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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
Rheumatism. Ncm0lqjo, Re.

sA fact which g proved by the evidence in its
AVor.
In writing about a medicine we are aware NC
should write truth, that vcmakc no statements that
cannot bc proved, hut we have the witnesses crowds
Of them, who will testify il terms stronger than can
he written 10 The efficacy of this wonderful remedy
who will testify that EROOkES ELECTRIC
OIL has done tor them what Hll other remedies had
tailed todo. 'you doubt its superior qualities ask
those who have used il, many Of them live in our
midst ana can answer for themselves; but it will
only COS, small amount To purchase bottle and
you can never ne convinced of its true merits until
you try it Tor yourself
We want every bo3y 10 Fry It for themselves and
il proves 10 lac good 'lc' can recommend i, Ia
Others. Tit fail, thry may condemn II 10 the world
II the great popularity and rapidly increasing
demand OF mcl. ,au 0rnuy q, deuce oft, merits
then Crooke Electric ON i-p superior remedy.
Prcplred by DR.. e. CROOKE. ST Third ST. Louis
Vile Ky, and sold hy mn druggists everywhere
Bv Thomas 4 Bro, Wholesale and Retail agents
Evansville, Tcnno and Issac $, James Russcllyiuc,
Ky.
Sept 30 5o-tE
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
Greatest Discovery of the Age
Nhh DC spetulTl anu NCImNnthTN cured ny using
Crooke's Electric Oil.

For the last few wears n great many medicines
have been offered 10 the public, all purportng to be
superior rcmidics hut certainly no one has ever
gained such undivided praise and support in so short
q time rs
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-12-09
August &c, 1859.

Aprils, 1880
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09


few ~osds. mailing aboat iour lines. spoken
BY the Emperor Of the French on the LIST Of Janus
airy, caused the sunds 10 England to fall two per
cent, In francssnva, In Sardinia Ave, 10 Aussria
Gig, Ia Russia and In Turkey three u e said thai
u three weeks there followed depressiou eqasi
1, sixty millions OF pounds sterling IN the nominal
value OF the public securities Of Europe. Gurops
has been rocked to It's foundations by one breath
0: the Empsror's lips aud it's whee horizon Is Coz
vsred at this moment with the signs ofan impend-
g storm.
Twelve years ago and the same man might have
talked all day. and bis words been a. harmless az
his mutteriugs In Sleep In fac. he did talk; he
wrote essays for papers and hooks for the pros;
h attempted invasicns and issued procIamations.
but the world only smiled; the philosophers said
| there cannot be two Napoleons In the same sge,
aud the superintendent Of the neighboring lunat c
.ylum was in hopes Of another patient
And now, u word Of this Cs.ar shakes the
| world! What a romance OF reality! What an
illustration Of the terrific power of desposism that
one poor mortal, by one utterancs OF his single
tongue, should be able to bring upon Europe 6
storm which may be moro destructive OF human
| life aud property than the combined tornadoes
| plaques, lightnDgs aud foods that have sSop
| over IL since the beginning Of creation!
| What q blessing that free government undei
| which we live, and in which no enc man possessc
the power of peace and war; 10 one man, by hi
solitary fiat, can involve millions Of the human
race Ia unhappiness and crime! Yet there ar
men in the United States who are tired OF tbi
government, and would break to pieces the csske
which contains these rare jewels Of freedom, ant
would bring upon this now happy country DIS
upion-Cisil War-Military Despotism.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
Winter A IN nj em c nts.

Whilst We have, in Southern ATTITUDES, adeiight'
fuI exemption from the rigors Of Northern wiz
ters, cur Northern friends compensate themselves
by compelling the ice aud snow to subserve their
ssjoyments, and really make the winter one OF the
meet enjoyable seasons OF the year. The accounts
of the skating irolics which appear in Northern
journals, are truly celebrating, not to say one
word of the sleigh riding beautiful sleighs, spri
ted hsrsss, musical bells, comfortable buffalo
robes golden moon shining down upon the snowy
expause, a pair of eyes In your neighborhood
briah,er than the stars, and heart warm enough
10 melt an iceberg. Such luxuries rs these smooth
the severti,s of snow and ice, and make the white
landscape az attractive TO the eye as cotton field
and the cold air as genial As the balmy breath Of
an orange grove.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
Roanoke Valley Railroad.

The Petersburg papers describe the meeting il
that city on Monday evening 10 secure the BiacB
and White connection largo and iufiuen tiaI -
Resolutions were passed expressive of the import
aucs OF the proposed improvement to tho sgricul.
tural interest OF the country and the commerce o.
Petersburg, appointing q committee to solicit
Individual subscriptions to the work, and recon-
mssding to the Directors Of the South Side Rail
road 20 constr net ten miles Of the work com.
nsnciSs ut Blacks and WI ites. A resolution wxs
also passed, declaring that, In view of the fac,
thst the charter Of Petersburg does not authorize
the Common Council OF that city to submit to the
voters tho question Of . subscription to works OF
iaternal Improvement, the Council Of Petersburg
apply to the next Legislature OF Virginia for
authority to said Council by resolution, to direct
poll 10 take the sense Of the qualified voters OF
she city on the question, whether the Council, on
behalf of the city, shall subscribe to the stock Of
the proposed railroad connection between Clarks.
willie and Blacks and Whites, Z sum not exceeding
. certain maximum, to b. stated 10 the resolution
Il VS. also resolved that If the authority ask cd
BE- granted By the Legislature, the city will in its
corporate capacity, subscribe to the stock of The
said railroad connection the SUM OF one hundred
thousand dollars, and the meeting pledges itself to
uss its best Efforts TO effect that object.
This b the way Petersburg does IL. She Is alb
sslsAsly g,ng 70 ask the Leg to give her thu
Dossr vhiehsshs does not nov possess, Gf submit.
ting NE question TO her voters which Is nov be.
lore tie people Of Richmond, aud for n .up :.
large - that which this city 10 called upou 70 |
suhsesibs. These facts show the magnitude Of ths
isssssss % stake, and shoald bring Richmond 10 |
The work as once and With one hesrt.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
CONGRESSIONAL.

WASHINGTON, Feb. S. Ssldte-T The Senate pass
cd the joint resolution relative to the tobacco
trade between this and foreign countries.
Mr. Bigier's resolution to cqualige the revenue
and expenditures Of the government was taken up
and he made a lengthy speech on it.
Mr.. johnson presented a resolution. calling for
estimates from the Department., 80 that the an
nuai expenditures shali not exceed $50.000,000.
The District Of Columbia Railroad bill was kill,
ed.
The Consular and Diplomatic bill was discussed
The Senate then went into executive session.
Hoa.s-The House passed u resolution directing
the I'd Auditor TO report to the next session OF
the Dragon aud Washing tou war debt reducing
the amount from 81 00e, 900 to 81, 600, 900.
The Comrnittes of the Whole, amended the Lee
gislative. Executive aud Judiciary bill, and re-
ferred it back for passage.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
THUS M AiFElEND,
General Insurance Agent,
N Il corner Of Main and l4th streets.
Oft Richmond Va
4 MOTHER ARRIV al OF NEW

MOTHER ARRlV OF NEW
IA BOOKS.-Just received. by a MORRIS, 81
Msi1 S rect the following new works
LA PLATA. ,he Argentine Confederation, and Pa
rBguay. Ring narr tive of tho explorations
OF the tributaries Of tie river La alta and
the adjacent COUNT les, during the years
1862 54 '55 and SO, under The OF ders OF the Uni
ted States Govefnment-by hos Page. U N.
with numerous maps and ilustratious-l vol
Svo, clo'h 3 CO.
TRAVELS and Discoveries in North and Central
Africa Hsing Journal of an expedition under
taken under the auspices of Ii Ms Govern
ment. in the years 1873 '55-by Henry Barth, ID
G l., Fellow of the Royal Geographica al and Asi
attic Societies. Vol Sd 30.
EPISODES of French History during the Consulate.
and First Empire-by Miss Pasdoe. author OF
Court Id Reign of Francis LIST, Life OF Maria de
Msdicas. del 40.
THE Laird of Norlaw. Scottish story-by the
author OF Margaret Maitland. Liliesleat, &c
lUh
FATHER and Dsuehter-by Fredsrika Bremen
l.25.
BIG Bears Adventures and Travels. illustrated
by Darle,-l Is.
THE America" Almanac and Repository Of Useful
Knowledge, for the year IS59-It0
CHRIST and tho jnhei itsnce of tbs Saints ILL
tratsi il a series of discaurses from the Colos
sians-by 7 hos Guthrie, M ID. author OF the Cos
pei in Ezekiel, Sc--l0S
UNITY Of Mansind-by Cabell. A further supply
"a q
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

The complimentary ball which ID to be given TO
Lord aud Lady Napier by leading members OF the
sepate and House, is a mark OF esteem and respect
well deserved by the distinguished objects OF IL
and which will be universally approved by the
country. 1t is matter, everywhere, of sincere re-
gret that Lord Napier is to BIO removed from this
mission. He Ia more respected aud beloved than
any British Minister who ever represented his
sovereign at Washington.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
QUAKER CITY INSURANCE COM

" PANY.-Ths uadei signed Agent of the Qua
KER CITY INSURANCE. COMPANY of Phiadei-
phia refers his friends aid patrons and public gem
orally, to the f0llowir notico taken from the Fe-
bruary number OF Inlay Bicknelps Bank Note
Reporter:
.'IHE QUAKER Cry INSURANCE COMPANY TO man
age large business corporation. in which the ill.,
terests Of many indy iduas are concerned requires
a talent not unlike that required to manage gov
eminent OF IN army. and successful mana 3emen. OF
such concern, amid times Of depression. is worthy
of all admira ion, and must continue to command
the confidence Of the community. The past year
and half has been very damaging to all insurance
companies that either not established pro-
per basis, were not cordu ted in mastery man
ner. The Quaker City Jnsur nee Company, whose
annual statement viii be found in our columns TO-
day. elbows Q degree tf prosperity that Is the best
proof of its soundne5s ard OF lis good
The assets large and the most reliable in char
pared to the emiums received and other earnings
and there is a good cash balance on hand after all
expenses paid and theinvestnien' OF large amount
Of funds in bonds, mortgages. stocks and other Sc
Clarifies. We have observed the gradual but steady
and certain progress of this Company with much in
teTest and safely point toit as notable nsta- &c
of success amid p rils that would bavs been too
great fer any institution hose officers did not pos
sess business talent and integrity united with the
deserved confidence of the public. We wish them.
what we know they will retain, the continuance OF
their present ample prosperity"
The capital OF the Company is - GEO. and their
Surplus tn The LIST January, 1859, upwards Of SPA
0e0
The undersigned is prepared to issue FIRE and
MARINS PuLIClEs, on their account, on the
'''S 'e'' 90 "'' TG0s NJ ALFRIEND.
General Insurance Agent,
N 4 corner Of Main and l4th streets:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
STILL LATER FROM CALIF0RNIA-$1, 500. 90,
on THE WAY TO NEW YORK.

New ORLEANS, Feb 6.-The steamship Quaker
City, from Mlnititlau, (rehuantepec route,) has
arri-ed, with dates fom San Francisco to the Goth
of January, and passengers and mails by the Sos
nora, which carried to Panama 125 passengers and
81 SOC, 900 in treasure for New York.
The San FraDisco -four market was dull. Rich.
mond brought 1921 per Dbl.
The weather was favorable to mining.
The French had taken possession of the guano
island of Cliffertop.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS.

New YORK, Feb. S.--The following additional
items Of interest are by the Asia:
Two French regiments will shortly reinforce
the garrison at Rome.
Two brigades organizing III Algeria for en-
barkation at moments notice.
Thirty thousand French troops are already on
the Alpine frontier.
The Austrian government has reques ted Tus.
caay to assist it with men and money in case Of
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
A NEW CONSTITUTION FOR KANSAS--ITS SUB
MiSSIAN To THE nElpIE

LEkvsNw0RTu, X. T., Feb. S.--The legislature of
This territory has passed bill providing for the
formation Of Constitution and State Government.
1t provides election on the fourth Monday in
March, for or against holding Convention. If
favorable, An election will be held the first Tues
day in Juue, for SO delegates to Conventi lou, to
meet OF the first Tuesday in June, at Wyandotteci-
ty. The Constitution adopted by said Con vent lion
to be submitted to the people In October. The Off.
GERS TO DO elected under the Constitution OF De-
cnmhSr.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
TL'R PUnN HAVANA

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. THE steamship Black
Warrior. from Havana the Sd, has arrived.
French steamer, with $50 coolies, arrived
there on the 1st.
The proceedings Of Congress relative to Cuba
had created quite an excitement In Havana.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

@-RICHMOND THEATRE.
GREAT SUCCESS
OF the charming and versatile young actress,
MISS MAGGIE MITCHELL,
Who will appear to night in
FIVE GREAT CHARACTERS.
OUR MAGGIE AS THE INDIAN GIRL.
OUR MAGGIE AS CAROLINE MERTON.
QUA MAGGIE AS ELLEN MERTON.
OUR MAGGIE as EUG SkIA MERTON.
OUR MAGGIE AS DIANA,
In which che will sing the original and popular
song of
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

PETERSBURG. Va, Feb. 8-wiliiam aud Mary
College at Williamsburg ya the oidest, save Hsr'
ward, 10 this country, Was destroyed by fire this
morning, about half past O'Clock.
The Libraries, and ell the interesting relics In
the buildings were also destroyed. Loss 500 900.
W.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
TspKcIaL DISPATCH

ii Z X II
PETERSBURG, Va, Feb. S.-Caot. John Belcher
Of Richmond, was robbed of $500, by pickpock'
ct, at the depot here last night. W.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
% LIFE INSURANCE.

WHICH rs THE REST CGMPANY1
We will maze In few words stateme n. OF the bu-
siness 4 the ''Mutuai Bereht Life Insurance Com
pany" which Wa represent. In Rchmond ani ask
all who take an interest in Life Insurance, to
fully compare ststeme mt with that of any other
company
1916 on the MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. without Canital,
January LIST, ls47 it declared dividend CT s. per
cert Oh the premiums paid in ls4i.
January lst, lsiS dividend OF 80 per cent pre-
miuns of S46
January lat. ls49. dividend Of 32p per cent pre-
miums of ls47.
January lst 1850 dis idend OF 30 par cent on pre-
niiums of 's4S.
January ist 1881 s2 49, 54 IS, '56. 81. 5s each
year dividend of IS per cent, and January, 1859.
they make a dividend of 10 per cent.
The Company have paid the first TEN dividends.
and this year paying The ELEVENTH. being that
declared January lst 1857.
The Company have paid in dividends 81 l61 81 NJ
The Company have paid far Losses By
death 1876 fe9 IS
And have q safely invested Capital Of g. tl 92l VI
Any further Information respecting our Company.
or on the subject Of Life INSURANCE, we will most
cheeriuily give, q. our Office, 81 Pearl street.
fe 3-5t KNOWLES WALF0RD.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
THE CASE or mrs UARTJNG

ALBANY, N. Y, February Mrs. Mary IIart-
ing, who has been trial here during the past
week. for the murder of her husband, Emil Hart
ing, was this morning found guilty of the murder.
Her trial has excited intense interest, and the
jury have been out since afternoon. The prisoner
is quite young aud handsome, and her case has
created the greatest sympathy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
CONNECrJCUr pOIITIrs

HARTFORD, CT, Feb. S.-Ats democratic meeting
last night, the action of the caucus Of the State
Convention, endorsing Douglas. WAS repudiatcd
aud resolutions adopted endorsing the Admins
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
Northern Markets-TBY T.1reRArH.l

BALTIMORE, Feb. S-Flour dIll-Howard Street
S. 70 Oh nominal. Wheat stesdy-,white 81 $ a
I 80. red 81 81 al 40. Corn fr1n-white and yellow
74@77.
GLw YORK Feb s.-Flour lower-SCuthern s. 81
@6 TO Wheat hs avy-Sor them white 81 45(dsl 10
Uorn fIni-SoutheIn white e3GSj, mixed e49It6
re'loE 1882. Cotton irregular and nominaly lilo
@is lower; UplaIdslE4 spirits Turpentne buoy
ant Resin steady at Is. Rice firm at 3la1Ia.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

SINKING OF A WESTERN eTEAMER. The steamer
40" WAS sunk to her boiler deck at 3 O'Clock
Sunday morning, near GOulds landing, above
Concordia. Ind. 1t is supposed that the steamer
is a total loss. No lives were lost and part o
her cargo was saved.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
LATER FROM MEXICO-ZULOAG0 ,REINSrA
TED PRESIDENT.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 6.-Dates from the City o.
Mexico are to the 2Sth ult. Gen. Miramon reach
ed the capital with 1000 cavalry the Goth. Die.
approving Robies' acts, be displaced him, and put
Salas at the head of the army, and reinstated Zu-
loago President. 1t is reported that Mramon in
tends marching on Vera CruZ with q strong force
The liberals had defeated Gen. Megretts, near ia.
lapa.
The Picayuae'scorresponden says that the Mex
lean schooner Iturb!de had been captured by ar
American and six foreigners who killed fl Sc OF the
crew and escaped with the vessel. The place and
date of this outrage is not stated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09
MAGGIE BY MY SIDE.

ka-Critics. conniss eurs and Others, pronounce
REEFS Il Co.'S Pearl Ambrotypes the finest in finish,
tone, and ease and grace Of position. Their scen-
tifcalIy arranged sky light fne instruments. long
experience aud knowledge OF Chemistry, give them
many advantages over their less fortunate brothers
in art. Invent, five cents 50 cents. 81 ana upwards
Steam Gallery, Main street, opposite GovcrDor
street
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

New ORLEANS MIsr.-The coinage at this min
last year reached slS,23S745, all in gold, except
So $50 In silver The geld deposits for the year
Amounted to 1904 100 ounces, aud the silver IL
400 $50 ounces.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

A BRITIsH REGIMENT TO VISIT NEW YORK The
expected arrival of the 42i Highlanders in New
York city, en- route for the British possessions on
the Pacific, creates much interest among nj i'ary
circles. The 42d is one of the Oldest and braSest
of all the regiments to which Great Britain Ell
trusts her honor on the field of strife. 1t is not
far from two hundred years old, has been engaged
n nearly all the great battles of the world within
that period. Mr.. Archibald, the British consul,
has received advices that they will arrive in two
transports. The 7th regiment are preparing to
give the strangers handsome reception. reg.
iment of British soldiers in the streets of New
York will be a novelty that has not beer seen
since the DAYS Of the revolution.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

QUICK TRIP TO INV ORLEANS The schooner Mar
agansett, Capt Hall, made her last trip from Bal.
| timore New Orleans In nine days, from light to
| light, eqaal to anything in point of time in the
| steamship line.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

CONVICTION OF A MURDRRER.-Henri Jumpert1
has been convicted in Chicago of the murder OF
Sophie Werner, whose remains were found few
months ago, at the Hudson River Railroad depot
in New York, cut up and packed in barrel, hav-
ing thus beeu shipped in Chicago. Previous t.
the murder Jrmperiz aud Sophie had been living
unlswfully together, she having left her husband
and sought the protection of her paramour.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

MURDER AT LOUISVILLE. McCrocklin killed J
o. Beard, CT Spencer county, KY, at Louisville OF
Thursday last. One thousand dollars WAS imme
diately offered for the apprehension of the mur.
derer, butt was subsequently, withdrawn, us il
was supposed hs would surrender to one of b j,
friends. in order to enable the latter to get tn,
reward.
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--'-'s-.--.,'-.--s,--.--'-
DIED..

Or rr..dsy corning, The b ipst. Of ppcumonia;;
PAUL HENRY, youLgest son Of Jcseph y. and
Marina A. Watta, aged J cars and month";.
Histsneral will take Mace FROM the house. Hily
Home," at . o'clock this tWejnesdsy) aitstnoon
The friands and acquainances Of this fsmiiy are "a
vited TO attend.
On the eth inst, ct half past NJ. nifer an III.
ness of near three menths. ARTHUR hUPsh. son
OF + A and Kupsr, aged years and mouths
The friends OF the family are requested To attend
his funeral from Grace Church. on Thursday, Ut IL
o'clock.
On the III lust, at so'clock pM ut the residence
Of his ssn in Ieurico suhty, Mr. ISAAC OTAY for
msrly OF New Kent county, la the 53i year 81 rs
age.
His funersl will talks place this "Wednesday
morDn&st l0la c'clock. at the residence oi MT Jas
Otey. His friends aud those o; his son are fnyi-
ted 10 attend.
At her residence Gu Broad street. on the 9th nlt
Miss BRIDGET BELkNE, sister to Mr. Michael and
John Beirne-
Tho friends and acquaintanees srerespectfnlly in.
vitsd to attend her funeral. which will take place
from st. Peters Cathedral this CIV ednesday) 9TH
Instant at o'cl6ck. T.. NJ. without further notics
Near Storey Point, Aibamarle county, on Tues
cay. February 1T. sftAr protracted Illness. Mrs
ELIZABErH MUNDY. in the SD year Of her ago
NJ Examiner r,lea-e Cnuy ,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1859-02-09

H@rGooD AyD CHEAP PIcIURgs ALI
who want rood PICTURES AT COST should come
1T once to II Main Street W hitehursts old Gallery
as WATSON will rcmain Only few week, longer,
EF-Recolleot. II you want cheap and good TIC
TUKFS, you must call at II Main street.
e5.Fhe GALLERY and FIXTURES are for sale,
and will be sold low. ia 26-imH