy articles of every description.
july 25 '57-fy WALTER o VANCE
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
$50 Reward.

stolen, from the under signed, oil Monday night
Goth Of March, dark iron gray mare, about , 5
hands high, years old, fast single footed racker,
also black spanish saddle. part Of the hOrn split
Off buggy bride with blinds cut off ] am sure
the mare was traded within 20 miles Of Clarke
vile. A. M. WARD.
Rome, Smith co, Tenn. April %, '5s-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
BUREAUS AND WASH sTANDs-New
styles next week JOHN F. CoUTS.
Metallic Burial Basket.

The above engraving represents newly inven-
ted Burial Case, fashioned 10 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 recepta lie
should be made 10 create, by its appearance, dis
agreeable sensations. It's enough that we should
be bereaved; and whatever tends to soften or
make less keen the poignancy Of ou' grief, COM
mends itself to our consideration. So much that
IL repulsve has boen discarded In the arrangement
aud shape Of the above Case, that its name, the
Casket Burial Case, is an involuntary suggestion.
l, therefore, do not hesitate to that theIe has
never been in use any thing go entirely chaste,
appropriate, and withal, convenient, this inven-
ton. Besides this. the Cases being Air Tight,
contsgion is prevented, and the process Of de-
composition Is often arrested for long time
In any case whers II Is desirable TO preserve The
body Of a deceased friend for a considerable time,
or 10 transport the same TO dist ant place for
sepulchre, they are invaluable. 1t is q well
known fact that many of the Railroad Compa.
nies ut the West. refuse TO transport body, UNI
less placed in Metallic Case. The engraving
gives but general idea of the outline and shape Of
the Case. Enough, however, can be gathered
from it to form tolerabe conception of lis
proportions and general appearance. The skill
and simplicity Of finish which IL embodies, car
be appreciated only as seen in the Case itself
The Case permits view of the entire body afte
ii is enclosed, the top being composed Of beautiful
french plate glass, sufficiently strong to resis
any internal external pressure. The glass i
divided il TO three sections, between two of which
is inserted the name plate. For each of lhes,
sectionsof glass there is an deliberately ornamen
ted cap, one of which may be seen in its place il
tho engraving. During the funeral services on
or more Of these caps may be kept on, or not, a
desired. The Casket is perfectly air tight, com
posed of metal, and will last for ages.
am prepared with good Heerse, and i'll fur
nish the Metallic Burial Casket whenever it is de-
sired. JOHN F. COUTS, AGENT
Montgomery County
epril 9, '5s-6m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07

tubiUS.-A small lot ofsLuhius" Paris
genuine Extracts, tor those who de, ire somrthi a
'Ntr at THOMAS & BRO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07

Pori honieS, Poke, Books, large and
small Nall lleir Tooth, Comb, Shoe aud Sha.
wing brushes also lot OF superior white. wash
varuish anipiint brashes, jost received aud fol
s.le by THOMAS a. BRO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07

Corn starch and k.amps.--One ase
Corn starch, in round pHoKs, for pudiings, &c
Two dozen Of the new style improved Coal OH
lanp', with ground glass ohimneys, (Kuapp's
pdteutil pair pulpit lamps also variety Of
limp ohimueys, for coal OF lamps, Those who
want Superior hight, eheaper than candles will
a. Il THOMAS & BROS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
1nsures against the
ID A N G + RS OF FL r E

PERILs OF INLAND NAVIGATION!
At liberal rules and rates risks assumed per-
init Of for solvency and fair profit
Especial attention paid TO Insurance OF Dwell
lings, Farm Property, Out buildings and contents,
Such Insured for periods of 3 to years on the
most favorable terms.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
THashin gto,, Hotel.
GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE. -
s. r. MOORE, Proprietor.

Having taken this well known tavern stand, and
intending thoroughly to renova'e aud repair IL.
and from bis long experie in the business. for
merly at Russellvile, KY lie THINKS he will be
able TO give general sat s:action, and solicits lib
eral share of public patronage.
Travellers wishing to take the river at this
point may rely upon being p omptly notified OF
the passage Of Boats at any hour in the night, as
we keep night watch for this special purpose,
and polite and attentive Porters for tho transpor-
tation of baggage TO and from the river.
Lj-The Stage Office is kept at this Hotel
Jan. Q, lS57--ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
CAR RAG ES,

R0CKAW Us, AND BUGGIES.
~ THE undersigned is still ex-
N&sAR tenssvely engaged in the sale Ct
II ----0t every thing in bis branch Of
~ business, from the large Family
Carriage to The light Troiting Buggy, From his
borough knowledge Of the business, his acquain-
.nce with the manu- facturers, and the variety Of
Vehicles he will keep through the year, he can
make II the interest OF purchasers to give him
,all. All WORK sold warranted for any reasonable
ength Of time New work and repairing Of all
snds done TO oder GEO .P0lNDEXTER.
april 2, '5s-9m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07

Pocket cutlery and TInZOrS. A few
packages hue Cutery ard four drzen of our Ru.
zors, warranted by us, or no sale.
THOMAS & BRO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
$l2O Reward.

STOLEN, from my stable, at Oak Grove, Chris
tan Co. KY, on Saturday night Odd inst large
Bay Horse, with black legs, name aud tail aud
star in 70 rehead will give 500 dollars for the
conviction Of the thief and $50 for the recovery
OF the horse. -.
Jan 80, '5s-h
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
$l,OOO,OOO

Absolute and unimpaired!
Surplus, S422,l62 y. Wish the Prestige of 3s
Years Success and Experience.
DiFectOTs.-T. K Brace, ST., Robt. Buell., 4.
A. BuIkeey, S. S Ward, G F. Davis, S Tudor,
M A. futile, r. Mather, II 2. Pratt, D. Hillyer,
Joseph Church, r. Flower, E G Ripley, A Dun
ham, T A. Alexander, w Kenny, G. II. Brainard.
06icers.-E.G. Ripley, President; T. A. Alex
ander, Vice President; Thos, X Brace, Jr., Sec'yi
J. B. Bennett, Gen'l Agent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07

Bedsteads.-An entire new sly lie Of Cottage
Bedsteads, 10 arrive next week.
JOHN F. CoUTS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07

Cod Liver OiI,--Another supply Ia Bot
ties aud per Gallon. Also, Woods Hair Keato.
z iTei Mrs Aliens do aud h,rse supply Of
Earry's Tricopherous aud Lyons KatherloG. at
THOMAS g. BRO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07

NORW0OD'S Tinrture Of Vrratruon Veri H.
a lew bottles Iass received, Of his -manulacture,
ind for sale by THOMAS & BRO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
LOSSES PAID, slO,4S7,Sl2 81.

Lo..es eq,.ila5Iy qdil.sted and pr0n.ptly pal
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
9th of April, 1858.
Look For things Useful.
eprile, '5s-6m
E.. First Fiue assortment of
PURE IND FRESH Drugs

PURE md FRESH DRUGS.
Second, beautiful assortment Of Chemicals. di.
rect from Hover a Weighiman's celebrated b.
ratory-embraclfg in part
Sulph Bobcerine, Crystalized Nit Silver,
,Cmoroiorm, Glyccrine,
CMorale Puiassa Vallet's Mass
Su'ph Cmchona, Iron, Alum, &c. &c.
O. Al of which have been bought at saving Of
loRbers profits, and will be sod TO Physicians at
the lowest rates THOMAS g. BRO,
Wholesale and Prescription Drugg SITS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-05-07
LAW NOTICE.

The undersigned have formed partnership in
the Practice or THE Law, and will give strict
attention to any business confded TO us in ihs line
Of our profession.
1850 G. A. HENRY,
j. o. sHAcKELFoRD,
THos. r. HENRY,
ClarksyiIle, Feb 90. ls57-tf
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-03
Rlllv nnhh.


Somc folks are born with the devil in
em nndyou cant drive il oui either; YOU
might as we'll try to make pair of bat.
ont leather boots out OF corn beef. or
crowd II soda fount through the touch.
hole of u cannon. Billy Dobbs was one
OF this kind; he was as big devil ~
ever ate string bcans. Wheu he Grad.
uatcd from school, hc left through tho
window pursued by the teacher aud
three assistants One thing Billywould
do, he would tell tho truth. Hctold me
conIidentially y that when he was taking
n trip up tho canal for his health, a
storm camo up one night and in the
morning they found the tow.lino had
shrunk so that it had drawn both hor.
scs on board the boat. Ii proved to be
n providentia thing for thom, for the
captain hadn't taken an observation or
u gin cock tail in three days, and they
were three attitudes and most n lonri.
tudc out Of their course, and i'm fifteen
minutes more they would havo run a
foul OF the front door of n farm house
and foundercd in an oat bin. | sincere.
~ hope hat when they take Bill out to
DO hung by his Eeck, till ho is dead
three times, and God have mercy on his
soul, the rope win shrink so they can't
tic knot in IL. / went over 10 Billv's
house one night, and his old man Lad a
prayer meeting. Billy, says Jack, let :
90 up and poep in, SO we wentup. The
gOod brothers and sisters were kneolng
upon the floor, and we stood looking on,
and the first l knew, Billy darted into
the room shouting lcpp-frog, by thun-
der, and straddling his legs, he bound
cd one after another ofthe good people,
and got half way around tho room,
when he was stopped by pitching head
ilrsl into the arms of his grand mother.
There was kinder laying on of hands
Just then, and Billy was taken to the
wood house, laid-acrOss n back log. and
his sit down Was pounded ill they
broke up kindling wood enough to last
all winter. When the row commenced
run up stairs, knocked n poodle dog
end wise, dashod into Sally Dobb :
chamber, ran around hoopcd skirt
knocked an old hat out of the window
took an observation and saw Billy lick
cd. Jump,i out of tho window upon
shed, rolled cl, hung upon the caves
minute, aud oropped-whcrc Echo
answers in the swil barrel touched
potion, came up and crawlcd out.
was troubled with sour stomach. By
gravy, that was the worst vegetable
soup ever swallowed. shook th,
coffee grounds and egg shells out of my
hair, and made tracks for homo, scat
tering turnip tops, fish bones, potato,
pairings, apple skins and grease us
went. Ny old man thrashed mo fol
spoliing my clothes, and BiIly's old mar
sued my old man for spelling his swil
The hogs were taken sick and they haC
to be killed TO be cured I haven I useC
any hair oil since.
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-03
The Pope and Miss Dig.

Miss Dix has lately visited the Pope
She gives DR. Franks the following &C.
count Of the interview
"I visited the lunaiic asylum. and nv
heart rovoltcd at the sight did not
see sick persons whom man should pity.
uniortunates whom he should endeuvor
to cure; they were brutes in chains. the
dens OF winch seemed mover to have
been cleaned Several days after nv
visit to the lGnaiic asylum | was pre-.
scntcd 10 his Holiness the Pope. who
knew tho object of my travels. Tho
Popc asked me ia the most friendly
manner whether ] had vet visited the
asylum at Rome. had the courage TO
answer, Yes, I am convinced that your
Holiness has not yet paid 10 visit. Pho
Mono quickly raised bis head, and only
bowed, with an expressive. attentive
look. understood him, and related 10
him, In voice full of emotion, all the
horrors and barbarisms had witnessed
] vcntured trembling within myself,
upon bold expression on tho unchris-
tian treatment Of the unhappy beings.
The respcct.commanding man OF Chris.
tendon listened with earnest attention,
and said, briefly, after had concluded.
Come again in weeks time, and
then left bis presence. Ny anxiety was
unuttcrably great. The Portestant,
the stranger had perhaps rskcd TOO
much. Although | was consciousin my
heart Of my good intentions, yet pas.
sed II slecplcss night, and day Of deep
inward agitation IL created "a scnsa.
ton when the holy father, two days af-
ter had been presented To- him, sud
denly while taking one of his drives,
stopped before the gate Of the asylum,
and spent an hour in it. The week had
passed, and ] stood, as | had been com.
manded in the Vatican before the Pope.
In manner as grave "a il was calm,
Pho Mono said to me: III have appoin
ted commission, charged 20 lay be-
fore mo propositions concerning the
erection of a lunatic asylum. conforma-
b Y with tho rules Of humanity and mo-
raliiy, in the shortest time possible
When you visit Rome again your just
and pious wishes will have been fulfill
ed. thank vou for your communica.
tions. May heaven bless You = bent
my knee, deeply moved, not before the
hoad Of Catholic Christendom, but be-
fore the wise prince and the good man. -
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-03

renewed my args Goo t with a fearful
growl, carried my H1ro triumphantly.
and tho man was a |tlcd
"Thls was tho t&ine OF me. Fy-
erybody was cur ~ to know who
this new lawyer wa Ehat had so sud.
denly risen among ,>1n and bearded
the Attorney Gencx H. toe very onset
Tho story Of my q az the inn on
tho proceeding cvt whonI knocked
down a bully and |<cj him out Of
doors for striking IA nan. was cir
cuatod with Giv< S. cxau0cratlon.
Evon my boaglI6 In and inyinilo
people gave ne q 3 cre1it than /
desorred The a bu6inxs which
occurs % cue cod n hronging
ployed ii othcr Gao oI|d by Saturday
night, when the q, 3 closed. j found
myself with q be- eI| ant tiity dollars
f,,<lfvcr .huI a. t, AL = in notos
and a horse tat I - ftcr~.. a. ~ ||IIu|1H
two hundred dollars more.
"Nover did miscr gl1nt moro on
his moncy and with nero delight. l
had locked tho door Of my room, piled
the money in heap on the table,
walked round ID, sat with my elbows
on the table, and my chin upon my
hands, and gazcd upon il. Was |
thinking Of the money! No--I was
thinking OF my ittlc wife and home.
"Anothel slcepless night cnsued, but
what night of golden iancios and
splendid air. As SOON as morning
dawned, was up and mounted the bor-
rowed horse with which | had come
TO court, and led tho other which /
had received as foe. All tho way |
was dclighting myself with the thought
of surprise | had In store for my wife,
for both Of us had expected that |
should spend oil the money | had Dor.
rowcd and return in debt.
"Our meeting was joyous, rs You
may suppose; but | played the part
OF the Indian hunter, who whom he
returns from the chase, never for n
while speaks of his success. She had
n rustic meal for MO, and
while ] was getting ready, | seated
myself at m old fashioned desk in the
corner, and bo~an to count over my
money and put IL away. She came TO
mo before had On he'd and asked Inc
who had collected 10 money for
For myself TO be sure, replied !,
with affected coolncss; i made il at
court
"She looked mo n moment in tho face
incrcdulously / tried To keep my
conntenoncc and play the Indian; but
II would not do. Ny muscles began
to twitch, my feelings all at oncc gave
way, ] caukht-ber in my arms, laughed,
cried aud danced about shc room like
crazy man. From that tino forward
We never wanted money ..
Brookville American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1858-1861, 1858-12-03
A Picture Of an Indian Camp in Oregon.

A Picture OF an Indian Camp In Oregon
A correspondent Of tho Now York
Tribune, who made part Of Major 0w.
ems embassy to tho Spokane Indians, u
inquire into tho cause Of tho attack on
Col. Steptoo, when that doughty indi-
vidunl was slightly defeated gives n
very interesting account of the mission,
and a very pleasing picture of the In.
dian cncampment ut tho falls Of the
Spokane. We omit that portion Of tho
letter which relates how the embassy
was threatened with death. and wore
only savcdby rosolute interpositIon Of
two chiefs, Seal Haul, and "Fool's Son. -
and copy the description Of the encamp
mont:
A we stepped upon tho groon In
Hoptof the Lodge, such scene burst
anS slRht az wonl4 b6file ADLER
we'd. The Spokane, M fitIyiew brcak~
through the mountains with n bcantifnl
succession Of falls, Tho camp Is at tho
bottom of valley Of about a hundred
acres, smooth, aud almost without veg.
citation, as IL has for a long time been
used as u camp ground at this season of
the year. On all sides tho valley is sur.
ronnded by high hills, densoly wooded
TO their summits, by the lofty pines and
cedars OF Oregon. The deep green of
The pines would bo monotonous wero IL
not tor the bodness of tho general fen &.
lures OF the scenery, tho immense cliffs
OF white and r,d granite, that appear
hear and thore, sparkling like diamonds
IN the sunlight and tho small streams
that send their waters dashing and
gllstoning like thread Of silver down
tho mountain side into tho river below
Farther down are tho Falls of tho Spo.
kane, where large body of Writer comes
bounding down from above, ono ,om.
petc mass OF foam, With the heads of
The black rocks, incorporating and now
disappearing. like the heads of some
huge monsters sportingin the Sunshine
Then right nc our feet the village spread
out before us, and the Indians-some
riding about, some dancing tho scalp
dance, sOmo seated on the ground clean.
ing their arms--the squaws bringing
salmon from tho river whore they had
been caught, the horses and cattle wan.
dering about aud browsing at the foot
OF The hill, before bciag sent higher up
for the night. Taking this all in at n
glance-on the hill sidc all pleasant
and pcaceful-in the valley below the
barking Of dogs, the following of the
Indians, tho firing Of guns, and the
sound of tho war drum-madc us all
feel that this was sight TO bc seen but
once in n mans life time.