davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

Gave YOUR Wanted at this Of
. aco 10000 lbs. CLEAN Linen and Cotton
RAGS.
July 8, 1859 70
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

Corn or Chinese sugar cane planted in
drills, and millet, etc., sown broadcast,
are among the best crops for soilmg. If
planted or sown in small plots at intervals
of four to eight days, q longer succession
of green food will be secured.-Americai.
Agriculturist.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03
Sand in Horses, Intestines.

Z 31V5s O@s Z 1k'kf.s
Rossville, Walker Co., Ga, 1859.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-08-03

A. A. GAULDlNG,
Deputy G.. NJ. of tho Grand Lodge of Georgia"
~ have used Jacobs Cordial in my family, and
this, with all heas about it as remedy by thosa
who have triad it, induces me to believe that it
stands at the head of every preparation of the kind
and wo1ld recommend its use in the diseases for
which Il La cnrnnonndnd
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

CONSISTENCY - The democrats Of Ruther-
ford broadly endorse the administration
of James Buchanan-Paci6c Railroad,
specific duties, the proposition to clothe
the President with the war making power,
the thirty million bill-all that he has
done, and proposes to DO, The democrats
of MOury, oppose the Pacific Ralrt ad, un-
der the head of internal improvement
specific duties, under the head of protec-
zion; and the proposed transfer, to the
President, of the war making power, I'M
der the head of enlargement of federal
power Yet democracy is harmonious,
consistent, party Of principle, unit,
and upon its continued ascendancy de-
ponds the preservation of the Union and
the liberties of the people. Without de-
moeracy, the niggers would be free, and
the whites, enslaved Without it, our
penitentiaries would be as empty as the
national treasury, and the Confederacy be
no longer the Botany Bay of Europe
This eternal cant about the power of de.
mooracy to preserve and create-claiming
it to be coeval and coequal with Christiani.
ty--would, long since, have disguised the
people had they the sense to detect its
absurdity.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
0ILA1RMSW
Friday, February 25th, 1859.

The GAME OF FRAUD BEdUE ,--At a
late meeting of the democrats of Maury,
twas resolved that they approve of the first
step taken by the last Legislature to abol-
ish paper money, and that it is for future
Legislatures to complete the good work,
Now, what was done by the last Legisla-
ture to abolish banks and banking2 Why,
the democrats tried hard to increase the
capital of the State Bank, and if a hand
full of the party, in the lower House, had
not been induced to oppose the unwise
measure, itwould have been carried. What
else did it do to abolish banks? Did it
refuse to charter any of the old onesf
Nothing of the sort yet democratic
meeting solemnly resolves that the last
Legislature took the first step towards q
hard money currency That step, as the
records will show, was to add million
and half to the capital Of the State Bank
"a measure since warmly advocated by its
President-Cave johnson. Was anything
else done2 Nothing Then this sagacious
assemblage of ocofocos-who know about
as much of the merits of the currency
question Gas hog knows of holiday" re-
commends that future Legislatures carry
forward the work of doing, nothing or oil
increasing the capital of the State Bank
nobody.can tell which for democracy speak
in riddles when in pursuit of the spoils.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
10. G. STARK, Chairman.
BURNING OF THE QUAKER CITY

About 3 o'clock yesterday morning the
steemer Quaker Gig was discovered to be
on fire. in the after part Of the cabin, and
the whole of the upper decks were soon
enveloped in flames. The fire originated
either in the ladies cabin or in the cham
bermaids wash room. The steamer b. NJ.
Runyon, Sam. Kirkman and others were
in inincnt danger, as the burning vessel
might have leen loose from her mooring
and foated down the stream against them
In that case it would have been necessary to
cast loose the head lines Of the said boats
and they would then have had to encoun-
ter still geater danger from floating
against the bridge piers. Fortunately they
were able to drop down short distance
until the flames were extinguished The
Quaker City was burned to the hull, only
a small portion of the frame work of the
cabin remaining, which was preserved
through the exertions of the fremen
We did not learn the amount of freigh
that was lost, but understand that II bales
of cotton belonging to Mr. Horne of this
city, was entirely destroyed, but we also
learned that there was an insurance on it.
II - supposed IudJ iue puat lOoh Hre from
the deck stove pipe which extends through
the washroom, next to the ladies cabin
The Qaakea City was a stern wheel
boat engaged in the Pittsburgh and Nash
vile trade. She was built at California,
in the State of Pennsylvania, in the year
1858, and according to that, was six years
old. She was registered on the inspectors
books as 2l3 tons burihen, and furnished
with 30 state-room We were informed
yesterday that she was insured for 1900
but the gentleman from whom we obtained
the information was not positive as to its
correctness. She was valued at 1900 and
was owned jointly by Capt Mcdaniel and
others, Pittsburgh.-Nash Banner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
Your ob't serv't
CHAS. G. SMITH.
GAINESVILLE, Feb. 22d, 1859.
A Meeting of the Opposition of
ROBERTSON COUNTY.

Convened at the Court House in spring
field, on Wensday, 10Th, and was organic
ed by calling Col 10. Stark. to the Chair
and appointing MILLS. TAYLOR. Esq, Sec
rotary.
On motion, the air appointed a Com
mittee of five of DR.. W, H Farmer, Sylvan
us H. Benton, John L. Yates, Clifton
Green and John Woodward, Esq, to draft
suitabl resolution, and report list of dele.
gates from the county to attend the Cub
ernatorial Convention ofthc 29th of March
and the Congressional and Floatorial Con.
vention on the oath of March. The Com
mittee, after retiring, reported the follow
ing list of delegates and resolutions, which
were received and unanimously adopted
by the meeting:
We omit the names of the delegates.
Resolced, That the delegates here ap-
pointed be authorized to go into conven-
ton with the counties of Davidson, Mont
gomery, Cheatham, Stewart and Dickson,
for the purpose of nominating candidate
for Congress in the Sth District; also, to
go into convention with the counties OF
Davidson, Montgomery, and Cheatham, to
nominate a candidate for Floater; and
with the counties of Montgomery and
Stewart, to nominate candidate for
| Senator.
ReSolved, That the delegates to the Con-
or, ssional Convention be, and they are
hereby, requested to cast their votes for
Gen. James NJ Quares, of Montgomery
and the Floaterial Convention be, and are
|
our former fellow citizen Ricl ard B
Cheatham, of Davidson.
Res6Ived That the Clarksvillc Chronicle
Nashville Bannerand Patriot be requested
to publish the proceedings of the meeting
MILLS TAYLOR, Se'cy.
10 Q. STARK, Chairman.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

The EXAMINER SAYS. --"The great
banking as rapidly as it can safely be
done" If the banks are the monsters,
they are represented to be, grinding the
poor, crushing the general prosperity, and
endangering the liberties Of the people,
safety lies in abolishing them at once
Why delay the operation moment?-
Why qualify the statement as above? Be-
cause hard money currency is not to be
the hat-footed issue in the canvass, and
the idea is to denounce banks where banks
are unpopular, and yet gull the masses
with the declaration that they shall have
hard money Gas rapidly as it can safely
be done" And if the people are wheedled
into electing such Legislature as the
last, the issue will be the overthrow of all
the old banks, save the State Bank, and
that will be enlarged into monied mon
ster that will give the people paper money,
and make them the slaves of few ari-
stocrats who-as the managers of that in
stitution-will enrich themselves and per-
petuate their supremacy by bribing the
corrupt and thoughtless. This is the sort
of hard money the people are to have
and hard it will be indeed. Let those
who doubt it, look back to the action OF
the last democratic Senate, and to the
circular of Cave johnson, of a subsequent
date.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

EE5' The Washington correspondent OF
the Philadelphia Press says Buchanan has
not an honest friend in Washington
Doubtless he has many as he deserves but
if the statement be true, it is scathing
comment upon the dishonesty of those who
pretend to be his friends. When man is
defended because he is in power, and by
men who know his worthlessness, but wish
to use him for the promotion of their own
selfish ends, the disgrace is equally divid-
ed. 1t has been said that an ass, laden
with gold, can gain access to the strongest
fortified city ; for the same reason, an ass
as the keeper Of the Treasury, can not
want pretended friends-and Buchanan
is too mean and selfish to care about the
distinction between true and false friends
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
The Memphis Overland Mail.

The Postmaster General and his friends
are getting sick of the Overland Mail
dodge. 1t promises to be most magni6-
cent failure, as well as the most expensive
electioneering project ever got up by Presi-
Dental aspirants at the expense Of the
people. Maj. Ben Mccullough has recent
ly been travelling over portion of the
route, and gives some items to the appeal,
whereupon that paper becomes somewhat
indignant. The Appeal says:
Mai. Nee. states that the branch of the
overland mail from this city to Fort Smith
is most shamefully managed, so as to de-
tain passengers at least twenty-four hours
behind the mail, which is pressed forward
on horseback, leaving the passengers be-
hind. There can be no doubt, from the
statement of Maj. Nc. c., that the branch
from hSre to Fort Smith is complete
sham and imposition upon the people of
that section, and that the favoritism OF
Butterfield & Co., has been carried just far
enough. Wenow call upon the Postmaster
General to hold Butterfeld & Co., to a
strict compliance with their contract, or
enforce upon them thu penalties which the
law and contract empower him to do. We
have relied upon their promises long
enough, and it would be a criminal con-
nivance in this wrong longer to indulge
their impositions upon this section.
We believe the whole thing has been a
"connivance" of Office seekers and spoils-
hunters, from the first, and will continue
so as long as it remains in the hands Of
those at present controlling it.-NaShUWC
Banner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

To- 1t seems to be conceded that Col.
Netherland will accept the nomination for
Governor, if rendered him by the opposi.
ton Convention and with such a stand
ard.bearer, We can hardly suffer defeat.
Talent, integrity, and principles, however
little they may have been appreciated by
the masses, when the stringency of party
discipline left them no freedom of choice,
will make Their mark now. The humblest
intellect can not fail to see the rapid de-
cline of the government in all that pertains
to integrity and wisdom; nor is it less
palpable, that as the cormorants of party
have multiplied beyond the means Of pat
ronage to fill their hungry maws, democra-
cy is split into factions-eaoh striving to
monopolize the spoils---to diminish the
divisor, now so disproportioncd to the
dividend. In this war of factions, truth
is leaking out, and has already disclosed
an amount Of official corruption that ought
to fill every good man with disgust and
hurry him from the ranks ola party that
erept in to power by fraud, and maintains
its ascendancy by stealing the people s
money to buy the peoples votes. Unless
then, the masses are as rotten as THEN
leaders, we have right to expect that
enough of them will turn, with loathing
from their former party affiliations to place
in other hands the administration of the
government.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

A Coon BEGINNINa.---W learn that
Col. Thomas A. r. Nelson has been nom.
mated by the Opposition, as their candi-
date for. Congress in the FIRST District, and
has accepted the nomination. Col. Nell
son is man of ability, of unimpeachablc
character, and great popularity and if the
other Districts will follow this lead, and
bring out their strongest men, democracy
will reap its reward, at the hands of an
outraged people. a ,s
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
aeg. The democratic party. in Congress

ge8- The democratic party, in Congress
Seems hopelessly divided on the question
whether the present tariff yields revenue
enough for an economical administration
Of the government. AS a preliminary to
the settlement Of this question, a committee
ought to have been appointed to ascertain
how much of the revenue has been lost by
fraudulent invoices, and how much has
stuck to the fingers of the collectors. Their
is no home valuation Of imports, as a check
upon roguish importers, and nothing is
easier than to cheat the government out
Of half the revenue, by false foreign in
voices, and a bride to the Custom House
officers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
IMpoRrANr.-MARKEr OuorAr1o,

IMPoRTANT.-MARKET QUOTATIoN.-
Mr.. T. Barnard, Of the Associated Press
Agency, has sent round circular, calling
the attention of Southern editors to the
fact, that, on aud after Feduary lst, there
will be an entire change in the quotations
for all kinds Of breadstuff in the Liverpool
market. The central, or 100 lbs standad
will be adopted, and everything will be
quoted at so much per central or 100 lbs
The steamer Nigo, or the City of Baltimore
of Feb, I'd, will probably bring the first
market report under. the new regulation
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

BS- The latest feregin arrival brings
nothing definite on the subject of runner
ed wars in Europe. Apprehensions are
expressed that the speech of the Emperor
of France, to have been delivered at the
opening of the Legislature, on the 9TH,
may make war certain. Queen Victoria S
speech indicates nothing but peace, and a
determination to maintain it.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
nsy- An Alabama paper has hoisted the

nJ- An Alabama paper has hoisted the
names of Iverson, of Georgia, and W. L.
Yancy of Alabama, as candidates for Pres
ident and Vice President This is strong
team, but not strong enough to pull the
Union asunder. The nomination is pre-
mature, and we advise the sapient editor
of the Courier to withdraw it, until the
fools are multiplied-as yet there are not
enough to answer his purpose.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
Later from Europe----Arrival OF
the Prince Albert.

New YoBK, February lS.-The steamer
Prince Albert arrived at st. Johns, with
Liverpool dates Of the 9th
Coiton-Sales orthe week, $4,000 bales
of which spectators took 1000 bales ad
vanced 1-l6@b middling Orleans, 49,
l6. Consols sag.
Parliament opened on the second The
Queens speech was silent on the war aues.
ton, and her nou.commital caused a de.
cline in English and French funds.
England threatens force against Mexico.
Warlike rumors continued
Cotton closed quiet sales Friday 1000
bales ; Saturday 5000 bales.
Disquietude is increasing.
The French Legislature opens on the
9TH.
There is great anxiety about the En-.
perors speech.
1t is rumored that another grand coup is
contemplated
The Washington correspondent of the
New York Tribune says under date of the
18th
have reason to believe that evidenct
exists which will convict a Democratic
member Of Congress of having demanded
$500 of claimant before he would repor
certain bill from his committee. The
case will be investigated.
The Washington correspondent Of tn
New York Times writes
The administration has just received in
formation of an independent government
formed by the citizens Of Carsons, Jack
and Eagle Valleys, and of Gold Canon
and Truckee Meadows Their courts hav
been organized, and have been found t
work well. A large population is pouring
into these valleys.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
New YORK, Feb. ~.

The Hcrrld's Washington correspondent
says There is we'll authenticated ru-
NOR that the Marshal of Northern Illinois
has largely oyerdrawn his salary, and rcnd,
ers himself in other respects liable to the
penalties Of the Sub-Treasury Law,
The POstoihce committee have agreed to
report in favor of line of stOam,ia the n
Gulf Of Mexico.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25
For the Chronicle.
Mr.. EpIToR
In your issue of the 18th.


In your issue, of the 18th,
inst, there appeared Communication, ad,
vocatng and urging my claims to the can
didacy, of the American Party, for the
Legislature. -That communication as vel
as your editorial in relation thereto, calls
for a reply from me. Briefly then, l can
not become a candidate for that, or any
other Office My business, my duty to my
self and my friends, imperativcly demanC
that / should devote the whole ofmy tim,
to my private affairs and while am a
zealously attached to the principles of my
party as any man, still it is wise, to say
the least of it, to temper that zeal with dis
cretion-and while political life may be tn,
path to glory, it will scarcely be assumed
that honestly pursued it is the way to in
dependence and contentment.
The too favorable opinion ofmy friends
l am aware, gives my name too mucl
prominence in connection with this posi-
ton. The Democracy can be easily de
feated by score, at least of gentlemen, il
the county, whose private affairs and in
clinations will both enable and incline then
not to put "aside the proffered crown );
and while l again respectfully decline tn
race for myself, l pledge to the nomine
my hearty, Jealous and most earnest sup
port.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

Coon News FROM NETHERLAND-Thc
Athens Post, well informed journal pub,
lished in East Tennessee, says
"Col Netherland is the unanimous
choice Of the people of East T nnessee, for
Governor or with the exception, perhaps
of here and there a hard money democrat
and j nominated ,oiH probably accept III,
position.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

! rs5- The work of retrenchmcnt, in Con-
gress, is going On brayely. 1t seems the
Committee have reported that 5000, 600
con be saved to the treasury, Well, that
is bold step towards bringing tho ex-
penditures within 10000, 0O0-only about
sS5 100000 yet to be stricken from the
present rate OF expenditure Why doesn't
Buchanan present a copy Of his Wheatland
letter TO the Committee, aud point out ia
them his plan of retrenchment? Tie dis.
covered that Mr.. Fillmore was running the
country when he spent Fifty millions fol
the support of the government, and tho
payments of the Mexican war debt, and
surely he ought to know how to bring his
own extravaganza within the same limits
especially when he spent thirty millions
of surplus 10 begin with.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

Fernandez Priesty,I Atac ment be ore Jusu,
VS. Of the Peace on the ground Of
Edward S. Waton\ non res dence.
In this case the papers having been returned be-
fore me Of the Jus c,'s OF tie peace In and for
the Counly Of Montgomer state OF Tennessee, II
ordered b me that publication be mudo in the
GAINESVILLE hronicie, newspaper pu biished In
I'D COuaty, requiring said T.. :. w GU TO appear
before me at my alice ia the City Of Ciarksyiie In
said ounty, IN the FIRST Tuesday in Apii 1859
aud def M suid attachment suit OF the same viii
be proceeded with FIX P,rt..
ELI LocKERT,JP,M L.
Feb. 25, Is59-4w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-25

nsE~ Remarks in Senate, Feb lon a
motion to refer the Presidents late message
to the committee on foreign affairs.
Messrs. Clingman and Benjamin spoke
briefly in support Of the views Of the
message
Mr. Seward considered that it was a sad
sight to see the President of these United
States asking Congress to confer on him
the war making power, in order to as
simulate his functions to those Of European
governments. The passage Of bill grant
ing the President such power as he asks
wOnld be virtual surrender Of the powers
of Congress and in opposition to the ex-
press prccopts Of the constitution.
Mr.. Fessenden expressed similar views
and cited the Paraguay expedition, which
was to consist Of single ship and is now
an armada Of twenty sail, to show'how the
President might plunge the nation in a
war The President now comes forward
and asks for general powers. 1t would be
more rational to take initiatory steps al
once to have a King, than blindy to con-
/ fer absolute power on a President
Mr.. Douglas, Of H., was glad that the
President had called attention to the sub
ject. He considered that the President
should have power to keep open the transit
route to our citizens and commerce.
Moreover, he ought tC be invested with
power to summarily enforce redress Tor
any outrage on our flag, our citizens, or
our property wherever it may occur. The
Executive of any other nation has it. Mr.
| Douglas did not mean to give special
vote OF confidence in the present Execu-
| tive, but he was content TO entrust that
power to him and his successors in all
times. Our policy is to make the Execu-
tive strong abroad to make the American
name respected, but not unduly to increase
the Executive power within the United
States. He hoped this message would
originate a more vigorous and effective
foreign policy.
Mr., Davis, of Miss, did not concur in
the doctrine Of the Senator from Illinois
to its full extent. There is no foresee NJ
to what limit ii might not extend, if urged
| by ambition or by any other feeling
That we want to invest the Executive with
more powers than our torefathers gave,
only marks the dececance of tho American
people. Mr.. Davis would prefer the delay
Of Congressional action, to the surrender
Of a great constitutional principles but
he did not understand the President as
asking for undue or irresponsible pewers
The transit route was constructed by
| American citizens, with American capital
and is therefore an exceptional case. Mr.
Davis would grant the Executive the power
he asked but would limit it to the special
case which is known to exist
Mr. Green, of Mo, obtained the floor
and expressed himself ready to 90 on with
his remarks. Several Senators proposed to
adjourn, whereupon Mr.. Green said this
was one Of the most important measures
ever before the Senate, and ought to be
cariully understood. lie would therefore
defer his remarks-and the Senate ad
journed.