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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14


The DEMOCRATIC PAPry>--lThe Democratic Stand
ard Concord, N. H., one of the allsst and firmest
democratic sheets in the Union, closes recent po-
itica article with the following suggestive pssa-
graph
"The affairs Of great political parties must be
managed with integrity and fairness Bat in This
country, unfortunately at the present time, the
democratic organizations, in nearly every State in
the Union in the possession of INSCRIPTIONS and
unprincipled cliques, who manage them for their
own aggrandizement and not for the good of the
Democratic party. The people have borne long
with the iniquities, until forbearance has almost
ceased to be virtue with them. By. and by, il
the evil is not remeded, the people will rise in
their majesty and hurl the usurpng cliques to the
dust,
''The election of Gen. Houston in Texas, is a pre-
monition of the fate of these usurping cliquos We
should not be surprised to see in the next election OF
President, a candidate nominated by the People in
Mass meetings, and run against the candidates OF
conventions. The intriguing leaders of the Democ-
racy should take warning"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

A PREDIcTIoS.-We perdict that the Democrtic
party in State Legislature, win defeat e'deovor
10 defeat the re-chdrtering of the Planters aud I'm
ion Banks. That they viii do this, neither ny di-
rectly advocating an ercitIsioe metallic currency
Though, for consistency sake, may make feint of
this nor by otherwise directly opposing the re-chdr-
teng of these two Banks but that they will do it, II
they do it at ALL by offering all three of the old
Banks, NORMALLY the same charters-charters so
restricted, however, indefinite that none but a
pet Band like the Bank of Tennessee) could or
would accept of them, and which, of course, the
Planters and Onion BDnks would be compelled to
decline.
VIII the Opposition papers all please give the
above prominent place till shown to be true or
false.-Aem, Eagle and Enquirer
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

There Is no dissenting voice in the country, and
/ trust there never viii be- TO the proposition that
the people, through their Legislature, may at al
times make, modify, repeal the laws upon which
the life, liberty and property Of every man in the
State depend yet this policy of irrepeaable char
tiers and 'vested rights denies TO them the power
TO modify or repeal the law upon which the special
privileges and franchises Of soulness corporation
depend. Are these to be held more sacred by the
people Of Tennessee than the life liberty and pro-
perry Of the citizen Cos. Message.
This is the sort Of logic--the miserable chat
with which the people are caught. Where is the
parallel between the constitutional power of the
Legislature to enact general laws FOR the common
protection of the citizen, and its power to rescind
sacred contract entered into between it and private
parties? There is none; and the attempt to make
same in both cases is a species of dishonesty I'M
worthy of the Governor Of Tennessee The Legis-
nature is the supreme law-making power of the
State, but its enactments repealabe at the will
of the pcope--that will being legally expressed
through the ballot-box. This must be so fol
obvious reasons. In the first place, in the enact
ment of general laws there is no specification to
the length of time they shall be in force; and in
the second place. the people, being the lawmakers
through their agent the Legislature, make the laws
for themselves, and there being, in fact, but one
party concerned, there is no contract involved
none to violate. The body polite can no more
make a contract with itself than an individual car
with himself; but when the contract is between
two or more seperate and distinct parties the Con.
stituton, the laws, common justice, all concur in
making that contract binding alike upon all the
contracting parties until it is either fulfilled
nued by violation of its provisions. No mar
will be so reckless of his own character for honesty
as to contend that A. has the right to rcscind hi
contract with b. without b consent. And wher,
is the legal and moral distinction between this cast
and that of contract between the Legislature anC
banking Company
The Governor speaks too of "this policy o
irrepeable charters" Are there any such in thu
State? We think not In every Bank Charte
that we know anything about, there are provisions
the violation of which amounts to forfeiture, ant
in of such violation, it is in the power of TIN
Courts to enforce the forfeiture. This is a repeal
able charter, but the repeating power is where i
ought to be- in the hands of the Judiciary instead
of the Legislature. Questions growing out of con
tracts come, legitimately within the jurisdiction
the Courts, and he is very unwise, or very vciou
who would vest the power to rescind contracts il
the hands of one only of the contracting parties-
The Governor knows that these views are correct
but he hates banks and loves power, and resorts Il
this petty sort of demagoguing to induce the peopl
to crush the banks, and keep him in Office. Their
is neither sense nor justice in his position
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
CITY Ordinance.

BE il enacted by the City Council Of Cldrkswile
That any person or persons who shall destroy, de-
face, break plug or in any other manner whatever,
injure or damage any part of the Gas Fixtures,
Pipes, Lamps, Lamp-posts, or any other part of the
gas apparatus necessary or used in the production,
conveyance, supply, burning Of Gas belonging "a
the GAINESVILLE Gas Company, or who shall hitch,
tie or asten any animal thereto, SHALL on convic-
ton thereof be adjudged guilty of misdemeanor,
and on conviction shall for each offence be fined moi
less than five more than fifty dollars, to be col
lected and appropriated as other fines.
GEORGE SMITH, Mayor.
@. G. SMITH, Recorder.
Oct IA, 80
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
nA- Advertisements must be
handed in on Wednesday,to in
sure an neutrality-suspicious.
those to be renewed.

HURLEYs SARsAP4RILLA.-Is unquestionably not
only luxury to take but decidedly the most pow
erful curative agent even offered to the suffering
1t acts promptly and efficiently in all cases, and
restoring the invalid to perfect health. Amongst
the class of affections for which It is SO meritorious-
ly popular we would mention Scrofula, Dyspepsia
Chronic Rheumatism Bronchitis, and all cutaneous
eruptions. This is just the time to use it with adj
vantage.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

AS am DESTROYS 10 reduce the size of nv iot, |
propose TO sell privately The following lots: No. 1.
is situated 5th Street. fronting 100 feet and run
ming back about 400 feet. thus giving labgr gar
den and great number Of select fruit trees. This
is decidedly one Of ts most ELEGANT building sites
in Town. The other lots also on It'll Street and
extending to Madison, and win De sold in any size
from 80 to 300 feet front running back to Eli Lock-
erts Esq. place, on this lot is never failing Well
Of pure water.
The above will be offered at private sale until
Saturday the 29h inst, and If not sold before that
time, will that day be sold to the highest bidder
for one-third CASH, and the balance In l and 2
years, or will sell on the same terms the entire
lot ON which I row live containing about acres
Of land, comfortably improved. For further infor-
nation call on the undersigned, or my son, G. L.
Williams at the Grocery Store of Lewis h Glass.
MARY w. WILLIAMS.
Oct. IA, l959-tds. Hef
EkiF- Jeffersonian copy till tay of sale
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

For the convertisnce of persons residing in the
upper portion of the city, the trains will stop at
platform station at Badleys Brick Yard.
For the accommodation of persons in the coun-
try wishing to attend Church in the City the trains
will Ne run above ON Sundays with the excep-
ton of the morning train which leaves the depot at
o'clock and return at 10.
The River being in fine boating order, persons
wishing to go up or down, viii find boats to suit
their conveniIfce.
G.. B. FLEECE, Superintendent.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Sept, 80, ls59.--tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

have several very desirable building lots, vary.
ing in size from to 20 acres, situated on the Char
lotte Road about one mile from the city, in an ex.
celent neghborhood, and in the direction that the
city is rapidly tending, which will sell upoE fail
terms. Any one wishing TO invest in such proper
ty will please call on me on the premises. -
r. II. WILLIAMS.
Oct 4 59-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

Bea. A Republican paper charges that the demo-
Gratis have been laboring for fifteen years to extend
slavery; and a northern democratic paper answers
addition to States and Territories for fifteen years
has been a gain to freedom. This is true yet
southern democracy boasts of its devotion to the
South when in fact, it has done nothing but sell il
out 10 the frecsoilers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

GHS. JACKSON ScHooLMAsTRR--Who would
have thought il 1t is nevertheless true, that old
Hickory began his career as a teacher of an "0ld
Field School," in South Carolina, and in that voca-
ton earned the money which Supported him while
he studied law This is one among many curious
and unexpected facts presented in Mr.. Parton's
forthcoming life Of Gen. Jackson, the first volume
of which is now in the hands of the printer. Ma
ny eminent Americans have begun life as teachers,
but we hardly expected TO find the indomtabe hero
of New Orleans added to the list.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
DISSOLUTION.

The firm Of James Tate 4 Co. is this day Disolv-
ed, having sold out to JoHS YOUNG 4 Co. All
persons indebted TO the old firm either by notes or
accounts must call and settle immediately, James
TAFT win - at the old stand TO waite on you---your
eocounts and MES are all ready and If not settled
Immediately toin 10 placed in the hands Of officers
for collection The death of one of the firm makes
this course necessary. SAW
Thankful to you Ior your liberal paternage for,
IA years that have been in Business Hoping TO
see all of you who owe the old firm of JAS TAFT 4
Co, come up and settle without having to pay any
cost, And If you want any thing in the Saddle &
Harness or any thing kept in Establishment of
the sort-you will find II to your advantage to call
on JoHS You've 4 Co., Jas. TAFT win be pleased to
Introduce you to the New firm, and assure you
they will sell you better bargains than you can find
any where else.
JAMES TAFT,
Surviving Partner Of
TAFT 4 MUNFORD.
Sept Is, '59--3w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

Henp The Speaker of the Senate, on Saturday
last, presented the Report of the Planters Bank
lie ought to have moved that Gov. Harris he APP
pointed committee of one to figure Hp its profits,
aud see whether they reach thiry-six or fifty per
cent and report to tie Professor of Mathematics in
the University of Nashville.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

A BALLOON AT AN ALTITUDE OF TWO MILEs-PER-
noUs DEsCENT.-Prof Coe, accompanied by Mr..
Cottman, of Rome, made balloon ascension at
Rome ON Thursday from the Fair grounds. The
County Fair being in session, there were 10000
spectators. The ascension was fine. At the height
of two miles the balloon burst, turning up in the
top of the netting, thus forming parachute. The
voyagers after perilous and exciting descent land
ed safely in swamp three miles from their start
ing point. There was intense excitement among the
crowd below during the descent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

pay Pctersons Magazine for November brings
us the prospectus for 1860, one of the features of
which is the presentation to every one who gets up
a club of subscribers, two beautiful Mezzotint en-
cravings of Niagara Falls view from the Ameri-
can and the Canada side The club rates are, three
copies for five dollars Ave for seven and half
eight, for ten twelve for iiilccn; and sixteen for
twenty dollars.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

MOVES ON THE Political CHESS BoARD.--The N.
York Tribunes special despatch from Washington
says;
1t is said by Col. Forneys personal friends here
that he has consented to be supported by his Anti
Lecompton Democratic friends for the Clerkship,
with the understanding that they will go with the
Republicans for Speaker, the latter of course to
vote for Col. F. He does not expect approval by
Judge Douglass
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

Nessrs. Trimbe, Stokes, and McCleIland were up.
pointed said Conaistee.
On motion Of Mr.. Minis, Messrs. Payne and Trim.
bic we're added to the Committee on Banks.
Mr.. Richardson introduced q bill to charter IN,
Eagleville and Salem Turnpike Company. Passed
first reading
Mr.. Stanton bill TO incorporate the town o.
Chesnut Mound in Smith county. Passed frs
reading.
The Senate then adjourned to o'clock to-mor
row.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

Bes- 1t is said that John A. Washington, who
swindled the American ladies in trade for his
ancestors bones has failed He may have suspend
ed but it is with fun pockets. Such will
never fail in consequence of paying as long his
money lasts-not he
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

TIE SUGAR CROr.--She Baton Rouge Sugar PAN
ter says:
A day or two siuce we met gentleman, a SUI
gar planter, who was travelling through the entire
sugar-gsowing section of our State, on business Of
a private character He informs us that from his
own observation and the best information he could
gain, we could, we could not look for crop reach
ing over 100000 hogsheads. Indeed, said he,
would dislike to take bets on its reaching those fig
nrea.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
New York ELrcrIONs.-The New York Tine,

New YORK ELEcTIoNs.-The New York Times
says
Ifthe Republicans carry it 1.-THE Htate) triumphan-
tly they may reasonably claim the result as indica-
tive of the strength of Mr.. Seward, and press him
upon the Convention certain to carry the State.
If the Democrats succeed their delegation could take
much higher tone at Charleston, and possibly die
tate terms to the Southern States. If the Utica
mongre ticket should be elected, it would lower the
tone of both the political parties, and probably lead
TO new alliances and coalitions.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
RAILROAD NOTICE

The Memphis, GAINESVILLE and Louisville Rail-
road, will commence Running on Saturday the LIST
Of October an Accommodation, Freight and Pas
senger Train from GAINESVILLE to Taits Station, "a
miles,) near the junction with the Louisville and
and Nashville Road, at the Kentucky State Line
The following schedule will be observed for the
present:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

HeA- The Washington States says that Kansas
will come into the Union as a Black Republican
State and that none ever 50 entered the federal
fold before. That is because the land bride with
which new States are bought by democracy was
hampered with unpalatable conditions.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

GREAT FRE.-The burning of the Lion Brewery,
in New York city, on Sunday night involved a
great loss of property. There was $4,000 worth
of grain destroyed, and the entire loss is estimated
at S27s,OOO, on which there is insurance of
$4,000 in various insurance offices in that city.
The brewery was owned by Messrs. Albert Speyers
A Co
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

SVRAKER OF THE SENATE-Col \. w. Newman
who has been made Speaker Of the Senate, is a
hard-money democrar--one of the real adamantnes
who believe that the harder the money the more
prosperous the people. Opposition to "Banks'' is
his passion. He is good man, aud sane on every
other subject; and will doubt make an efficient
presiding oficer,-AthesS Pest ia.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
+. S. BEAUMONT,
J. +. BARNES.
ClarksvllIe. Sept 10. ,be-lm

Referring to the above, the undersigned begs leave
to inform the old friends and customers Of the late
firm that he will continue the Hardware business
in all lis brabches at the old stand where he will be
pleased 10 see ali his former patrons, and as many
more as desire 70 advance their own interest by
making their purchases in his line at the very low
est prices The late change renders II very impor-
tant that the old business should he speedily settled
up therefore, he requests al indebted 10 the old firm
to hold themselves in readiness 10 squire up, when
called ON.
n. S. BEAUMONT.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

THE KENTUCKY MILLoSAIRE-The late Robert
Wckliffe was native Of Virginia, and emigrated u
Kentucky poor unlettered boy. He commenced
his career as day laborer at fifty cents day, be-
came an eminent lawyer and was the largest CAPT
talis Of Kentucky at the time of his death his pro-
perty being estimated at four millions.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

PES~ Senator Broderiek, of California; has been
killed in duel by Judge Terry. This is the fatal
result sf thrdiriy, personal canvass in that State.
Which of the parties was Ito blame, It were
not easy to find out. Frederick proved himself .
thorough bIackguard on the stump and Terry made
a morrow escape from the vigilance Committee.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

SPoRl sMASs CONVENTIONAL call has been issued
for Sportsmen's Convention of the State of New
York, to be held at Geneva next month. The de-
sign is totake action forthe passage of uniform
laws TO protect fish and game. The sportsmen.
clubs are expected to send delegations
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

E0A~The recent removals and changes in the
Philadelphia Navy Yard create some trouble here
for dignitarcs and promise rich Developments
which viii strike hard at the Navy Department and
will not be pleasant for some Of Mr. Buchanan's
Government officials in Philadelphia.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
Notice.

Tire creditors of E. L. Carney are notified to file
the evidences OF memoranda of his Indebtedness
with me within thirty days from this date, for pay
mcnt, in accordance with the terms of a deed Of
assignment made by said Carney to me Trustee,
otherwise they win receive nothing from the sales
Of property sold under the deed
...r s J. E. BAILEY.
Oct IA, Sow
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

bEis- There has been screw loose in the mails
this week, failing from Louisville as well as Nasl >
vile, and cutting MS off from the latest news. We
hope this is the last occurrence of the kind.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

pay- In The prospectus for 1860, Arthurs Home
Magazine, is still offered at two dollars per annum,
for single copy, and two for three dollars, and
four, for five dollars and all additional above four,
at that rate This is dirt cheap and subscribers to
the two dollar Magazines viii not be losers in any
senss Of the word COS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

Rss- The latest foreign arrival brings no news
Of particular interest The markets for cotton and
breadstufs are dull, without change in prices
The Italian question still unsettled.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
Lost! Lost II!

During Antioch Camp-meeting, a Ladys Gold
Watch Chain, formed Of small links Lost between
Col NJ. G. Gholson's and eamp-ground. Any one
finding such chain and leaving it at this Office,
will be literally rewarded.
Get IA i59-lw%
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
LOSTt

A WHITE SETTER DOG PUPPY, about three
months old-on Friday, the 7tb of October, be-
tween George Johnson's on the Russelville Pike
and this place | will give a liberal reward for tho
return of said puppy to me.
JOSEPH u. JONES.
Oct IA, '59--3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

es7-Gov. Harris has very moderate notions of
bank profits for a Democrat. According to his
statement as set forth in his message, the banks
are making from thirty-six to fifty cent per annum
on their capital when the fact is notorious that
they do not average ten per cent.-2emphis En-
Qlarer.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

THE NASHVILLE and Chattanooga Rail Road, re-
Gently declared dividend of three per cent. upon
the capital stock for the next six months.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

Bs5y@ The New Orleans Crescent thinks that no
choice between Seward and Douglass--the doctrines
of the latter being equally dangerous to the South
with those Of the former. To be compelled to
choose between them, would be painfal necessity
80 us but if forced in view of the best interests
Of the South, we should vote for Seward And
why? Because in voting for Douglnss-as many
southern men are willing to do we should endorse
doctrines no better than Seward and engraft them
upon the country MS a part of its policy Tie
South would he chectuay DISTINGUISHED, and in
such manner that there would he no redress
But in voting for Seward, we should expect him to
inaugurate his iueprcssible conflict and the South
fully justified by the aggression, could take the
remedy into its own hands. The election of Doug
lass would be claimed as democratic triumph and
being claimed as n national one, southern demo-
cracy would stand by him, uphoIding the wrong to
the South and closing the door against redress
Stewards election would be considered sectional
and any attempt upon the rights of the South would
be resisted by all parties and those rights would be
vindicatcd, or the Union would be dissolycd-the
test would be applied, and the question finally set
tied. Aud nasmueh il is better to establish oul
rights, or loose the Union, by bold aud manly
stand upon broad Justice than to surrender thos,
righiYg ylgh treachery in our own camp, anC
prclt..> ne Union Mt the cost of justice and honor
We would vote fdr Seward in preference to Douglass
were vc ovcSl to choose between them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
CASH
Dissolution.

The co-partnership heretofore existing between
the undersigned uhder the firm and style of Beau
mont Barnes is this day Dissolved by mutual CON
sent. y. s. Beaumont having purchased the entire
interest OF John f. Barnes, in the Stock, Books ac-
counts and all other assets Of said firm, Is alone
authorized TO collect all accounts and notes due to
the firm, and is also alone charged with iquidatlng
all the debts Of said firm.
n &, nn frasonar
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14

"John, did you ever bet on horse race
"No but I've seen my sister Bet on an ole
mare.P
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-10-14
NEW FIRM

The undersigned having purchased the Welt
known Saddlery and Harness establishment, of Jrs
TAFT Co; are now prepared TO execute work, in
every branch Of the business with neatness and dis
patch.
We would respectfully solicit call from all
prompt paying customers Of the late firm, and rs
many new ones ms will favor us with their patron
age, as we confident of giving satisfaction both
in price and quality of work, and are determined
not to be under sold by any other house.
Sept. 30 59-3m. JOHN YOUNG& co.