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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
Planters Bank and James Bu-
chanan,

Mr.. Buchanan owns ten thousand dol
lars Of the stock of the Planters Bank
We be ieve it is said that he holds this
stock as guardian, or trustee, or something
of the sort, but that is immaterial since he
is individually responible for the faithful
applications of the money, in either capac-
ity. When the Union and American aud
the AUalahche next indulge themselve in
denunciations Of the Planters Bank. will
they have the goodness to inform us wheth-
er they except James Buchanan from the
charge Of growing rich upon the substance
of the people? Let them answer further.
whether they believe that the Presidents
a partner in a swindling Concern which
they arc trying to make the people believe
is foul blot upon the Legislation of the
State? Is one Of those "Money Kings" un-
der whose "tyrancal rule the people arc
suffering? If so the Democratic Conven-
ton at Nashville, which fully endorsed
him, have heavy reckoning TO settle with
the people of the State.-Menphs Eagle
and Enquirer.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01

AsroR HOUSE, y. V, June l3, 1859.
GEyTLIMEN: | have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your letter of the lth in which you
are pleased to ask my views on one of the most inn
portant questions that be presented TO the
SidcrutiOn If an American statesman; but in
Earding me as the representative of the great con-
servNtiyc element of the opposition party in this
country in connection with the Presidency, you at
tach to my position degree of Importance which it
is not entitled To occupy.
The questions propounded to me involve the
transcendantly important consideration of the rea-
tive and reciprocal duties of the citizen TO the gov
Crnment and of the government 10 the citizen; than
which, no higher, more interesting or more mpor-
tnnt question could have been suggested | shall
nevertheless not shrink from the delicate response
bility you have imposed upon me, but proceed
frankly and without reserve to answer your inter-
rogatoriCS To the best of my Judgment and capacity
When first read the letter Of the Secretary of
State some ten days since, was infinitely surprised
that doctrine full Of injustice and outrage las it
appeared 10 mel should now for the first time as
far as am advised, be put forth by the representa-
tive men of that party which has heretofore habitu
ally boasted of being the only friends to the for
egner who seeks shelter on our shore and have
been still more surprised to find that doctrine so
full of novelty and error should not have been more
generally repudated by the public press; and Ihave
been even still more astoniShed that of the great
number of politicians and statesmen who have all
ways relied upon and received the aid of this clc-
ment so much coveted and caresscd about the time
of popular election, NOT ONE should have stepped
forward To defend and protect the rights Of their
fellow citizens, 10 whom they owe so heavy weight
of obligation and gratitude for the places of dis
unction that they hold 10y the sutllNges and support
of the nauraZcd voters of the country. do not
regret, that through the kindness and confidence
implied by your letter the opportunity has been so
unexpectedly afforded me, who owe nothing to that
foreign element of which have spoken, and before
which, rs one of the American organization, have
been held up an inveterato enemy TO all foreign-
crS Of becoming an early and earnest advocate, de-
fender and vndcator of n great and eternal prin-
ciplc of justice and of truth
by the Constitution Of the United States il is de-
clarcd that Congress shall have power TO establish
a uniform rule of naturalization That is TO say;
Congress shall have power 10 pass such laws rs will
under the conditions prescribed confer upon persons
born beyond the limits of the United States all the
right and privilege of natural born citizens those
born within the limits of lhe United States, except
such aS by the Constitution, they are expressly ca
cu1cd from.
In pun anc' of hj, aEaoriy Congrc has
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
I Would Not.

would not kiss the sweetest lip
Unless it kissed me too;
As well from the young rose bud sip
The mornings clear cold dew.
Nor clasp hand, though soft and warm,
Unless it pressed mine own;
I'd rather love the perfect form
Carved out of Parian stone
would not worship eyes, though bright
And beautiful they be;
Cunless they bend their living light
On me-and only mel
Iwould not love form that Heaven
Itself had stamped divine;
If ! but dreamed her love was given
To other hearts than mine
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01

understands the eager aud impatient anxiety with
which this Administration awaits pretext for
J "pitchiag into Cuba--will believe for a moment
that such surrender of great principle that has
been held sacred from the formation of our Con-
stitution, would have been made to one of these
weak and feeble powers that have no means of re-
dressing a wrong-and why should it he made TO
France, or any other power on the globe or to all
cOmbined2
profess to be u man of peace as long as peace
can be maintained with honor; but | am for war
when the necessity arises without stopping TO weigh
or measure the size or strength Of the adversary,
and the more powerful that adversary may be, the
lea would be disposed to yield.
5Iy views on this question may thus be summed
up: When one plants himself under the protection
of the American Eagle which he is pledged and
sworn TO support and defend; when he enrolls his
name upon the ample folds Of the stars and stripes
of this great American Unon he is free to 90
wherever the winds aud the waves may carry him:
the eye of that Eagle watches his every step,
that flag waves proudly over his head, whether he
is upon land or upon water in a palace a dun
geon: and the power that dares to interfere with
his personal liberty whilst he is engaged in lawful
enterprise and not offending against the criminal or
penal code of that power dshOnors that Eagle and /
dsgraces that flag to which he appeals for his de- /
verance, If it does not afford him prompt relief
md redress.
nave thus, gentlemen, WlIhOut cOnhnlng myself /
% the particular form in which your questions are
out, grouped them all into one, and have shown
hat am utterly and reconeeably opposed to
he doctrine laid down by this administration the
ulc by which il is to be governed towards our
ldodtcd citizens; q doctrine that ptii! read the
etter of the Secretary, | did not suppose there
ould be found one man in the entire nation to as
ert.
am with great respect your ob't serv't,
JOHN NJ BOTTS.
% VIM. B. Barber George Min, Joseph II. Ash,
Edward Owens and Others .
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
Oh! silber Shining Moon.


Last night when dc moon was beaming,
strolled wild my Lucy lub,
Dc flowers were sleeping around uS
And dc stars were shining above.
We walked along by by brook side,
Where neber wandered BEFORE
An we heard de waters gnrgling
Dar notes by dc pebblcd shore
Chorus Oh silver shining moon,
Guide Ephram on his way,
An soon you'll sec he III married be-
OH what happy day.
Dc night-hawk had sung his song
De owl sang in de tree
De whippoorwilIs dey were waltzing;
Around my gal and me.
l axcd her if she would hab me,
A blush came oer her check,
Her heart it palpitated,
But Lucy could not speak.
OH silber shining moon, &c.
| took her in my arms,
An tried to make her speak,
etears as pure as drops OBJ dew,
Roll'd down her sable check
At length, she whispered in my ear,
An said she would hab me soon,
! kissd away de dewy tears,
An danced by de light OBJ dc moon.
Oh silbcr shining moon, &C.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01

EkS- We are glad to learn that our old
friend, JUDsoN Horn, the Opposition can
dldate for Senator in the Montgomery dis
tict, is actively engaged in the canvass,
aud is giving universal satisfaction. We
expected no less. lie is man of sterling
worth has ever been closely indentiied
sith the laboring masses, the real bono
and sinew of the country, and is an ardent
energetic speaker well posted upon tho
political issues Of the day No man IN
the State has been more eehsistent and
Jealous in the support of his party and lis
principles, aud none Of our candidates de-
serve a w9shn9upport If his efforts arc.
properly seconded he will Sy the stay \
ard placed in his hands to glorious 4
umPh, Nask Patriot. t.cA
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01

fsi9~ The Southern Democracy are deeply grieved
al the result of the Virginia election. They blame
Mr. Buchanan for all the falling of in the majority
in that stronghold of Democracy They are begin
ming 10 think that the unwise policy of the admin
istmiion will entail defeat upon the party in Ken
tucky and Tennessee and Maryland too. This con-
sequence win be the very best act Of The buchanan
administration. The locoioco organs say; What
could be effected by the Harrison campaign Of $40
by TAYLOR in sis, and ~ the Know-Noihngs s54
Mr.. Buchanan has almost himself alone accomplish
ed, Mr., Buchanan will deserve the congrrt ation
Of the whole country for his patriotism IN break ne
up the Democratic party and ridding the country OF
It's corruption. BALTIMORE Clipper.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
LEWIS CASS


This explicit aburation on the part of the present
Democratic administration at Washington of its
duty Of protection in the premises has fallen upon
the adopted citizens of this country ille thunder
bolt from clear sky.
II is thus manifest that for that equal protection
under the laws at home and abroad to which the
adopted citizens of the United States hold them
selves entitled the nearest hope of redress must be
in the administration which will Immediately sue
ceed the present one. .
Believing too that the political forces of the
country opposed to the present administration and
the Democratic party, will, in all probability carry
the approaching election for the Presidency and
that you, sir are representetiys Of those
tive principles upon which these opposition elements
may be most readily combined, we avail ourselves
of your presence in this city to address YOU upon
the important issue involved in this aforesaid letter
from the Secretary of State We have. accordingly,
to ask the favor of early reply to the following
inquiries
First In this aforesaid official letter. has not the
Secretary of State msrepresented the bonds of nat
uralization, and the duty of the Government un-
der it?
Second. Do not the constitution, the laws and the
spirit of naturalization involve in the same absolute
degree the reciprocal engagements of allegiance
and protection?
Entertaining the opinion that foreign born citi-
zens of this country of oil natyites, will hence
forth be unit upon this issue between allegiance
and protection, have the honor TO subscribe our
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, Nav II, so.

Your letter of the 18th instant has been received.
In reply have to State that it is understood that
the French Government claims military service
from oil natives of France whomay be found within
its jurisdiction Your naturalization in this country
will not exempt you from that claim should you
voluntarily repair thither.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Letter from Hon. Jon. M. Bolts.
NATURALIzED CITIZENS IN FACT.

The Extraordinary Position assumed Jv Gen Cdss as
10 the Disabilities of Nuturdlzed Citizens fbrodd
Tile Question Examined and Il Right
NEW York, June IL, 1862
Hon. John Minor BottS-DEAR Sin: Our atten-
ton has been called to the following astounding let
ter from Gen. Cass, Secretary of State in reference
to inquiry upon the subject of naturalization, to
au an adopted American citizen in Tennessee:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
Charles q. Smith

A TTORN EY AT l. A w
And General Collecting AGENT
GAINESVILLE, TENN.
Office over Farmer & Triggs Store, Franklin st.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01

seAs Beauy Is only skin dep. We, II looS
first rate a. lar a Il gnc-.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
DR.. ]. c. ADAMS,
HOMEOPATHY

CIAAS. FUSCu, ny. ID.
Respectfully announces to the public that he will
tender his professional services 10 persons who need
his aid either in town or country.
pEA,. Office, Franklin street, opposite the Court
House.
Clnrksvlle, Dec "a, 5S-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
Haskins & johnson.

Ell HASKINS & j. +. JOHNSON have as
sociatcd themselves in the practice of medicine
Office at the residence of L. B. llaskins.
Clnrksyillc. March I, ls59--3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01
| am with great respect vour ob't serv't,

JOHN NJ BOTTS.
To VIM. B. Barber George Mn Joseph II. Ash,
Edward Owens and others.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-07-01

BsI@ The friends of Judge Douglas in Washing
ton are in possession of the following letter explain
ing his position the subject of the Presidency,
Of which they have permitted a copy to be taken
for publication
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-12-07
The Prospect of Douglas =.

The Little Giant of the West is stesdily
gaining ground in the hearts Of the people.
His popularity is wide and deep, pervading
the public mind North and South, East and
West, without distinction of party. Since
the days OF Jac kson, no man has stood where
this bold, original, straight forward man Of
the people now stands.
The Cincinnati Enquirer thus speaks Of
the coming man Of the country, and of his
prospects:
GAS the people gather in primary conven
tions, county ater county, and State utter
State, their distinct, earnest, unbought de-.
cIaralions that Stephen A. Douglas is the
man OF their choiCe-lhe man for the times
strike terror TO the hearts OF his personal
enemies md detrac,ors. From what has
been, thus far, we mny predict what will be
very soon. II is idle tor any aspirant to con-
teet with Mr. Douglas he nomination OF the
Charleston Convention still more idle for
this, that, or the other would be leader,
North, South or West, to s>y that he will not
vote for MIR. Douglas us the Democratic
nominee. Every vote so lost is an actual
! advantage to the party and now, as in the
d 'ys o: J ckson, thousands and tens of thou
slEds Of the Opposition will throng into ou
ranks to fill the places deserted by those
who assume to rule US 10 the future, as they
have ruled Us, and almost ruined US hereto
tore."
There are Few men in the Southern States
who desire dissolution of the Union, hop.
ing thereby to attain an importance which
they have rot been able 10 attain by reason
OF their fansticism, in con ederscy OF
slaveholding and ron-slaveholGing States
These men have associated themselves with
the Democratic party Of late yeaFs, only be-
cause it is the predominant porty in their
section, just as Hale, Sumner, Banks, Ham
lin, and other Disunionists have attached
themselves to the Republican party in New
England. But the Democracy oI the South
are not in favor OF diSunion at all; they ne
yer have been; and, unless goaded to ex
tremty, never will b.. They have defended
the Democracy OF the North from the impu.
tations Of Abolilionism by our common enc
MES, South as we'll ss North times without
number, es the Democracy of the North hive
defended them against oil imputa,ons OF dis.
loyalty to the Constitution and the union OF
the States. 1t would be SIS ooIish and ls wick
ed for Southern Democrat now to adop;
the ISLANDERS of Southern opposit1nisls
against Mr.. Douglas and his friends, as for
Il Northern Democrat 10 befoul his mouth
with the lies. the trash and the slang OF the
Abolrionisis. There never has been any
lack Of common sense in the Democratic
Ill IL
upon the triumph of fanatcism OF Charles
ton-whehet tunatiaism of the South or OF
tho Eorth-Gre doomed to utter disOppoint.
ment.
1t is now certain that Douglas willreceive
the votes OF the following States at the
Charleston Conve ntion
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-12-07
Execution Of Brown.
HARPER's FERRY, Friday, Dec. 9

DAh
To the Editor Of The Enquirer:
have just arrived from the scene of the
execution OF John Brown, at Chlrlestown.
No man ever met his fate with more de
termination. AS he passed from the Jail 10
the open air, the front of his slouched hat
was turned up, and he calmly surveyed the
grand array of brist!ing bayonets with q
smile upon his countenance. Seated upon
his coffin and surrounded by thousand
troops, he rode to the place Of execution.
which was large and open field. Coolly
and calmly he looked upon the military es.
cort and the crowd who were following
On his way he talked to the Sheriff of the
beautiful weather and the loveIiness OF the
surro unding country.
Arrived at the place Of execution he &C
lively descended from the wagon, and with a
firm, unfaltering step ascended the stairs Ia
the scaff,ld. Within two minutes the cap
was drawn down over his face, and he took
leave OF the Sheriff and his assistants. Nine
minutes from the time be stepped upon the
drop the rope was cut, and the struggle wat
soon over. A few convulsive witches o.
the arms, and the body hung motionless. -
After hanging forty minutes 1t was GU
down, placed in the coffin and conveyed t
the jail, and thence escorted to this place BY
soldiers, and placed in charge Of the friendl
who had accompanied Mrs. Brown.
Brown made no speech upon the gallows
and would not have been permitted to If h'
had desired. He died game" TO the last
and expressed the wish that he might be
permitted TO walk to the gallows, but tn
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-12-07
Tie Execution of john Brown

| On Friday last, at fifteen minutes after
eleven O'clock, John Brown paid the richly
deserved penalty of his many crimes by
h1nging by the neck until he was dead. lie
suffered justly, for the crimes of which he
was convicted are not obly OF most heinous
nature, but Of three fold character, everv
one of them being 9 capital offence. Long
before going to Virginia, his hand was s,uin-
ed with the blood of innocent men inhumon.
ly hutchered in Kansas. His whole lie
indeed, has been that of q law breaker,
and after having deliberately and wicked "
perpetrated the crimes of which, after trial
admitted by himself to be fair, he was le
galy convicted and executed, the verdict
true, conservative and patriotic citizens is
that it is rather a subject of joy than of
sorrow, that, in this instance, the laws have
been vindcated.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-12-07
Death Of Washinstom Irving

The greatest shock TO the lovers of the
great end good of cur country, came, though
not Unexpectedly, on Tuesday, with the an.
nouncement of the death of that veteran OF
literature, Washington Irving. He died on
Monday night at his residence at Sunny
Side, peacefully and painessIy. He retired
to his room about ten o'clock, feeling more
lapguid than usual, and complaining of pain
in his side, but apparently not more unwel
than he had been for several months past
Just as he reached his room, und while hi:
niece was near him. he suddenly fell, and ir
moment was no more. A physician wa:
soon with him, but no mortal aid could avui
to bring him back.
Mr.. Irving was born on the 13:h of April
1888, and was consequently in his seventy
seventh year. He lived and died bachelor
and, as ia usual with such celebrities, the
world dished up many romlnces Of early
disappointments, with which, true or no
true, we have nothing to do.
His works are known to all who read, anc
hive gsined him an undyng fame. They
show forth his general character, and ms
him beloved by oil readers. The world ha
lost much in him, ond as he has done 81
much to ex lit the name Of America in for
eign lands, a grateful people can do no les
than to affectonuteIy honor his memory.
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1859-12-07

seemed to givethe Republican journals great
pleasure to make this charge against me.
have spoken Of men and things 10 Ksnsss
Just as saw them, and have only regretted
that partizans outside of Kansas have en-
deavored 10 use US as tools for them to ride
into power.
In regard to Old John Brown have writ
ten nor published nothing only what believ.
ed to be strictly true. II the Republican
press and the Republican party propose to
defend or apologize for him, they will have
an unpleasant task 10 perform, and II cannot
but work dissstrously to the future success Of
the party. Through his fundamentally and
that OF Redpath, Reslf, Cook, and other men
| of that character, with whom | might include
James H. Lane, our troubles have been pro.
trscted at least one year. and an amount ol
suffering and wretchedness has been entailed
upon the people of this Territory which is
almost incalculable. ....
In regerd to Mr.. Redpath and his commu-
nication in the Tribune, have very little to
cay. Those who will take the trouble to
turn back to the files OF the New York Iri.
bune and Times OF June, 1856, will find near
| ly every importunt statement in regard to
myself made by him in that communication
controverted, and that by letters copied into
the Tribune, etc., written by this same Red
path.
AS a part,ceps criminis with Old Brown,
he attempts to divert attention from himself.
II you wish to know more OF him, please pro
cure the "Roving Eoitor," book written by
Jas. Redpath, pnd published by A. B. Bur
dick, New York. It is dedicated to Old John
Brown. Turn TO page 800, and read as lol.
fows:
81 believe that civil 1oGr between the
North and the South would ultimate in in
surrection, and that Kansas troubles would
probably create a military conflict of the
sections. Hence, left the South and went
to Kansas; and endeauored, personally and
ly pen, TO prec,Pitate a REVOLUTION
Tnut WE failed, for ,rGs not alone in this
desire, was owing to the influence Of promi'
nent Republican statesmen, whose anfortu.
nate conservative character Of counsel, which
it was impossible openly 10 resist, fife ctually
6atisd all our hopeS--hUpes which Democrat
ic action was auSpicUus.y promoting"
had other extracts which had designed
furnishing you, but have not leisure to copy
them now. Respectfully,
G. w. Brown.
Herald Of Freedom Office, Laurence, Kansas
Nov. ID, 1859.
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prison ., LecOmptOn. The statement con.

prison 1t LecomptOn. The statement con.
tinues
While In his hands hesrd Browns son
boast of the horses they hsd stolen from
Missouri and elsewhere. ! also saw psIty
start out for the purpose ofrobbing an Indian
trading post Joseph Bernard's), and saw
them return loaded with the goods (soms
$4,000 WORTH, Old Brown exclaiminR as
they came In: "Well done, my boys !'-
Brown told me himself that his hand wss
again every msn, free State or pro.Slavery,
who was not willing to join his band, and
that he would kill one as soon as the other
His son Frederick was killed at Ossawat.
omie by Martin White, free State man
who had refused TO join Browns company
and was ihereupon robbed aud ordered Il
leave the Territory.
John Brown was afterwards whipped a
Ossawatomie and ! believe he then left tht
Territory. OF his subsequent operations
there ! know nothing. That he, withou
provocation, inhumanly murdered men il
their beds, know. That he committed rob-
berry and Ihefts of goods and horses, heart
from his son and his own men and saw will
my own eyes but that he ever gave ss aI
excuse that he was attempting TO run OF
slaves while doing this "Kansas work."
never heard from him or any one else.-
There was not slave within forty miles o
Pottawattomie Creek, where he committed
the murders, and not one of the murdered
men had ever raised an arm against him.
| What saiOted martyr!