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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18
The Feeling in East Tennessee

The Union and american rather sneer
ed at paragraph in the Athens Post,
made recently, in which that paper spoke
of the strength of Col. Netherland in the
Eastern Division of the State. The POst
replies to our neighbor, and addsthe fol-
lowing encouraging prediction:
There is deep dissatisfaction among the
masses, the rank and file of the Democra-
y-dissatisfacton with the hypocrisy and
empty pretensions of their leaders, and
they are not backward in giving utterance
to their disapprobation Of the policy which
is destroying the currency and embarrass-
ing and retarding all the business and in
dustlial pursuits of the Commonwealth
Our Nashville neighbors, wrapped in a
comfortable conccit engendered by the
misrepresentation of their coadjutors in
the rural districts, are no doubt blissfully
ignorant of the truth, but We tell them
with caudor and honesty, there is no mis-.
take about it, and that if Netherland is
the candidate Of the Opposition, he will 60
out Of East Tennessee with such a maj or
ity as will make his election sure beyond
contingency.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18
CLARKSVILLE, TENN, FRIDAY, MARCH Is, 1859.

bent reverently upon the carpet-pattern as
her father expounded the evening lesson.
Aunt Rueta arose rs Lily entered, and ex +.
tended the tips other chilly fingers with a
melancholy smile, that glittered upon her
tfrigid lips like moonbeam upon snow
peak, as if a sunbeam had strayed away
from some forgotten corner of her heart,
fingered for an instant there and frozen as
a punishment for its temerity. .h'
With warmer pressure of the hand and
a more cordial smile, the widowered parson
welcomed Lily to his home. Minnie clasp
ed her chubby arms about her teachers
neck, vociferating herjoy until aunt Rueta
reminded her that "little girls should be
seen and not heard" and that she "was
spelling the ladies collar" Minnie un-
clasped her arms and contented herself
with removing Lily's bonnet and mantle,
smoothing out the creases ofthe latter with
her fat, round fingers, folding and unfold
ing until aunt Rueta babe Hannah carry
them to Lily's room and see that all was
arranged there for her reception. Draw
ing her little chair to Lillys feet, Minnie
rested her curly head on her teachers lap
with a half drawn sigh of satisfaction and
prepared to listen to the reading which the
parson resumed, ere be knelt in prayer for
blessings upon his wayward flock.
A single lock of scanty hair was brush
ed smoothly over his high, bald forehead,
partially relieving its fair monotony. The
scrupulous neatness of his diminutive, but
handsome person. betokened strict atten-
ton to the proprieties of dress. r4ttn-
From the nicely polished boot, to the
snowy necktie, whose well -starched ends
stood out like the wooden cherub wings
that adorned the western corner of his
church,-all was in order. His light grey
eye made a quick trip around the apart
ment to ascertain the number of dclin-
quents who had escaped the sermon which
he rebearsed at this hour to his domestics;
paid furtive visit at the windows of Lily s
soul, as though they would fain read the
inscription upon the walls of its inmost
chamber but dared not enter, and returned
to the unfinished page of scripture.
To Be Continued
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18

HAPPINESS Every man is happy, no
matter what his circumstances, who is con-
tented Happiness does not SO much de-
pend on the art Of getting much, as upon
the art of being contentcd with what We
have.
s6y- "What is the meaning of back
biter|" said reverend gentleman during
an examination at a parochial school,
This was puzzler. 1t went down the
class till it came to a simple urchin, who
said, "P'raps it be aca.'
bS- The difference between an attempt
ed homicide and hog killing.
One is an assault with intent to kill, and
the other is a kill, with iNent to salt
Two Irishmen, in crossing field, came
in contact with donkey, who was making
"day hideous' with his uncarthly bray ing.
Jenny stood moment in astonishment,
but turning to Pat, who seemed as much
enraptured with the song as himself, re-
marked "It's q fne large car that bird
has for music, Pat, but sure he's got an
awful cold"
A boarding Miss, dcemiDg, "eat" a word
too vulgar for refined ears, defines il thus:
"To insert nutritious pabulum into tho
ventroulatcd orifce below the protuber-
unce, which, being masticated, peregrinates
through the cartilaginous cavities Of the
larynx, and is finally domiciiatcd in tho
recepticle for digestible particles"
~" say, Peter, some Wing stole half my
pigs last night"
: How do you know it was Wing,
Bin?' N-ArSS.
Because, if he had been Loco, he
took EN- oil"
dad, why don't you take aFids
carsY Why, l aint got timesmy
"Got time thunder, you can ga.a. =
la the cars quicker thar you
home Dads as;Wer is not y
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18
KIDNAPPING A BRIDE.
BY EARNEsTINE HAMILTON.


Henry Hurry, a young man of twenty
four years, tall and manly, was riding on
spirited horse through lovely part of
the State of New York, towards the me-
tropolis, whence he expected soon to de-
part on tour through Europe.
Wrapped in meditation, he needed no.
thing until he heared long, loud cry, full
of suffering, and looking round hastily, he
saw himself directly before an old brown
farm house, from which the cry proceeded
He listened; it was repeated, together with
loud and angry tones, and the young man
with one bound sprang from his horse and
entered the open door. A stout, red faced
woman was cruelty beating girl, whose
slight form shrank from every blow. His
looks of indignation only served to in
crease the ire of the woman.
Stop, l command you cried Henry.
A look, half of fear, and half of de-
fance, rested on the womans face as she
said. I've right to treat her as L please,
guess for all a stranger. M
She isn't my mother, sobbed the girl,
gliding to Hcnry's side for, protection.
Say that again, will you exclaimed the
woman furiously, at tho same time advanc-
ing with her heavy riding whip uplifted
Save me, save me she cried in terror.
Fear not, you are safe, returned Henry,
in reassuring tone; and turning to the
woman, he said Madam, if she is your
child, how comes it that you are destitute
of every natural feeling?
l didn't say that she was mine; she's
my husbands, and I'll treat her as /
please, returned the woman doggedly.
Where is your husbands he asked.
Father is gone away, great ways, sob.
bed the child.
Who told you to speak, I'd like to know
Miss but I'll soon settle with you, she
added, shaking the whip significantly
When do you expect your father? ? h,
asked the girl. -s..
Tomorrow. Mother don't treat me SC
when fathers here, she said, clinging clos,
to his coat at least when he's sober, she
added.
He reflected for moment that he nigh
be making matters worse, and if the father
would return so soon, he had better leav,
them, and he said to the woman:
Madam, remember there comes the judg
ment, and what will be your sentence j
you continue to crush the spirit Of thil
child? and .... .... H
None of your business retOrted th,
woman.
Don't leave me. / hate her. She will
kill me cried the child, passionately cling
ing to his coat, as he turned to depart.
A sudden thought struck him. vii
you go with mep he asked kindly.
Oh yes, take me with you, she will xii
me when you are gone.
Henry gathered the child in his arms
aud saying good morning, eoolly he too
the child and placed her on the saddle be
fore him. He bowed to the enraged bein
who ran screaming to the gate, but sh
was too late, aud the horse went swiftl
on with its double burden, while the VIC
man ran in to devise some mode of pursu
ing them.
The strangeness Of the occurrence sud
denly flashed across Henry's mind, and b
became aware of his own imprudencc, an
! the thought that he might have incurre
the penalty Of the law, made him uneasy
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18
From the Louisville Journal.
M u sic.
~ AN uNkNowr coNrRIBUron.

BY AN UNKNOWN CONTRIBUTOR.
Givo me musc-sofi, sweet music
For lis cadence is TO inc ! f trl
As dew-drops to the dropping flower, /.
Or blossoms to the bee.
1t soothes my fevered, burning brain,
II Gains my troubled heart, t,.r
And BIDS. Ia tones OF melody, ..
My anxious cares depart. .. ....
Give me music-low, faint music
And as its echoes roll,
? In tones Of thrilling te tenderness,
Across my raptured soul,
III dream again, as once dreamed,
or happiness and love,
When Hope, in wreath of budding joys,
My life's bright texture wove.
Give me music-sad, slow music
And while its sweet tones swell,
And fall upon the eur like words
OF low, heart-breathel farewell,
My thoughts on Fancy's wing shall to
The dreamy past return,
And muse among the re lies there,
:" In MemOry's sIcred urn"
Give me music--mournful music
And my soul In fervant prayer,
Shall rise upon the dying note
That vibrates on the air
I'll pray for those whom well love,
That their lives may pass away
AZ calmly and as gentle as
The tones of that sweet lay.
Give me music-joyful music
Let me feast upon the sound,
Till my spirit bursts the earthly chain
BY which it now is bound,
And scars on that triumphant strain,
Up 10 its native skies, t..
To JOIN with angels N the song
Whose echo nsver dies. a. ..
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18

sl@- A man in Troy, who wanted sew
ing machine, sold his wife for the purpose
Of obtaining one, lie found that she had
discovered an affinity" in one of her
friends, and, like a shrewd dealer, at once
traded her OF to that affinity" for sew
ing machine aud little cash, offering 10
throw in child or two "ratbeT than have
any talk about it, Irin
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18

WILSON CoUNTY-THE RIGHT SPIRIT.
WIN. D. Martin responds to a call upon
him to become candidate for the Legis-
lature in the right spirit. He says
II have heard it intimated that Con
ventions will be holden in each county
and senatorial district to nominate a strong
ticket of experienced men for the Legsla-
ture in support Of Col. Netherland, who, |
suppose, will be the Opposition candidate
for Governor. If such is the case, OF
course will not be candidate for moth
ing is farther from my wishes or intention
than to create the least disturbance in the
ranks Of my party-since no one, more
than l, desires the overthrow Of the So
called Democratic party in Tennessee and
throughout the Union."
We commend this position to all aspi-
rants and the friends Of all aspirants for
position in the Opposition party The
success Of our principles is the first thing
that will be considered by every sincere
and consistent opponent of the Imposition
party, and no man should thrust himself
in to the distraction of our forces,--Nash
vile Banner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18

A last man" brotherhood consisting
Of thirty three printers, exists in Phlladel-
phia. At their first supper which took
place four years ago they procured bot
tic Of wine, which is to be kept sacred for
the a last man" when he is TO drink to
the memory Of each of bis departed com
rados -.. ..f
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18

There were two thousand two hundred
and thirty hogsheads of tobacco in
spected in Richmond, Va, from tho first
Of October, 1853, to the first Of February
1859.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18

III AL Cne HonIns ENellle Iau spent AZ noch-
dale seminary had been filled with yearn-
ings for sympthy, even as her whole life
had been. True, she received affectionate
letters from Henry, but they began Dear
child, or in some such manner, not recog-
nizing in her right to womanhood and
the love he should lavish on wife. She
knew why he married her, and she re-
solved to win his love-to be,ome such a
woman as he would be proud to own.
The last day of commencement had
come, and it was Nelles sixteenth birth
day. She was to read an original poem,
and as she stood on the stage, she en-
tranced all by the beauty of her thoughts,
the force of her own loyeliness. Her form
was slight, of medium height, with her
face full of sensibility, There was pure,
radiant look on her handsome face, and
her eyes flashed with thought and feeling,
as noble as uncommon to most girls of her
age.
Henry Murray, though unknown, was
among the spectators, and though he had
seen beauties of all descriptions, yet he
yielded his heart to this unknown girl
He now for the first time regretted his
marriage, for he felt that it would be an
insurmountable barrier to any acquaintance
with this peerless beauty.
He entered the parlor after the poem
was concluded, and dispatched a servant
for Miss Murray. He paced the room till
he heard light step in the hall turning,
lie saw the young poetcss.
Pardon me, said he; is Miss Murray
hereY ~ 3 t.ri aruF ga G.H'pl
I am she, said Nellie demurely. s
Nellie, my wife, my own Nellie She
was clasped in his arms and her pale face
pressed against his bronzed cheek.
Some of the school girls entered, among
Others Julia Stanley, who failed to recog-
nize in the bronzed and bearded man the
hero of the locket They saw with sur
prise the head of Nellie on this stranger s
breast; but the head was not lifted even
when Madam Wilson entered the room.
Miss Murry, I'm shocked are you not
aware that it is very improper for your
head to lie there, even if he is your guard
ian2 He is too young Cor such familiari-
ties; come with me, said Madam, with
some asperity. '.. -.
The pupils in the hall gathered in; but
still Nellie's head lay on Henry's breast
and when she strove to raise it, he gently
held it there
Madam Wilson, is it not natural that
Mrs. Murray should welcome her husband
with affection after so long separation
Nellie married? Impossiblel 1.a"'
Not at all, Madam; Nellie was my wife
when l brought her here. thank you
for your care of her. Nellie, said he, ge
ready to leave now.
Nellie glided away, and soon returned
prepared to accompany her husband to hi
city home. The leave taking was brie
but affectionate between herself and com
; panions, and in few minutes she wa
seated by her husbands side, while tn,
horses heads were turned towards thei
home.
Nellie had never dared to communicat
with her childhoods home up to this time
But she soon learned that her fathers in
temperate habits had cost him his life
As to her own future, it was one of peace
ful and abundant happiness
WILSON CoUNTY-THE RIGHT SPIRIT
WIN. D. Martin responds to a call upol
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-03-18
Written for hc Clarkseiiie Chr niele.
LILY AY L M + r .
BY oRIoLE.
CHAPTER ".

'.o'sr wayward children wOults st thou hold firm
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-02-12

Over ono half Of tie grading bridgiue
and masonry siready ione--4this proiec,
hss bucn from the start pushed forward
with zeal worthy the men who ccnceiv-
ed it. a fewsh.rt mouths more viii
complete the undertaking, and the read
will be ready for the iron, and rcllins
stock. but one opinion exist among tn.
community, aud that ia that the Tirtcu
X. Il. can, must and shall be built, and
operated. We.hsvs strong ssd symrs-
thetic friends, South aad East. who as
sure us that tho rerd shall be stocked
and rus, and thst We need fear no oppe.
sision from any quarter. Money makes
the nssre 20, eies every body .rt their
tin ready for this work and see that it
faiters not. H.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-02-12
Owning f'p!

Prior to the last election in this State,
the Democrats charged, that Hon. VI. H..
Norris, then Republican State Treasurer,
WAS defauiter to the amount Of $780,
900. The Republicans denied it and CT
ted the report Of a committee appointed
by the Legislature, showing that Mr.
Morri, had good voucher. for 81 900
more than he was charged with---s heal
thy state Of the finances we Thought
but it made no difference with the DEM
ocracy, they thought that lie, wa. a. good
as any ether, aud so they reiterated il.
They were beat Lies dida't win. the
Democratic organ atthe State Cspi.sl, CON
tsias cont ession which il, no doubt rood
for Democratic souls. What other Demo
cratic pspcrs are willing to confess their
error. Here Is tho acknowledgement
" Hon. W. IT, Morris, late State Treas
urer, has settled With ~. successor in
office, Mr. J W. Jones, and taken 7 r..
CENT IN full for MI monies that ever came
into hts haads 1s State Treasurer. that
500, 600 We charged him # having, in
cluded - Dts No,ae. Statrsr,ap
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-02-12

NEW loRk. Feb. ;.
The Judiciary CON rHttee IT III, Sen
ale have decided he Indiana case . favor
# Bright and Fitch
1t - NOW positively stated on :lre su-
th6ritv - the President hat Secretary
eobs : preparing a communication to
Congress recommending a revision 1T the
tariff
Senator SiIae1 ssyS ne wouid be willing
to lake the tariff Ut 1876 temporarily.
ana indication. IRE that a bill revising
H. sariif can ASS he Senate
Mr. Iulee chairman % the Senate
committee ~ Post Oaieas. "a preparing
bill for Postal ref0rm The prono~,-
ton IT q uniform increase ut letter post
ago 5as not ueen agreed to; desire be-
Jnr Expressed r. have Two rates, } cents
under 300 miles and = cent. far over that
distance
The ..sirs Washington correspondence
says that il is reported that secret
movement - on tnat "a ascertain il the
Democratic mem bers # both houses can
agree upon an adares. 20 the Democrats
# he Union. which shah settle on some
Uniform bssn Ut action Of he psarty.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-02-12

VI. Louis. Feb. :.
\ private etter from. Salt Lake CITY
ian. flth. saws Judge Sinclair adjourned
the Grand Jury sine lie Upon petition of
niue members N which they declare
their inability to proceed IN The ezamin.
alton Of witnesses IN consequence of the
excitement and violence manifested --
jury composed Of q Gentilcs. IL Nor.
mons, and factions soirt run So nigh
that rsyolyers were drawn and general
tight, With difficulty, vas prevented.
The letter adds that he dea nj an i'm.
partial Jury or justice being obtained n
That city, Is preposterous, and a martial
.aw VIII probably De established.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-02-12

Apamoxa. Frh 2. ls5@


The Board Of Directors OF tho ."Ana.s
n,osa Brsnck of tho Iipten Rsiirusd, 4
me. at the Fisher IIonse, IN tho md
inst.
O. Croukhite, ESQ, was c.iicd 70 the
chair and on motion, ID. \. Carpentcr
was chosen Secretary.
Mr. w. 7, Shaw then proceeded to ad-
dress the Besrs, showing in stfongaad4
clear light, the importance cf proceeding
in -mssaes 10 ~ - secure 10 the reoeas
u fsithfu.pess ON u part Of the Bosra,
in the performances OF their duties, thar
would rebound to the credit Ut tho scs,n,-
panv,- and hasten the prosecution If 8
work, first in importaHcests the people Of
this portionof the State Tho rocks and
shoals upon which other companies have
run, in enlbarkiag in siniiar undertak.
iags, were carefully pointed out .
b The meeting. then proceeded 10 &C.
lect their officers, which resulted a. sfal-
lows -e.. ...a Is s.s.s... ..-.
President--Wm r. Shaw, Of Anauo.
Secretary w. Field, Of .Anamoss.
Treasurer---O Cronkhite, of Ro,ns.
Mr. Shaw in the chair. u... ....
On motion Of Mr. Cronkhite, the Pres,
idens was required to asaeintn committee
of two, act in concert with himself, to
transact such. buriness as may DE wilhia
the province Of tho Board, during The
interim between this and the next meet
ing. # ..a-a .a. -....
.. Croukhite ana d. 4. Carpenter
we're appointed ON this committee
On motion Of Mr.. Graham, IL. W
Field ESQ, vas chosen to draft series
of by Laws, for the action Ut the
company. subject to tho ratification
Ut the Board tho same 10 be pre-
sented at the first meeting regularly call
ed.
For the purpose af corresponding,
with asview to secure continuous line
Of Railway between IT. Louis and Du-
buquc, David McCsrn Esq, wss np-
pointed to confer with the respective
corresponding committees, appointed
by the Railroad companies represcn-
ted at the convention recently held At
Rome
Arrangement. were then made, pre-.
paFatory 10 eating another meeting soon
at Rome, ID which time the Books will
be opened for subscriptions, and sseos
taken 10 survey and locat;, if possible,
the road, ID IL fact. cheering n It,eIf
that the Board acted 10 tho utmost Lar.
mony.
The Board then adjourned to meet
again upon csil to be MADE by the presi-
dent. ". +. SHAW, Pres T.
Anauosa Branch Ut Upton /; s.-Co
DAN \ CARPENTER, Sec pro tsaa.-
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-02-12

IsbrTnN, Fth. =
Cape Ilsytian da,es to the i5th rener,
everything quiet there, nut measures
we're IN aesive progress for the organi,a-
ton and permanent establishment Of the
Repnbhc.
The new political movement mas on.
listed the sympathies ard support Of he
commercial class generally, and imnort.
ant aid had been rendered t,iffer,i.
Soulouque and his army sre IN very
destitute condition lie had ulseed hi.
family On board vessel nj Port An
Prince and there - no ioabt If mi. IN.
tcnsien If nskibe his escape from, tho
conntrv.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-02-12

Nr English If Indiana. chairman of
he committee If postal affairs in the
Ilonsc, q disposed to cucumber the lis
semlnation of intelligence through he
press lie has introduced ill requiring
publishers 1t newspapers TO pay the same
rates IT postage on exchange papers =.
are paid bT newspaper subscribers. TIE
effect n his you'd be at enhanced fnY
On intelligence, inasmueh q. publishers
would bc obliged to Increase the price If
heir publications II would ~, rfec.
the makers n newspapers. bat the con.
sinners of them. W. 40 10, ap,rebend
that he bill will piss II went to lie
committee # he whole by i rotc # 50
20 IL
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1859-02-12

The people of Dubuque are Al last be-
gining 10 believe Tint they havo " .llar-
pcrs' among their Democratic office hol.
leas and plaee-pcp. II appears that O..
Rrlon, the Democratic Comfy Treasurer
ls tefaulteT to The amount If s10s.-
894 l3 Whether hey will turn bin
out # ofFee after this exposure, " keen
BIN ia as they did snizer ut Il. louis
Is rhet We cannot Judge If, a. they hive
4 way IF their own to 10 things n thu,
intensely democratic city They recent
Is cent Nr Hull tn New York to ner-
otiote some Dnbnque bonds, giving him
to start With 5000 TO pay expenses. lie
sold TIC bonds n some - or ~ cents On
the dollar, reported that he had snld them
At w, ald tory composedly p0ctctci The
Inference himself. some 80 Inn a tr;fie
titat sworth Iool,iug after n tho present
time, vc are told, even h Dahaouc -
lhicago jorr
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ST. Lofts, Feb. I.
Both Houses % the Kansas Legislature
passed bill for the formation % a cru
stituticr for State government for the
Ssste Of Kansas. The bill provided for
an election, the be held on tho 18th Men
day in March, to decide tor or against
holding n convention II the decision
isfavbrsblr, IN election for 5g delegates
will be held on the lst Tuesday Of june,
to attend convention 70 meet on the At
Tuesday in July, at Wyandotse City, the
constitution to esubmittet' toa vote II
the people On the lat Tuesday in March.
snd officers 20 be elected under the con
situation the lst Tuesday in December.