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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

OBITUARY.-The DEATH on Sunday morning,
the 4th inst. of little Charley Humphreys, was an
event painful and distressing to all who had known
him-to his father and mother it was grief I'M
fathonable.
Little Charley was the only son of Mr.. l. Mrs. R.
W. Humphreys, Of this city, and Grandson of Mr..
Chas. n. Merriwethcr of Todd county, Ky. He
only eighteen months old at the time of his
death and to many it may seem strange that we
should grieve for the loss of one 50 young,-ta-
ken from the ills and miseres of this life to the
arms of Him who has said 'suffer little children to
come unto me-" but none but fathers and mothers
can know the depth and tenderness of the attach
ments that bind little ones to us. For little
Charley that attachment was unusually strong. He
was the only son, sprightly, lovely little; boy,
whose dawnng intelligence gave promise of bright
future, and whose sweet disposition argued the
ing youth and man, of large and generous heart
But alas for the frailty of our human hopesl The
sweet bud whose unfolding was watched with such
tender solcude here, has been stricken by the chill
Of untimely death, and removed from earth, TO
bloom in the garden of God. II.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

RIVER NEwS,-The river is rcceedng at this point.
Business ON the wharf brisk
We are under obligations to the clever AVID hand
some DOYLE, Of the steamer Mnnetonka for late
myors. This is a neat, elegant, ana fast running
packet with clever officers good Accommodations and
an excellent " U'oodydrd' She will be up Saturday
for Nashville.
The n, q, packet Twichcll, left here on Wcdncs-
day for the sunny south, with large freight and a
great many passengers. The clever and energetic
KENpRIcN, the clerk, has our Acknowledgements fol
late Eyors AMI best wishes for his success.
Oar thanks are due the clever officer Mr.. II. c
BRuCE OF the neat and fast running Cincinnati pack,
ct Lebanon for mvos shown us. She an excellent
boat.
The James johnson will be or for the Crcscn
City this evening. This is good opportunity io
those going South. If you are going get ahoad2
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

seg9, In the past week two steamboats, have tried
the strength ofthe Cumberland river railroad-bridge
piers by running a-ioul Of them. The John GduH
on Monlny night, when coming down ran into the
pier on this s,lc Of the river, and damaged her
guards considerably and gave a terrible fright to
her passengers. The N. night, the Scotland, in
moving up from the wharf to La Fayette Mill land
ing struck the upper middle pier, and, strange to
say, damaged the pier more than herself Several
Of the heavy stones were looscned and knocked out
of position, while slight injury to her guards was
the only damage the boat sustained.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
CANDIDATES.

ge9s We are authorized to announce 7. u. DUFF
as candidate for the office of Sheriff of Montgom-
cry county, at the ensuing March election.
July 20, lS50-tde.
Bay 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. .
pay-We are authorized to announce J. p. DAILY,
as candidate for the office of Sheriff, of Montgom-
cry county, at the ensuing March election.
July 20, lS59.-tde.
Bsly" We are authorized to announce RICE OLD-
HAM, of New Providence, as a candidate for Sheriff
of Montgomery county, at the next March election.
Nov 10, ls59-te.
nes. We are authorized to announce A. G. PRICE.
a candidate for the office of Trustee of Montgom-
cry county, at the next March election.
Sept. l6, l8j9-tde".
BE- We are authorized to announce Col GEORGE
SMITH, as a candidate for reelection of county TruS-
tee, of Montgomery County at the next March cleo
ton He 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, ls50-tde
Roy We are authorized to announce J. W. Nc
DANIEL as a candidate for Register of Montgom-
cry County.
re, We are authorized to announce John D.
bradley as candidate for reelection for the Office
of Register of Montgomery County
Sept. sos
Rsar We are authorized TO announce CHARLES
BAILEY, ESD, as n candidate for reelection to the
office Of Circuit Court Clerk at the ensuing March
election.
Sept. >, 59-te
Bay" We are authorized toannounce WIN. ROGERS
candidate for reelection to the office of County
Court Clerk, at the ensuing March election.
Sept 2, lS59-te
DEf4. We are authorised to announce Henry p.
LLOYD, as candidate for the Office of County Reg
iser
Nov. IL, ls59-tdc.'
pS3y" We are authorized to announce Mr.. r. A.
BARNES a candidate for City Marshal. Election
to take place LIST Saturday in January next
Gee 2, 59-tde
BSg~Wc arc authorized to announce CHARLES II
MORRISON n candidate for City Marshal Election &c
take place first Saturday in January, 1860.
Dec. 9th, ls59-tde.
ReA- We are authorized to announce f. WITHERs
as r candidate for City Marshal Election on tn,
first Saturday in January, 1860.
Dec. 9, ls59-tde.
ny" We are authorized to announce JOSEPH b
THOMAS MS a candidate for District Constable of th
| no l2l District, at the March election.
Dec. 8, lS59.-tdc.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
Land for Sale.
Nov. IL, '59-tf

One of the best 900 acre farms in the country, ly-
ing miles Fest of GAINESVILLE, on the Port Royal
road, now owned by Pleasant Bagwell. There are
325 acres cleared, % of which is first quality
Red River bottom land; 40 acres now seeded to
wheat, . or 20 to rye, and 100 in clover. There
are 575 acres in timber more than enough stave
timber to twice pay for the place, besides a large
amount Of fine Poplar for saving or making Shin
giles. There are at least 800 acres No. hickory
and halle Tobacco land not cleared, that cant be
surpassed short of the hickory flats of Ky. This
farm Is well watered, and well adapted to the
Wheat, Stock and Tobacco busincss-convenient to
market mills, church, scools, good society, &C, and
is one of the healthiest locations in the county
There is every necessary building on the place,
such as residence, tobacco barns, stables icehouse,
cistern, fine spring, plenty of good fruit &c. will
either sell all together divide to suit purchasers.
will show the land at any time, or Mr.. VIM. Bag
well, on the premises will do the same
TERMS.-One-third cash, balance l. 2 and 3
equal annual payments, without interest, and lien
retained until the purchase money is all paid.
BaA- See advertisement of Mr.. Bagwels other
farm on the Paradise Hill and GAINESVILLE Turnpike.
have them both to sell at n great bargain.
T. d. LEONARD,
Real Estate Agent and Auctionecr
Nov H. Soft
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

pes, We were shown a few days ago letter to
the Hon. JAS. NJ. Quarles from the Cdieopean Soci-
ety. Of Emory and Henry College, Virginia, inform
ing him of his election as honorary member of that
body. With chaste, yet very cordial compliment
to his distinguished ability it confers the honor of
membership as the of its high appreciation of
moral and intellectual excellence. Such tokens Of
esteem and appreciation from young minds, emu
lous of worth and talent, and therefore quick and
ardent in their recognition and admiration of both,
is perhaps the most grateful incense they receive.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

FeA- All persons afflicted with sore eyes, we ad-
wise to go to Cookies and look at some jewelry he
has just received; and if that does not cure them,
they need not try doctors "stuff" And if any
young man in town, loves his sweetheart fifty, six
ty, or one hundred dollars worth, Cooke has the
tcles for the Christmas present. He charges moth
ing for look at his splendid stock, and those who
want to buy do with the fullest security that
they get article just such it is represented to
he. lie has just erected pretty open front through
which all can enter or peep in and see the rich
display.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

u.s. We made flying trip, few days since, to
our sister town New Providence and were aston
ished to note the many signs of progress and inn
provement that met US ON every hand.
During the past sum 1er great many new hous-
cs have been built-some of them large and ele
giant ones-and several new business establishments
opened We had not been to the place before for
several months, aud were altogether unprepared to
see the great change it prescntcd-and, that, too,
all for the better. Its rapid growth seemed TO us
incredible 1t really presents the appearance of n
goodly, busy, growing town. Several Of the bust
ness houses there are doing large trade. Prom-
nent among them is the establishment Of llarrel-
son & Co., dealers in Agricultural implements seeds,
&c. They have II large house, aud full Stock and
they are prepared to offer real inducements to pur
chasers. Their advertisement appears in our paper
aud we ask attention TO it. The grocery trade of
Providence is u large one and Mcssrs. Smith and
Gold are preparing to conduct it on large scale.
We should like to speak further of our ncighbors,
there hut haven't time now. We will take occa-
sion to do so, hereafter. We would whisper to our
friends in business there, that they ought to adver
tise in the Chronicle and thus let the world know
where they are, aud what they are doing.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
Real Estate Agent

a n d A nc tione err.
Thankful for the generous patronage bestowed
for the last thirteen years, solicit continuance of
the same and shall do all in my power usual to
make it the interest of the people to put their bust
ness in my hands TO do. l feel confident, from my
long experience, that am better prepared TO sub
serve your interest than ever from the fact that |
better known and better posted in regard to the
wants of the people. ! will give strict attention
to the selling Of Real Estate either private or pub
lie, and shall make it my study 10 knop the wants
of the community; so that If man has property of
any kind to sell, by putting it in my hands, he will
find buyer, if there is in the country, for his
article. will also give my attention to the rent
ing of city property, to the selling hiring of
wants, and in fact TO the selling of all kinds of
either public or private.
hare dn Aucton license for the city of New
Providence, also, and will be happy at all times to
serve them.
T. D. LEONARD,
Real Estate Agt and AuctiOnccr.
Nov. IL, '59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

TEMPERANCE LECTURE. We are authorized to
state that Mr.. Hewlett the great Temperance Lee
turer, will deliver an address here on Monday night
the 2Gth inst He may possibly be here next Mon
day or Tuesday, and if he does due notice will be
given. lie is everywhere spoken of as brilliant
orator. and is greeted wherever he goes by immense
crowds of admring listeners. Will not the friends
of the cause take steps to give him large audience,
and to procure Church the Hail. free of charge?
This is simple act of justice, and we hope it will
be performed without delay.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

peh- We ask the attention of all our readers to
the advertisement of Messrs Macrae Coulter, in
another column. Their stock of goods is large and
varied, and they are prepared to offer strong in
duccments to purchasers, both in the character of
their goods, and their prices To cash buyers espe-
cally, they will offer great bargains. They are
men who understand their business, and may be
relied on and therefore again say read their adj
vertisement and then go to their store if you want
to buy any description of dry-goods, and see what
they can do for you.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
nea.. INC Nashru. TatrioL in recent issne,

pfA. The Nashville Patriot in recent ISSUE
copies recaptuation of the exports Of our town,
which we published, a short time since, and COM
ments upon it as follows;
The above, which we clip from the Clarksyille
Chronicle gives favorable account Of the trade Of
that place We hace observed with pleasure the
rising importance Of GAINESVILLE. If it had manu-
factories proportionate to its farm products and ship
ping interests il would take its place at once among
the large cities II il surrounded by soil fertile
and peculiarly adapted TO the production Of the rich
heavy tobacco so much sought for in the English
markets in the form Of strips. IL has twelve factO-
res employed in extracting the stem from the leaf,
and six warehouses at each of which, there is during
the selling season, weekly inspection and sale.
These sales are well attended 10y board of buyers,
both local and foreign and prices frequently rule
higher there than in New Orleans, and this for the
reason that the tobacco is uniformly superior
and because 1t is often purchased for direct ship
ment 10 Europe.
In the recaptulation, referred to, the value of our
exports, at very moderate estimate, reach the sum
of 81, 600 OOO embracing, too only our main staples
and leaving out many minor articles of export the
aggregate value of which is doubtless over $1,000
900.
Our total annual exports, we believe, will average
100000 a sum that shows, at once, our impor-
lance in a commercial light and, the Patriot re-
marks we need only system Of manufactures
among us to complete the development Of our great
local resources and to give us high position, city
both in point Of population and wealth Let us hope
that with the completion of the &c i. AMI Edge
field and Kentucky Railroads, which will give us
an abundant supply of COAL that large system Of
manufactures here will he naugurnted. We have
every facility for sustaining them that bc desr
ed. On one side of onr city are inexhaustible de-
poses of the finest iron ore, and dozens Of furnaces
for working it on the other side we have an agri-
cultural country, unsurpassed for productiveness
dotted over with large Touring mills and snw-mills.
Add to these facts the one that located upon
n stream navigabe to this point may say, all the
year; and that in less t,.an year we will have
railroad connection with ill points North, South,
East and West and our great advantages will at
once appear to all.
The future of our town is full of glorious promise
if we will only exert oursclvest dsvcopo our natur-
al resources.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

aGD Through the politCuess of Mr.. Spurrier
.'mne host OF the National Hotel in this city, we
had the pleasure of trip through that establishment
This was our first examination and inspection of The
House sR me recent extensive additions to it by
Mr.. Spurrer and wcwerc both gratded and surprised
to find that the additions and improvements, just
completed, Of so elegant and substantial char
actcr they The building is three stories
high with fine portico in front, running the full
width Of the front and anordng elegant views, and
q nice promenade on each floor. There are thirty
Ave good odgiug-rooms, in the house, besides par
lor office, dnng-room, &C. some uthcm extra large,
for families and all of them nicely carpcod, and
otherwise well furnished. Much attention. too, has
been paid to ventilation, and meaus of cgrcss from
the house in case of fire The improvements and
additions to the house, are now very nearly com
pleed,-thc painters and uphOsterer being now en-
gagged in tnshing--md in "A few weeks, all will be
done aud it will be house of which We may al
boast. Under MIR. Spurrisrs good management tn,
new Rational is bound TO become popular Hotel.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

B65" We wish to call attention TO the new
stock of miscellaneous and school books just re-
ceived by THOMAS & BRo. Among them are many
elegantly bound gift books for the christmas hol-
days, and we would advise all who desire making
a present of this kind to go at once and examine
their stock. They are also in receipt of large lot
Of toys, from the mewing cat to the crying babe.
expressly for the "little folks" who should not fail
to give them call in their persuit of 'funny
things
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
w WHITFIELD, BR ABLY & CO.,
Machinists, Iron and Brass Founders,
GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE.

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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

ge9. liog-king is going on nearly every day,
at Smiths pork-housc. The number killed up to
this time we do not knaw exactly, but do not think
it is over 1900 or 800. Mr.. s. does not think he
will kill, this season, 5000, altogether. There
are not many in this section, any way and those
that are to be had come in very slowly.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
GAINESVILLE
FEMALE ACADEMY,
GAINESVILLE, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn.

THE SPRING Session of this Institution will open
on the first Monday in February, 1860.
The corps of teachers az in number) is now
complete and efficient.
The Boarding Department is quite Ms perfect as
can make il; and thus far during the present SEES
sion with nearly one hundred inmates, we have had
no sickness of any kind.
Parents and Guardians, away from ClArksyllle,
who expect to patronize the school next session,
will please see to il that their daughters and wards
are here at the beginning.
Persons desiring additional information can apply
to the President.
A. L. HAMILTON.
Nov. rs, $50
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

Having qualified as the Administrator Of the
estate of Needham Whitfield, Sen'r decd, at the
November term of the County court of Montgom-
ery--noce is hereby given to all persons indebted
to said estate to come forward and make payment
at farthest by January, ! 1860, suit will be in
stituted on all claims due, and all having claims
will present them for payment within the time pre-
scrbcd by law, or they will he barred
7. j. MUNFORD, Admir-
of Needham Whitfield, Sr. decd.
Nov %, '59-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
NEW EIRM-

The undersigned having purchased the well
known Saddlery and Harness establishment, of Jas.
TAFT & CO.. are now prepared TO execute work, in
every branch of the business with neatness and dis
patch.
We would respectfully solicit call from all
prompt paying customers of the late firm, and as
many new ones as will favor us with their patron
age, as we are confident of giving satisfaction, both
in price and quality of work, and are determined
not to be under sold by any other house.
Sent 80 '59-3m JOHN YOUNG & co.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
DIED,

In Sards, Mississippi, on the oath November ls-
SO, LUcY SOPHIA, infant daughter of DR.. Horace
and Caroline AGREE, aged about year.
"Ahl what is life with ills encompassed round,
Amidst our hopes, fate strikes the sudden wound, y
To-day the Parents may of new joys dream,
Tomorrow, death destroys their every scheme.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
NEW FIRM (!

In the Wholesale and Retail Grocery Business,
The undersigned will continue the above business
at their warehouse on Franklin street
Will receive, in few days, large addition to
their present stock, and will continue to receive
throughout the season. regular supplies of all artc-
les usually kept in Grocery Store, to which we
invite the attention of our friends
Chiffon & HARRISON.
hoo O L.,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
MARRIED.

On the sth inst, in this county, by the Rev. w.
d. f. Sawrie, Mr.. C.. II. DuNN of New Providence,
Tenn, to Miss ARABELLA A. JENKINS, of this county.
In Christian county Ky, on the 9Th inst, by the
Rev. Mr.. Waller, Mr.. NJ. A. CARROT, to Miss FAM
ME CLARK.
On the 4th inst, in this city, by the Rev. j. B.
West, Mr.. RICHARD ROBERrs, of Woodford Tenn,
to Miss MARY L. daughter of T. NJ. Duff of this
city.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

BILL AGAISsT ALLEN A. HALL IGNoRED.- The
Attorney General on Tuesday filed bill before the
Grand Jury of Davidson county; charging ALLEN A.
HALL with the murder of G.. G. Poindexter, and
yesterday after the hearing of the States witnesses
the Jury returned the bill, endorsed "Not True
Bill" This we presume will be the end of the mat
ter-Aash Banner of 5h
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

PERsoSAL.-Mr. A. c. RoBEETs, one the editors Of
the Nashville Banner, reached city last evening,
and designs remaining here day or SO. We ten
der him the freedom of our sanctum during his stay
and commend him to the kind courteses of such of
our citizens as may make his acquaintance.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

HSN. friend of ours says he has lately lost
biack cow a red COW, and red heifcr, either by
stedimg or strayGge, and wants to make the fact
known in our widely-crcuatcd local column, and
to ask any one knowing to the whereabouts of said
cows cattle and hciiers, to leave word with u.s.
lleren fail notl -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
Dissolution.

The co-partnership heretofore existing between
FOWLKES Chiffon & CO., in the Grocery bu-
siness is this day dissolved by mutual consent
Either member is authorized to use the name of the
late firm in settlement of the business of said firm
All persons indebted will make payment to Chiffon
Harrison, and they will pay all debts due by the
late firm.
ROBT. S. Chiffon,
II. A. FOWLKES,
A. b. HARRISON.
Dec |, 1850,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

RsS" Mr.. Geo. MARI, of this vicinity returned
homo few days ago, bringing with him orer three
hundred goats These animals have in the last year,
or so, greatly advanced in value from the fact of
their being sought 10 cross with the Cachmcrc goat
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

BS59. VIM. c. Preston, our Minister to Spain is
ON visit to this country just now, bringing terms,
as rumored, from the land of the Dons for the sale
of Cuba, that lustrons "Gem of the Antilles
whence come those delicious Cigars of which our
friend W.O, Vance, has just received large lot.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

uEzA- One Of the gas-lnmp posts ON the wharf has
been Knocked down by some boat, in making "A
landing, and two or three Others about to fall
The lamps on the wharf we are told are located
entirely too low down, and in times of high water
will be constantly liable to getting knocked over by
boats. They should be removed, at once if what
We have been told is true.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
Hardware Notice.

Farmers, Mechanics and Merchants buying Hard
Narc Of amy kud will find il greatly tn their inter
81 toeNamnc the stock of Hardware, Guns Cutlery,
Edge Tools, Sc, now in store and lcing received at
he Hardware House ct Fail X Turnkey, sign of the
Big Gun, Public square, Chrksvillc Tenn
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16
N Office,

All persons wanting Fruit Trees or Ornamental
Trees, Strawberry Plants, or Shrubbery, grown by
DowDer of Todd County KY, will please send their
order to me at Graysville Ky. and they will be
punctually attended to and sent to order.
G. L. WILCOX, Agent
Nov. IL, '59-6m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-16

ESy~ If you are seeking comfort or desire to ward
of the chilling blasts of winter, call at b. PLossER
Co.'S and supply yourself with an outfit. Their
stock of Fail aud Winter Ciothag is very large and
well selected. Store room on the Public Square.