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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
OIkA1&KS
Friday, February 18th, 1859.
Loeofoco Consistency.

The democratic party, by its gross in
consistences, is often placed in embarrass-
ing ituations-forced to contradict itself
in the most shameless manner The OPP
position journals have long been endeav-
oring to convince the people that their rul-
ers are squandering the public money for
the most corrupt purposes, and that such
wastefulness has emptied the Treasury.
The invarible reply to this, has benefits
q lie. the Administration is economical
and the commercial pressure has alone
caused the falling off in the revenue, and
brought the government in debt. Well,
this defence has satisfied fools, though il
is made by knaves, and so things have
gone on for season. But now Congress
is called upon to devise some plan by which
the Treasury can be replenished, and the
national debt paid. This brings them
down to facts and figures, and the truth ii
slowly leaking out. Some of the party in
power say the tariff must be increased in
order to remedy the evil; some say wal
for better times, and the tariff will be suf
fcient, as it now stands and others say i
is sufficient now, and charge the deficit in
the treasury to the wasteful extravaganza
of the Administration and rather thar
abandon their free trade theory, admit the
truth of the charges preferred by the op
position-charges hitherto denounced al
false and partizan. And still another
fraction of the party that is a unit, says
the true remedy is no tariff, and direct
taxation.
Two, only, of these factions, have any
show of right on their side--the advocates
of an increased tariff, and those who charge
the empty treasury to the corrupt extrav
agance of the Administration. In sup
port of the opinion of the latter, we pub
lished but the other day, the report of
Congressional Committee charging that, il
the cost of>the Oregon war, the govern
ment officials and contractors connecte,
Herewith, claim five millions of dollar
too much-all of which, we presume, ha
been paid and in the shape of bonus t.
good democrats for partizan services
Theft upon theft, of this kind, has beef
brought to light and published. and as tn
latest, read the following which has beel
revealed by Mr.. Sherman's investigating
Committee, upon the frauds of the Nav
Yard; and after reading it, reflect wha
must be the extent of official plumber
when foreign Minister, and the Presi
dent of the United States stand at tn
head of the list of treasury robbers
Here is the paragraph:
WASHINGTON, Feb. Mr. Sherman's testimC
ny was taken before the Committee proving fl
grant frauds in the Navy Department, The late
disclosure reates 10 Che agency for supplying II
Navy with coal by which II IL proved large sun
were raised and used in Pennsylvania for CORFU
election purposes last year, under the immedia
direction OF Clancy Jones and President Buchanan
Jones is implicated in other abuses.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
900 Acres of Land for Sale.

IoiI',r for sae my farm, cuntaining 900 acres,
situated about 9 miles from Clarksville, ON the
Paradise Hill aud GAINESVILLE Turnpike. There
are about 800 ucres Of cleared land, which is now
in good state Of cultivation. the balance Is we'll
timbered aud we'll waterrd, there being 7 or good
springs, and an abundance Of stock water on the
premises, creek running through It from east to
west.
There being three settlements on the place
will sell separately the whole to suit purchasers.
The improvements on the portion where ! reside,
consist Of a laJge and we'll arranged fran dwell
ling, with all necessary outhOuses, all good aud
substantial The other two are toleraby well im-
proved. As sny one wishing 10 buy will examine
the premis1s. deem minute description nm
necessary. Any one wishing 10 buy will apply 70
me- on the premises, for terms, &C., when will
take pleasure la showing the laad,
PLEASANT BAGWELL.
Feb II '59-lm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11

pSr Ous ncighbor speaks, in glowing
terms, of she enthusiastic outpouring Of
democracy, on Monday last, in primary
assemblage. And, to confess the truth,
the opposition were astounded at the
demonstration. From the East and West;
from the North, and the South, and all
intermediate points of the compass; on
horseback, and in carts, on mules, and on
foot, upwashed and unterrifed, they came
not. And when assembled in conclave,
after appointing Chairman, Secretary,
and Committee of three on delegates,
there remained, as enthusiastic spectators
of the exciting proceedings, two forlorn
looking individuals, evidently regretting
they had left home without letting their
mothers know they "were out" A gentle
man who looked into the room, assures us
that we have reckoued one too many, un-
less the Clerk of the County Court counts
two. We were not present, and therefore
speak from no personal knowledge but
we have heard no one speak of the meet
ing as numbering more than eight-thC
the number having varied as much as two
pending the interesting proceedings
The opposition meeting was meagre enough
to make patriotism blush, and weaker
faith in popular government; but still i
was highly restectable meeting, com
pared with that of the democracy, in tn,
proportion of four to one.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11

sA- The Thirty Millions bill is drag
ging along without any decisive indica-
tons of its fate. Every one must see that
it cannot be intended as an installment
upon the purchase of Cuba, because every
one knows the Island is not for sale; and
if it is intended-as it evidently is,--as a
fund to bride the officers of Spain to 90
for its sale, it is a movement so grossly
dishonest and corrupt as to merit the most
indignant condemnation of every honest
man. The truth is, bribery has become
so universal a means with the party in
power, at home, that they are insensible to
the base dishonor that should attach to it,
but the people ought to teach their Rep
resentatives what is due to national, as well
as individual, character, by hurting from
Office every one who lends his aid to the
preparation of fraud in any shape or ex-
tent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
Notice.

will selthe highest bidder, for cash, at the
court houfor IN the city OF GAINESVILLE, on
Monday, ioi February lelO, one negro MO-
man, Nanid enid susan aud boys, William
& Joe. u on as the property Of w r. Hunt,
10 satisfy Try executions In my hsnds 10 favor
Of Joshn Her, +. A. Hannam John A. FL
iott aud b. Sale about II O'Clock.
J.P. DAILY, Oonst.
Yh4 kw-vs re Al 60
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
GAsl CASH GAsl,l

Al a meeting 6f the Clarksville Gas Light
Company, held at the Northern Bank Of Tenn. on
Friday, the 18th Of January, W. A. Quares, T.
}. Prhchett, I MeCulloeh and G. C.. Breed were
appointed Commissioners TO open Books for the
subscription Of stock Tor the purpose Of erecting
The necessary works for lighting the city. The
Books aie now open and the Com miss toner's are
ready to give any information and take subscrip.
lions
Feb 4, '59-2w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
"The Convention of Feb. 10TH

A preliminary question, fQahc con-
sideration of the approaching convention
of February 10th, in the city of Richmond,
will be the name of the party or parties
composing said COnvention.-EHquirer Of
Saturday.
Not at all. A name is wholly unneees-
sary-for the members of "the party or
parties composing said Convention" will
arecoguize each other by the instincts Of
gentlemen" That will be enough,-Rich
Wing.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
From the Jeffersonian.
CLARKsvILLE. Jan. 3lst 1859
To tie Edit y Of he JeftrsOnian;
J. S. NEBLETT, Scc'y.


CLARKsvILLE. Jan. 3lst 1883.
To tie Edit of he Je6ersOnian:
l am glad a
call from "Many Voters" appearing in a recent
number of your paper, inviting me to become Il
candidate for the Office of Solicitor General, has
furnished me an opportunity of carrying out de-
termination previously made to announce myself
for the approaching election. The office, by the
resignation of tbs late incumbent being left in
allegiance. | have received an appointment from
the Governor to fill the vacancy during the short
time preceding the election on Saturday, 18th day
of March noxt The ul6lment Of these duties Of
the Office in the several Courts of the circuit, will
exhaust the greater part of the time, Intervening
between this and the election day, and so will pre-
vent personal interview with many of my iIfu-
entail friends, whose cooperation and support, !
am forced TO this means of asking.
The cordial tender of support volunteered by
almost every member OF the Bar is nattering and
updeseryed, and am cory have no other means
TO testify my thanks and gratitude for their show
of confidence and respect, than a courteous de-
portment toward them in the exercise of the du-
ties of my pro tenn appointment.
p. W. JOHNSON,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11

BH- The cutlery against the extrava-
gance of the Administration, has alarmed
its partizans, and in order to make the
people believe that they are anxious to re-
trench, Congress is making great ado
about the little matter of postage, about
mileage and insignificant Consulates-
matters that are but drop in the bucket
compared with the stupendous waste OF
money upon favoritcs. Look at Fort Smell.
ling and other government property liter.
ally given away. Look at the overland
Mail which sixty five dollars for every let
ter carried by it. Look at the batch o.
custom house officers whose salary is ter
times greater than the revenue they col
lect Look at the Army, Navy and othei
contracts which are let on terms that will
enrich partizan favorites in year or two
Any retrenchmont spoken of here, o.
swinddlers made to disgorgc? Oh, no
This system is essential to the very exis
tence of locofocoism and must not be dis
turbed. Stevens, of Georgia, said, tn
other day, that forty millions were ampl,
sufficient for the wants of the Govern
ment. Then what has become of the ex
ira forty or fifty millions wanted durin,
the past year? This is the question to b
answcred-this is the point at which re
trenchment must begin, instead of making
fuss about the Insignificant leaks whicl
Congress is talking al out stopping.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
IN CLANCY AT GAINESVILLE.
Eliznn Brantiy, ct ais.
Jos Bsyuham ~ ais

II appearingthe sailsiacuoh OF the Nlerk
snd Master, lrihe aihaaVit III me cause, thal
p w Hower,,R ebecca Baynham aud John
pl,ns are non Aents OF Tenn. so that the ord-
,'a,v orocees o. caHnot be served upon them;
!, a. ordered N ublication be made for weeks
in The hronla newsPaper published in the
civ Of Clarke, requiring said non. resident
defendants tfpeer at tue next term OF the
Chancery CO.! DC heia IN the cry OF Ciarks,
vile. on thedonday Of April next, and plead
answer or lr to oOmplainants bill, or the
same will be n Tor confessed MS TO Them and sci
down for heI eKparte.
~" - TT. j MUNFORD, C. n M.
Feb IL, 'Iw-pr fee 50
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11

DG~ In another place, will be seen the
proceedings of the opposition, of Stewart
County, in meeting held in Dover, on
Monday last We are glad to see that the
Counties, in the District, are acting
promptly, and preparing for the Summer
campaign.
Since the above was in type, we have
received the proceedings of the opposition
meeting in Dickson County, which will
also be found in today's paper.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
Trustees Sale,

BY virtue of a Deed of Trust-executed to me
by w s. McReynolds q Co and recorded in the
Registers Office of Montgomery County, Book
No. 8, pages l07-s-9-l0-l and ~, will offer
for sale, on the LIST Saturday in March next, at
the court house door in Clarksvile, a negro wo-
ais" lot OF ground situated and lying betwes
Commerce and Franklin street, and on 9th Cross
Street. The lot OF ground is very desirable for
building Sits, aud will be divided into lots TO suit
purchasers. The negro woman will be sold for
cash; the lots on 4, II and "a months time, notes
payable in bank, well endorsed, and bearing inter-
eat lien also TO be retained on the lots until the
purchase money IL paid.
J. COBB, Trustee.
Feb 4, '59-5w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
REWARD

RAMA WAY from The subscriber IN McCrack-
en- county, Ky mulatto boy named shR ua y .
said hoy 70 about 25 years old about 5 feet ter
inches highs had on, when he left, brown jeans
coat and pants. | will pay aliberal rewardfor the
delivery e said boy to me at my residence, or
lodged In jail so can get him.
r. II. HALL.
Feb a, '59-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
Election Notice.

IN Obedience TO writ Of nm Election, 20 me
directed, by the Governor Of the State OF Ten
nessee, will open and hold an election at all Of
the precincts in Montgomery County on the 18th
day OF March, 1853, Tor the purpose of electng
an Attorney General for the 10Th Judicial Circuit
Of said State to fill the vacaucy occasoned by the
resignation of James NJ Quarles, Esq | also
deputize and authorize the constables in each dis
trict TO advertise and hold said elections In their
respective districts.
T. RAIMEY, Sheriff
Feb a, Sew
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
Nerve and Bone Liniment.

Good for Nan and Horse--A Sovereign
Remedy in all disorders requiring an
External Application
zach as Rheumatism, Govt Sprdins, Strains
Bruises, Swelled Limbs Slifieued JOINTS SC. &c
II is the greatest aud bes, Horse Linlment known
aud has been very successful In Cuts, Sprains
BRUISES, Gall, Corks, Film in the Eye, Scratches
tracked heel, Stroins OF the shoulder sc.
Prepared exclusively by
WESLEY SLAYDEN.
Nashville Tenn.
For s,le IN Clarksyille by
Feb. IL '59 II MCAULEY n BElL'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
Feb 4, '59-3w
a Situation Wanted.

By young maa who has some little experience
In the business, anu who possesses a good moral
character, desires situation az "a Clerk la Dry
Goods house. For further particulars enquire al
this Office.
Feb O4ry 4, 1859 ~,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
ssg- It is said that some of the South

s6~ 1t is said that some of the South
ern members Of Congress characterize the
attempt to acquire Cuba, at this time, as
cd nonsense" but as true representa-
tives of the humbug party, they are silent
on the subject, in the House, fearing that
the avowal of their honest opinions may,
in some way, embarrass locofocoism, in
1860. The Cuba excitement is evidently
intended TO be an issue in the next Pres
idential campaign, and the political swiud-
lers are too shrewd to say now, what they
must unsay then. But whilst their lead
ers are preparing this swindle, the people
ought to be looking into the cost Of it
and among other enquiries ought to ascer
tain whether France and England will
stand idly by, whist We seize Cuba BY at
tachment, or by armed force, Spain viii
not sell it, and we cannot seize it without 9
war of doubtful issue, and immense cost
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
Medic Notice.
DIR. w. BERNARD,
Ho IN epa &c Physician
RIA, 1V,eDIo1 Ku I

Finding lat his tilol liie') country Pracuce
ovcsedinglv abori, tenders his professional
S'rv,<ss 40 the cItis of Clarksvlle gnd New
Providence, and thfieinlties. lie can be found
liz oGics ON Fr.in, Immediately above 2hd
CO 81 Tn The dime, and at night at Joshua
R,ow,,s except W professionally absent.
Feb IL, '59-u.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
Oats (! Oats !!

500 Bushels Of 6ns Seed Oats for s,le.-Appl.
Immediately. J. r. ROGERS
Feb. IL, '55-lm. q
Hopkinsville kuresry copy.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
Tuesday Erening, Feb, 18Th 1859.
LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR.
n OTICE

I will sell the 70 llewing tracts Of LAM, lying
GU the head waters Of the east fork Of Yellow
Creek, and one tract bordering on the waters Of
Barton's Creek one tract known as the Clark,
She ton Land, of 36A acres one ether tract adj
Joining the Clark, Shelton land, West 81 Atkinson
purchased Of J. w Shelton, containing 800 acres,
one other tract entered by Judge P. W, Hunph-
rsys, surrou pded by the Clark, Shelton land, con-
tanning 80 acres one other t2ct by r. g. |. d.
Wet, purchased of John Mitchell, known rs the
Rane Place, and on which Joseph Rane lived at
ons time, containing 95 acres one other tract
pnrc hased of s. @. Edwards, the waters of Bar
TOMS Greek, containing PIG acres, all Of which
Iauds are tnbered, except the tract Of IS acres
which has Il dwelling -house on it. will give a
general warranty deed for each and all Of the tracts
l.. d. WEST,
Feb. IL, 1859 Sailors ReSt Furnace G,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
NASHVILLE, Feb. s, 1859.

NASHVILLE, Feb. s, 1859.
The steamer Seventy-Six, from Cincin-
natl, for this place. sunk eighty five miles
below Louisville, at Saint Marks landing.
The boat is a total loss No lives lost
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11

Fey Whilst Andy johnson is donouno.
ing Conventions as corrupt, Irresponsible,
unconstitutional nti.Republican, bogus
institutions the democratic members of
Congress are trying to transact business
Of the Nation, by means of Conventions
bu. uSSa " '' '"' case tNat congressman
,yy.k brought forward their measures, and they
~ were taken up and passed, or rejected, on
HA- thor merits, after full consideration. Now
poned ,nsv snook of into Soma corror g. ~
until FriaE ,y,l v;o, IN L., -.
10 wednesdaa an. hsp go back into the Halls
was covered With ,umnate, in legal form, the work
81 the ssassR. tparty Caucus,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
FOWLER'S HALL.
COOP RS
CELEBRATED OPERA TROUPE,

Comprising 10 Distinguished Artists,
Have been solicited to give
Three Grand Operas
In GAINESVILLE, commenting
Monday, February AItfa, 1883.
This is the only English Opera Troupe in the
coun try travelling, with number sufficient for the
correct representation of Full Opera, winch will
be rend-rrd with appropriate Scenery, cOrrec
Costumes.
The Company comprises the following Artists
ANNIE MILNER,
The Young and Accomplished Prima Donns.
Mr. Fl. G. Cooper,
solo Violiniat and Conductor.
Mr. HOFFMAN, Pianist,
Ms IL. PAYNE,
Mrs c. r. SMITH,
Mr.. AYNSLEY COOK,
Mr. BGOOkHOUSE BOWLER,
Mr RUDOLPlISEN,
Mr.. HURLEY,
Mr.. BRUNO,
Mr.. SEBATZKEY,
and MIR. WILLIAMS,
With an effective chorus.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
sd Oats.

Eight hundred'shels frI I,.r' Seeo oS.s, iol
Sale by 10 N w.
New ProvidenteD' H. oo-lm'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1859-02-11
= II A 4 Il Na II N a

OF the condition of the PHOENIX INSURANCE COMPANY of Hartford
Conn., September 1858 the
pursuant entitled "An
of Insurance Companies not Incorporated by the State of Tennessee
March LIST,
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

THE BooT AND SHOE BUSINESS
The U. S. Economist says that
the quantity of boots and shoes re-
quired for the consumption of the
United States is moi, far from "a, 000,-
600 pairs per annum. OF these
100000 pairs are made in Mas,
sachusetts. at a value of $4,000
600 per annum, and employ 10000
men and 32,S26 women. One-hall
of this employment is in Lynn.
Philadelphia makes 100000
worth Of the boots and shoes, most,
~ finer work than that made III Lynn
The value Of the boots and shoes
made in the Union is not less than
$50, o., 900 a year. IG Pbiladel-
phia there are 427 manufacturers,
whose aggregate sales amount tc
S4,}41, 600, and Philadelphia sells
perhaps Sl0.000,600 worth of east.
ern work in addition.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20

ty about some particular man, or
some questions OF comparatively
small consequence.
We repeat, there is at this time
less diversity of sentiment among
democrats in the Union, and 10 the
Safe Of Tennessee, on any impor-
tant political question, than is to be
found in any party opposed to it, and
should the opposition parties unite,
the diversity of opinion would but
be increased. The little differences
of opinion that may exist in some
localities on tie subject Of the cur;
rency. or any Other question Of
State or national policy, will be har.
mouized before the opening Of the
canvass in the spring. and the par
ty will triumph in Tennessee by a
majority surprising any that it has
attained since tie days Of Gen. Jack
SON urtrees6orough News.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20
a. last nom.nnrcial uea1

During the last ccmmereial yer
our exports of vegetable food, flour,
wheat, corn, &C., fell off from the
previous year S22,40S,22S, and the
decline in the amount of animal
food exported was nearly SIG, OOO,-
600. So in food alone, We sold
last year S4S,40S.22S less to foreign
countries than we did the year before.
Our exports of cotton held their
own, and enabled US as Il nation to
pay our debts to Europe. If it
was not for cotton grown by slave
labor, We you'd be bankrupt as Ma
ton, so would England. and so
would New England. Their factories
and workshops are kept in motion
by slave labor in the cotton fields in
the South.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1859-01-20
For the Fayetteville Observer.
Christmas Hymn.

BIZ JESSIE.
Hail source of pleasure sacred theme /.
The Saviour's natal hour; 4.
Who came the unrighleous to redeem
From sins prevailing power.
All what were all the joys of earth
Compared with those alone,
Whose sacred hopes of heavenly birth
For all our woes atone.
Forthese the martyr meets his doom,
Nor fears the lurid fame,
Regardless of the yawring tomb,
Or earth's degrading shame.
And while returns that sacred day
Which renders hope secure, 0
With rapture hail its earliest ray,
Its Pleasures. sweet ard pure.
A world -redeeming Saviour reigns!
Let all OF earth proclaim,
II high ard Notwithstanding strains.
Messiah's sacred name.