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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

s@- Montgomery, the great Kansas
freebooter, has given himself up and been
admitted to bail. We suppose when his
trial comes on, the country will be made
acquainted with the facts in the case, and
that the saddle will be put upon the right
horse
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

ALI SHAM-TAs States Of the 9th ult; says
the proposition to appropriate thirty millions TO
forward the.purchsse Of Cuba" II Is perfee tiy
DER stood among all parties in this city, that the
Thirty Million bill is sham demonstration" MOTH
Ing strange! The democracy Of the day is sham
democracy aud Il is natural that IL should give
birth 10 "skEm demo stTations."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
Lum b err Yard.

C.H. ROBERTS, at lie Lumber Yard, near
the upper wharf, has on hand for sale. Yellow
and White Pine Flooring Shingles, Cedar Logs
and Posts, Pine Doors, Sab aud Blinds, and eve-
~ descrptio Of Lumbeifor house building Pur-
C. II. ROBERTS.
on the carpenisrlug business in its various
branches.
Jan %, 1858. II
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

TERRIBLE AFFAIR IN DICKSON COUNTY.
The Huntington Patr;o. has printed
letter from which it learns the following
heart-rending particulars:
"Mr. james Hagewood called at Mr..
Benjamin Evans about 9 or 10 o'clock at
night, and told him his wife was dying.
1t being close by, Evans and his wife de-
termined to go Immediately, leaving their
two children, a son four, and daughter
two years old, fast asleep. They had been
absent about an hour at Hagewood's when,
on looking out they discovered their own
house in flames.
In few minutes they were on the spot
but could give no relief to the children,
the roof was already falling in, and the
house in light blaze all round. The
children were burnt to ashes in sight of
their mother. Her feelings can be better
imagined than described, while standing
and looking on this dreadful scene. So
terrible was her distress that it was thought
for some days she would die.
The FIRE is believed to be work of in zen
diaries, and men Of the names Of Higgs
and Etheridge, were under arrest at the
date Of our informant's letter.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

W ultlon end one nay OF the board pa ynble in
ad-sRee Ne deduction made for absence Of pn-
pills, unless In cases Of protracted Illness. or by
special agreement.
The success Of this Institution IL now
placed beyOn a doubt. II has been in operation
but little over 3 mouths. and Its pupils number
about 40, about so Of whom board In the scbo,i.
The COMFORT Of the young ladies' will be 90.
cured, at whatever cost. No pains or expense
will be spared to render those who board In In.
lnsutution as comfortable Us they would be st
home 10 the bosom OF their own families.
The SYSTEM which pervsdes the entire es,ab.
ishment CHI ,llenges the strctesf scrutiny and has
elected the admiration Of all the patrons Of the
school who have had an opportunity Of observing
II. The discipline is mid but firm.
VIsirrNe.--No young lady;is allow cd 10 leave
the boarding House unless In charge Of come one
OF the Faculty. Visiting by young gentlemea is
notallowed.
TIE Faculty. Is composed, with the exception
Of the President, entirely of ladies'. The attain.
ments and progress of the young ladies' under
their care, form the criterion by which they wish
to be judged by an impartial and Discriminating
public.
TaE BUILDINGS are commodious and comfortable
Notwithsta nding the large additions formerly
made, the success Of the school has been SO u.pre
cedented as to render II necessary TO make still
larger additions. An active and energetic Agent.
Rev. A. MzELL, is now in the field. soliciting
subscriptions TO add other buildings, with n view
to accommodate the increasing patronage Of the
school, II Is the defamation TO make this Insti.
tuition second to none in the Union. There 10 not
healthier location in the United States than
Clarksville. The community, for intelligence aud
respectability, IL unsurpassed. The Boarding
Hodse Is under tho immediate control Of the Pres
ident, who, together with his lady, resides in the
| Institution
For further oar,icslurs address tba President,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

Those indebted to smith 4 Tandy, up 10 Jan.
1, 1888, will please eune forward aud settle their
notes aud aceou nls, Is we are in great need Of
money. And we would also say that We have
found out from experience that II Is impossible
for us 10 do ~ mathis business, and hereafter
We will DO eomPelledto settle twice year-every
January and July.
Yours rePectfully,
Jan u, 'b9-2sn
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

ANOTHER PHASE OF THE DOUGLAS
FITCH QUARREL.-The Washington cor
respondent Of the Boston Advertiser
writes:
"rhe scene in the Senate yeste rday,
while in executive session, is pronounced
by Senators of the Oldest standing to have
been the most disgraceful ever witnessed
in that body. The general outline of il
has already reached you; aud there is
little definitely known to add to that except
that one at least of the Senators engaged
in the alteration was flushed with drink
ing, and declared repeatedly that he was
AN unsubdued and uncopquerable rebel.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
Feb 4. ,59-6w
VIM. N. THwEATT, M'NAIRY HoBsoN.
PRICES REDUCED
At the Southern Store!

Many Of the goods embraced in the catalogue
below will be sold, without regard to cost, for
Cash, from this date until further notice.
Dress Silks, Sutins, Merinoes, DelaInes, Coberg
Shally, Silk Tissues and emb'd Swiss, for bridal
purposes; Prints. Gingams; Furniture OIL Cloths,
Dsmasks; corded and emb'd Skirts; Swiss Tarltun
and jaconet Muslins; emb'd Sets, Sleeves, Capes
and Collars silk Scarfs; jsconet, swiss aud null
Muslihs; swiss and jaconet Edgings and Insert
ings; Corsetts, Hoop skirts, Thread and linen
Cambria; silk. ginghim and cotton handkerchieis,
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps; China and Glass
ware, Jewelry, Gloves and Hosiery, Perfumery,
Soaps, Extracts. medical cases. tooth wash; tooth
and hair Brushes. Cologne, Silver-warei a gene
raj assortment of notions; ready. made Clothing,
Cloths and Cassimeres, Umbrellas, wall papss;
plain, figured and colored Flannels. Ruches, az
tiicial Flowers, head dresses, ladies' and misses
Flats; Satinetts, Shrts, Collars aud Shirt bosoms,
bridal and lace Wells: black and white Grape do
and many other articles too tedious to me ntion
Call soon as We are determined to sell. Recollect
most Of our goods have been recently received
our object Is to sail them before the reception Of
Spring Goods. Very respectfully,
W. N. THWEATT g. CO.
NAfnnn toll a.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
New Barber Shop.

franklin Street
Opposite The Court House, orer p. J. Toung's
JERRY, the barber, would notify his old friends
and patrons that he bias opened Barber Shop,
at the place above. mentioned, where he would be
pleased to see all who desire clean shave, or
hair cut In the latest fashion. He will always be
found at his post. Shaving, Hair Cutting, Sham
pooning, Dyeing of Whiskers, etc, attended to in
a style unsurpassed in The United States.
GAINESVILLE, Jan %, '59-ly.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
A Situation Wanted,

BY young man who has some little experience
in the business, and who possesses a good moral
character, desires a situation Clerk in Dry
Goods house. For further particulars enquire at
this office.
February 4, 1889.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
Estray! Estray!

District No. G, a brown HORSE, about 141a
han high, small star in his forehead, sway back
heavy made, seine marks of gear, shoe on one
foot-supposed to be sbout.l5 years old. Valued
at $4,000.
is. NEBLETT, Ranger
Jan. %, Is59-3w n Montgomery Co.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
A Gard.

Having number Of Books loaned out in this
comm nifty, those who hav them will confer
special favor In returning them by the first week
Ia February next. !
T. HENDRIcK.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
STATE OF TENNESSEE, MoNTGo MERY
COUNTY.
Circuit Court, aary Term, 1859.
Petition to sell Land.

fetiti0n TO sell Land.
VIM. M. r. Grafton. Richard L. Graften
H c Grafton, Ann E Fisher and her husband
John Fisher, Josephus Grafton, Robert r
Grafton, Mary Grafton, Susan M Grafton, Wsd-
dy 7 Grafton, and John Il Grafton.
Pursuant 10 decree Of the Circuit Court In
equity sitting, for Montgomery County, at their
January Term, 1883. will sell on the 2Sth Of
February next, 1859, on the premises. the
tract Of Land In the petition mentioned, lying in
Montgomery County. on Brushy Fork Creek, iu
District No q, con aiming about IlO acres, ad-
joining the lands of Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Clardy
x. Reeves and Jordan's land The said land win
DO sold on credit until the LIST day Of January
next 1861. Note with good security will be re-
CURED Of the purchaser, and ALLEN retained on the
land until the purchase money is paid. The bid
ding to be opened at ten dollars per y. The
land viii be surveyed before the -. Z, anda
plait exhibited, IL
CHAS. BALL 81 M.
Jan. 90. lsi9-3w pr tee 1920 -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
McCauley & Bell,
Successors to Bryarly & MeCauley,
Druggists and ApOthecaries,

CLARhoFlLLE, TENN.
Our stock will be replenished in a few days,
and we will constantly keep on hand a fall sup
ply Of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Dye Stuffs,
Paints. Oils, Glassware. Cigars, Tobacco, etc.
GTPhysicians Prescriptions carefully prepared
at all hours Of day and night. Mr.. Bell will give
this department Of our business his personal at
tsntion. and from his long experience he fatters
himself that he will DO able to give satisfaction.
sulph. Qusnine--Rccsived and for sale
by McCAULEY & BELL.
AlcohOl-Just received, and for sale, by
Nice. g. b.
Sp'ts Turpentine-Justr r. ceivsd, and for
sale, by Nee. q B
Linseed Oil-Received and for sale, low,
by McC & b.
Lard OLA No. l article, received and
for sale, by Me-. & b.
Castor OLA supply Of Fast India and
American Castor Oil received and for sale, bv
McCAULEY & BELL.
Feb 4, SO Jeff copy.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
Negro for Sale.

HAVE for sale likely Negro Woman, about
10 years old--a first rate house servant. wish
TO sell her In or near Clsi ksviIle. will warrant
her a. to qualities as we'll as health.
G. L. MARI.
Feb 4. '59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
STATE OF TENNESSEE MONTGOMERY
COUNTY,

Circuit Court, January Term, 1899.
David Grant, Admir- Of James Durrett, deed va
Richard Durrett, d. A. Elliott and wife sa san.
Petition to sell slaves.
Pursuant TO decree OF the Circuit Court In
equity sitting, for Montgomery CouBty, al their
January term, 1859, viii sell, at Port Royal, on
the I'd day Of March next, the following slaves
woman Emily, 25 or 30 years Of age, aud two
children, to-wit, girl Elizabeth, aged or years,
and child or3 months. credit until the ls, day
Of September next Bond with good security
will be required of the purchaser.
CHARLES BAILEY, C. KIM.
Jan %, '59-3w-pr fee So 90
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

GOVERNMENT SwINDLINa.-TheW Wash
ington correspondent of the Baltimore
Exchange says: "The charges against the
Brooklyn, N. Y, Naval officers are grave
and specific, involving the Navy depart
ment. President Allen, of New York
charges that he put in bids for the con
struction of vessels which were neglected
and higher bids accepted. In one case a
member of Congress received Ave thousand
dollars to secure the contract from his com.
petitors.
He also AYERS that before one contract
was awarded the President sent for spe.
cifc bidders and made it condition that
forging should be done at the foundry al
Reading, Pa, in which agency Jones had
an interest. Similar charges of unfairness
and corruption are preferred by parties in
Philadelphia and Brooklyn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

NOtiCe.--All persons indebted to us are most
respectfully requested to come forward and pay
up, and much oblige
w. N. THwEATT g. CO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04

WASHINGTON, Jan. 81 '59.-Baron Van
Gerolt returnsthere by the next steamer.
1t is supposed that our demonstration
towards Cuba has created so ne uneasiness
among European powers.
The Senate Democratic caucus is in ia
vor of making letter postage FIVE cents.
The special agent of the Treasury at the
California mint and Custom House, re-
ports that the Encouragement and abuse
in all the departments in California, will
probably cause extensive removals to be
made.
Key West advices say the Admiralty
court decreed $500 on Brig Sequin to
the Libellants. The American Bark
"Thales" for the coast of Africa, supposed
to be fitted for the slave trade, went ashore
at Hitsboro inlet.
The Seminole Indians, under Tiger Tail,
boarded the wreck and riAed the cabin of
every thing valuable. The passengers and
crew were brought to Key West The
wreckers are attempting to save the cargo
Nh. GAYS PLAryoRM.-C. C. Eagan, at the
Ashland Dinner, represented the following as the
views of Mr. Clay:
A sound national currency, regulated by the
will End authority Of the nation.
An adequate revenue and fair protection 4, Ameri-
can industry.
A faithful administration Of the public dor ain
with equitable distribution Of tho sales of II
mong the Suites.
An honest and economical administration OF the
general government, leaving public officers per.
feet freedom of thought, and OF the right of suf
fraOa hut with auilahe
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-04
Terms per Session Of Noenty weeks:

Boarding, per month, including everything 10 90
DTuition and one hay Of the board payable ia
ad-sHee. Ne deduction made for absence Of "a, /.
pills, unless In cases of prOtracted illness, or b.
special agreement.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24

CARVING AT DINNER-This extract, from
the recently published volume entitled
Breakfast Dinner and Tea" furnishes
some interesting facts touching that most
laborious accomplishment carving, and
how burdensome it was made in olden
times:
Carving was anciently taught as an art,
and it was performed to the sound of mu-
sic In later times, we read in the life of
Lady Mary w Montague, that her father,
the Duke of Kingston, having no wife to
do the honors of his table at Thoresby,
imposed the task upon his eldest daugh-
ter, as soon as she had bodily strength for
the office, which, in those days, required
no small share; for the mistress of coun-
try mansion had not only to invite-that
is, TO urge and tease her company to eat
more than human throats could conven-
iently swallow-but also to carve every
dish, when chosen. with her own hands
The greater the lady, the more indispens-
able the duty. Each joint was carried up
in its turn, to be operated upon by her, and
her alone; since peers and knights on eli
ther hand were so far from being bound to
offer their assistance, that the very master
of the house, posted opposite to her, might
not act as her croupier, his business was to
push the bottle, after dinner. As for the
crowd of guests, the most inconsiderable
among them, if suffered, through her neg
lect, to help himself to slice of mutton
placed before him, he would have cherish
ed it in bitterness, and gone home an af-
fronted man. There were, at this time,
professed carving masters who taught
vo1np ladies the art scientifically from ono
of whom Lady Mary took lessons three
times a week, that she might be perfect
to perform her functions without Interrupt
ton, she was forced to eat her own dinner
alone, an hour or so beforehand
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24

RELIGIOUS AGITATION IN HUNGARY-A let
ter from Vienna announces a meeting of
the representatives of the Calvinists be-
yond the Thesis, at the town of Mskoley,
Notwithstanding Ministerial prohibition.
Several Roman Catholics, priests and lay
man, accepted invitations to be present
The proceedings were interrupted by the
arrival of commissary, who notified the
assembly to disperse without delay, but
they refused to recognize his authority be-
cause he was not in uniform. lncensed at
this, he retired, threatening to bring an
armed force and break up the conventicle
He did not return, however, and the As
sembly went on deliberately to discuss the
Imperial edict of the lst of September and
finished by petitioning his Majesty to sus-
pend it, and to place the Protestant Church
in Hungary in the same position as it was
before the year 1913. A vast crowd as
sembled round the house in which the
Convent" was held, but the public peace
was not disturbed, as no troops made their
appearances In order that Government
should clearly understand that the Roman
Catholics in Hungary made common cause
with Protestants, several influential mem
bers of the two confessions dined together
at Miscolez. During the repast the Catho-
lie priests drank to the Protestant clergy,
and the latter did not fail to return the
compliment.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24

FABrLoUs Prices FOR CATTLE-When
Samuel Thorne was so bold as to pay ST.
900 for Mr. Bolden's famous bull, Grand
Duke, the Short-horn world were amazed
at his teInegity; but it seems that our
English friends, having learned from an
American the market value Of their stock,
have profted by the lesson to some pur-
pose. The bull Butterfly was sold by Col.
Towneley To an Australian breeder for el,-
2J0, and he has proved such a tavorite in
that country, that since his recent untime-
ly death, other parties have offered the
enormous sum of t2,0O0 ($l0000) for a
full brother Of his, which was coolly re-
fused by the agent of Col Towneley
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24

I CouNTEYMAN's JoKE-IIappening into
one of our grocery stores Yesterday, we
found a half dozen Jolly farmers from the
country, taking a lunch upon crackers and
cheese. At the close one OF the party
passed his hat among the group for col
lection TO pay the shot when another
dropped i'll a small piece Of the cheese as
his share What does that mean r ask
el the other Won't that do 2? queried
the contributor with d sly glance out of
tin Co.ua. of lis ev. Not much" was
the reply. "WhyY' was the retort. I'VE
ar,toli how the widow mite was received,
ami there are = dozen D,t-s In that '-Pco-
rsg ITascr,yt
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24
SINCE the wear lsO6. when Napoleon 30

SINCE the year ls06, when Napoleon 30
naparte issued from the capital of the
King of Prussia his memorable inter,iict
against British commerce, the Berlin i.-
cree" the inhabitants of that city have Me-
yer been so startled as by recent decree
Of the lntendant of the Royal Theatre,
te,,ses to wear crinoline or any under gar
nlcnts that do not follow the movements
Of the body they must only wear such
as will allow them to sit and kneel down,
to embrace or be embraced without pro-
ducng, like crinoliue, an effect disagrera-
bic, ridiculous, not to say improper" on
the members Of the orchestra and the adj
jacent spectators.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24

How To Prevent SoRE SHOULDERS IN
WoREIyG HoRsEs-The Boston Journal
says: The plan We have tried, and never
found to fail, is to get q piece of leather
and cut it into such a shape as to lie snug
ly between the shoulders of the horse and
the collar. This fends off all the friction,
as the collar slips and moves on the lea.
ther. and not ON the shoulders of the
horse. Chafing is caused by friction; hence
this remedy is quite plausible one, and is
much better than tying slips of leather or
pads Of sheepskin under the collar
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24

lr was stated some time ago in the pub
lie prints that a manuscript copy of the
Gospels, which turned out to be the oldest
in existence, had been found in monaste-
ry of Mount Athos, in Asia Minor. The
monks of the convent presented it to the
Emperor of Russia as protector of the
Greek Church; and now it is stated that
the Emperor has charged n Tischendorff,
of Leipsic, great authority in sacred lite
nature, to bring out an edition of it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24

SMART, SMARTER-At hotel, q girl in.
quired of gentleman ut the table if his
cup was out.
= No said he, but my coffee is"
The girl was confused, but she deter
mined to pay him back in his own coin, if
occasion should look up. While at dinner,
the stage drove up, and several coming
i'll, the gentleman asked:
Does the stage dine here?
"No, sir, replied the girl, laughing,
but the passengers do
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24
VOL. XX---NO. lS.
WoMrS-It is seldom that Julius Casar

WoMES-It is seldom that julius Cesar
Hannibal says anything worth quoting,
but the following ia good:
Dey may rail against wimmin as much
as dey like. dey cant set me up against
dem. hab always in my life found dem
flst in lub. fust in de dance, de fust in
quarrel fust in de ice cream saloon, and
de fust, best and last in de sick room
What would we poor debbils do widout
dem? Let us be born as little, as ugly,
and as helpless as you please. and a wo-
man arms am open to recelbe us. She it
an who CUBS us our fust dose OBJ castor
lie, and puts close pom our helpless, naked
limbs, and cubbers up our foots and toes
in long flannel petticoats; and it am she,
who, as we grow up, fills our dinner bas-
kets wild de doenuts and apples, as We
start to skool, and licks US when we tears
our trowsers."
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1859-12-24

RABBITS AND TREEs.-A simple and per-
fectly efficacious recipe for preventing rab-
bits and hares from barking trees, is to
take as much thoroughly skinned milk
as required, and mix it up with SCOT, till
about as thick as paint. With this, paint
over the tree with a whtewash brush. It
is done very quickly, at little expense and
trouble 1t lasts well one season-Agri-
cultural Gd=stte