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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29
A DONKEY AMONG BEES.

A laughable occurrence took place q
short time ago, upon farm in the out
skirts of the city of c., in which a
donkey occupied very prominent part,
and showed himself to be far less intel
ligent animal than the one eve read of, y
who, when penned up in the farmyard
with the chickens, remarked, as he trod
them under foot, "Every one for himself
and God for us all"
This modern donkey, being penned up
in yard, under circumstances quite sim
liar to those of his ancient prototype, un-
dertook the more dangerous experiment Of
treading on the bees; 80 he thrust his ug-
ly nose against the hives, and made de-
termined onset upon the whole row, as il
each individual hive was trough NEAL
Not relishing such familiarity with their
domestic arrangements, the bees rushed
out in swarms and commenced their as
saults in such savage manner as made
the poor beast think he must leave in q
hurry, which he accordingly did. But the
bees, not content with acting merely on
the defensive, seemed determined to pun
ish him for his temerity, and give him a
lesson which would last him through life
Literally covering his whole body, they
stung him on his nose, they stung him on
his ears, they stung him in his eyes. Up
on his back and upon his belly, upon his
neck and upon his legs, they fastened
themselves by hundreds and thousands
and wherever a sting could penetrate, the
poor donkey had to take it.
Frantic with rage and pain, the animal
brayed and beloved, and ran, and jump
ed, and lashed his sides with his tail anC
finally, as if in utter despair of getting
rid Of his assailants, he threw himself up
on the ground and rolled over and over al
if in an agony Of pain. Finding this t.
be Of no use, and that his assaiants seem
ed to multiply rather than diminish, thu
poor donkey picked himself up again, an'
seeing the kitchen door open, with ear
and tail erect, and eyes glistening will
tears aud terror, he made a rush into th
house. Thither the bees followed him
and such scene as then ensued has sci
dom been enacted. In vain the donko,
rolled upon the foor-in vain he jumpe'
over the cook stove, overturned the chairs
and upset the table, the bees had not don
with him yet, and il was not until tn
whole household, summoned by the noise
had worked vigorously for some minutes
with napkins, and dusting brushes, tha
poor John Donkey was sufficiently rid Q
his enemies to be able TO leave in safet
by another door than that which he ha
entered. r
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29
FORGET THEEi

Forget thee. II to dream by night,
And muse on thee by day.
If the worship, deep and wild,
A poets heart can pay
II prayers in absence, brsathed for thee,
To Heavens protecting power
If winged thoughts that fit 10 thee,
A thousand in an hour
II busy fancy blending thee
With all my future lot,-.
If this thou call'st forgetting" thou
Indeed shalt be forgot.
Forget thee! Bid the forest birds
Forget their sweetest tune
Forget thee! Bid the sea forget
To swell beneath the moon;
Bid the thirsty evening flowers forget
To drink refreshing dew;
Thyself forget thy own dear land,
And its mountains wild and blue;
Forget each old familiar face,
Each long. remembered spot;
When these things are forgot by thee;
Then thou shalt be forgot.
Keep, If thou wilt. thy maiden peace,
Still calm and fancy free, Z - =
For God forbid thy gladsome heart i
Should grow less glad for me;
Yet while that heart is still unwon,
Oh, bid not mine to rove;
Bullet Il nurse its humble faith,
And uncomplaining love.
If these, preserved for patient years,
At last avail me not,
Forget me then! but ne'er believe
That thou can'st be forgot7
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29
A LEAF FROM AUTUMN.
NJ MARY HARRIS.

Fl
The autum leaves are rustling round,
Tho autumn winds are wildly blowing,
Low, deep, and sad, dying sound
The beautiful Of earth is going
In vain I've searched each nook and dell,
In hopes TO find a summer blossom,
To nurse II back to life again,
And fondly wear It on my bosom.
But not one flower that Summer wore
Is left to deck pale Autumn's tresses
The glory Of the seasons Ger,
And Nature dons her sober dresses.
o, winds of autumn cease your wall,
And change your notes to softer measures;
Though summer days come not again,
There linger yet some quiet pleasures.
All, winds Of Autumn still ye moan,
And still recount your sorrows DER;
Then 60 and seek a SUMMER zone,
Where the dark days shall come no more.
Go where the bright-winged butterflies
And birds of radiant plumes are winging
Go where the summer never dies,
And sweetest flowers are ever springing.
Go to the cline Of sun and song,
Where beauty always reigns supreme,
And life gides on so soft, SO calm,
1t seems half-uncouscious dream
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29


A medical writer asserts that the intro
duction of the tomato upon the table has
reduced the severity of certain types of
summer diseases to a noticeable extent
There is no doubt of their healthfulness
as food, nor of their excellence as lux
ury.
The following bill was lately presented
to farmer in Sussex: "To hanging two
barn doors and myself seven hours, four
shillings and sixpence"
"I've risen from the bar to the bench"
That's what lawyer said on quitting the
profession and taking up shoemaking.
"CEAsAR, what's become OBJ dat darkey
who stole the taller2' "He has been Ia
ken up on an affadayy, and carried up to
to de sperm court to have it tried, y "0n
an affadavy, Ceasar2" "Yes, | seed the
handle of it,"
To CURE SCANDAL. -"Take Of good
common nature, one ounce Of herb
called by the Indians "Mind your busi'
ness, one ounce-mix these with little
charity for others-and two or three sprigs
Of Keep your tongue between your teeth, y
A negro driver Of coach in Texas,
stopped to get some water for the young
ladies in the carriage, being asked what
he stopped for, replied 81 am watering
my flowers" A more delicate compliment
could not have been paid.
In the street of Leicester one day Dean
Swift was accosted by drunken weaver,
who staggering against his reverence said ;
"I have been spinning it out"
"Yes," said the Dean, "l see you have,
and now you are reellng il home.'
"WEL1, Mr.. Richard, how does my son
get along with his grammar lesson2"
"Hc surpasses any pupil that ever
had s -.rsf fsgse sns ar
ain what docs he chiefly excel, sir2"
ain stupidity, sir, He surpasses any
boy that ever saw in that quality, sir."
Some one says of certain congrega
ton, that they pray on their knees on
Sundays, and on their neighbors the rest
Of the week
WAY is a philauthropist like an old
horse2 Because he always stops at the
sound OF wo, "a F4' t
A PROFESSOR was lately Displaced be-
cause he regulated the astronomical clock
to keep mean time, ..t.E r..l.
"HAvE you read my last speech2' said
a vain orator to friend. 81 hope SO,
was the reply.
THE sheep in the meadow and the axe
man in the forest alike contribute their
'chops" for our benefit.
/ a.
"Why do you swing The scythe, Frank
get my living by my wits. "-'Weii, BIZ,
the fact Is, you can work with duller tools
than can.
We never knew a man disposed TO scorn
the humble, who was not himself iais
object of scorn to tbs humblest
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29
BANK STATEMENTS.

We publish to-day the statements Of
the condition of the Planters and Union
Banks on the 1st inst, on which the Ava-
lanche POUNDS the opinion that these Banks
are unsound. At the time our article Of
yesterday relative to this subject was writ
ten, we had not seen these statements, and
could not, therefore, give the figures show
ing the errors into which our neighbor
had fallen. A brief analysis of these
statements will exhibit the gross ignorance
of our contemporary on monetary subjects
and prove beyond question that these two
Banks are as sound as it is possible for
Banks to be.
1t will be seen that the circulation and
deposits of the Planters Bank amount to
81 GAG, 1877 ga, while the exchange, specie
funds, and coin in the vaults amounts TO
81 ,873, 3,676,43 leaving balance in favor
of the Bank of 1927 ,478,79. These spe-
Gle funds are composed of gold which re-
mains to the credit of the Bank in New
Orleans and New York, and which can be
made available within the space of four
days The exchange, which is equal to
specie, is all maturing within sixty days,
SO it will be seen that the Bank is fully
able to meet any run which may be made
upon it. IL will be seen again, that the
means of the Bank, over and above ali
liabilities, exclusive Of capital stock, is 81 :.
79S, ,356, ,33, and inclusive of capital stock,
S442, ,956, ,33. This, too, with its real es,
tate, State and municipal bonds, and Rail
road stock put down at the lowest selling
figure. The notes and bills put down al
in suit, are the only doubtful debts the
Bank has; take these, then, out of the
surplus, and she still has 1924, 1924 ovsl
and above all liabilities, capital stock in.
cluded. If the Avalonche would have
Bank stronger than this, before he woulC
give it credit, he is hard TO please.
Turning now to the Union Bank, W,
find similar condition. Her exehang,
and specie amounts to 81, ,776 ,815 O6, Will,
her circulation and deposits amount Il
i 81, ,245, ,3l371, leaving a balance in favo
of the Bank Of S53l Sol 35. Her assets
over and above her liabilities, exclusive O
capital stock, amount to $2,346, ITS 20
and including capital stock, S571, ,466 20
Take her suspended debt" (Which w
suppose means notes and bills in suit) ou
of this surplus, and there will still be lef
a profit of s517 1888, 26.
Thus it will be seen that both thes
Banks, which the Avalanche seeks to dis
credit, are in condition to pay off ever
cent, and have handsome surplus left.-
The joust Of the famous hero Of LaMsn
cha against the windmills was not NOR
foolish and puerile than this tilt of tn
Avalanche against these two Banks. j
our neighbor is not more careful, his rea
ders will soon conclude that the title Q
his paper is misnomer, and will regard
! as sno,oJdH, rather than nm apaLaRche.-
Memphis Eagle d Enquirer.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29
LEGAL PnosrrrUrIoN.-In speaking

LEGAL PRosTTTUTIoN.--In speaking of
marriages for money, Miss Murlock, the
eminent writer observes we think very
justly: "Marriages ought always to be a
question not of necessity, but Of choice.
Every girl ought to be taught that hasty
loveless union stamps upon her as foul
dishonor as one of those connections which
omit the legal ceremony altogether, and
that, however pale, dreary and toilsome a
single life may be, unhappy married life
must be ten times worse, an ever haunting
temptation, an incurable regret-a torment
from which there is no escape but death. y
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

Too APPROPRIATE A TExT.--A good
story is told of popular preacher in the
town of H., in Pennsylvania, which
we shall take the liberty Of reproducing.
Il appears that the minister had been we'd
ded TO most worthy lady, whose first gift
was dowry Of ten thousand dollars, with
the promise Of as much more upon the
decease Of her invalid parent Shortly
after marriage, while occupying the pull
pit, he chanced to give out a hymn, the
fifth verse Of which commenced
"FOrevsr let my grateful heart"
His words paused-he coughcd slightly
then adding, "the choir will omit the
ifth verse, sat down with something like
a nervous haste. With curiosity excited
at this conduct of their minister the con
gregation smiled some as they road
"Forever let my grateful heart
HIS boundess grace adore,
Which gives ten thousand blessings now,
Aud bids me hope & . more"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

How much can we do,--a single man, a
single woman,-with that life Of religionI
He who goes through land and scatters
blown roses may be tracked next day by
their withered petals that strew the ground;
but he who goes through it and scatters
rose seed, hundred years after leaves be-
hind him land full Of fragrance and
beauty for his monument, and as heri-
tage for his daughters and his sons. So
let me and you walk through life that we
shall sow the seeds of piety and morality,
to spring up fair as these blossoms at my
side, and rich as the bread which is food
for all the nations of mankind. - Theodore
Parker.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

GREAT CHANGE IN THE CoAsT LINE
In 1852 an English ship stranded near
New Rochelle. Such have been the chan
ges in the sea, that the wreck now lies in
the midst Of cultivated Geld, thirteen feet
above the sea, and around il are 1000 acres
Of cultivsted land.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

SOME DANoER.-Tne Augusta Dispatch
tells story about dance between a chap
named Smelling and Rackensack gal cali
ed Big Sis. They danced seventeen hours
and sixty seven minutes, when Big Sis
caved and took seat in tho chimney cor
ner, tanning herself with bread tray
Smelling was still dancing at the date of
the last Dispatch
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

A suffering man, at public table, had
occasion TO use pepper box. After sha-
king it and turning il in various ways, he
found that the pepper was in no wise in
clined 10 come forth.
"T-th-this p-pepper box" he exclaimed
with a sagacious grin, sis so-somethine
like myself"
"Whyp" asked neighbOr.
"Po-poo poor delivery" he replied.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29
NUMBER so.

A One Horse NovE1.-Vioietta start
ed convulsiyely, and turned her tear
drenched eyes wildly upon the speaker;
for, to her, there seemed something famil.
lar in those low, rich tones.
Their eyes met his beaming with love
and tenderness-.hers cleaning with wild
uncertainty
"Violetta l'' tig- .
"Allendorfp' r..- 81. u. ... s...
And the beautiful girl sank, from ex-
cess of Joy, upon his noble heart, throb-
bing with the pure, though subdued Joy.
While doing this, Violetta's father, Rip
Van Snort, was seen approaching the low
ers with fail.
Allendorf saw the aged patriarch, and
with one mighty leap cleared the banis
ters, and rushed down stairs. But Van
Snort was not to be done "thus.n
He put after Allendorf, and just as he
was turning the corner of the red barn.
gave him lift with the fail that placed
him out Of "existence"
Violetta, driven to distraction, threw
herself upon the grass, and for a long,
long hour, was deaf to every consolation.
SHARP SHooTrNa.-"Father, what does
a printer live on2"
"Liye on?--like other folks; why do you
ask2,,, .
Because you said you hadn't paid any
thing for your paper, and the printer still
sends il to you"
"Wife, spank that boy
81 shant do it,. -.,.s,s
"Why?"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

BURNING OF THE CRYSTAL PALACE
The Crystal Palace in New York was de-
stroyed by FIRE on the 9th inst. The val
ue Of deposits is estimated at between two
and three hundred thousand dollars, upon
which the insurance is small The fair
of the American Institute was being held
in the building at the time of the conha-
grafton. The origin Of the FIRE is un-
known.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

CAPTURED.-Our boy George Ga slave)
caught runaway on Monday morning,
and safely delivered him to the oficers.--
The whole thing was decently done, with
out violence or trouble. The runaway is
safe at his comfortable home. George got
his pay as a white man would, and--the
Boston Liberator will please cOpy.--POrt
Gibson Reueilte.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

@Punch" says; A woman will never ac-
knowledge to defeat. You may conquer
her--you may bring her on her knees
you may waveaover her head the very flag
of victory, but. still she will not acknowl:
edge that she is beaten--iu the same way
there are Frenchmen who will not admit,
to the present day, that they lost the bat
tie of Waterloo.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29
The BrAUrfEs or MODERN DEmocnAcr

THE BEAUTIES OF MODERN DEMOCRACY.
I've clip the following from the Mobile
Mercdry. How long will an indignant
people stand the corruptions Of Modern
National Democracy
The MEANEsT KIND OF RAscALITY.-
The Missouri Democrat gives new item
regarding the sale of Fort Smelling. 1t
will be remembered that the sale was
clandestine transaction, and stands reveal
ed to the country as monster plunder
Job. The Democrat says "Without ad-
vertisement or notice of any kind, 49,
600, 900 worth of property were alienated
from the Government and the equivalent
exacted for it was $90,0O0l The sale was
not only clandestine, but the price was
nominal. The parties to the contract ere
National Democrats exclusively and after
the reservation, including the Fort, was
sold, some troops were detained there, and
$4,000 month barrack rent, was charged
to the Government by the new proprfetors.
The 500, 600 purchase money, or the great
er part of it, has thus been discharged -
The EDIroR-Tho Richmond Mail gets
Off the following Illustration "They
have steamboat on the Western waters
named The Editor This is the very best
name ever given to a steamboat. We arc
surprised that it has never been thought
of before. The editor IS working en-
gine whose fires are going day and night.
Now he sails against the tide, now with it,
until suddenly he comes up against some
hidden snag, which entirely shivers his
timbers to pieces. Whenever he moves
he puts the water in agitation and leaves
wake Of troubled waters behind him. He
serves every one but himself, carries pass
engers in any quantity, and goes off puff
ing down the stream of life. Often his
powers are overtasked, and the boiler
bursts, but fortunately it kills no one but
himself-and who cares for an editor?"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29
s~ Longfellow gives us the following

s9 Longfellow gives us the following
fine sentiment which all thoughtful minds
will appreciates: a - r
"Ahl this beautiful worldl 1 know
not what to think of It'll Sometimes it is
all sunshine and gladness, and Heaven
itself lies not far off,-and then it sudden
ly changes, and is dark and sorrowful and
the clouds shut out the day. In the lives
of the saddest of us, there are bright days
like this, when we feel as if we could take
the great world in our arms, Then come
gloomy hours when the fire will not burn
on our hearths. and all, without nd with
in, is dismal, cold and dark. Believe me,
every heart has its secret SORROWS which
the world knows not, and often times we
call man cold when he is only sad"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

"The Atlantic Telegraph is at present
perfectly neutral. As our friend Pat
would say, "Divil the word it has to say
on either side"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1858-10-29

NEUTRALITY OF THE CABLE.-Thc Sa-
vannah News gets off the following,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-09

RosNThere has rather more activity the market
for this article the close of last review but
have change to make previous rates. The receipts of
No. continue SMALL and nearly quite all market is of
the lower grades and dull of sale 81 Is to 81 Is
bib, in quality finer grades in fair enquiry,
and sell readily. We quote small sales at prices ranging
from 81 so to SO IS bblthe latter figure for extra
article No. in fair stocks and rules inactive We
sales during the week of 1900 bbis at 81 20 y 80 bs and
81 2a$ 3d. For Common the market has ruled very
firm, but owing the difference i'll the views of buyers and
Sellers the transactions have been limited We quote sales
for the week of $500 bb at 81 O5 for SMALL and 81 10
large size bb At the close buyers offering 81 10 for
large bbs but sellers generally refuse to accept this price,
and are firm in holding at higher rates.
TAR-We have change worthy of note to make in this
article There has been moderate demand from shippers
throughout the week. and all received Q562 bb has been
taken 81 60 y Dbl We note sale Friday of 400 bbs
in shipping order, at 81 10 % bbl
BEEF CATTLEContnue to be in brisk enquiry from butch
Very few have been brought in for some time past and
there is scarcely any at present ON market One or two
small lots of ordinary quality stall fated received and taken
81 cents ba prime article finds ready sale at higher
rates.
BARRELs-In the market for Empty Spirits Turpentine
barrels have change of importance to report The
arrivals continue meagre and the stock market has be-
come considerably reduced though fully sufficient for the
demand lot of 4 second hand sold Monday at
prices ranging from 81 IS to 81 W each according to quail
y. We few small lots having sold during the week
at 81 IS to 81 so for selected.
CoFFEE-Is in moderate stock and hear of no ransac
ons except retail way. See table for store prices,
in quantity and quality.
Corn MEAL-The receipts from the country have been
meage weeks the supply has become rather
light There is moderate demand for retailing purposes,
and sales have been confined to small lots from the ganares
at % bushebeng advance of cents On former
quotation.
CoTToN-The market for this article ruled steady at last
weeks quotations up Tuesday when the adyces by the
from Europe received here, which caused
advance of cent. At the time Of making up report
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1858-04-09

INTERESTING TO SLAvEHoLDERs.-We mentioned q
day two ago the conviction Of white man for the
murder of slave which took place recently in Georgia.
Another case has just transpired in Vcksburg Misss
sippi. A man named Davenport, charged with killing
slave, convicted of mansaughter and sentenced to
seven years hard labor in the penitentary The Vcks-
burg Wing says
"Ths was case of some Importance to the slavehol-
ders. The accused overseer, and pleaded in his
defence that the slave resisting his authority when
he gave the blow causing his death We learn his hon
or Judge Verger at the instance of the State charged
the Jury to the effect that the slave when his life was
threatend endangered by the MITIGATION of cruel and
unusual punishment, had the right to resist even the
MASTER and that his resistance under such circumstances
would be justification to the accused for killing him.