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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1859-04-14

application. specifying the error defect or ON is
sion complained of. and Of the time and place o.
hearing the same has been duly published for sil
consecutive weeks in some newspaper in genera
circulation in the county where such application
\ may be made, and in all other cases whenever'the
party or parties interested have been duly brought
before the Court In the manner prescribed by law
for making service in civil actions, and upon be
ing satisfied that such mistake, error omission
has 5esn made, shall grant and make an order 70
correct the same. which order shall be filed in the
office in which such record is required TO be kept
and from and afte. such filing the said record and
the order correcting the same shall be received a.
evidence in all cases. in all Courts the same il
no such error omission or defect had ever existed
Sec 3. That when the record 10 be corrected is
in any way connected with any body corporate,
the proceedings mentioned in the last preceding
section shall be had in the Court of Comm IN Pleas
the county wherein the prime pal office OF such
corporation is located. and in all other cases the
cord is kept.
Sec This act shall take effect and be in full
10 A''' '''' A'''' WILLIAM B. WOODS.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
E. BASSETT LANGDON,
President pro tenn OF the Senate
March 10, 1859.
No. SO. AN ACT
Supplementary to an act entitled IAN Act of the
Jurisdiction and Procedure before Justices OF the
Peace, and of the duties of iConstables in Civil
Courts, "passed March IA. 1858.
Section l. Be itenacted by the General Assem-
bly, of the State of Uhio That if the defendant in
any action before tn Justice shallappeal from any
judgment rendered in favor OF the plaintiff in such
action. and after having filed his transcript and
caused such appeal to be docketed, according to
the provisions of the act TO which this is supple
mentarv the plaintiff in such action shall fail TO
file petition or otherwise fail to prosecute the
same to final judgment, it shall be lawful for the
defendant in such action to file his answer setting
up whatever claim or demand he may have against
such plaintiff and may prosecute the same to final
Judgment in which case if the defendant shall re-
cover judgment against the plaintiff, all costs which
have accrued before the justice. and in the ap-
peate court, shall be adiudged against such plain
tiff, or he may on motion to the court, suffer iudg
ment to be entered against him for the amount of
Judgment below. in which case all costs which
have accrued before the justice and in the appel
late court. shall be adjudged against such defend
ant.
Sec 2. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and afte; its passage, and its provisions shall
apply to all appeals now pending.
- WILLIAM B. WOODS,
Speaker of the House OF Repre- esentatives
E BASSETT LANGDON,
President pro tenn of the Senate.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
r. W. Mcclure, ST., and Il. W. Mcclure, Jr, vs.
Louisa VI. Mcclure et ais

K. W. Mcclure, ST., and Il. W. Mcclure, Jr., vs..
Louisa NJ Mcclure, ct ais.
In pursuance of an order made in this cause. at
the April term, 1859, of the Chanccry court at
GAINESVILLE, will SELL to the highest bidder on the
premises, on Saturday, the cath day of September,
1859, the tract Of land on which r. w. Mcclure
ST., and family now reside, about ] miles of
GAINESVILLE. This tract contains about 275 acres
lies high, with fine water and timber and is very
healthy. 1t will, however, for the convenience of
persons wishing to locate in the country near the
thriving city Of GAINESVILLE, either for purposes of
business or educating children, the facilities for
either of which are as ample as any other point-be
laid off into lots of convenient size all Of which
will be shown on bills and be exhibited on the day
Of sale.
TERMS.-One-fourth on the st January. 1860,
balance l, and 3 years from January, 1860, cx-
cept cash enough to pay expenses aud Attorney 8
fees notes with good security required and a lien
retained for the purchase money.
THOS. J. MUNFORD, c. & NJ.
Aug. 4, '59-2m printers fee $40 so
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
Dea- Advertisements must be
handed in on Wednesday to in
sure an neutrality-suspicious.
those to be renewed.

Heh. Tomorrow according TO the Mayors proc
lamaton the citizens will be called on to vote for
or against the issuance of $4,000 in Bonds with
the proceeds of which to improve Streets We
hope every body will turn out and give a full cx-
preston Of public opinion. This is an important
measure in the annals of MISUNDERSTANDING ma
terially its interests in the future and the citizens
owe II to themselves TO express an opinion fully.
Let each man give one hour and 60 and vote If
he is for il let him say through the ballot box
II against it, ditto. An hour or a half hour is but
little to any one, while the measure proposed is of
great moment for veal or wo and demands the at
tention of each and all. Those who have property
and those who have not, have an equal vote in this
matter-taXes do not have to be paid to yutc-and
all those, whether for or against who do not vote
are counted against it, Let every one then, turn
out and vote at the Court House between ten and
four o'clock Tickets will he prepared and you
cannot be delayed five minutes at the polls. II vo-
ted the proceeds applied to such Streets as the
Council may determine-no Street is named in the
proposition.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

The HONE CIRcLE-The September number of
this Southern publication is out in due season-wth
rich and varied table of condensation n large
and talented list of contributors 1t is issued from
the Methodist Publishing House, Nashville, Tenn,
and should be found in every household in the land.
The editor DIR. Huston, is a gentleman of fine lit
crary taste aud scientific requirements. The pros
pectus for 1860, promises additional improvements
provided the requisite aid is afforded. We would
be pleased to receive and send up large list of
subscribers from this city. Specimens can be seen
al this Office.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
Private Sale of Land,

offer at private sale the tract Of landupon which
| now live, containing 54s acres, from 10 TO go
acres of which cleared and the most of the bal
ance finely timbered. On this land is excellent
Apple orchard, comprising some one hundred trees,
one half of which is grated fruit. There is good
dwelling house Tobacco harm, Cooper's Shop and
all necessary out houses. There is also a small
peach orchard, Of excellent fruit. There some
six or seven never failing springs upon the land
this water being 20 convenient that an excellent
stock farm may be made out Of the land.
Said land is situated | miles east Of GAINESVILLE,
and about two miles north Of Fredonia, between the
two McAdoO creeks.
For particulars as to terms, etc, apply TO me on
the premises or address me at Fredonia.
GEO. W. REYNOLDS. !
Aug. 3. '59-lm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

Me-. Several of our merchants have returned
from the East with very large stocks of goods for
the Fall and Winter trade. Our merchants supply
this market with as good articles as can be found
second hand supplies but direct importations fresh
and genuine Among those returned are J. NJ. Rice,
3. +. Coulter, j. Z. Broaddns, r. S. Moore J. Ly-
ons, and Warren Pollock-all of whom are receiv-
ing large supplies. w. j. Ely has not returned,
but the firm are receiving their new stock.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

John H Hinton and wife, ct ais, VS.. Betty Lynes.
In pursuance of an order made in this cause at
the April term 1859, of the Chancery Court at
GAINESVILLE will sell to the highest bidder at the
court house in GAINESVILLE, on the LIST Monday in
September, 1859, the lots mentioned in the plead
ings andknown as the Lynes property Lots Nos.
l, 8, G. g. 10, l6 and 49, lie on Spring street. in the
town of GAINESVILLE. There is n brick dwelling on
one of the lots the same in which Mrs. Lynes lived
Also the lots situated on front street. between Par
rvs ferry landing and the mouth of the Spring
Branch, and between Front street and the river
Plots of the same will DC shown on the day of
sale.
Terms-Cash enough to pay expenses. Balance
on 6, 10, and "a months credit with interest from
date Notes with good security required, and lien
retained for the purchase money.
THOS. J. MUNFORD, C. l. NJ
Aug IL, Sew: printers fee a.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

Rf9S" We are authorized 10 Announce T. NJ. DUR
as candidate for the office of Sheriff of Montgom-
cry comfy, at the ensuing March election.
July 30, ls59--tde.
Bey" We are authrized to announce S. F.. RAMEY,
as candidate for the office Of Sheriff OF Montgom-
cry county, at the ensuing March election.
July 20, ls59-tde.
Bay~ We are authorized 70 announce j. p DAILY,
n candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Montgom-
cry county, at the ensuing March election.
July 20, ls59.-tde.
bt7S" We are authorized to announce Col GEORGE
SMITH, a candidate for reelection of County Trus-
tee, Of Montgomery County, at the next March cleo
ton. lie refers to Judge Kimbe and Henry LYLE,
for the manner in which he has conducted the bust
ness since he has been in office.
August 10, ls59-tde.
rEn. We are authorized to announce G.. ". LEIGH
candidate for the office of County Court Clerk Of
Montgomery County, at the ensuing March election.
psiy~ We are authorized to announce J. W. Nc
DANIEL as a candidate for Register OF Montgom-
cry County.
HSn. We are authorized to announce John D.
Bradley as a candidate for reelection, for the Office
of Register of Montgomery County.
Sept. sos
nee- We are authorized to announce CHARLES
BAILEY Esq, as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Circuit Court Clerk, at the ensuing March
election
Sept. g. 59--te
BE- We are authorized toannounce WN RoGERs
as candidate for reelection to the Office of County
Court Clerk, at the ensuing March election.
Sept. ., lS59-te
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
NEW BARBER SHOP.
.sUPERIoR SHAVING sALoor

tSU PERI OR SHAVING SALOoE."
Jerry Weakly takes this method Of informing hia
patrons nndt the public generally, that he has reuov-
ed from the chop on Franklin Street. to Superior
House, next door 70 Mr.. Briughurst's Carriage Man
ufaetory, Public Square, vhsre he trusts be shsll
receive the eane liberal patronage ss heretofore,
Gentlemen are also respectfully informed that at
the Superior Shaving Saloon the aOOomoda.ions are
much better than at his old stand and he hatters
himself that by strict attention to business and hav-
ing las be has) thorough practical knowledge of
II in all its branches he cannot be excelled. Come
gentlemen, and Judge for yourselves.
Shaving, Hair, Cutting, Shampooning, Whiskers
and Hair Dyed.
Ladies and Childrens' hair cut and Shampooned
in the T.ost fashionable manner.
JERRY WEAKLY, SAMUEL TODD.
August 10, '59--tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

Bss~ Our young friend, Billy McCulloch, has re-
signed the Office of Secretary at the C. F. Academy,
a position he has filed for two terms to the entire
satisfaction of all concerned. His object is to be-
come a pupil of Stewart College, where we hope he
will soon graduate with all "the honors.'
The services of Mr. B. S. Gum, (late clerk at
Rice Moore's, have been secured as Secretary at
the Academy. Mr., Gum is well capacitated for
business, and is known in this community as gen.
teman Of sterling integrity.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

EeS" Antioch Camp-meeting commences to-mor-
row, and we understand that the bridges on the
Scarcy Fcrry Road, are all in good repair and the
banks at the Ferry have been put in good order
This is the most direct route to the Camp ground,
and the people who go this route will he put
in "doube quick time Whilst on this subject, we
would remark, that it is to he hoped, that no one
will take any ardent spirits to this place of divine
worship.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

nsS4- y great many fine residences and business
houses are being built in and around the city This
is all right-but we would suggest the propriety,
Of the owners of vacant lots-of building as many
comfortable houses for rent at reasonable figures as
possible. One hundred such houses would soon be
occupied by respectable, industrious mechanics
This is the class to build up our city. We believe
every house in the city is at present occupied, and
the demand is on the increase Build houses, for
rent gentlemen, and build them now
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
Public Sale

ON one, two and three years credit The Farm is
situated near Sadlersvlle, Robertson Co.. Tenn, con-
tanning some $50 Acres in two miles ofjunction
Elk Fork and Red River miles from the Depot on
the Nashville & Henderson Railroad, rs miles from
GAINESVILLE and within miles of the crossing Of the
Nashville & Henderson and Louisville 4 Memphis
Railroads and in miles of six merchant mills and
in 500 yards Of Sadlcrsville Mill and Store Said
Farm lies we'll in a healthy and desirable ncighbor-
hood in the garden spot Of Robertson CO., About
half the land is cleared and under good fence well
timhcred, excellent water fine soil, admirably ndap-
ted 10 the growth Of tobacco and one Of the finest
stock farms in the nephborhOod, Il has the follow
ing excellent improvements Dwelling House Of {
rooms negro houses sufficient to accommodate 80
negroes, 3 Tobacco Barns capable Of curing 40 or
$4,000 pounds . Stables Corn Cribs, Workshop,
G~oucry, Smoke-house, &C.. &C, all in good repair.
Persons wis ling to invest in land will do well TO
attend the sale, such a chance is seldom offered
in point Of locality, richness of soil and excellent
improvements. There are also two Apple Orchards
of choice fruit on the Farm. Approved security
and lien upon the land will he required Of the pur-
chaser For further particulars address W. R. Sad
der Of Sadlersvile or the undersigned at Hadens-
willie, Todd Co., Ky,
THOMAS JAY SMITH, Executor.
Avg "a 'fo--SRe
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
TRUSTEES.
In the Circuit Court

OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TENNESSEE.
S. c. Batson Admir- of Elizabeth Batson, Versus T. II.
Batson Wm. Batson, Martha Mathews Thomas
Mills w. b. Mills, Mary C. Corban, John W.
John W. Daniel and wife, MARY Jane Daniel n
Randall Mills, Daniel Mills, Jana Matthew'S James
Mathews and wife, Sarah Caroline Nathews.l
Newton Larkins and wife, Louisa B. Larkins,
Martha Mills Calvin s. Bason, Thos 8. Batson,
Orville G. Batson Wm. G. Rats0n, Christopher
Holmes and wife, Nancy J. Holrnes) Eudora e.
Batson, Ann Eliza Batson, Nancy ]. Russell, Ma
ry Russell, Moses Ptomcy and wife, elizabeth
Ptomey,) G. P. Bash and wife, IS. NJ. Bush,) Sa-
Tah b. Dean Richard G. Dean Chas. T Dean,
Rufus b. Dean Thos. G. Darnell Felix 3. Batson,
Samuel Strayhorn and wife, Mary Strayb6rn.)
Mary L. Allen, VIM. @. Allen, Burrel @. Allen,
and MariN p. Allen.
Petition 20 sell slave. ~
II appearing 10 the Clerk and Master, from the
petition and affidavit Of the plaintiff that the de-
PENDANTS, Moses Ptomey and wife, Elizabeth Pto-
mey,) C. p. Bush and wife, IL. NJ. Bush,) Sarah B.
DeSn Richard c. Dean Charles T. Dean Rufus B.
Dean Thos. c. Darnell, Felix j. Batson Samuel
Strsyhorn and wife, Mary Strayhornl are nom
residents Of the State ~ Tennessee, 20 thst the Or
dinsry process of law cannot be served them, IL
is therefore ordered that publication be made for
four consecutive weeks in the Clarksrils Chronicle,
newspaper published 10 the city Of Carksville, a.
notice 10 tho said defendants hatthey appear al tho
next term Of the Circuit Court 70 be held for Mont
somery county NJ the Court Houfe, in said city OF
Clsrksvis, on the second Monday In September
neGt 1859, then and there 10 plead snswer or de-
muir 10 the petition OF said plaintiff againsf them,
or the same will he taken FOR confessed, etc them,
and set down for bearing ez pavk
Aug. H. '5o--sT: printers fec So
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
In Chancery at Clarksville.

Willie "a slave by next friend,
rTsus Original Bill.
d. G. Landon, et ais.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and
Master from the allegations in the bill of affidavit
thereto, that Henry R. Duke, wilkins Z. Duke, Eli
Orndoff and wife, Elizabeth Orndofl John Wick
and wife, MARY Yick) are non-residents of the
State of Tennessee that the ordinary process of
law cannot he served upon them--it is therefore
ordered that publication DE made for weeks in the
GAINESVILLE Chronicle, a newspaper published in the
town of Clarksville, requiring said nonresident de
PENDANTS to appear at the next term of the Cham
Gerry Court TO be held in the town Of GAINESVILLE on
the third Monday in October next and plead, an
swer or demur to compainants bin, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to them and set down
for hearing 'S Pdrte.
THOS. J. MUNFORD, C. & NJ.
Aug II, 's9-4w: printers fee 50
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
S34l,29O 81
LIABILITIES.

LIABILITIES.
Amt due or not due to Bks other creditor, none.
Losses adj u4ted and due, none.
" 4. due none,
Losses unadjusted, $4,000 80
Losses in suspense, waiting further proof
included above.
All other claims against the company, none
The greatest amt insured in any one risk 10000 90
The greate4t amount allowed to be insured in any
one block deper DIS upon its size aud construction,
subject however TO the ru'e of not exceeding Sl0-
600, likely to lie lost by single fire.
The greatest amount allowed 10 be insured in any
one City, Town Village is in general all the dcs-
rlbe risks to be had subject to the rule last above
named
Act of Incorporation is on file in your Office.
RALPH GILEETr, Pres't.
JosEPH II. SrRAGuE, Secretary.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT July 81, A. d. 1859.
City and town of Hartford. Subscribed and sworn
to by the said Ralph Gillett and Joseph II. Spraguc
to me known to he the signers thereof and 10 he
respectively the President and Secretary Of said
Company. Witness my hand and seal
n. SHIPMAN, Notary Public.
STATE oE TENNESSEE CoNPTRoLLERs OFFICE.
Nashville, July p, 1889
This is to certify that the Chsrter Oak Fire and
Marine Insurance Company, located Mt Hartford in
the State OF Connecticut has complied with all the
requirements of nm net passed by the General As
stnhy of the State of Tennessee, in March 1856,
entitled "An Act TO regulate the agencies Of insu-
rance Companies not incorporated by the State OF
Tennessee" and that H. II. Poston is the legally nu-
thorzel agent of said Company in the town OF
Clarksville, State Of Tennessee.
j. 7. DUNLAP, Comptroller.
neN. Policies issued for the above Company by
II. H. POSITION, Agent
At r. D. Dunnings
Aug 10, '59-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
mnrarrard xntfna

Farmns, Mechanics and Merchants buying Hard
ware of any kind win fndft greatly to their inter
est TO examine the stock Of Hardware Guns Cutlery
Edge Tools, &C. now in store and being received at
the Hardware House OF Fan 4 Turnkey, sign Of tbs
Big Gun, Public Square, olarksville Tenn
rT~ W. ]. MAeoRnAe, Pacncal photographic,
makes pictures in every style Of the art from the
smallest miniature up to lite-s2e Photographic In
structons given many orall Of the tInnchcs
Rooms west side Public Square, ClarksviTs.
r6s. B. PIossER h %, urp ySosi5iss largo and
complete stock OF Ready Made Clothing, an Of
which they win sell cheap for cash.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

DOdIuHg IHOHtil' IlCluulHg every Is W
Tuition and one-haf the Board Money PAYABLE
IL ADVANCE. No deduction made for absence of pu-
pills unless in Of protracted illness or by spe
cial agreement.
The success of this Institution is now placed be-
yond doubt. 1t has been in oneration not quite
ten months and its pupils number 1883 of
whom have boarded in the School.
The comfort of the young ladies will be secured
Mt whatever cost. No pains or expense viii be
spared to render those who board in the Institution
as comfortable they would be at home in the bo-
som of their families.
The system which pervades the entire establish
ment challenges the strictest Ihtiny, and has
ELECTED the admiration of all tl.S patrons of the
school who had opportunity of Observing it,
The discipline is mild but firm.
Boarding House unless in charge of some one of
the faculty. Visiting of young gentlemen not al
lowed.
The Faculty is composed, with the exception of
the President entirely of Ladies. The attachments
and progress under their care form the riterion by
which they wish to be judged by an impartial and
discriminating public.
The buildings are very large and commodious.
THE LoCATIoN.-Nere is not healthier location
in the United States than GAINESVILLE The commu-
nifty, for intelligence and responsibility, is
passed.
The Boarding House is under the immediate con-
troll Of the President who together with his lady,
resides in the Institution
For further particulars address
A. L. HAMILTON, Pres't.
GAINESVILLE July s. 59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02
Look before you Leap"

The undersigned having opened shop for the
purpose Of carrying on the THINNING BUSINESS,
in its various branches respectfully solcitS share
of the patronage OF the citizens Of Clarksville and
surrounding country, am prepared to do all work
in my line on as good terms any other shop in the
city and in a style warranted 30 give satisfaction 49,
Guttering Sp,uting and Naleying done at the
shortest notice, particularly solicit this kind Of
work.
Shop on Commerce street. adjoining D. N. Woods
1 CO. blacksmith shop.
Respectfully, ". NEAL.
rulv lS 'S1-dss
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

pep The Gas Works we learn, win he completed
by the 2oh september and a, soon as Coal can be
procured -m1nu'0cturing and consuming will be-
gin.
In this connection we hear that the location of
Cns posts ON the Wharf is so done rs 10 put the top
OF the posts nearly or entirely under high water
and that water-cmits would bc likely in high water
TO fracture some of them. II SO this ought 20 be
remedicd before the ground pipe is laid along there
il not lad-aud at any rate rs soon as may be,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

prreozAIr--Albcrt Roberts, Esqy--who does up
the local for the Nashville Baansr--pad US visit
On Monday last. He Is one of trio Of quill dri-
ters that viii always and cur sonctum door ajG to
welcome them in. Success 70 the Banner and the
three noble spirits that stand at the helm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

RslS" The fill at McFalrs pond-adopted by the
Council in preference to a Suspension Bridge or a
Tunnels approaching completion, and will he
quite help to the road along there for few
years. Had not the Council better prepare some
plan to prevent another encroachment of water, by
opening the drain at the South end of the pond.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

n6r Correspondents seem TO forget the announce
mcnt 20 often made that communications win not
be inserted--matters not what the subject--unless
accompanied by the writer's name. 20 The rule is
based upon obvious reason and pFopriety, and win
not be departed from.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

Rkas~ The Allied forces l. e. the different wings of
the Democracy, are preparing to bonn nri the city
of Charlcston-or to defeat Gen Douglas-one of
the two. We viii furnish our readers with the
news of the outbreak Of hostiities The fetes of
Lewis Napoleon will ihcn he thrown in the shade.
Douglas no doubt, will prove victor, and carry OF
the prize.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-09-02

"SruCK Ur."--Ths is the name of tie lorth
wing of GAINESVILLE, and will furnish very hand
some addition to the beauty and taxes of town.
There several splendid building situations there
yatc sale.