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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

AN EDITOR TIGHT.-We believe it is
rare that editors indulge in drop, but
when they do, their readers are sure to find
it ont A Syracuse contemporary was call
ed upon to record melancholy event
at time when his head was rather heavy
and did it up in the following manner
Yesterday morning. at 4 o'clock p. NJ
man with heel in the hole ofhis stock.
ing committed arsenic by swallowing q
dose of suicide. The inquest Of the verdict
returned a jury that the deceased came tc
the facts in accordance with his death. He
leaves child and six small wives to lament
his untimely loss. In death we are in the
midst of life.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22
THE BROKEN-HEARTED.
CRIME ITS OWN AvENGER.
>"What though the spicy breezes
Blow soft DER Ceylon's Isle,
Though every prospect pleases,
And onlv man iq vile


Though every prospect peascs
And only man is vile.
Curionsly enough, I was just repeating
this stanza, when my new acquaintance
called for me. had met him while on
visit to Ceylon, as countryman of mine,
and was pleased with the opportunity that
afforded me a more intimate personal
knowledge.
I thought myself fortunate in falling
in with so agreeable gentleman, and con-
sidered his face and manners peculiarly
refined. On our second meeting | noticed
q singular restlessness of the handsome
dark eyes, and irritable bitterness of the
lips, and disposition TO be constantly on
the move, shown in the tapping of light
bamboo cane, or the motion Of the foot
or hand.
These things, however, did not strike
me as singular at the time, but coupled
with what | afterwards learned, were GER
tain evidence, that the man felt already
the gnawing of the worm that never dies
--remorse.
One forenoon we left the little seaport
town where was soiourning, and rode a
short distance into the interior of the
gorgeous Island Most glorious were the
sourroundings on every hand With a
prodigality quite undrcamed of by the in
habitants of colder cline, nature had
showerod her most exquisite floral gifts
everywhere. Trees loaded with sweet
smelling flowers, their intense colors vie
ing with the foliage of richer green, from
out which they smiled; tall cactus-pants,
with crimson goblet-shaped blossoms; lii
lies, gorgeous in queenly unfolding Of
form and color-everything rich, lavish,
wonderful, met our eyes feasted to fulness
with this most tropical luxuriance.
That is my house, said my new friend,
pointing to a low-roofed cottage, surroun-
ded by wide verandah, from whose cling
ing vines sweet odors were flung upon the
soft atmosphero-but from the moment
the words were uttered his sociability de-
parted,
Within the cottage enclosure were
walks, bowers, and fountains. Chaste
statuary was dispersed over the grounds
with most charming effect. The house
seemed almost n fairy structure, rising in
the midst of flowers and foliage. And
the man who sat beside me, whose smile
mounted no higher than his lps-the
dreamy far looking discomfort in his eye
growing every moment more perceptable
was the owner of this truly Eden like
residence.
We were met on the threshold by q
lovely child of some eleven summers
Her hair hung in curls. Her eyes par.
ticuiaarly lustrous, yet mournful in beau
ty, and on the young brow seemed to see
> a something-a shadow of darkness-au
upchild like quiet, as she greeted my new
friend.
Dressed in pure white, she glidcd IN be
fore US, and to her was left the duty o.
entertaining me while Mr.. c., excusine
himself in the remark, that sicknes,
necessarily called him away for hal
hour or so, left the room.
rs your mother very unwell2 asked
of the little girl who, with those shallow
filed eyes of hers, was regarding m,
gently, but attontively,
Yes, sir; mamma has been sick for
long time replied she, dropping her eye
while her lips qaivsrsd.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

Mexico had seven Presidents in the
month of January.-Le1ingtoa Mo- Er-
press.
How we should pity Mexico. We have
but one, and yet We find the infection
dreadful. What would it he five had sew
en- Buchanans with soven swarms Of suck
ers, stealing "coal' and "live oak,' and
"forging vouchers" to get Uncle Sam S
money? Mexican Locofocosm is equal to
Democratic Hydra with seven heads, and
an innumerable quantity of "horns -
Philadelphia Neios
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22
TAKING IT coollr.-A traveller relates the follow

TAKING IT CooLLY-A traveller relates the follow
ing
Mr. Barnes, wife and two children his niece and
another young lady with the writer, formed party
leaving Memphis for Carksville Tennessee in the
beginning Of the summer Of 1857. Arriving Al
Smithltnd We were compelled TO take smaller boat
on account Of the extreme lowneSS of the Cumbeand
river Such was found in the Ncttie Miller, a very
nice little stern-wheelcr. We were proceeding on
our way rejoicing when suddenly we were thrown
ont of onr nests and brought up all standing in the
middle of the state-roOms. All the gentlemen rush
ed out in dsbdbiHe TO learn the trouble, and were
frankly told by the captain that the boat was badly
snagged. and would sink in few minutes MI
Barnes few with alarm 10 his wife and the Young Ia
dies. seized his children deposited them safely in
wood boat which the Ncttie had in tow, and ran
back Surprised not to see any Of the ladies' out yet
he rnshed 10 his wife rooni and found her quietly
washing her face and hands.
"Why' my dear the boat wills sink in less thar
three minutes.
"Welr' she replied, ~ think can be out bcfor,
that time
Dragging her along he rushed slmost frantic witt
excitement 10 the yonng ladies' room, and found
them quietly cOmbng their hair?
"For heavens sake? says he 'young ladies, 'w ha
do you mcsnl The boat win sink in two minutes
and here you are combing your hair
"Why, uncle says the neice, 'you didn't expect
us 10 go out there before all those young men with
our hair in this ix-did your
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22
Ladies in Tolland county, Connecticut
have contributed $500 80 towards the
Mount Vernon Funds. f,- 40. ...
gos~ The American State Council of Maryland
has adopted the following resolutions

gsSH The American State Council of MARYLAND
has adopted the following resolutions:
Resolved, That the State Council of the American
Party of Maryland, repudiating sectonalism in ev-
cry shape and form, whether as abolitonism at the
North or secession al the South, congratulate the
country on the auspicous prospect of the union OF
all the conservative elements of opposition to the
present Democratic administration ss
And, inspired by this prospect the people of Mary
land, whilst they reafirm and hereby express their
unalterable attachment to the principles which have
hitherto characterized the American party. invite
the whole body Of conservative Opposition in all the
states of the Union 10 Cooperate with them in se-
lecting hereafter delega,ss Nrtiop.i Convention
to be charged viii, the sole duty of nominating
candidates for the Offices cr President and Vice Presi-
dent of the United States, to I've voted for by the
whole body of the Opposition in 1850; and whose
past life, eminent fitness, and unquesonabIe nation
Atty shall enttle them to the conservative vote of
the whole country
ResoIved, That II is recommended that all the ell
ements of opposition to the present corrupt Demo-
cratic administration be invited cordially 10 unite
with the American party in the State in sending del
egates to the convention to he called for the nomj-
nation of candidates for the various Offices to Sc
filled by the popular elections Of the coming TALL
And whereas the State of Maryland in the con-
test Of 1856 evinced her loyalty to the Union. her
stern rcpudiation of all sectOnaiism whether South
or North and her unfatering devotion to those prin-
ciples of broad and earnest nationality, intended
to be perpetuated by the Federal Constitution, in
adherence TO which alone rests the safety and hon.
or OF the country in the strife of factions and the
struggles of geographical parties therefore
Resolved, That we win enter upon the coming
State elections with unwavering faith in our
ability to maintain the high position hitherto held
by our State, and determined to devote our hest en-
erges personally and collectively to the accomplish
ment of such results as win keep Maryland in the
vanguard of u triumphant national movement
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

"First class in Oriental Philosophy
strnd up Thibens, what is life?'
"Life consist of money, horse, and a
fashionable wife"
"Next what is death2"
"A paymaster who settles everyhody's
debts, and gives the tombstone as receipt
in full Of all demands"
"What is poverty?'
"The reward of merit genius generally
receives from discriminating public"
"What is relIgionY'
"Doing unto others as you please, with f.
out allowing a return Of the compliment" I"
"What is fame?"
"A six line puff in newspaper while
living, and your fortune to your enemies
when dead" :"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

THE WHEAT IN ILLINoIs.-A man who
travelled, last week, through six counties
in central Illinois, reports to the Chicago
Tribune that winter wheat promises to
make fine crop, and that the farmers felt
greatly encouraged at the prospect. The
Carlinville Democrat says of the wheat
in that portion of the State, (near the
catitSl,) that the crop will be little short
Of an average one, although the breadth
of wheat sown last fall was much less than
usual
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22
The Faded Violet.
BY 7. r. ALDRICH.

What thought is folded in thy leavesl
What tender thought what specchess pa
/ hold thy faded lips to mine,
Thou darling of the April rain
hold thy faded lips to mine,
Though scent and azure tint are fed
Oh dry mute lips, We are the type
Of something in me, cold and dead
Of something wilted like thy leaves
g OF fragrance flown--of beauty dim
Yet, for the love of those white hands,
That found thee by a rivers brim-
That found thee When thy sunny mouth
Was purpled, as with drinking wine
For love of her tyIIe.love forgot
hold thy faded lips to mine
That thou should live when am dead,
When hate is dead for me, and wrong
For this | use my subtlest art
For this fold thee In my song.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22
Printed Weekly on a doubIs-medium sheeteverl
Friday morning, by
NEBGETT g. GRANT,
PaLIishers and Proprietor.
TERMS OF THE PAPER,
So Per annum, in advance.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.
Sabbath at Sea.

Calmly DER ihe sleeping ocean
Comes the dawn of Sabbath day;
Clouds that ragged in wild commotion,
Glide like distant sails away;
Voices of the Sabbath morning
Still the tumult Of the sea,
As the mild tones of the Saviour
Gained the waves of Galilee.
II Is evening, and in ocean
Sinks tn fiery sun to II St
As welry chiid at twilight
Seeks loving mothers breast.
No sweet vesper bells are pealing
Ger the sea in mellow chime;
Spirit notes of holier feeling
Whisper prayers at evening time.
Starry isles of light come drifting
From the dark depth of the sky,
And the Southern Cross is lifting
Up its emblem grand on high,
Gazing on that holy symbol
Earth-worn spirits soar away,
Seeking rest awhile in Heaven
With the dying Sabbath day.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

To UNMARRIED LADTEs.--The following
items of adyice to ladies remaining in
single blessedness, are extracted from the
manuscript of an old dowoger =
If you have blue eyes, languish.
II black, affect spirit.
Ifyou have pretty feet, wear short pet
ticoats ~
II you have good teeth, don't forget 10
laugh now and then.
II you have had ones, only shipper
While you are young sit with your face
to the light.
When you are little advanced, sic With
your back towards the window.
Ifyou have bad voice, only speak in
low tone.
If it is acknowledged That you have a
Gne voice, always speak ia loud tone. ys
II you dance well dance seldom.
If you dance i'll, never dance.
Ifyou sing WE'LL make no pucrilF
cuse.
-
Punch says, "fuss" is the ~ maN
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

EARLY WHEAr-The Selma ALA Sent'nsI of the
23d, notices the receipt Of full head of wheat from
Mr.. Sharp, near huntsville, Dallas county, and
adds
This We think, is very early for wheat to he in full
head and I'm fact we could not believe hut that il
was volunteer stalk but Mr.. Sharp, informed us
that he had acrcsol the very same, and should the
spring be favorable, taking this for criterion the
wheat crop will, beyond doubt be very heavy.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

ReA. We endorse every word of this with our
whole hearts
COUNTY TlcKErs.-The Richmond Messenger tru-
ly remarks that it is important for tho Opposition
throughout the State to put forward the hest men
they have TO bear their STANDARD in the county ra-
ces. 1t is important exceedingly important, that
the party should be harmonious and that sspirants
should permit the people to say who shuled be their
candidate.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

LOOK OUT ron WILLIAMS We know one lady
whose dress destroyed by acid sprinkle upon H.
at Fowlers Hail. on Wednesday evening last II
such Williams not hunted up and exposed the Ha
will osase to be frequsutai ty lsdissL
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-04-22

Punch says, "fuss" is the y mao
business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-07-16
OATS LODGING.

Why do oats .lodgeP We have sometimes
heard farmers boast that their ground was in
such excellent heart that the oats would lodge,
inferring therefore that the crop Of oats was
extraordinarily large, so large that the straw
could not hold them up. We would argue that
no real practical farmer met with this diff
Guilty. The soil cannot be said to be in perfect
heart, merely because it contains an excessive
quantity of barn-yard manure. To be in heart,
it should be in such exact balance that every
part of the plant can appropriate what it re-
quires to secure its strength well as its guam
tity. The material which gives strength to the
oat straw, is sicate of potash, sex combined
with potash. Who ever knew a crop of oats to
lodge when grown on soils containing fair
amount of wood ashes? Who ever knew any
crop to show rust when grown on soil fairly
charged with phosphates, of potash soda, and
lime? Can plant be in healthy condition
when the silicious coating which gives it strength
is deficient in quantity? The plant cannot
avail of silex simply because it is surrounded
by sand. There must be some alkaii present
to attach the surface of the particles of the
sand, and to render the slex soluble in water
With that the capillary action Of the plant may
elevate this soluble silex, and deposit it in such
portions as require strength. This action upon
the particles of sand, at the same time frees all
the other constituents which go to make up its
mass to the depth OF the removal of the silex,
the particles becoming smaller, and being so
roughened at their surfaces by the chemical ac-
BE- as thS and deas So IS IS T Bc eto theT etg
this is assisted in degree by the decay of roots
in the soil; for these yield up among other con-
stituents, alkalies, and of so progressed kind
as to have superior chemical power in the dis
organization of the pent-up inorganic materials
contained in every particle of the soil. Let no
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-07-16

my country village were armed with wooden
guns, furnished with wooden locks and hints.
which could snap if they could not fire. They
are Ignorant of the rifle the percussion cap, and
even the flint, once used in its place. The gun
is matchbox, and of such formidable dmen-
sions and weight, as to need wheels to carry it,
instead of their own shoulders. II is almost
impossible to raise and level it, such is its
weight; and often another man, kneelng be-
fore him who loads and fires, bears the end of
the gun upon his shoulder, in the happy con-
sciousness that il the enemy chooses to kill him
instead of the soldier at the other end of the
gun, he is innocent of any mans blood, and
could not but be. And those matchlocks they
are worthy of place in any antiquarian mu-
scum.
Almost would the old Knight Templars Of
Malta start up again should these matchbox
guns be placed in the gallery beside their ar
NOR. The matchbox in cumbersomeness is
fairly in keeping with the barrel and stock
some imlammablc material which is kept burn
ing, taking the place of flint in common
gun, and coming down like the tail of comet
when the tedious process of loading is complet-
ed. Then there is spear, not to be used by
the hand in fight, but slender and armed with
an iron point, and fired with rockets. Then
comes the battle-axe, not heavy, and easily
welded by the hand, but useless, except in
close contact and then powerless compared with
the sword and the bayonet. Their cannon are
either sunk in the earth and permanently lev
elled, or else mounted on carriages which pro-
vide for no elevation or depression of the guns,
or else make it so slow and difficult, that after
all, the carriage is useless. In the attack on
the forts one of the steam-gunhoats came with
in range Of the guns and received several shots.
Very strangely and unlike soldier and a gen.
tlenan as John Chinaman thought, the English
did not choose to remain in range, and presto
with one puff of steam was out of the reach of
their gyms, though almost touching their noz-
zles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-07-16

eyes so intently fixA upon the deer that he did
not see the bear at NJ. Not so with Bruin She
was aware of the clse vicinity of her enemy, and
she cleared the brirs and squared herself for
acton-whcn the ,eer, with beautiful and
powerful spring. psscd completely over the
bears head, disapf cared. At the moment he
took the leap the pnther was close upon him,
and was just balancig himself for spring when
he preceiyed to his astonishment that he was
faced by a Formidable adversary. Not the least
disposed to fly, he crouched, lashing his sides
with his long tail, while the bear, above five
yards from him, retained like statue, looking
at him with his fere, glaring eyes.
For a minute the remained thus, the pam
theirs sides heavingwith exertion, agitatcd, and
apparently undccidtl, the bear perfectly calm
and motionless. Gadually the panther crawled
backward till at tight distance for spring,
then throwing all hi weight upon his hind parts
to increase his powr, he darted upon the bear
like lightning and freed his claws into her back.
The bear with irresistible force seized the pan
ther with her two fGe paws, pressed him with
the weight of her lDdy and rolled over him. l
heard heavy grunt plaintive howl, a crashing
OF bones, and the Pnther was dead. The cub
OF the bear came to ascertain what was going
on, and after few minutes examination Of the
victim, it strutted down the hill followed by its
mother, who was apparenN, unhurt. / did not
attempt to prevent their retrea; for among real
hunters of the wilds there is h feeling which
restrains them from attacking an nimal which
has just undergone deadly strife.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-07-16
UEART nISEASE

of ca dvaaa d tha tap i reported to haSe ts died
of regarding it as an inevitable event, as some
thing which could not have been foreseen OF
prevented, and it is too much the habit, when
persons suddenly fall down dead, to report the
"heart" us the cause; this silences all inquiry
and investigation, and save the trouble and in
convenience of u repulsive ''post mortem." A
truer report would have tendency to save many
lives. 1t is through report of "discase of the
heart that many an opium eater is let off into
the grave, which covers at once his folly and his
crime; the brandy drinker too, quietly slides
round the corner thus, and is heard of no more
in short this "report" of "discase of the heart,
is tac mantle of charity, which the polite cor
oner, and the sympathetic physician throw a.
round the grave OF "genteel people"
At late scientific congress at Strasburg, il
was reported, that of sixty-six persons who had
suddenly died, an immediate and faithful post
mortem showed that only two persons had any
heart affection whatever; one sudden death only
in thirty-threc, from disease of the heart. Nine
out of the sxty-six died Of apoplexy, one ou
of every seven, while forty-six, more than two
out of three, died of lung affections, half o.
them of congestion Of the lungs" that is tn,
lungs were so full of blood they could not work
there was not room for air enough to get in tc
support life.
1t is then of considerable practical interest tt
know some of the common every day causes o
this congestion of the lungs" disease which
the figures above being true, kill three times al
many persons at short warning, as apoplexy ant
heart disease together. Cold feet; tight shoes
tight clothing; setting still until chilled through
after having been warmed up by labor or a Ions
or hasty walk; going too suddenly from clos,
heated room, as lounger or listener or speak
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1859-07-16
STRANGE INSTINCT OF THE DEER.

THE American panther has one inveterate and
deadly foe, the black bear. Some of these inn
mense bears weigh 500 pounds, and their skin
is so tough that musket-ball will not penetrate
it. As the panther invariably destroys all the
young cubs which come in her path, so does the
bear take great pains to attack the panther, and
fortunate indeed is the animal who escapes the
deadly embrace of the black monster. The fol-
lowing exciting and interesting scene is related
by an eyewitness:
A large deer was running at full speed closely
pursued by panther. The chase had already
been a long one, for as they came nearer could
see both their long parched tongues hanging out
of their mouths, and their bounding, though
powerful, was no longer elastic as usual. The
deer having discovered in the distance large
black bear, playing with her cubs, stopped a
moment to snuff the air, then coming near he
made bound, with his head extended, to ascer-
tain il Bruin kept his position. AS the panther
was closing with him the deer wheeled sharp
around, and turning back almost upon his own
trail, passed within thirty yards of his pursuer
who, not being able at once to stop his career
gave an angry growl and followed the deer again
but at a distance of some hundred yards; hear.
ing the growl, the bear drew her body half ou
of the bushes, remaining quietly ON the lookout
Soon the deer again appeared; but his speed
was much reduced-and as he approached
toward the spot where the hear lay concealed, i
was evident that the animal was calculating thu
distance with admirable precision.
The panther now expecting to seize his pre-.
easily, followed about thirty yards behind, hi