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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09

SPLENDID EuLoGY on GEN. JACKSON N-One OF the
most interesting incidents of our Jubilee, saws the
Memphis Blitet.a occurred yesterday, at Odd Eel
lows Hail. at the conclusion of Mr. Bells speech.
W. X. Poston, Esq, on behalf of Il Wing lniy Of
Memphis presented to Mr. Bell a splendid boquet.
In his address, Mr. Poston alluded to Cen jackson.
In response, Mr.. Bel delivered a culogy upon the
character of the old hero that thrilled through the
audience like the strains of sweet music through
the dreams Of Il sleeping girl. With upliGcd hands
he prayed that the Hero Of the Hermitage mirh.
come forth from his grave in the hour of the Unions
peril. The effect electrical. Tears were freely
shed, and the worst foe OF Mr.. Bell must, at that
moment have been dsarme1 Of his raucorous hate
Mr. Bell will, when he passes into history, and tho
clodS close over him, have no chemy, and men Of
every party will do honor to his name.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09

A Doctor aud military officer became
enomorad Of the same lady. a friend in
quiroJ of her which of the two suffers she
intended 60 favor Her reply was, that it
was difficult for her TO determine, as they
were both such Killing creatures,
A pompous, sclf-conceited student being
shown the carcass of jackass, exclaimed,
"liow fearfully and wonderfully are we
made p
A discovery has been made by a modern
writer, that without mouth, man could
neither eat, drink, kiss the girls, nor chew
tobacco.
The eyes of the mind are like the eyes
Of the body-they can see only to such a
distance but because they cannot see be-
yond this point, is there nothing beyond
it %
Do thou but do thy best, and then thou
may'st defy the devil to do his worst
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09
NUMBER 4A

AMERlcAS HoFsEs IN ENGLANp-The American
horse Starke puts all doubts aside as to the lastinp
qualities Of the importations from the Great West
His running in the Goodwood Stakes proved the
cevcness of his owner and his trainer Il has in
duccd habitucs of a British race course TO believe
what they have hitherto denied that natives Of
other lands can train and manage horse as well
as those OF their owni and il has let them into a
little secret in regard 20 tie American nation in
particular namely that friend Jonathan of the New
World is every bit as good tactitan in matters
equine as his elder brother of the old one yclept
Johnny Bull. The match which this identical nae
lost at Newmarket drove the Britisbers off their
guard, and enabled his party 10 invest their money
at capital price. They won a large stake and
have amply reimbursed themselves for their outlay
in the expense-Of purchasing horses and importing
them to England. The talent Of that go-ahead
people will not again be questioned. Il las been
displayed TO wondruus advantage in five instances
on English turf.
Winning one Crsarwitch. and beaten by head
only for second with prioress; winning Great
Yorkshire Handicap with the same mare; and now
winning Coodwood Stakes on Wednesday and
the Bentick Memorial on FRIDAY with horse
landed on the shores but few months since. and
a Nursel. takes on the latter day with a colt in-
ported at the same time-have set all dispute on
the point Of cleverness at rest Civilization and
learning have always Travelled westward, and the
i, ~" AOiN h"'C III Auise racing SHOWN
to be most "earned Thchansn Sarke
ceased to be an outsider very shortly after his num-
Der went up on Wednesday The betting men did
not find him TO serve their tun--and they wanted
one-tor scarcely a book was opened whose farmer
had not betted against this winner We cannot
overlook the merit Of Mr., Ten Brock in declaring
10 win with the right horse; praise is due to him
Tor setting an example of that uprghmess which,
we lament TO say, has been too much on the decline
)f late. More than one instance hos orcurrpd of
parties declaring 10 win with the horse net 1,teRded
Time was when such practice would have been
net with note of ccnsure from the Jockey Club.
We remember a jockey being reprmondcd by the
stewards. with a caution TO be more circunlspect in
uturc, for winning when his employer had declared
o win with the other horse. This case occurred at
oodwood-LoHdon Field
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09

IT Wont Dot is curious how many
thousand things there are which it don I
do to do on this cosey planet of ours, where
upon we eat, sleep and get our dinners.
For instance
1t won't do to plunge into lawsuit,
relying wholly on the justice of your cause
and not equipped beforehand with brim-
ming purse.
1t won't do for man, when horse
kicks, him. to kick back,
1t won't do to crack jokes on old maids
past the age Of forty.
1t won't do when a musquito bites your
face in the night to beat yonr own cranium
in pieces with your fist under the impres-
sion that you are killing the skeeter'
1t won't do to be desperately enamored
of pretty face until you have seen it at
the breakfast table
1t won't do for politician to imsgine
himself elected while the back townships
and counties remain to be heard from.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09

It is in the power Of every man TO preserve hs
problty; but no man lying has it in his mower TO
sy thai he eau preserve his repnieiion while there
Ns 50 many evil tongues in the world, ready 20
blast the fairest character, and many ears ready
10 receive their report.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09

Let not thy will roar, when thy power
can bat whisper.
IL thou givest thy self to be the compan-
ion Of vice, in the end thou'lt be the slave
~ it.
Lend money 10 an enemy, and thqr
gain him lend to a friend, and Nlonlt
lose him.
How many mcn arc victims ofmis-plac-
cd confidence.
why is young lady likea bill OF OK
lchangey Bocause she ght to be "sei-
led when thy arrives At ps'uriiy
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09
The Enquirer adds

Al the conclusionof Etheridge's speech, Mr.. Bell
again called to the stand. Never did he appear to
better advantage. His lion heart was full and words
Of wisdom flowed from his lips. Like the Roman
orator who as II penalty patriotic devotion to his
country, was driven in banishment he comes now
by the almost spontaneous voice Of the people and
they will repair the injustice done him by partizan
demsgouges in eleyatng him to the highest post ot
honor in the nation
The SpcJking at Ngkt-Not less than ten thous-
and people were present at the speaking last night
Speeches were made by Gen. John L. T. Sneed, Hon
Emerson Etherdge, and Hon j. l.. Alcern, and 9th
er distinguished gentleman. There was too splend-
id display of transpacncies and FIRE works. Every
thing passed of in the happiest manner. Nothing
seemed to mar the general joy ofthe occasion.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09

The MEMPHIS MEETrNG.-The Memphis Enquir-
er of Friday contains brief but animated account
of the meeting of the Opposition on Thursday. Mr..
Bell was first introduced to the meeting but he de
clined to make speech. stating that he had come
20 join with his felow-citizens in celebrating the
victory in Tennessee. Heknew that he but express
ed the sentiment of every heart in giving way to
him upon whom all eyes were fxed-Emerson Eth
eridge, the gallant and victorious standardbearer
from the Ninth Congressional District.
Mr.. Etheridgc was thercupOn introduced, and sew
eral minutes elapsed before he could proceed 10 speak
so loud an d prolonged was the cheering. He
spoke for three hours in strain Of fervid ell
oquence. OF his speech the Enquirer ssys;-Lou
Jour.
1t was the ralying cry Of the Opposition the fire
of 1910 was rekindled, and as the patriotic current
shot from man to man. n resolve went up from the
thousands gathered there that Tennessee shall be re-
scucd from the spoilor.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09

and Montgomery.
tVotes in this election with White and Bledsoe.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-09

A down-sast girl being bantered one day by some
vi her female friends in regard to her lover who
hSi toe misfortune 10 have but one Lex she replied
10 them very smartly, Pooh wouldn't have
man with two legs they re TOO common.'
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14
RAVENNA. oHIo---WEDNEsDAY. DECEMBER Il. 1859

you drop it as signal ? inquired the Sheriff
No; I am ready at any time but don't
keep me waiting needlessly.' was the reply.
H A moment after, the Sheriff springs the
iatch-she drop falls-and the body of John
Brown is suspended between heaven and earth.
A few convulsive twitchings Of the arms are
observed These cease alter a moment.
John Brown is dead. ss so
The majesty of Virginia law and the exac.
tions OF Virginia vengeance are now satisfied
but time slone will tell whether Virginia
peace will be consezve hyit. &saf TsisJIioii g.
The surgeons saw that he died easily-tbat
the neck was not disloeated. bnts the spinal
column was rnptured, snd that his death was
was was probably, instantaneous. Whit is unusu.
al ,Ir. in e. executions tso am informed for this
was was the FIRST ever wituessedJ his legs were
not drawn up by eopvulsiye twitchings. oi3 z
The body remained suspended about 80 min.o
1tes. ard was then taken down and placed ia
The coffin. fezt
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14
xolsssa 48ztx
and the General WeBare.s
THRMsoe DoLLAR AND FIEra 81 orsrss 81 - -
' s-...nsl ss.--WHoLE No 2gs57
lido nof thiak ] can better serre lhe =,

II do NOT think i can better serpe the caus
tore so much. than TO die for III!
| She says that she eau never forget the i'm
pressve manner in which he uttered thes,
solemn words. She replied :issihSEsR 3irss- ?
MS II is not the hardest thing that can happier
to brave man to die but it must be a greai
hardship for an active man to lie on his back
in prison. disabled by wounds. Do YOU not
dread yonrI confinement and are you not afraid
that it may wear You down. or cause you to
relax your convictions. or regret your attempt
or make your courage fail p
II cannot tell, Jhesreplied. what weakness
may come over me. but do notahink that +
shall denv my Lord and Master Jesus Christ
as certainly should if 1 denied my principles
against Slavery y.siEsd $40 OF Il Aaei9
When the conversation had. pr roceeded thus
far, as it was known outside the jail that a
Northern lacy was inside, a lcrowd lhegan to
collect, and although no demonstration of VIC
lence was made. yet there were manifest indi
cations of impatience so that the Sheriff
called to the Jailor, and the Jailor was obliged
to put an end 10 the interview hsYaa isasj
Fr A SECOND INTERVIEW IN PRISON "a n
A second visit was made on the second day
afterward. The popular excitement had
grown so great on account of the first visit,
that on the Intervening day it was deemed rn
advisable to attempt another. Mrs. -- -
says: fsiF=. .s,s5l..af q -fi Vsst=e. tiv &-l03
When went into the prison the second
time, found Capt. Brown sitting at the little
deal table. engaged 10 writing. He had Just
been adding something to his letter to bis
wife. shall never forget bis appearance So
he seemed perfectly noble and grand. His
countenance seemed as if it had been ilIumedE
by the letter which he was writing. His ex
preston was Of great earnestness. cheerfulnees,
and faith The memory Of this brief inter |
view is even more vivid than ofsihe other'
Mrs - designs at some future period,
TO publish an entire account of these two in |
tervie~s, with full details of Capt Browns
eou' 81 onnsS..4a,rh t.Sf o. Hiflsod haa EEstI
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14


h UssuccEssFuL IN rHIs L.FE.-I confess that
increase 10 gears bring with them increasing
respect for those who do not succeed in life,
as those words are commonly used. Heaven
is said to be aplace for those who have not
succeeded upon earth aud it is sincerely true
that celestial graces do not best thrive and
bloom in the hot blaze OF worldly prosperity.
I'll success sometimes arises from supsrabuud.
aace of qualities 10 themselves good. from a
conscience too sensitive, taste too fastidious.
a self-forgetfalness too romantic. q modesty
too retiring. win not 60 so far as to say,
with living poet, that the world knows moth.
ing Of its greatest men, but there are forms
Of greatness, orsat least sexcellence.s that die
and make no sign there are martyrs that miss
The palm, but not the stake there are heroes
without the laurel, and COZ querofs without the
triumph
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14
DUTIES OF a LADY IN HER HOUSEHOLD.

l 2. aTT y
T. Without regularity, no house can be man.
aged with any degree of economy or comfort.
! No mistress or head of household, therefore,
should trust her domestics with the care of
store rooms. closets and kitchen, without keep.
ing careful supervision over each OF them
herself rhe best hour for inspection, in re-.
gard to these matters, is Immediately aftes
breakfast. All the materials orstores as well
as necessary directions. may then be given out.
She should also see. for herself. that everything
is made the best use of by those to whom she
entrdsts the Culinary operations. and that no.
thing is left to the chances of disorder and
waste. s,-,7 .sasit} { f'iesi@itss isei ii'f 'sfi
Punetuality In the management Of all home
affairs is also indispensable. The meals should
always unless unavoidable casualties inter.
vene, be ready at the accustomed aud the
expected hour. II, the mistress is punctual,
the domesiics will also be so; and thus the
mind of her husband will not be rufied. and
there will be no confusion and no chickering's
but harmony, and cheerful appreciation of ev
cry meal, followed by general relaxation and
pleasant conversation. sysst SOS s7n s7se
These are not trifles however they may ap.
pear TO some. If the insolSeuee Of theasands-
could be traced to its source,it would be found
to commence with the non performance Of
these household duties by the wifs--or other
female head Of atfairs-for. without order,
there is no economv.' a II '3f
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14
sfliss',efIlanpI.,. IS, .
Death Of John Brown.

~ From the New. Yosk Tribune, Dee s. =
THE EXECUTION ON FRIDAY LAST.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14

Sciences Domestic eo,oy Social spropssss. ,, aaa

rANoETo TYRANTs IS ODE EDIENCE TO GOD,
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14
BROWNS INTERVIEW WITH HIS
FELLOW-PRISONER


Sheriff Campbell bid the prisoner farewell
in bis ceit The latter returning thanks for the
Shariff's kindness, and speaking of Capt Pate
as brave man.
Ffhe prisoner was then taken to the cell Of
Copeland and Green; he told them to stand
| up like men. and NOT betray their friends; he
then handed Them quarter each, saving he
! had no more nse for money. and bade them
ad'ea. He then visited Cook and Goppic.t
who were chained together, and remarked to
Cook: So You have made false statements -
Cook asked: What do you meanf Brown
answered: = Why. by stating that j sent you
I to Harper's Ferry s ga.IE5
Cook replied Did you not tell me in
Pitsbafghto come to Harpers Ferry and see
| if Forbes had made any disclosurcs?' .
Brown-No.air; you konw protested against
your coming ze,t1e5 ~ - -s,a ~.
Cook replied: Capt. Brown. we remem-
Der differently, at the same time dropping his
head. Isl
+ Brown then turned to Coppic ond said -,
Coppc. you also made false statements, but
am glad to hear you have contradicted Them.
Stand mp like man. He also banded him
quarter. He shook both by the hand, and
they parted. 20 si e
The prisoner was then taken to Stevens,s
cell. and they kindly interchanged greetings.
Stevens Good by. Captain; know you are
going to q better land Brown replied: Il
know am Brown told him to bear MP, and
not betray his friends, giving him quarter. s
He did not visit Hazlett, as he has always
persisted in denying any knowledge of him.
On bis way 10 the scaffald. Mr.. Sadler, an un
dertaker. who was in the wagon with him, re.
marked, Capt. Brown you are game man?
He answered: Yes, was so trained up; it
was one of The lessons of my mother; but il
is hard to part from frie ds, though newly
made He then remarked. This is beauti.
fol country; never had the pleasure of see
ing it before FEl3 f..e{af
On reaching the ield where the gaIlows was
erected, the prisoner said, why are none but
the military allowed in the inclosure 7 / am
sorry citizens have been kept ont On reach.
ing the gallows, be observed Mr. Hunter and
Mayor Green standing near. to whom he said.
'Gen'lemen, good bye his voice not fulterinp.
While on the scaff,id Sheriff Camnbell
! asked him it he would take handkerchief in
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1859-12-14

individual who sbrinks from his duty who,
having put his hand to the pillow, turns back, )
viii encounter nothing in. his-downWard career
but blasted hopes and the upbraidings of q
guilty conscience. 81 ssas yRs, Jos..:o.. Jo Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
The Mode of Voting.

doubt whether there has been legal
election in Virginia, when several Offices were
to be filled at the same time, since the adop-
ton of the present Constitution.
The 4th section of the Sd article Of the
constitution prescribes
In all elections, votes shall be given open
ly and viva voce, and not by ballot"
| have observed at every general election
in this county, Il presume the custom pre-
walls in all counties and corporations prin-
ted tickets, with the names of the persons
designated by the party to be voted for, are
handed to the conductor, and the votes re-
corded for the pers named on such tickets.
Ia not such a proceeding, voting by ballot, in
violation of the constitution? A very large
portion of the voters, after handing the tick
ct to the conductor if asked whom they vo-
ted for, could not tell the names of all the
persons voted for. Such a practice is open
ing wide the door for fraud.
To avoid fraud-the conductor should take
the voter by the hand, and hold it till he
says viva voce) whom he votes for, and see
the votes correctly recorded, and ste that no
bystander prompts the voter by telling him
the names of persons to be voted for
"And after having voted and retired from
the conductor, he shall not be polled a sec
ond time, though he may not when first
polled, have voted in all the elections then
held, or for as many persons Us he then
might" See an act providing for general
elections passed March 30th, lSjS.-Cor. Of
Rich. WHO,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

The editor of the Eco d Italia, Of New York.
publishes the following extract from letter
addressed to him by the Sandman Minis
ter
TURIN, Feb lG, 1859
MY DEAR SIR have received the letter
addressed to me from New York, the 29th
of January last, and hasten to express my
appreciation of the sentiments therein ex-
pressed, so honorable to yourself and our
countrymen resident in the United States.
Certainly the offer made by the Italian
emigrants there, to enter the ranks OF the
Sandman army in case Of war between
Piedmont and Austria, proves generous
disposition and cannot but be gratifying to
the government to which such noble offer
is made. But it is well that you should
know, and inform the Italians in America,
that even in case of such eventualities as
shove alluded to, the government Is not In
need of the elements whence to form good
soldiers and officers for the ranks of the SaT-
dinian army. These elements are already
superintendent in Piedmont What is real
ly needed is not so much military assistance
rs money. While grateful, therefore, for
this offer, and fully approaching the senti-
ments that inspired it, the Sandman govern
ment does not consider it expedient that it
should be accepted, there being, as above
stated, already here superabundance OF
military element.
Ibelieve that the greater part of our coun-
trymen now in America can as effectually
serve the Italian cause by remaining in the
United States, and using their influence in
favor of our efforts, as by returning to Italy.
Receive. then, the assurances Of my high
consideration. {. CAHouR.
In accordance with these suggestions,
committee has been formed here, whose cir
cular will be found in another part Of this
paper, of highly respectable citizens, and
under most satisfactory arrangements and
guarantees, for the collection Of funds, in aid
Of the Sandman government.-N. !. Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

INDIANAPOLIS, May l9.-The General
Assembly of the Presbyterian Church ".
81 of the United States, convened this morn
ing.
In the absence of DR.. Scott, in California.
the last moderator, Dr. Rice, of Chicago, by
appointment, presided, and delivered the
opening sermon
Three hundred and twelve delegates are
already in attendance from every part OF the
country, and also some missionaries from
Asia and Africa.
The Rev. VIM. L. Breckenridge, of Ken
lucky was elected moderator by reclamation.
The Rev. VIM. Mann, Of New York, was
elected temporary clerk.
LEAvENwoRTH, May 20.-The first over
land express from Denver city arrived here
this morning. having been ten days on the
way. Four passengers and 500 in sheet
and scale gold came with the express.
The advices from Denver city state that
ON the 9th large force was employed IN
building bitches along Cherry creek The
accounts from the mountains conflict. There
was still too much snow AMI ice to operate
with advantage The general aspect OF the
news is favorable The dust received Is val
ued at $50 per ounce.
LOUISVILLE, May 20.-Two democratic
candidates for Congress in the sixth district
Rice, independent, and Garrard, the regu-
lar eandidate-had difficulty ut Boonvllle,
on Monday, in which MIR. Rice was badly
shot twice, and a man named Smith was kill
ed No further particulars received.
ALBANY, May l9.-Mr. Smith O'Brlen ar,
rived here this afternoon, and was received
by Mayor Perry and the military, at !! o.
clock. He was formally welcomed by MIR.
Lyman Tremain, attorney general, in IN APP
propriate speech, to which Mr.. O'Brien re-
piled at length. -,
PIrrsBuRG, May 20.-The criminals Jacoll
and Evans, convicted of numbering their
wives, were executed here this afternoon ut
o'clock. Evans made m address, in which he
declared his innocence jacob declined say
ing anything.
HARRIsBrRG, May l9.-The Supreme
Court awarded this morning peremptory
mandamus against the commissioners OF Al
legheny county, Pa, in relation to the Steu-
benville bonds.
BosToN, May 20-The steamer Canada,
from Liverpool, via Halifax, arrived here this
morning at g o'clock, too late for the for
warding of her mails South by the morning
train.
New ORLEANS, May l8.-The increase in
the receipts of cotton at all the ports to date
now amounts to 690, 900 bales.