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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23
The Survivor of Bunker Hill

Old Ralph Farnham has reached his
home in Acton, Me-, in safety, his visit to
Boston having come to close. He has
sent letter to the Boston Traveller in
acknowledgment of the kindnesses he re-
ceived Of which the following are the con-
cluding paragraphs
Though l am in my 105th year l am
not past all usefulness; l split my own
kindling wood and build my own fres !
am the first one up in the morning and
the 6rst one in bed at night; 1 never SLEEP
or lay down in the day time, but rise at :
and retire at Z, and this continue sum.
mer and winter. have always been TEN
perate, and for over thirty years past
have not tasted drop Of spurious liquors
or even cider. l was never sick in my
life, so as to require the attendance of 9
physician.
About rs years ago I broke my thigh
by falling on the ice, and had a surgeon
to set it, but this is the only time that q
doctor ever attended me.
live on plain farmers diet, drink tet
and coffee and eat very light supper
never eating meat at supper. / have ne
doubt it is owing to these abstemious anG
regular habits, and the avoidance of med
icine at all little ailments, that my life ha'
been so prolonged.
l voted for General Washington fol
President, and have voted at every Presi
dental election since, and hope to vote Al
the next election. This is the duty O.
every Christian freeman.
This letter, which my grandson ha
written at my direction, 1 have carefully
read and approved, and | sign it with IN!
own hand.
RALPH FARNHAM.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23
Rules for Home Education.

The following are worthy of being print
ed in letters of gold, and being placed in
a conspicuous position in every hdushold.
l. From your children's earliest infancy
inculcate the necessity Of instant obedi-
ence.
2. Unite frmness with gentleness Let
your children always understand that you
mean exactly what you say.
3. Never promise them anything nm
less you are sure you can give them what
you promise.
4. If you tell child to do anything
show him how to do it and see that il is
done.
5. Always punish your children for viii
fully disobeying you, but never punish in
anger,
Q. Never lot them perceive that they can
vex you, or make you lose your self COM
mand
7. If you give way to petulance and
temper, wait till you are calm, and gent
ly reason with them on the impropriety Of
their conduct.
8. Remember that little present pun
ishment, when occasion arises, is much
more effectusl than the threatening of a
greater punishment should fault be re-
newed
9, Mover give your children anything be-
cause they cry for 1t.
10. On no account allow them to do at
one time what you have forbidden, under
the like circumstance at another.
IL. Teach them that the only sure and
easy way to appear good, is to be good,
II. Accustom them TO make their little
recitals the perfect truth.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

them right and left. In few moments
he reached Israol's side. A glance salts
fed him that the brave boy was not dead
yet With one powerful blow, cutting
down the nearest redskin, he bent to the
ground, picked up his wounded and bleed
ing son in his brawnY muscular arms, and
beating back the other savagss, began slow
ly to retreat. At the same time rush of
battle brought several of the settlers be-
tween himself and the Indians, and af-
forded him moments respite.
"Father I'm dyin' fast p whispered Is
rael in feeble broken tones. 81 cant live
but q few moments, at the best. Lay me
down then and take care of your own life
1t is my last wish"
30, Israel, my boy" responded the pi-
oneer, with much emotion don't ask me
sich thing can't cantl While
thar's life thars hope and my arm is strong
yet"
"But father, you risk your own precious
life without any hope Of savin' me feebly
responded the dying youth. lam wound
ed to the death. can hardly speak, now
and see but family. In moment it will
all be over. For the sake Of others grant
what ask. l can't say any more. Good
bye P---God bless you l--love-to-alll !"
A gasp-a throe--and Israel Boone
breathed his last.
"He's dead my boys dead p cried the
pioneer, in tones of anguish, and, as he
uttered these words he bent over and
kissed the clammy lips Of his lost son.
At the same moment huge ferocious-
looking savage suddenly sprang upon him,
and aimed terrible blow at his apparent.
ly devoted head. Quick as thought, how
ever, Boone sprang to his feet, caught the
redskins arm with his left hand, and with
his right drove his knife up to the hilt in
his assailant's broad bosom.
Without groan the Indian fell dead to
the ground. At the same instant several
denly turned around, and With the speed
Of the wind bounded away into the forest.
A number followed in pursuit of him, rut
Boone was not man to be easily captur-
cd, and at last the redskins were glad to
give up the chase.
Wearied and worn, and sadly depressed
in spirits, Boone at length reached the
settlements, and communicated the terrible
intelligence with which his heart was bur-
dened. Subsequently he returned to the
scene of the contest, and bore away the
scalpless body of his son.
During the next four hours a number
of the settlers who had gone out with i'll
fated expedition came struggling in, but
by far the largest proportion paid the pen
atty of their lives, aud never returned
again to their homes and their friends.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

Tis hard to thsw tho resolves Of icyheert-
ed pareuts. Tis harder still to be content
with tho exquisite delight that invariably
accompanies the close acquaintance Of
two congenial souls. They must push in
to matrimony and misery. Love makes
a fool Of the wisest Of men, aud 'tisn't ir-
reverent to say it does ditto with the most
sensible Of women. Well tell a tale.---In
the lower part Of this county lives young
man; likewise young woman. The young
man discovered the vanity of single life.
Young WOMAN also found out the folly Of
living by herself Young man felt desire
to learn something Of eonuubial fecility.
Young woman felt an ardent penchant for
same sort Of experience. Young man,
James hY pame, waspt one Of the sort to
banker round girl 'spilin with the tender
emotion---told his love. Young woman,
SaIina by name, didn't feel like letting con-
cealment, like moth in red blanket, feed
upon her damask cheek; acknowledged her
self in. tainted towards james.
"James squeezed her gentle hand In his,
And pressing her slender form.
Vowed to shield her from the blast,
And from the worlds cold storm;
And then she raised her eyes to his
All filled with drops of woe,
And In the sweetest accents cried
oh, don't you hug me soP"
James interrogated old folks. Old folks
said no. James said nothing. Gets
friend to have a party. Goes to party and
meets beloved. Takes her to one side and
tells her he 10 going away next day. Be-
loved takes on, but declares she can't go.
James gets indignapt-cuts up and up
braids beloved. Beloved willis in James
arms, and says, "Go, but take me with
you" Next morning James goes--takss
beloved. Probate Clerk at Aberdeen
knows his duty. Stern man, won't relent
old man might sue for damanges---and
james don't get license at that office, not
if il could be helped. Heads for Ala
bama arrives at Carrollton Of6cers there
have seen such cases before. Don't get
papers at that Office, as anybody knows Of.
Young people very despondent Young
man solemnly sweers. Young lady takes
her hair down and cries profuselY. Young
folks mutually yield to the force Of ire
pressihle circumstances, and turn their
faces homewards. Arrive at paternal do
micil. "0ld man, take your gal T. says
James. "Reokon you'd bettar keep herr
says old man. Young man inwardly re-
joices at unexpected fortune. Old lady
steps up. Tells old man the young folks
ought to get specially after
travelling to Alabama by themselves. Sem
sible old lady. Young man goes to Hous-
ton, gsts licepss, and marriss the maid Of
his heart, Young man happy as a nigger
at corn shucking, and young lady merry
as an infant, with fists full of molasscs
candy. Our reporter knows NO more.
Moral, for old people;
"Didst thou but know the inlY touch Of lore.
Thou wouldst as soon 60 kindle are With snew,
As seek to quench the Ere Of love with words"
Prairie Nsssa
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

THEIR PERSONAL POPULARITY. The
West Tennessee Whig says the friends Of
those Immaculate demagogues, Andy
johnson, A. o. P. Nicholson and /. G..
Harris, have always set up high claims of
personal and political popularity, in their
respective localities, Vhile they have al
ways denied them to John Bell. How
stand the facts? Facts are stubborn things,
and figures never lie. To the law and the
testimony.
In Green county, whore Andy johnson
lives, and where his power has been con-
sidered absolute, John Bell gained "a
vstes. In Maury county, whore A. Q. p.
Nicholson resides, Mr.. Bell gained 1870
votes. In Shelby county, where Gov.
Harris resides, Mr.. Bell gained ,041 votes;
and in Davidson county, where John Bell
resides, he gained $40 votes How do
you like the memorable logic Of suoh
facts and figures
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

WASHINGTON ITEMs,-We find the fol
lowing special dispatch in the Charleston
Courier dated Washington, Nov. l4th =
Private letters from prominent men in
New York to.the Government say that the
New York Banks will certainly have tC
suspend.
Heavy specie deposits have been drawn
from the Banks here.
Hon. l.. t. Wigfall, Of Texas, will re,
sumo bis seat in the Senate. as there is nc
prospect Of the Texas Legislature calling
a State Convention. Gov. HOUSTON has
declined to call the Legislature together
He opposes secession.
There is an effort making in certain
quarters TO procure the repeal of all the
laws in the Northern States obnoxious tc
the South.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23
A Farewell.
'BT AeSEs ELLA.

must go perhaps forever
In a stanger home to dwell,
And my heart grows faint and fainter,
As breathe that word farewell.
Farewell sweet memory fingers
On the bright hours we have known,
While voice of sadness tells me
yhose bright hours for aye have flown
Farewell ! now may listen
For thy footsteps at the door,
But that fate I've almost worshipped,
/ may welcome, never more.
FAREWELL how can speak it,
To the idol of my heart
God will give me strength TO bear 1t,
Since HE wills that we must part.
FAREWELL and heaven bless thee,
May'st thou never, never know,
All the darkness that surrounds me-
Never know cause'for woe.
Farewell and blessings brighter,
Than ere mortals knew before,
Rest upon thee, and hereafter,
We may meet to part no more.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

SENSIBLE QUERrRs.--The self-examin
ing society has proposed the following
queries to all people about this hnancia
period:
/. Does it post anything to print I
newspaper
2, How long can printer afford to fur
nish paper without pay1
3. DO printers cat, drink, and wear Gle
thiug2
4. If so, how DO they get thepT
D. Do owe for my paper2
0. Is not this particular period q frs
rate time to pay upl
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

MATTERS AT TUE NoRTH.--A dispatch
to the Charleston Courier, dated BAlti-
more, Nov. l4th, says:
The financial pressure hero and at the
North is intepse: STOCKS have truly ds,
pEeciated, South and North Carolins
Bank notes are taken at 10 to ID per cent.
discount. The Banks are greatly pressed
to relieve the business community. All
kinds of business is paralysed, and great
distress will assuredly ensue.
There has been a considerable run on
the Citizens Bank here to-day. II con.
tinurd paying out specie, however, until
the closing hour. 1t is apprehended that
the run will be renewed tomorrow. 1t is
feared that all the Banks will be compelled
to suspend specie payments soon, If the
excitement continues. The greatest alarm p.
prevails,
tits generally believed here that South
Carolina will certainly secede from tho
Union. Maryland symPathizes greatly
with her. Unless the North Immediately
take the FIRST opportunity TO repeal the
odious lsgislstivp ensctmeuts which inter-
rupt and neutralise the action Of the Flu
gitiye'slaye Law, the South will be justified
in dissolying the ppiop,
The extreme Republican journals In
New York are getting frightened at last.
The Times has strong editorial advocat-
ing concessions to the South, and the re-
peal Of State laws ssRinst tho Fugitive
slaye Law.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23
par-At the breaking up Of the ground fol

pS-At the breaking up of the ground fol
the commencement of the Lynchburg and
Tennessee Railroad at Lynchburg, a cler.
gyman solemnly and slowly read manu-.
script prayer, 1T tho conclusion Of which
an old negro man, who had been resting
with one foet on his spade, and his arms
on the handle, looking iptently IN the chsp-
lain's face, Strengthened himself up and re-
marked very audibly:
gWell, ! reckon dat's Do fust time dc
Lords ever been writ to on dc subject 81
railroads"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

On LISTENING TO EVIL REPoRTs.-
!. To hear as little as possible to the pref
udice of others. 2. To believe nothing
of the kind till I am absolutely forced tc
it, g. Never to drink in the spirit Of
one who ciroulates an i'll report. 4. AL.
ways to moderate, as far as can, the IN
kindness which is expressed towards 9Th
ers. 5. Always to believe that, if ths
other side were heard, very different ac-
count would be given of the matter.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

NEdRo SUFFRAGE AMESDEEsr.-fp Ney
York there was proposition to amend tho
Constitution so asto give negroes the right
TO vote. This proposition was voted upon
at the election on Tuesday, and was defeat
ed by . large majority. Jamaica, l.. J.,
gave 28 votes in favor Of free negro suf-
frage, and $40 against it. The ProPoiioq
Is ahOgt the game in other parts of ibs
State.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

A Coon CUsroM'--If ths wife Of q Ja-
psaess dospt suit bin, he can send her
back 70 heT parents, and Try agaip. That
is TO say wives are warranted" in japan.
A good euston that ought to be adopted in
other eountriesl
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

Elephants live for twq hppdrel, tires
and even fypr hundred yerrs.
A healthy fqll-grown elephant sQaBRnes
thirty pounds Of grainspc day.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23
@. XII. SMITH,
Tobacco Factor, and General
COMMISSION MERCHANT,
NO. lss COMMON STREET,
NEW ORLEANS.

The most particular and careful attention will be
given to the sale Of all descriptions Of Western
Produce, to hlng orders, and forwarding merchon-
disc.
All property consigned 10 me viii be covered by
my open policy OF Insurance. unless specified 9TH
srSise in the bill of lading accompanying IT,
Nov. o. soly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-23

oHARrER OAK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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ogAKER CITY INSURANCE COMPANY,
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-10-04

\ correspondent of the st. Louis
Republican thus describes the journey
Of the Poney Express:
"Bangl" goes the signal gun. and
away flies the Express poney. with
"news from all nations numbering at
his back" But whittier flies this IN
rious rider on his nimble ,ieedg il i
no holiday scamper or gallon that tAis
young Jchu is ben: npon. His Jour
ney lies 1000 miles across a grear
continent, and beyond the rivers.
plains ami mountains that must le
passed; little world Of civilization Is
waiting for the contents Of his wallet.
He and his successors must hurry on
through every danger and difficulty.
and bring the Atlantic and Pacific
shores within a wee. OF each other.
No stop. 10 stay, no turning aside
for rest. shelter or safety. but right
forward. BY sunlight. and r.bor-
light. and starlight. and through. the
darkness Of the midnight storms he
must fy on and toward the distant
goal. Now skimming along over the
emerald sea, now laboring through
the sandy track. now plunging head
long into the swollen food. now wend-
! ing his way through the dark canon.
or climbing The rocky steep. AMI now
picking his way through or around an
ambuscade OF murdeTOus saysges.
No danger nor difficulty must ciiecl,
his speed or change his route for tie
world is waiting for the news lac shall
fetch and carry. Ii is a noble enter
prise. and as the Express huiries down
the street and across the river. and |
think cf the toll and peril Of the way.
my heart says. God speed 20 the boy
and the pony
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-10-04

During several of his recent speeches.
Mr.. Douglar has claimed that the Re-
publicans, in supporting the Cri;ten-
den amendments, abandoned their
principles. and endorsed his. He said
this in substance, up at Bangor, Maine
and Senator Wilson replied saying:
Mr.. Douglas boastfully claimed yes
terday that he employed the Repub-
licans in carrying out popular sover-
eighty. and defeating the Lecompton
Constitution; he charges that the Re-
publicans abandoned their principles.
and adopted popular sovereignty. AMI
he asked if any Republican could deny
that?
While that measure was pending.
Mr.. Douglas said to me in the Scnatc
Chamber that it was SANDER 10 saw
that the Republicans were abandoning
their principle of Congressional pro,
hibition; that If such charge should
be made against them in his prese.ce.
he would denounce it,
Great was my surprise. then, when
read in the public press. that Mr..
Douglas. in debate with Mr.. Lincoln
had made the charge. which he tod
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-10-04
Talk with a Soufllcrncr.

BAyard Taylor writes the New
York Tribune:
At White River Junction. where we
were obliged to wait two hours for
the train from Boston to Montreal, i
fell in with an intelligent Southern
gentleman. whose statements with
regard to the gradual deterioration of
the soil under slave labor { of which
nevertheless. he was an ADVOCATED }
went even beyond Helpers abhorred
statistics. He candidly admitted that
Slavery can only exist as profitable
institution through continual expan-
sion: when the soil of one State is
exhausted it must move to new one.
But how long can this process be
carried on?" | asked: after century
or two. when there is no more new
soil left, what them" He shrugged
MS shoulders. That at least does
concern us" l think no in.elligen,
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-10-04

Ii is sometimes little difficult lof
even individuals To pursue that lino
of conduct. which interest aud duty
both Indicate when one Is tempted 10
punish, ahd has an opportunity with.
out really injuring the cause Of Nhig
principle 10 mark ones sense Of pol.
ilical ircachciy.
Thus the utter abandonment Of all
principle by certain. would-bc-lcadcs
of the Union party in New York awak-
ems such utter digus, among the pco-
pie IN that State and city who have
remained true 90 their old faith. that
almost all ofthcm, have determined 10
vote for the Republican ticket. They
are 80 justly indignant at this attempt
OF n few traders. disappointed in get
ting the Baltimore nomination for
Houston. rs We all remember and con-
Scious they can have no influence with
such an honorable man as John Bcll)
To sell out the people of that party
and so Justly outraged at the idea Of
being tied on as mark weight 20 tho
tail of the Democratic kite, that. with
the exception of very Few. they have
resolved 10 support Mr.. Lincoln. -
Balt. Patriot, Sept. ID.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-10-04
"The Great Service Douglas has
done for the Republicans"

The following acknowledgement of
thanks due to Douglas was made by
John Sherman. the late Republican
candidate for Speaker of the House OF
Representatives, in recent speech at
Philadelphia:
a CONTINENT FROM JONI SHER-
MAN.-Ou the evening of the l4th in
slant. speech was made in Philadel-
phia, to crowd Of Wide Awakes, by
John Sherman, the Abolition candi-
date for Speaker in Congress, last win
ter, who was defeated then on account
OF his public endorsement of the Hell
per book. He told his Philadelphia
hearers that his endorsement of that
book as the best Republican campaign
document, was made before he read
the book; but added. that he had
since read it very CAREFULLY. and had
never regretted, and did not now re-
gret, having recommended it, 'No-
ciferous cheering at this announce
ment, says the reporter, The book
recommends the overthrow of slavery
by instructions and murder.
There was another feature OF Mr.
Sherman's speech. to which we desire
to call the particular attention OF on
Democratic readers, and especially
our Douglas friends. We quote:
We'll now,' said Mr.. Sherman. lie
us have three cheers for Douglosi I'm
mense laughter, but no cheers. What
are there no Douglas men here?' sal,
Mr.. Sherman! will no one chee
for Douglas? lie would tell then
why he called for cheers for Douglas
it was for the great service that gen
tleman had done in breaking up tn
Democratic party. Vociierous cheer
and laughter.
These little things-there are
great many of them nowa days-ar
rather significant. and should serve t
set rouglas Democrats to thinking
| Hartford Times.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-10-04
Free SDpech.

The Atlanta (Ga.) Confederacy
says that honest differences of opin-
ion and the freedom Of speech are the
essence and quintessence Of true Dem
ocracy,' and further: Let political
opponents meet as gentlemen, and
discuss all questions at issue freely
and fully, as becomes gentlemen, and
not assume the attitude OF beasts and
ingratos. and undertake by brute force
to prevent any man from uttering his
honest convictions. No gentleman
will countenance any other course :
Yet let Northern man, or even a
Southern man, in the South attempt
to use the freedom OF speech. even in
a private way, in .uttcring his honest
conviction, and how soon will he be
carried ont Of the State on rail. en-
veloped in tar and feathers > Yves
tern Wide-Awakc.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-10-04

Clip this out. paste il in your hat.
AMI whenever ,on hear a Douglasite
Dragging about Popular Sovereignty
just read it TO him. Cram it down
his throat If it chokes him.
''lt is a part of the history Of the
country that under this doctrine of
non-inter-vention. this doctrine that
you delight 20 call Squaticr Sovereign
~. the people of \ w Mexico have
introduced and protected slavery in tho
whole OF that Territory. Under this
doctrine they have converted tract
of free Territory into Slave Territory
more than five times ihe size Of the
State Of New York. Under this doctrine
Slavery has been extended from the
Rio Grande 10 the Gulf of Califor-
MIA and from the line Of Republic OF
Mexico. not only up to SO deg. 80
min.. but up to 81 deg.--giying you "a
degree and half more slave Territory
than you ever acknowledgements
/ Speech.
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1860-10-04

The Republicans have an efficient
organ in Delaware. The Wilmington
Statesman has the following:
The cause of Mr.. Lincoln is the
peoples cause. II is their side Of the
question; theirs because it is right;
theirs because it is strong; theirs be-
cause it is victorious. The opposition
are not in the habit Of throwing votes
away, or selling them to locofocism
to CRAFTY merely individual prefer
cnces. John Bell is a true man, but
he stands no chance of election. He
enters the contest with one State
Lincoln cutters it with fifteen States.
Mr.. Bell can not avoid making a
shocking poor run for the office. with
Douglas and Breckinridge tied about
his neck; and Mr.. Lincoln can
not help being a wise and patriolic
President, with old Wings to cheer
and sustain him.