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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
pa- The harmonious democracy is hope

Deg- The harmonious democracy is hope
lessly entangled in the Territorial ques-
ton. One faction is for on-intervention.
-conceding the power of Congress to
protect slavery in the Territories another
is for non-intervention-denyng that
power, and another says that the question
is now between the Territory and the
Supreme Court,-the power OF Congress
having ceased with the Inauguration of
squatter sovereignty, and that they will
abide by the decision in the bred Scott
case And what IS that decision? Why,
that "the only power conferred is the power
coupled with the duty Of guarding and
protecting the owner in his rights" This
is the decision of Chief Justice fancy, and
under it, the Supreme Court has no juris-
dicton over the subject until law is
passed by Congress- for the protection or
non protection Of slavery in the Territories
The business of the Supreme Court is to
apply the laws of Congress and to decide
upon their consttutionality, and to give
that boly jurisdiction where there is no
law, is to confer upon it the powers Of a
Legislature, TO that extent. This is clearly
the opinion of the Chief Justice who has
decided that it is the duty of Congress to
protect and guard "the OCaer IN his ri,,hts. u
But that the reader may see for himself
we give an extract from Judge Taney's
decision, which is conclusive against the
position that the Supreme Court has jgris
dction over the subject of slavery in the
Territories, and equally conclusive in favor
of the position that Congress, alone, ha,
the power-and it is its duty-to protect
the STAKEHOLDER in the Territories
"Now, as We have already said in an earlier par
of this opinion, upon different point, the right O
property in IA slave is distinctly and exprcssl,
Affirmed in the Constitution The right TO trnf
in it, like an ordinary article of merchandise anC
property, was guaranteed 10 the citizens of the Uni
ted States, IN every State that might desire il fo
twenty years. And the Government in expires
terms is pledged ia protect il in all future Time
the slave escapes from his owner. This is done il
plain words-too plain 10 be misunderstood. An,
no word can be found in the Constitution whicl
eattles property of that kind 10 less protection thai
properly Of any other description. The oaiy poirc
conferred IS me p0osr coupled wi the duty O
guarding and protecting the owner in lis rights
\ Upon LhSe considerations, it is the opinion of Ia
Court that the act of Congress which NJ bibited
citizen Gom holding aud owning prof. " of thi
kind in the territory of the United States, North +,
I the line therein mentioned, is not warml te by th
Constitution, and is lher fore vo d. &C. Howard
Reports, Dsctml er Term, 1851, p aba
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
$50 DOLLARS REWARDI

RANAWAY from the subscriber, 8 miles north
OF Dover, in Stewart county, Tennessee, ON tn. 23d
April las, Negro Man named ALeTHHI II. lie
red, well formed little round-shouldered. lie took
WITH him two suits Of cothes-gen rally wears d
brown sack balance clothing not reco,lected
| viii give a reward of SIS IL taken in this State
and delivered to lae confined in jail so that gel
him, or 500 il taken out of this State so that gel
him. lie was raised by Alexander Outlaw, Esq.
near Palmyra, in Montgomery county, Tennessee
Was last seen crossing the Cumberland river, below
New York, to the south side. | think he intend.
going down the river
May q, 59-3w B. j. CROWDER.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06

GU We underworld to avail ourselves
of the opportunity Afforded by the Con
ycntion at Dover, to ascertain the names
Of the parties here, who, according to the
JotierSorian, sent orders to Dover 10 have
Mr. Horns head cut of; but the most
diIigent enquiry failed to develope a single
fact or circumstance that corroborates the
assertion Of our ncighbor. The extreme
anxiety Of the locofocos here, to incense
the opposition of Stewart against those oil
Clarksyille, may have el some of them to
imagine things that have no real existence,
aud even TO mistake their own doings for
acts OF tho opposition
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06

ANTI-DoreLAs MEETING IN CAuABA, ALA.-At
numerous meeting of the Democratic party of
Dallas county, held at Cahaba Ala, on the 10th
April, DIR. Jamos T. Gee was called to the Chair,
and Richard DeTrevile, Jr, Esq, acted as Secreta-
ry We make the following extract from the pro-
ceeiings
Col. B. F. Saffold introduced the following reso-
lution
Rssoired, That we utterly repudiate Stephen A.
Douglas and his abolition heresy, that territorial
legislature may prohibit slavery by hostile egisla-
ton.
Col. Saffod supported the resolution in a few
pointed remarks, and after being discussed by
Messrs. BIantley, Smith, Williams Beene and Daw-
son, it was passed with great unanmty.
Col. Dawson then introduced the following reso-
luton:
Resolped That under no circumstances viii we
support Stephen A. Douglas for the Presidency, il
nominated by the Charleston Convention.
Col. n. II. r. Dawson spoke wamy in advocacy
of the resolution and afer a spirited discussion in
which Hon. ID. W. Pettus Jas. z. Smith, N. s.
Cleveland, W. A. Beene, j. F. d. Williams, AID
Hon. Thomas E. lrby participated, it was passed.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
F OR SALE .

LA LOT fronting one hundred feet on Union
k!a8 Wharf; running back about one hundred
aud lHrty6ve feet and being the property lying be-
tween the warehouses of Messrs. Porter 4 Smith
and T. A. Jones, and formerly occupied by B. O
Keesee Co. This Is now the only unmprOved
OF upon the wharf; and in view of the heavy bu-
siness the railroad will cause TO he done in that part
Of the tity will be much needed for grocery and
commission stores, warehouse $ &c. The lot viii
be divided into four lots of twenty-five ieet fTon,
each, aud he sold separately and jointly as may II
agreed upon. Terms liberal.
If not sold before the goth May, they win be of
fered at aucton-of which due noii1e will be given
May O. SEW NJ. II. CLARK.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
TELEGRAPHIC.
FURTHER by THE AFRICA.
New Yonx, April 20, 1859.

NEW lOhh, Aprh 20, iooo.
The Rescript a memorandum from Count Buol,
hostile 10 Piedmont is spoken of Wmlike materi-
ais to alarming extent are accommodating at Mar
seies Five steam frigates have been dispatched
to Algeria and il is supposed that they to bring
back troops to France. The Memorial Diploma
tiquc has been allowed to reseind its issue.
The Daily NcrS correspondent says that Lord
Cowley and Count Walenski, after a long discus
sion, bad separated with the conviction thet very
serious differences of opinion exist between France
and England.
Nine gun-boats for the Adratc are ordered to be
made ready at Cherbourg without delay
-Austrid.--The Arch-Duke brecht has gone on
special mission to Berlin. Austria is willing IL
make important concessions 10 Prussia on certain
points in dispute, and a perfect understanding be
tween the two governments is considered ghly
probable.
Warlike preparations are continued in some Of
the smaller German States.
The Bavarian army has been placed on wal
footing.
The London Times Vienna core spondent say
that several of the leading papers have openly de
ciared that the German powers will not shed on'
drop Of blood, either for the maintenance of thu
special treaties or the Austrian concordat.
Ndly.-The political prisoners at Naples, who's
fate was determined by the decree of the 18th ult
have received passports to the United States.
Sir Moses Monetfore had arrived at Rome will
the petition Of Jews of England and America in re
laion to the Mortora case.
Twenty-one shocks Of earthquake were felt a
Vienna on the 18th, but no damage occurred.
Rumors prevailed that the King of Naples wa
either dead or at the last extremity. There is
however nothing authentic.
Belgium--It is said that Holland and Belgium
have concluded treaty for mutual defence in cas-
of war.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
rea. The Mobile Adrertiser thus speaks of The

Hea.- The Mobile Advertiser thus speaks of the
harmony of the Southern locofocos
"No Democrat can defend the heresies promulga-
ted by Mr.. Buchanan in reference 10 tariff du-
ties nor can he defend the Pauldng outrage nor the
Kansas settlement nor in fact several other promi-
nent measures of this administration Tie Con-
federation Georgia differs with the President about
specific duties the Pacific Railroad and possibly one
OF two other measures of even some importance,
but supports him 'upon the great measures Of the
South-slavery in the Territories the acquisition
of Cuba; our foreign policy generally"
The Washington States says, ''the country re-
joices at the defeat of the Pacific Railroad Protcc-
tive Tariff, Military Dictatorship in Mexico, Thirty
Million Bribery bill, and the ACKNOWLEDGEMENT of the
Executive by the addition of the war-making pow
err" while the Washington Union, Mr.. Buchanans
organ, is indignant because Congress declined to
adopt these Executive suggestions. Judge Douglas,
of Illinois holds the doctrine of squater sovereign
ty as a part of the Democratic creed, while Mr..
Yancey, and other Democrats, repudiate it. MIR.
Brown, of Mississippi, demands Of Congress a
"Slave Code" toprotect slavery in the territories,
while Mr. Pagh, of Ohio, GeBounccS il as "a mon
strous demand, in violation OF the pghed faith be-
tween the Democracy of the South and the Democ-
racy of the North, again and again, and in their
legislation, and in their platform Mr. Letcher,
the Democratic Abolition candidate for Governor
of Virginia, regulates Mr.. Buchanans Cuba pol
icy while the confederation supports il as great
measure of the South. The Richmond Enquirer,
the leading Democratic paper in Virginia threatens
that if Mr. Letcher does not repudaie MIR. Buchanan
it will repudiate Mr.. Let her. Mr. Brown, of Mis-
sissippi ''wants Cuba Tor the extension Of slavery
The Washington Union wants Cuba not because
it will extend slavery for says the Unionl it Will,
in our hands, effect no such end. II ioiU limit and
crcumscribe it"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTHERN LIGHT

IVI'Ni
The steamship Northern Light has arrived from
Aspinwal with dates to the 2lst inst. She encoun-
tered strong norherly gales during the entire pas
sage She brings nearly 700 passengers.
= A serious riot occurred at Panama on the evening
Of Palm Sunday. The military were called out and
remained under arms all night.
Commodore Long, of the American fleet, at the
request of the American Consul, sent 800 men
ashore 10 protect American citizens but fortunately
their services were not needed.
The United States frigate Vandalia arrived al
Panama the 18th inst
The Roanoke was TO sail from Aspinwall on the
2lst inst. for San Jose.
The steamship Washington, hence for San Fran
CISCO had reached Valparaiso at the latest date
April FIRST and fears were entertained for heI
safety.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06

H6r A special Washington disdatch Ia
the New York Tribune, which was tele-
graphed to the Cinoiuati Gazette. says:
Chevalier Wyckoff, who has been here
since the commencement of the Sickles tri-
al, is appointed bearer Of the ratified trea
~ to China, and will proceed on his mis-
sion this week, He has also received quite
a snug sum, though somewhat less than he
demanded, out of the secret services fund
for past labors, with the Herald and else
where.
The great Babtisreun; Spurgeon, will
probrbly reach, New York city about the
last of May. 1t is said twenty Gyc cents
will be the admission fee to hear him
preach.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06

D6r The late hour at which the debate
closed here yesterday, and the fact that
our paper was already filed up, forbid an
extended analysis of the speeches, and
for the present, we shall content ourseli
with general remark or two
Col. Netherland' led off in a speech
of an hour and a half, made up of i'm.
portant facts and compact and lucid argu
ment in proof of the gross corruption Of
the democratic party. And so admirably
did he arrange his facts, and so pointed
did he make his argument, that the hum.
blest capacity could comprehend both
and the most hardened democrat feel theil
force. Upon State politics, he was candid
in the expression of his views, announced
him unequivocally in favor of sound
paper currency, convertible into specie al
the counter where issued, and in favor oil
the re-charter of the Union aud Planters
Banks. Take it, all in all, it was telling
speech, and we do not remember to have
heard one more effective, in manner and
matter.
Governor Harris ingeniously evadcd The
currency question-commtting himself tC
no policy; though pointedly challenged tC
do so by his competitor. After this dodge
he devoted nearly an hour to windy
bombastic history Of parties, aud reading
from Giddings, Greedy, John Minor Bolts
Richmond Wing, the Banner aud Patrio
of Nashville, and other authorities t,
prove-what? That the Opposition oil
the South are seeking an alliance witt
abolitionists-a proposition too absurd tc
be assumed by any sensible nan who i,
not striving to stultify the masses Blu
all this stuff was received with cold in
difference by the crowd which was too in
tclligent to be deceived by so palpablc at
absurdity.
The debate was conducted with marked
courtecy, and whilst it must be conceded
that Col. Ncthcrland gained decided
victory, Gov. Harris proved himself
ready debater, and an ingenious dodger
We say Col. Netherand gained decide,
victory, aud there is no better proof o
that fact than the evident illnature u
many of the democrats-sOme of whom
we heard tauntingly remark-"Netherlan,
has got the laugh on him, but that is all.
lie has got the laugh on him, and if h
keeps it through the canvass, will have i
at the close of the polls, The opposition
is in high spirits-delighte with thei
able and gallant standard bearer, and de
lighted with their prospects.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06

Ssy- The Louisville journal says Mr.
Lctcher, the democratic candidate for
Governor Of Virginia, has been compelled
by illness, to quit the canvass The
Petersburg Press democratic, says Lotchcr
looks as well as common, but has sore
throat, and the Richmond Wing says n
man cant be sick much, who walks about
eats heartily, sleeps soundly and doc'n''
mind a journey of three or four hundred
miles on the cars There is strong sus-
picion that he is sick, but sick Of Goggin
md the disgracclul doasing he has been
doing confirms that suspicion.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06

Gar We publish, on first page, a long
article giving the facts aud figures to show
up in its true colors, the reckless and
ruiuous extravaganza Of the dominant
party, aud ask every one to read IT, And
let the reader note particularly, that, in
all the mock demonstrations at retrench,
ment, made by the late Congress, nothing
was attempted towards diminishing the
cost Of Representative.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06

ReA. The n. Y. Commercial is permitted to make
the following extract from private letter written
by nm American gentleman now on the continent
of Europe to his friend in that city, the writer be-
ing in position to observe correctly the current OF
affairs:
In spite of the congress TO be assembled, there
will be no peace Neither France nor Austria wants
peace. The peace party of Europe is confined tC
the Derby Ministry in England, to the aHti-Austri-
an Regency party in Berlin, and to the Stock Tx
change. The Derby Ministry is now powerless.-
Russia win remain neutral until Austria is attacked
at home, and Russia aims at nothing but the hu.
initiation of Austria.
War is necessary even in financial point Of
view. II is the only means of avoiding nationn
bankruptcy the only decent excuse for not paying
the interest on the public debt in Austria, or max
ing new loan in France. The war, however, may
be confined to Austria and France. In no cas-,
will the Emperor of France provoke coalition.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
SOMETHING NEW.

JUST RECEIvKD---A lot Of Hne Plotei wsA
consisting Of Casters Pitchers, Tea Sos Cake Bas
kets, Card Baskets. Syrup Cei = sugar Bowls Cups
Goblets, Salt Casters, Butter Coolers Mus tId
Stands, Napkin Rings--slvcr and ivory--Soup La-
dies Spoon Holders, Forks Table, Dessert and Tea
Spoons, and fine silver Walters.
ALSO
A supply of fine and fashionable Jcwelry, con-
ssting ia part of gold and silver waiches--English
and American--Ear and Finger Rings Bracelets,
Breast Pins Braces, Lockets, gold Neck Chains
coral do, diamond Pins, Slectacles gold Watch
chains Keys aud Seals god and liver Tn mb.es, &c
have also secur, ne services Of an exTc fenced
Matchmaker which III cradle him 70 do work at
shortest notice and in the very best s,ll. Clocks
wa ches, and all other articles in his line repaired
May G, SO WELLS FOWLER.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
WASHINGTON. ArrIl %.

We are reliably informed that the
negotiations between the English Govern
ment, Atlantic telegraph Company, and
the New York, newfoundland, and Lon
don Telegraph Company have reached a
point which admits of no doubt about the
Governments guarantee of quarter of
eight percent on the six hundred thousand
pounds capital being accepted. In view
of the facts, as VIC learn from the same
reliable source, the Atlantic Company are
actively engaged in making the most
thorough trials of the various kinds of cable
adapted to the Atlantic line and will be
prepared TO en- or into the nccessar, COM
pacts at an early day.
In the meantime the company have de-
cidcd TO expond sum not exceeding one
hundred thousand dollars to resuscitate
the present cable, and active operations to
this end will be commenced as soon as the
weather will permit. The heavy battery
of Mr.. Henly, which arrived at St Johns,
N. b., late last fall, has not yet been sent
to the telegraph station at Trinity Bay,
owing to the ice, but will be in position
within the next few weeks or days. The
Atlantic Company will not attempt to lay
the new cable until July of next year,
1860.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
pas- Inst week, the ,Jedsrsonian com

Deg- Last week, the Jefersonidn com
mented, with want Of eourtecy and fair
ness that finds no apology in the circum-
stances, upon our remarks about the
transfer of the Union to Gen. Bowman
In reply, we gave democratic authority fer
the statement, and called upon our neigh
Dor to give the facts, if in his possession,
upon which he based his denial-presum
ing, of course, that he was fully prepared
to make good his position so confidently
taken. But since he has failed to furnish
the facts called for, and thereby proven
that he had no authority for his denial of
the truth of our charge, and no sort Of
excuse for the manner in which it was
given, we shall reiterate the charge-re-
stating the facts as they have been given
to the public, by high democratic authori-
ty, and so far undenied, by the parties
concerned, if Cur information be correct
The Union was sold by Wendell to Gen
Bowman, and the contract, was drawn up
by Attorney General Black. The terms
of the contract were that Bowman should
pay the stipulated price out of the profits
accruing from the public printing! a
dollar to be taken out of his pocket, but
the whole twenty thousand dollars to come
out of the public treasury, at the rate of
sixteen hundred and sixty-six dollars per
month The same authority states that
the President die ated the terms, and that
he would be contributor to the paper, as
sort Of outside editor. As before re-
marked, we have seen no denial of these
statements, by any one of the parties to
the contract, although the States, demo-
cratic, charged the swndle upon Gen.
Bowman, and the completely Of the Presi-
dent and his Attorney General in this in
famous fraud upon the treasury. Were
the charge unfounded, it is of too serious
character to be permitted to pass in
silence. For IA more detailed statement,
Sc an article on the first page.
The time for argument has not passed,
in this canvass, and whilst we do not in
tend to be drawn into war Of person
alities with any editor, we shall claim the
right to insist that our statements and
positions shall be overthrow by argu-
ments and facts--if overthrown at all
and not met by unauthorized denials, and
insnuations that facts and statements for
which we give democratic authority, ORR
ginate with us. OF course, we are not
simple enough to suppose that this protest
will carry with it any weight, or in the
slightest degree change the programme of
democratic editorial courtecy and fairness;
but it may serve to fix public attention
upon the difference in the manner, of the
organs Of the two parties, in conducting the
campaign. When we make a statement,
we have authority for it; when we deny a
statement, we give authority for that
denial, and it is but fair to ask that our OPP
ponents shall do the same. And to test,
at once, the effect of this reasonable
proposition, we again ask our neighbor for
the authority upon which he denies the
foregoing statemeht--the same not having
been denied by those who are charged
with having perpetrated the fraud upon
the treasury.
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06

The RIvER-LeUees and Cueyesses.
The West Baton Rouge Sugar Planter of
Saturday announces that in consequence
of the rapid rise of the river it has been
compelled to move its Office.
Th<1atest intelligence from Bonnet Car
re crevasse is to the effect that the break
remains in stdta quo without any effort
being made to repair the levee. TheJack-
son Railroad track is overlooked to a very
great extent, and the road has adopted the
lake route. The water, tits said, gushes
through the break with resistless violence
and will soon find its way TO the lake
In the parish of Madison there are now FIVE
creyasses, From these crevasses il is fear
ed that the whole of Madison, and much
of Concordia and Tensas, will be submerg
ed
Richmond is under water the Vicksburg
aud Shreveport Railroad for several miles
washed up, while untold loss has resulle !
from the destruction OF the newly planted
crop.
NJ D. dtxsrt, AprH22.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
ARRIVAL OF THE BREMEN.

NFw YORK, May /.
The steamer Bremen has arrived from Bremen
with dates to the 10th inst.
Sales af cotton for the two days, 200 bales,
the market closing dull but steady, buyers demand
ing reduction
Breadstuffs steady. Provisions steady.
Consols closed ON Monday, 18TH at Gag
Sugar steady. Coffee quiet Rosin heavy; all
qualities slightly declined. Spirits turpentinefrm
holders demand an advance; sales at 426D44s.
The political affairs of Europe unchanged.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
nsg- The washlngtOn eorrespondent Of the J

Y. Herald says:
The State Department received to-day dispatches
from our Minister to Chill. He represents matters
to be in deplorable condition. and that revolutions,
&C., in almost all of the South American States
follow one another in quick succession and there is
no telling when and where they will end.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-05-06
nISS0LuTI0N.
ST

A MINIATURE LIKENESS of Robert Nelson,
deceased. The likeness was lost out of a l1cket.-
It is old and highly priced by the family OF the de-
ceased-and the finder win be literally rewarded if
he will leave it at R. d. Cummings.
May 6, t9-2w