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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

EXPECTED Dust AT WAsnisGfoS.-The letter
published in the Washington Constitution signed by
Sehstor johnson, Of Arkansas, denouncng Colonel
IFndman, member Of the House from Arkansas
has excited the friends of those gentlemen to an I'M
usual degree, as tie principals are well known to
be men Of genuine and not sham chvalry. Senator
johnson is expected every train and upon bis ar
rival it is understood that Col Hindrnan win chal-
lenge him. Annexed is the letter of Col. johnson
to which allusion is made above
Dear Sir During my absence At little Rock
many letters have accumulated for me- They make
it clear that cannot with proprety leave the State
without further public demonstration Of my in
tention.
declared inR public speech in this town in July
1858, that it was my fixed determination to retire
from the public service and that my name would
not again he used for reelection to the Senate or
any other office. This fact was not noticed at the
time by the public press. .r
The writers of these letters are my friends. They
urged me to declare myself candidate for reelec-
ton to the United States Senate or for the Governor
ship, and they did so chiefly on account of Colonel
IIindmans turbulent and distracting course can
not, with all my devotion TO the willard my defer
ence to the opinions Of my friends give my consent
to the use Of my name for either Office.
Col. Hindmans attempted disruption Of the unity
and harmony Of the democratic party is all selfish,
and in less than twelve months viii be of small mo-
ment. He is represented to have assailed my pot-
ical acts very bitterly but without personal insult
That do not object to, but he has in every other
way sought to he offensive, and particularly by a
frequent and general denuncation of the family of
Johnsons, and to add to his oTensiveness he pedg-
ed himself in his public speeches to visit Little Rock
and to denounce them to their faces. The 25th inst
was the day set apart for this purpose and was pub
lie to all. travelled fifty miles to attend this mp
pointment and to afford him the opportunity. He
failed to attend and redeem his pledge. His excuse
false in spirit and paltry in fact; and the whole
affair pronounce to be another ofhis ingenious de-
vices TO win for himself name for courage, and to
fling on others an imputation of cowardce. His
conduct in the few years he has been here is to my
mind, that of bully, and an imposter in the ranks
of honor. His position a member of Congress Sc
cures for him my notice.
In again announcing to my feow-citizens my
wish to retire from public life beg 10 express my
deep sense of gratitude for the many honors they
have conferred upon me, and for the nnchangng
confidence they have shown me for so many years.
nm, very respectfully,
w. R. JOHNSON.
! W. F. DOUGLASS.
P.S.-My private affairs will detan me, perhaps
until the 9Th Of December at home, after which
IN
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

E-S' In the democratic Congressional csucIs
almost every member took occasion Ia declare that
hcwuuld vote for none hut Democrat, gld preferred
a Democratic hccsojlcr to a southern American.
Vet These same men do not hesitate TO call uron the
FIR ouc--in lsc classic language of the Richmons
Hhy-we wouid See them I'D first, and then
wouldn't II tbc House were never organized. The
Democratic members are to fghs against exposure,
an not Tor their country
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
WASHINGTON, Dec. l8

TIT = " AsHINGION, DC. 10.
The Post Office Department states, for the infor-
nation of editors subscribers, and postmasters that
the method of addressing newspapers to subscribers
by attaching to each copy Of paper printed slip,
containing, in addition to the name of the sub
scribcr the date when his subscription expires, and
in some cases the amount due thereon. matter which
is no part of the address, and is neither bill nor
receipt is violation of the postal laws and sub
jects each copy so addressed TO letter postage.
The members of the House of Representatives
cannot get their pay until the election of Speaker
whose warrant on the Treasury is necessary for
that purpose. In the meantime. however, Gloss
brenner Sergeant-at-Arms of the last House, has
advanced various members sums amounting in the
aggregate to $4,000 or $4,000, which he has
generously raised on his individual credit
The weekly California mail from New Orleans
via Texas is resumed under the management Of
Messrs. Giddings L Woods as heretofore.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Nsa. We were q little surprised to sec in the
Union amt Ano7c1p, n fiat denial that there Is a
party in the North in favor of disuniou. The
denial is made to make point on Mr.. T, A. r. Nell
SON, hut fails, of coursc-the premise being wrong
We could cite, by the column, denunciations hurled
at the Union by the Garrison school, and prayers
to be released from the unhallowcd bond; hut the
fact is so notorious that it would he waste Of time.
and We shall only add that one dismioAist is as
contemplate as another no matter where he hail,
from.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Ernr Senator Pugh, Of Ohio, has introduced n
bill for the repeal Of that portion of the act organic
ing the Territories of New Mexico and Utah which
requires that all laws passed by the Legislatures of
those Territories shall bc submitted to Congress for
its sanction. Here is another frcbrnnd thrown by
a democrat to acrca>c the .cptAgraion cngcndercd
by the slavery agitation The democratic party
can not agree that rNiy little remnant of wise con-
scyatsm shall remain upon the statute book to re-
feet upon their folly. Wen, let it 60 TO the devil
along with tac other rights of the South which the
democrats have barcrcd for federal spoils.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Ray- The Baltimore Clipper, one Of The ablerst
papers in the country, is pouring hot shot into the
Amaica, and its.allies for their unnatural attempt
to blast the character of Baltimore, and is most
successfully exposing the vile faschoods propagatcd
by that yillainous clique for that base purpose OF
all the mean party appliances to impair the stand
ing of the Americans and to weaken their strength,
the mcanest is the effort to tarnish the fair fame
and iniurc the commercial prosperity Of the city
where Americanism is in the ascendant.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
Execution of Green & COPELAND
ATTEMPTED ESCAPE OF COOKE AND COP
PIE

CHARLEsrowS, Dec. l6.
The negroes, Shields Green and John Copeland,
have Just paid the forfeit of their lives The crowd
in the town Is very great, aLd the execution was
witnessed by l,6OO persons. Att o'clock this NOR
ming the field was occupied by the troops, and at
minutes Of ii o'clock the procession mode its APP
pearance. II arrived at ii o'clock at the scaffold
The prisoners were in a wagon, accompanied by the
sheriff and jailor. They mounted the scaffold with
firm step. The prisoners had the cap placed over
their heads by the sheriff and, after appropriate
prayer by Rev. Mr. North ofthe Presbyterian church
they were launched into eternity. Before the rope
was cut Green was heard TO offer up a fervent pray
er. Copeland was not heard to pray. DID,. III
Green's neck was broken and he died without q
struggle Copeland writhed in violent contortions
for several minutes. The prisoners babe farewell
while on the scaffold to the ministers, Messrs.
Waugh, North, and Lock, expressing hope to meet
them in heaven The drop fell at eleven minutes
after IL o'clock The bodies will be placed in the
Jail for ntermeut tomorrow.
The hodies of the two negroes, after being cut
down. placed in poplar collins and carried back
to Jail. They will be inferred tomorrow ON the
spot where the gallows stands though there is a
party of medical students here from Winchester
who will doubtless not allow them to remain there
long.
. BALTIMORE, Dec. l6
The American has received special dispatch
stating that Cook and Coppe attempted to escape.
They cut hole through the wall of the Jail and
they were fred on by the sentnels. The prisoners
were then heavily ironed.
On the receipt of the news ofthe attempted escape
of Cook aud Coppie, Gov Wise tclcgrlphed to Gen.
Taliaferro to take possession of the jail which was
accordingly done.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
TO EVERYBODY.

WILL sell to the highest bidder on the both
inst. If not sold privately before, the Farm on which
| now live. Terms 10 suit purchasers. See hand
bills for description.
On same day and premises, will sell Corn, Fod-
der, Oats and Pork, Farming Utensils, Household
and Kitchen Furniture.
All persons desiring to purchase a good little
home would do well to attend sale. .....
Dec. %, '59-lws W. W. MCMURRAY.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Bay" The abolition demonstration in Philadelphia,
which threatened to end in riot was so small an
affair as TO he treated with contempt The meeting
in the Hail. amounted to about two hundred, whilst
the crowd, assembled to break it up, was estimated
ut ten thousand. A few broken panes of glass was
the amount of damage done.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

DEArH OF MIslsTER.-Rev. ]. W, Cooke for
merly a lawyer, and more recently attached TO the
ministry Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died,
within day or two past, at Greenyie, Sc where
he was in attendance at the Conference.
Bay-The widow Of Morgan, of Masonic memory
nav hvce in the HubuFss Of ths city OF Memphis,
Tenn
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Gsar Tho Baltimore Clipper says the most re-
norhobIe development Of the prcscat Congress s
the fact that the Democratic party must he the
weakest in lSGo, aud that the coatcs, will lie he
tween The Americans and Republicans. The signs
ccrtaiN'y point that way; and if the relative posi-
ton Of parties can hc changed, there is hope for
the Republic and Tor a rc,ara to an honest adnn-
is'ra'iun of public affairs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
House and Lot for Sale.

will take $4,000 for the premices occupied this
year by DR.. Donoho If $500 is deposited 10 my
credit in the Bank Of Tennessee before the Isl Of
January and notes for the balance AT and twelve
months executed. II not sold by the time meation.
ed my price is $4,000.
T. KIRKMAN,
nee r. % 81 Flornce, Ala
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

EEiy~ Who are the agitators in Congress? Look
~ its proceedings and you will see that they are
northern and southern democrats with an occasional
Black Republicans Wise and patriotic men are, OF
course, conservatives; and, even in the hour of
danger, are cool, considerable and impartial
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

ray The South Carolina Senate has been debat-
ing whether or not that State shall send delegates
to the Charleston Convention. II Is matter Of no
consequence whether il does not the State votes
the pinned ticket, no matter who's or it., So
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Egsy" \ correspondent Of the Richmond, (Va.)
Examiner snggrsts southern Republic under the
of Louis Napoleon. That correspondent
for so patriotic and manly suggestion deserves to
he elevated above all Hvmg men, and to win the
fame of a matyr to the casee of liberty at the ex-
pcnse of a rope.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

AN AFFLICTED FASMY.-Of the many families in
this county who have furnished victims TO the mali
gnant sore throat, which is prevailing In the Valley
and elsewhere, none perhaps exhibit such a record
of mortality a. that Of Mr.. Richard Sly, Of Clay
Forge mile from Wayncsboro few weeks ago
Mr.. Sly had eight happy and ruddy faced children,
and now only one survives. As correspondent
who communicates the fact to US says grief like this
can be aSsuaged only "by the light hst comes from
heaven. '.-Std,mton Spectator.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

The Banner Of Peace ofthe 9Th inst. says "From
Rev c. 4. Davis, of Memphis who has been preach
for week or more at Lebanon Tenn. we learn
that gracious work has been going there. There
had been about fourteen converts: some of the old
citizens, and promising students, and quite num-
Der of mourners were still at the altar"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Btys,. The Cincinnati Gazette had reporter at
Charlestown on Friday We extract the following
from his report:
After taking their seats in the wagon Cook and
Coppie the countenance of Coppc changed; his face
wore a settled expression Of despair He looked
wildly around the crowd, and his large eyes lighted
up with an unnatural uster. Many heart sighed
for him. Most OFthe community were anxious for
communication Of his sentence, which would GER
tainly have been granted by the Legislature had il
not been for letter which appeared in the n. York
Tribune, addressed to Mrs. Brown, signedb by Edwin
Coppc, and written after the execution of Brown.
That letter sealed his fate. Coppic denied having
written the letter. 1t was written by Cook and
signed By him for Coppic. 1t was not read TO Cop
pic, and written without his solicitation, aud it is
believed was an act of policy the part Of Cook to
bind Coppic's destiny to his own. This morning his
youthful appearance, frank, open couEtenancc, and
the knowledge of the facts connected with the writ
ing of the letter, which only trnnspred yesterday,
all tended to enlist sympathy for the misguided boy
lie, however, gave no evidence Of dread. As the
wagon, preceded by the military, and guarded on all
sides by the same proceeded 10 the field Cook recog-
niled many acquaintances. He bowed his head To
some and spoke to others. As they entered the gate
he remarked to Coppc, "Ned, we are going togeth-
err Coppic replied by howing his head No other
word was spoken. ....
On reaching the scsffold they assembled with firm
ness, and on gaining the platform Rev Green North
offered up prayer Of one minutes duration.
During this prayer both men stood without a
tremor. Coppc had his eyes closed and bis lipl
moved as with prayer. When the divine had fin
ishcd, the doomed men babe each other farewell,
and ms the cap was drawn down, Cook addressed
the Sheriff with, "Now, as quick as possible. The
ministers and officers Of the law then bado them
farewell, and in another instant they were in the
struggles of death. Both however, died easily
There was a slight movement of the lower part of
the limbs, and all was still Both their necks were
broken They accended the scaiTeld at nineteen
minutes of one O'Clock and the trap was sprung at
fifteen minutes of one. They were thus only four
minutes on scaffold.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
Bea- We copy the following from Che JtssrsOaidn
which was n telepraphic diseatch 10 that paper:

New YoRK, Dec. 2O.-An immense Unicn meet
ing was held at the Academy Of Music last night
thirty thousand persons in attendance
Resolutions we're adopted, and Gen. Scott was
nominated for the Presidency, and Sam Houston
for the Vice Presidency in 1860
PADUcAH, KY, Dec. 2O.--Hon. Linn Boyd, Lieut..
Governor of Kentucky died on Saturday last.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
RIcHuoSD, Dec. Is.

TopAcCo.-wc quote old from 4 TO 60, for Lugs,
and 81 to $40 for leaf according to quality, New
is coming in quite freely in the loose state and the
quality generally poor We quote Lugs from 81 to
$40 Leaf from to So--geucral sales Of Stemming
leaf from S63 to SO. .
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Margaret Fox, "ex-spiritualist," writes to the n.
Y. Herald denying that she is now in any way as
ISOLATED with mediums spirituaists and intimates
that the whole thing is a humbug.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

BsIg-All the stock necessary to insure the COM
pletiOn Of the Henderson and Nashville Railroad
has been taken. except about 5000.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Mrs. Caroline s. Beman mother Of the Hons
William L. and B. c. Yancey, died at the residence
of the former, in Montgomery, Ala, on the 9th inst
age 10 years.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

The official vote for Governor and Lieut.. Governor
has been declared and stood: For Letcher 1929,
Goggn 7l,427. Letchers majority 1902. For
Montague 5000, Wiley GS,O3l. Montague ma
iority for Lieutenant Governor 1893.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

CoNPLErED--The branch Railroad to Florence is
now completed and the cars regularly in connec-
ton with the trains on the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
New YORK, Dec. IL.

New YORK, Dec. Ia.
The following is tho letter Of the Emperor Nspo-
Icons Secretary to Messrs. Shaw Mellotzy Co.,
Of Great Britain, on the relations between England
and France:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Hon. John G. Breckenridge has been elected L
States Senator by the Legislature Of Kentucky.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
WASHINGTON, Dec. II

The largely increased vote for Gilmcr came from
anti Lecompton Democrats and Pennsylvania Re-
representatives. elected on the Peoples ticket It was
intended to test the Democratic members who had
thus the ability to elect Southern mah as Speaker
if they wished. Mr.. Bocock's Sc votes added to
Gilmers SO would have made 1872, being eight more
than enough to elect but no Democrat voted for
Gmer and he at once withdrew his name. On the
next vote, Sherman had one vote more than ever
before, but still lacked four of an election.
The Republican members are sanguine Of success.
They still adhere to Sherman inaexibly.
r. ST. LOUIS, Dec. II.
The overland mail Of the 25th passed Mallorys
Station at o'clock this morning and will reach
here tomorrow night.
Much anxiety was still felt ut San Francisco in
consequence of the non-arrval Of the steamer Cor
ties.
A duel between Sudge Miller, of Shasta county,
and James Gallagher District Attorney of Trinity
county, was talked of.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23

Rsa- Announcing Marriages and Deaths free
Obituaries and Tributes of Respect, over ten lines,
charged for ~ other advertisements.
Is2y- All Communications must I've addressed to
the Editor. Business letters To the Publishers
nG4- Persons subscribing for The Chronicic, must
accompany their orders with 81, or the paper will
not be sent. .....
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
OF THE ATTEMPTED ES-
CAPE OF COOK AND COPPIE.

CHARLESToWN, Va, Dec. 10, L. NJ.
At halcpast O'Clock this evening two of the
condemned prisoners Cook and Coppie, escaped
from thc jail and were fred upon by the scntinels
and driven back to prison. They arc now in the
custody of Sheriff Campbell
The prisoners had mounted the Jail WALL when
they were discovered by the sentinel on the outside
who Immediately gave the alarm and fired upon
them.
They had sawed their manaccs asundcr with the
blade of knife, which they had concealed and
made into fine saw 1t is asccrtained from their
confession that they have been engaged in preparing
for their escape during the past ten days. They
made hole in the wall near the window, which
they concealed with paper, hiding the bricks they
removed under the bed.
Upon the alarm being given, they made no re-
sistance but surrendered as they discovered
by the shot of the sentinel that they were detected
The event has produced the utmost excitement
here, and all are on the alert.
Major-General Taaferro is directing everything
in person, and will maintain an uninterrupted SUI
pervsion Of affairs until after the execution.
We DO not apprehend any further difficulty.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
W. T. DorGLAss.

P.S.-My private affairs will detan me, perhaps
until the 9Th Of December at home, after which
shall hasten on to Washington.
PINE BLUFF, Nov. 20, 1859.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-23
Execution of Cook and Coppie.


The bodies of the two negro persons having been
brought back to the Jail at about quarter to II
o'clock to-day, notice was given to Cook and Coppie
that their time was approaching, only one hour
more being allowed them. . ...
The military movements, similar to those of the
first execution were repeated, and a wagon with
two more cofRns was standing at the door of the
Jail .....
At haf-past IL o'clock the same military escort
was in readiness; meantime the closing religious
ceremonies were progressing in the cell.
Since the failure of the attempt of Cook and Cop
pie to escape last night, their assumed composure
had given way, and they now looked at the reality
Of their fate with the full conviction of its awful
certainty. They were reserved and rather quiet.
but joined with tervor in the religious ceremonies
conducted by the Rev. Messrs. North, Lehr, and
Waugh. When called upon by the Sheriff, they
stood calmly and quietly whilst their arms were
being pnioned; and after bidding farewell to the
guards Of the jail were helped into the wagon and
took seats on their collins. Their appearance was
rather that of hopeless despair than resignation and
they seemed to take but little notice OF anything as
the procession slowly moved on toward the field of
death. .. r.. ... ..- ..
The wagon reached the scldold at ID minutes
before o'clock, and the prisoners assembled with a
determined frmness scarcely surpassed by that of
Capt. Brown. A brief prayer was offered up by
one of the clergymen the ropes were adjusted, the
caps drawn their heads, and both were launch
ed into eternity in minutes after they assembled
the gaows. ...
They both exhibited the most unfinching firm
ness, saying nothing with the exception of bidding
farewell to the munster and Sheriff. After the rope
was adjusted about Cooks neck, he exclaimed, Be
quick as possible" which was also repeated by
Coppie.
After hanging about thirty minutes, the bodies
were taken down, and placed in black walnut cof-
fins prepared for them; that of Cooks was placed
in poplar box, and labeled and directed as follows:
"Ashbel p. Willard and Robert Crowley, lO4 Will
liam street New York, care of Adams 4 Co.'S Ex-
press" The coffin of Coppie was placed in SINH
lar box, to be forwarded to his mother in Iowa.