Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18


that there wasa period in our history when
there was no paper money. But if Tenn
essee locofocos are so keen for a metallic
currency, why do they not object to the
issue of Treasury notes by the federal sov-
erD mentp All, that is a horse Of another
oolor That would be direct thrust at
their own Administration, and would make
no capital in Tennessee by duping the
fools upon whose ignorance and credulity
they propose to pl y.
nA- For calling public attention to the
corruption of government officers, and
giving to their swinddling operations their
true name, abuse is heaped uponrus by
the supporters of the guilty parties, and
that, too, without the faiutest effort to dis
prove the charges preferred. For such
abuse, we care nothing, and shall continue
to expose and denounee corruption where
Yer found, or upon whomsoever fastened.
But to give our readers clearer view of
tho grounds upon which our denunciations
are based, we lay before them an isolated
case of deep corruption" in James Bueh-
anan, President of the United States-the
same man upon whom Gen. Jackson
charged moral rottenness, years ago. The
following letter is addressed by high
officer to the President, proposing an in
famous fraud, and instead of hurting the
miscreant from office, and indicating Ex-
ecutive honor, and protecting the country
against official corruptions of the most
dangerous character, Buchanan promptly
entered into the vilainous scheme, and
handed it over to the Secretary of the
Navy to be carried into effect. Read the
letter, and the disposition made of it by
Buchanan, and then ask yourself what
must be the character Of the subordinates
selected by a President who is guilty of
constructive perjury, and shameless frauds
upon the ballot box
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. IL, 1888.
Dear SIR venture to suggest to you
the importance Ct awarding the contracts
for the machinery of the sloop now build
ing at the Navy Yard at this time, and If
it can be done without prejudice to the
public service to Mcrrick & Sons. Theirs
is the only establishment in the First Dis
trict which employs large number OF
mechanics ; at this time 800 when in full
work $50.
The managing partners, (Mr. NJ, ST.
being absent in bad healthy are full OF
energy, straiuing every nerve to keep THEN
force during this depression, and, in so fan
as | know, the only Old Wings Of any in.
huence in that District, who are in favor
Of the reelection of Col Florence.
| know, from former experience, the
value Of that influence, and feel persuaded
that it is the interest Of the Democratic
party to increase it.
The FIRST District will, | hope, be carried
in any event, but with that shop at work
full-handed, two weeks prior to the elec.
ton, the result would, l think, be placed
, beyond all doubt.
With much respect,
The President. VIC. PATTERSON.
September 10, 1858.
The Enclosed letter, from Col. Patterson
of Philadelphia, is submitted to The utten
ton Of the Secretary of the Navy. j. u.
Se5- If any assurance of the abilitie
and adaptedness of DR.. McMullen, to tn
Presidency of Stewart College were want
ing (Which We are proud to say is not tn
case) the following from his own neigh
bors where he las resided for many years
would be ample enough to ''rcnder assur
ance doubly sure"
IN K. 3. Nc NulLiN AND STEWART CoLII eE :
This institution, located ut ClarksyilIr, Team
aud uuuer ihe Pre-, ideHcN Uf The above namsd ge II
tlrmiD u, seems 10 have the proin,s. of Il b iinu
ami usetl' future, aud We shall wath wita inter
est il p OF. ess. Doctor Nc VI len has been III
Pastor UI Ihc FIRST Presbyterian Church. in Til
city, for the last eIgnte'n yea s, aid We think "
know enough OF the man TO warrant 10 Stewai
TO iegr, under his at minstTaton, II career of use
fulne, sand that II wil be an honor our Stat,
g Besides beng gentleman Of complete educatiO
and large experience us a teacher, he pOs .sr
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terprze in this practical Jay Of prog ess and kee
C mprii ion-lndomlab'c energy atd a thoroug
9 knowledge of hHmaW ma ure, without recugnzin
, su.h Il word as fail. We know of no one bette
adapted 10 the responsible position whish he hole
. aud we tell the people OF GAINESVILLE they hay
secured the right man, aud II he receives half III
aid und encouragement his worth und ability d,
! nIauds, the work given him wi not only be don,
but well done. His loss TO our community
IHuoh regretted, ana many kinn wishes ana pra,
ers follow h m to his mw hume We pTopo,e
rak Of this processing ,nIerprize again KID.
pile Register. .-' a..t -H. a -F
We copy the following from the Nasl
Vile Banner of the 18th: ...........
BROKEN FREE BANK NOTES AT PAR =
= JEFFERRoN, CLABORNE, TAzEwELL AN
J TRENTON HEDEEMED The process
: law having been executed against Il
above banks, their bonds We're duly sol
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