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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Chancery Sale of Land.

len. II. Johnson rs, Ann f. Oghuu, ct ais.
rs pursuance Of an order made in this cause at
t|s Alril term, 1850, of the Chauccry Court Mt
ClUrEsville will sell. TO the highest bidder ON the
premises, ON SATURDAY, JUNE II, 1859, the
tmy, Il land mentioned in the pcadmgS containing
about fifty acre, being the same land purchased by
James ". Ogbum of John y. Taylor, and lies on
the head 81 Conrad Creek, and adioius the lands OF
James Lisenhy, ON the north; j, h. Liscnhy on
the west W, \ NJ. h. Davic ON the south; aud
d. ID. TriCc, on the east. The land Us well timhcrcd
TEass-.-Crcdit until April LIST, 1900 Note with
good security required aud a lien retained for the
purchase money.
TlIOS, j. NuNFORD, c. h NJ.
Hy 49, 9-lw--prntcrs fee, 50.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
GREAT ATTRACTION.

WE called the other day and examined the SUI
perb BATHING ESTABLISHMENT, recently in
PRODUCED and most inPeniously arranged, by MINER
the celebrated GAINESVILLE Barber and gloriously lux
uratcd in one Of his large and well-auanged bath
ng-mbs the following baths may be taken with
out moving the head, body, or feet by simply turn
ing a screw or gently pulling cord viz:
Tho celebrated Turkish Spray Bath; the Arkan-
sas Hot Bath; the Iceland Shower Bath-cold OF
warm; the Tcpid or Still Bath; also Medical Baths
given when requested lastly, the celebrated hex-
hlc Screw or Quill Bath this bath is arranged ex-
prcss ~ for uyaids and be directed against any
portion of the body by the least motion of the pa
tents hand.
The bathing season is close al hand aud we would
say to those who wish health, happiness and pros
pcrity, with a clear skin and a clear conscience, t.
90 to MINERS without delay, and "throw physic tC
the dogs
For you II need it not if well you battle and rub
In Miners glorious, soothing healing tub.
MAY g. '59
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Land for Sale.

THE place on which reside, containing about
450 acres, and situated half way from Nashville to
GAINESVILLE on the Paradise Till and Clarksville
Turnpike The location and improvements are,
such as would render IL
Valuable 7aveya Stand.
Asst regards health, water timber soil &c. we
hesitate not in saying that few such places ure 10 be
had. BY means OF the hydraulic Ram, supplied by
bold, cool, aud never c,iiag bluff stream, ile wa
ter Is conveyed from the spring to the house, lots
bnth-house and garden.
will sell the Improvements and one or two hun
bred acres OF land the whole together or viii d.
vide % suit purchasers The tract is susceptible Of
being divided into , or fine residences, with good
water ON each
We will also dispose Of on very reasonable terms,
the timber, suitable for converting into humber, on
1900 acres Of land, aud sufficient 20 run an ordinary
saw-mll from to ~ years, and favorably located
for the business For further particulars address the
un designed at Sycamore Mills, Tenn.
Nov ., 5s-6 ALEX. LOWE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
WIN. N. THwEATT, M'NAIRY HoBsoN
PRICES REDUCED
At the Sout hern Sto re!

Many Of the goods embraced in the catalogue be-
low viii be sold, without regard to cost for Cash,
from this date until further notice
Dress Silks Satins Merinoes, Delalnes, Coberg
Shay, Silk Tissues, and emb'd Swiss, for bridal
purposes, Prints, Ginghams Furniture Oil Cloths,
corded and embroidered Skirts, Swiss, Tarlton, and
Jaconet Muslins, Swiss and Jaconet Muslins, embd
Sets, Sleeves Capes aud Collars silk Scaris Jaco-
net Swiss and Null Muslins, Swiss and Jaconet Edg-
ings and insertings, Cosetts, Hoop Skirts, Thread
and Linen Cambria, silk, gingham, and cotton hand
kerchiefs, Boots Shoes, Hats and Caps China and
Glassware, Jewelry Gloves and Hosiery, Perfumery,
Soaps, extracts, Medical Cases, TOoth-wash, Tooth
and Hair Brushes Cologne, Syerware, general
assortment Of Notions, Ready made Clothing Cloths
and CassimeFes, Umbrellas Wall Paper, plain, Ggu-
red aud colorcd Flannels, RucheS Artificial Flow
ers, Head Dresses ladies and misses Flats Satinets
Shirts Collars and Shirt Bosoms bridal and lace
Wells black and white Grape d. aud many other
articles too tedious 10 mention. Call so0n rs we
are determined 10 sell. Reeollect, most Of our
goods have been recently received--our object Is to
sell them before the RECEPTION Of Spring Goods
Very respectfully,
W. N. THWEATT Z co.
NOtlce.--AI persons indebted 10 MS are most
respectfully requested 10 come forward and pay up
and much obliee
WV. THwEATT A 90.
Teh -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Executors Sale of Negroes.

On the first Monday in June 1889, ut the Court
House in Clarksyillc, will sell to the highest bid
DER -Four Negroes comprising one man 90 years old,
one woman about 20 years old one boy about A
years old, and one infant girl The woman and two
yhdren will be sold together. Terms, Cash--ttle
perfect. n. b, DUDLEY, Admir-.
with the will annexed of Ann b. Henderson.
GAINESVILLE April 90 '59-6w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator OF Whitfield
N.enrrw. decd, at the May term, 1852 Of the
'otnN Court of Montgomery County ! hereby
0ollE all persons who Np indebted TO said estate Ia
't -lmm'd".u payment and those having claims
,n' ih' r7l'' win present thsm for settlement
"..E.a iLc time pr~rribcd hy law.
W T. SHACKELFORD Admir-
Mas "a, 59-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Dress Goods and Wrappings,

Silks, Grenadines, Bareges,
Organizes, Foulards, and Lawns, together with a
large stock Of plain and fancy Goods of all kinds for
ladies wear. Grape, Grenadine, Silk, Challi, Span
ish and Chantilly Lace Shawls Grcnadne, Tissue
and Bcrcgc Scnrfs Lace Mantillas and Points. Also
to our beautiful assortment Of
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
N NOTICE

NfV. Bourne r'rstS Nu. D. Holt
tOrgnal Atlg,umcnt1
Ma wM. f. nOLT' Nou are hereby notified
- - oycar heibrc nj my Office I'M the Cont Uousc
~. y Carksyine ON the 18Th day or juno next and
- "a the suit of William BonInr a-aiust YOU rs A
war; a resident OF the State of Tennesrc hv Original
low attachment in which William Rog,r. Ia, been
81, suIDnonod gaipishec. GA your failure To appear.
raj lie cause will he proceeded with crparE
CllAS. BAILEY, J. 7.
q $50 my 92sN--Vrin,ers Tee ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
China, Glass and QuCenNware!
trade towbich We also invite the attention of all.

Our staple and HouSe-fmshiog department is ais,
fully rs complete the fancy In short our stock
besides being the largest comprises greater variety
of Goods thanRan he found in any other house in tho
city and If you wish to ave time and money in buy.
ing Goods give ms a trial We viii promise TO say,
YOU hoth--timc, by showing you everything YOU NAV
want in the Dry Goods nc-moucy, by selling YOU
goods cheaper than you can buy them elsewhere.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

Enclose the money to our address fer the ticket
ordered on receipt of which they viii be forwarded
by first mail. Purchasers can have tickets endinp
in any figure they may designate
The list of drawn numbers and prizes viii be sen,
to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
Purchasers viii please write their signatures plain
and give their post office, county and State
ESS- Remember, that every prize Is drawn and
payable in full without deduction.
Bkly- All Prizes of 81 900 and under, paid imme-
diately after the drawing-other prizes OF the u ual
time of thirty days.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Notice 20 CORRESPONDENTS.

Those who prefer not sending money by mail can
use the Adams Express Company, whereby money
for tickets in sums of Ten Dollars, can be sent US
at our risk and expense from any city or town
where they have an Office. The money and order
must be enclosed. in Government post Office
stamped Envelope" or the Express Company cannot
receive Them,
All communications strictly confidential
Address orders for tickets or certificates to
WOOD, EDDY & CO., Augusta, Ga
Or Atlanta, Ga, or Wilmington Del
GE1y- A list of the numbers that are drawn from
the wheel, with the amount Of the prize that each
one Is entitled to, will be published after every
drawing, in the following papers; N. o. Delta, Mo-
bile Register, Charleston Standard Nashville Ga
zelie, Atlanta lntegcncer n. Y. Weekly Day
Book Savannah Morning News, Richmond Dispatch,
New York Dispatch and Paulding Miss. Clarian.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Job Work.

We have just received new lot Of Job Tyre and
are now prepared 10 execute work with neatness
Sud dispsuA. NEBLETT 4 GRANT
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
KalaaLle Tarern Sand.
Notice.

No person is authorised to buy articles for, and
chargable to the Memphis Clarksyle and Louisville
Rail Boad Co.. but the President Chief Engineer and
Treasurer Of said %.
ApTl a. isba-6
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

BsfS" A discount Of 10 per cent for cash made on
all bills from lst Of January 10 the lst July, and
per cent on all from ! st July 10 Isl January.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20

Bay Blanks neatly printed, and kept
constantly on hand for sale at this office
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
Lumber /! LGlmber F.! !!

If persons wanting superior lOt Of y GLOW Pop
ar Plank, Scantng or Joi,t delivered at the lime
agreed upon, win leave their Orders with Robert $.
Chiffon at the store of Fowlkes, Chiffon & Co.,
they will be attended 10 punctualy
April /, '5a-3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
GOOD GOODS,
PRETTY GOODS,
and CHEAP GOODS,

The attention of the Ladies is respectfully invited
to our rich and elegant assortment Of
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-20
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME:
TO BE DRAWN
EACH SATURDAY IN MAY.
Approximation Prizes
',4s5 Prizes, amountingto $4,000
whole ticl6cts $EO-HnIvcs as

circular showing the plan of the lotteries will
be sent to any one DESTROYS of receiving it,
Certificates of packages will be sold at the fol-
lowing rates. which is the risk:
Certificate of package of 10 whole tickets, $50
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03
Decrease Of Water on the Earth.

At late meeting of the British Asso.
citation. Mr.. Cation read paper by
Mr.. J. Spotswood Wilson, "On the Gen.
eral and Gradual Desiccation of the
Earth and Atmosphere" The writer
drew attention to the fact that those who
had travelled in continental lands, espee
tally in or near the tropics, had been
forced to reflect on the changes of climate
that appear to have occurred. There
were parched and barren lands, dry river
channels, and waterless lakes, and not
unfrcquently traces of ancient human
hahitations, where large populations have
been supported, but where all was now
desolate, dry, and barren.
After quoting largely from the works
of various writers and travellers, (among
whom was DIR. hevingstone,) and giving
Interesting descriptions of dried up rig
.ers and desolate tracts of country IN
Australia, Africa, Mexico, and Peru.
which had formerly been inhabited by
man. Mr.. Wilson concluded that there
wa, a gradual solidifyiug Of the squeoas
vapors. and consequently Of water, on
the face of this terrestrial world, which
he inferred was approaching a sta Q
in which it will be iinpos ible for man o
continue an inhabi;ant. Yet, he added,
we should feel satisfied with the prospect
that the term of our occupation is not vel
half expired. Races proceeded Us in the
chain Of existence, and there was no rea
son to suppose that others would not FOL
low. Indeed, some Of those that are de
signed to succeed seem to be already in
existence, and have their home IN the icy
sea, where they enjoy climate which ex-
ceeds mans endurance. Various coEsil
orations lead to he conclusion that the
fitness of the earth for man may extcnd
to q period much longer than that in
which il has been occupied by him; nor
will that term end till after the Polar
bear. the walrus, and the narwal have
become inhabitants Of tho tropics.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03
Suicide on a Wedding Day.

An English paper, by the Niagara, con
tains the following account Of the suicide
of young man upon his wedding day:
A young man named Francis Baxter
son OF Mr.. Thomas Baxter, a respectable
dealer in glass and china ware, residing
in High street, K ttering. was. although
only IL years of age. affianced to a girl
two years his senior, named Sarah Nor
ris. the daughter of a neighbor. Prepar
atoms had been made for the marriage
and Christmas morning fixed for the hap.
Ply event. 1t had been arranged that an.
other young couple, who were to occupy
apartments under the same roof, should
be married at the same time, and this
party were at church at the appointed
hour, the clergyman, Rev. L. FL. Madge
rector of the parish, being in attendance,
but the other couple did not appear
The minister, surprised at the delay, pro-
ceeded to marry those at tile altar, and
ON the ceremony being concluded, sent
the sexton to inquire into the cause of the
absence OF the missing pair.
He returned in short time with the
melancholy intelligence that the young
man had put an end to hts life, by shoot
ing himself through the head. A fly had
been engaged to take the young couple
to church, and was waiting at the door
Of the bride elect, who was in her wed.
ding dress, anxiously wondering why her
betrothed did not make his appearance
when the dreadful news was brought to
her that he died by his own hands, in the
above frightful manner. His body was
found on tn bed intended for his bridal
couch, ghastly spectacle. A pocket
pistol lay close to his left hand, and an
open prayer book on his pillow, and the
portrait of his betrothed was on chair
by his side. 1t appeared however, that
some alteration passed between him and
his father, who was opposed to the match,
principally on account of their. extreme
youth. 1t is thought this led to the mel
ancholy suicide. Deceased was re-
markable good looking youth, of pleasing
manners aud steady conduct. sH
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03
A Pretty Conceit

We saw few days since in the parlor
of friend, very pretty conceit. 1t is,
of course, the fancy of lady, and con-
sists of the burr Of pine tree placed in
wine glass half full of water, and from
between the different layers of the burr
are shooting forth green blades--bright.
beautiful, refreshing. For little thing.
we have seen nothing that so pleased Ms
By its beauty and novelty. And the Sc
cret is this: the burr was found dried
and open the different circles were
sprinkled with grass seed, and it was
placed in wine glass, with water in as
above. In few days the moisture and
nourishmcnt gave the burr life and health
the different circles closed and buried
within themselves the grass seed, and a
lew days more gave to theseed also, life.
sprout and growth, and now pyramid
OF living green, beautifully relieved by
the sombre hue of the burr, is the result
las pretty and novela parlor ornament
as we have for long while seen: We
DO not know whether the idea was orig.
inal with the lady, but We do know that
its success is beautiful.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03
A Pretty Sharp Retort.

On Saturday, two young ladies, very
genteelly dressed, were riding along Fifth
street in bus. One Of them whose fea.
lures were more remarkable for an ex.
cessive prominence of nose than anything
else, exhibited to the other a dagurrcv.
type of herself, which, she said had Iusk
been taken down town, and they were en-
gagged in discussing its merits, when an
elderly lady got into the bus at The cor.
ner of Elm and Fifth. She was evidently
one of those inquisitive yet good natured
souls who take of innocent liberty in tn.
world without giving any harm. After
riding square or so she reached out her
baud, and said to the lady with the pic
ture =" Please let me look at it" Her
modest request was met with an indig-
nant frown, and the reply, as the case
was returned to the lady's pocket, I" it is
none of your business r 6t
The old lady settled back in her seat
very complacently, when the companion
of the one with the picture asked what
do You wish to do with it? "Oh, moth.
ing, replied the old lady, /" only wanted
TO see how successfully the artist has put
such nose on SO small plate r =
The omnibus was full, aud the shout Of
laughter which followed the retort could
have been heard full square. The lady
with the daguerreotype covered her face
with her veil, and dropped the subject
during the remainder OF the ride.
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03
Pointless Sermons.

In one Of his discourses, John Newton
has this pithy remark Many sermons
ingenious of their kind, may be compared
to letter put in the post Office without
direction. 1t is addressed to nobody
owned by nobody, and if hundred per.
sons were to read it, not one Of them
would think himself concerned in the con.
tents. Such, whatever excellencies ii
may have, lacks the chief requisite of a
sermon. It is like a sword which has a
polished blade, a jeweled hilt, gorgeous
scabbard, but yet will not cut, and there.
fore for real use is no sword. The truth
properly presented, has an edge it pier.
ces to the dividing asunder Of soul and
spirit it is a discerner of the thoughts
and intcnts of the heart"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03
Going to Europe in a Balloon.


Mr Joiin La Mountain, the acronant, is
again ia this city, where he will remain
few days. He has made arrangements
for the construction in Boston Of bal.
loon, with which he designs o make an
attempt to cross the Atlantic next sum
nler. The money IS to be furnished By a
wealthy gentleman of the ancient Athens.
who has sufficient confidence in the prac.
lticability Of the scheme to make a ven.
ture in it. The balloon is to be of silk.
with an ascensive power which will max 3
it capable Of carrying life boat stocked
with provisions and four passengers. L
The power It Is designed to employ is the
guncotton engine, one oil which, owned
uy a gentleman of Springfield, Mass. has
been tested, and found to operate salts.
factorily. Before the venture at sailing
lover the ocean, it is designed to make
three long voyages, starting from west.
ern cities, for the purpose OF testing tie
capacity of the balloon and the effect of
the employment OF machinery, Mr.. Wise
The "father of baliooning il America. 4
who has been in consultation with Mr..
La Mountain, approves of his plan in all
its details, and will give him the benefit
of his remarkable ex perieuce III suggest
ions as to the manner Of carrying i ont
Troy Times. 49,
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03
N.P-7f17
Our Sfrap 8ook
Was He Insane9

DIR. Wayne Of the New York Medical
College, in lecture upon the Importance
to the medical profession Of a careful
study Of legal insanity, with a view to
their often being called to give testimony
on very difficult and delicate questions,
quotes the following well put case from
Knagg's work on unsoundness of mind:
"There was an old man well known in
London during the last century, who was
of an ungainly appearances, and subject to
occasional attacks of hereditary melan.
choly So inconsistent was he in his
habits. that sometimes he practiced great
abstemiousness, and at other times he
devoured large meals with british SLOW.
enliness and voracity; sometimes he would
persist in drinking nothing but water. but
occasionally drank wine by tumblersfull;
his income was far from large, and not OF
certain amount, yet he kept set Of old
men and women about his house, whose
chickering's and disagreements now and
then drove him out Of doors he was in
general very loquacious, but he has been
known to sit in company and drink doz
en- cups Of tea without speaking sylla.
bic (; when not engaged in discoursing, il
was his custom to keep muttering to him.
self; in walking he performed strange
gesticulations, and would not 60 in at q
door unless he could effect his entry in q
certain preconceived number of steps, and
so as TO introduce himself on particu
lar foot-turning back and Recommending
until he succeeded as he desired. There
was row of posts near his house. which
he would not pass without touching sing
ly, and if he omitted one in the series he
retraced his steps to remedy the neglect
he boarded up orange skins for some mys
FERROUS purpose he would never divulge
he suffered remorse of conscience for
having taken milk in his coffae on Good
Friday he believed in ghosts, and went
ghost hunting in Cock Lane and main
tanned that he heard his mother calling
for him by name in the other world
Yet Dr.. johnson was so far from insane
that by common consent, he was regard
ed as the most vigorous thinker and
greatest sage Of the time"
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03
A Sharp Bargain.

TWAS hard to catch "Old Jack Jones"
in place too tight for him to get out
The following occurred recently at Cedar
town Court. There had been q hard
frost the night before and some of the
knowing ones prophecied an entire failure
Of the wheat crop. p riaE
I've got one hundred acres" says old
Jack, that I'll take one hundred dollars
foz.u
Jack, I'll give it, and hand you the
money in All boar" said Mitchell.
Before the expiration of an hour, no,
gro from the plantation reported the
wheat uninjured, and Mitchell advanced,
money in hand.
"Thank you" says Jones. wien will
you take your wheat away 2"
Take it away? Why, as soon as it
is ripe" .l
mo. you don't You must cut it this
week. ! want to plough up that Geld
and put it in corn" f
Monmouth weekly herald. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1854-1860, 1859-02-03

One of the earliest Presidents Of JET
ferson College. Penn, was the venerable
Dr. M'Millen, o man OF great gravity and
dignity of manners.
In those early times it was customary
for the students, when meeting the Pres
ident, to remove the hat from the head
place it under the left arm, make pro.
found bow, and pass the compliment Of
the day.
Among the students was Tom DeYoe,
an eccentric fellow. His father was rich
and as Tom was always flush Of money!
the height Of his ambition was to sport &
gold head cane and gallant the old Greek
professors daughters.
The term student which he bore III
common with the other members of the
college. was a sad misnomer. Toms
mind was more deeply engrossed with
backgammon, checkers. and old sledge,"
| than with bis mathematics, and he was
more deeply read in the lore of Chester.
| field. than in that Of Homer and Virgil.
In fact he was a shallow Drained, lily.
fop and. as may be supposed. q great IA.
vorite with certain class of ladies who
mistake impertinence for wit, and 6ne
clothes and affected manners for refine.
ment and solid accomplishment
But to our tale Tom Was one day
walking down street arm in arm with his
friend John Smith. who had spice efrthe
wag about him. Seeing the President
few PAGES before them, Tom hastily in.
inquired
I" Smith. what is good morning, sir
in Laiiu ?"
g" Ego sum sfuhus, was the reply With
out a moments hesitation.
| Meeting the President. Tom after the
most approved style of donkeyism, at the
same time making a profound salaaln,
greeted him with.
Ego sum srultus ~
Z" am aware of it" responded the Pres.
lhlent. making slight bow.
This proving rather unsatisfactory,
Tom posted off to the room of his friend
Byles, whom he saluted with
Deacon, what is the translation OF
this sentence" Ego sum st,ltus. ?"
lam fool" replied the unsophisti-
Gated deacon. eaaz -s5rA
This told the whole story. As novel
writer's say, Toms feeling may b more
easily imagined than described.