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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
lam DYING.

The following beautiful poem we copy from tn
iemphis, Tenn, Bulletin. Itis rarely we find sucl
n the columns of a newspaper 1t is sweetly
beautifully sad
Raise my pillow, husband dearest
Faint and fainter comes my breath
And these shadows, stealing slowly
Must, know, be those of death.
Sit down close beside me, darling,
Let me clasp your warm strong hand,
Yours that ever has sustained me
To the borders of this land
For your God and mine--ow Father,
Thence shall ever lead me on,
Where upon throne eternal,
Sits his loved and only Son.
I've had visions and been dreaming
Der the past Of joy and pain;
Year by year I've wandered backward,
Till was q child again.
Dreamed of girlhood and the moment
When ! stood your wife and bride
How my heart thrilled with loves triumph
In that hour of womans pride.
Dreamed of thee and all the earth-cord
Firmly twined about my heart
OH the bitter, burning anguish
When first knew we must part.
1t has passed-and God has promised
All thy footsteps to attend;
He, that's more than friend or brothers
He'll be with thee to the end
There's no shadows DER the portals
Leading to my heavenly home
Christ hath promised life immortal,
And It's He that bids me come.
When lifes trials wait around thee
And its chiding pillows swell,
Thou'lt thank Heaven that am spared them
Thou'lt then feel that "all is well F"
Bring our boys unto my bedside;
My last blessing let them keep
But they're sleeping-do not wake them
They learn soon enough to weep.
Tell them often of their mother,
Kiss them for me when they wake,
Lead them gently in life's pathway,
Love them doubly for my sake.
Clasp my hand still closer, darling,
This, the last night ofmy life,
For tomorrow, / shall never
Answer, when you call me "wife"
Fare-thee-well, my noble husband,
Faint not meath this Christening rod;
Throw your strong arm around our children
Keep them close to thee-and God.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

SrsrHES ALIENS PocKsr PIEcE-In the pocket
book Of the Hon. Stephen Allen, who was drowned
several years ago by q steamboat disaster, on the
Hudson river, was found printed slip apparently
cut from newspaper, Of which the following Is q
copy:
Keep good company or none. Never be idle
II your hands cannot be usefully employed attend
TO the cultivation Of your mind. Always speak the
truth. Make few promises. Live up to your en-
gsgements Keep your own secrets II you have
any. When you speak TO person, look him in ths
face. Good company and good conversation are
the very snews OF virtue. Good character is above
all things else Your character canno. be essentially
injured except by your own acts. fany one speaks
evil Of you let your life be that none will believe
him. Drink no kind Of intoxicating liquors. Ever
live (misfortune excepted) within your income
When you retire to bed, think over what you have
been doing during the day. Make no haste to DO
RICH If you would prosper. Small and steady gains
give you competency, with tranquility Of mind
Never play at any game Of chance. Avoid tempta-
tion, through fear you may not Withstand 1t. Earn
money before you spend It. Never run into debt
unless you see way to get out again. Never bor-
row If you can possibly avoid ii. Do not marry
until you are able to support wife. Never speak
evil Of any one. Be just before you are generous
Keep yourself innocent II you would he happy
Save when you are young TO spend when you are
old. Read over the above maxims at least once q
week.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

ScRBLERs, ArTESTIoEl-Mr. Trabeus Williams
Louisville, Ky, known a contributor 10 various
publications In America and Europe, Is preparing an
Authors Album" designed 10 contain contributions
from the living writers Of America, with potrait
aud short biography Of each. The Authors Al
bum" is open to ALL and writers desiring 10 appear
in It's pages are requested to address him above
on the subject enclosing a stamp
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

DEATH or LADY BYRoS.---We learn by the Gas-
gov that on the 18th ult. Lady Byron, the widow
Of the great poet died at London In the sixty
year Of her age. She born in the year 1894
and was the only daughter and heir OF Sir Ralph
Milbanke Noel, Barouet In 1856 she succeeded TO
the barony Of Wentworth. She was married TO
Lord Byron in lslb-tne union proving as is well
known, most unhappy TO both husband and wife,
as he lived with his wife only thirteen days.
The marriage WAS one promoted by motives OF
interest
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
FROM ARIZONA.
Desperate Fight NTH The Apaehe,-Elrcr Am1t-
edn, Killed, and Eight Fo,nded.

MrssttiA, A. T., May 81, fsso.
Mr.. Sherrod Hunter, residing upon the Mimhers,
sent express In this morning, with the news that
party Of four hundred Apache warriers had at
tackled the settlements upon that stream on the
morning of the 2eth. There were mustered some
thirty Americans and Mexiraus who defended the
place as well as might be. The fight was a despe-
rate one, six Americans being killed and Eve Mexi-
cans, besides eight being badly wounded. II Is Inn
possible to tell the number Of killed and wounded
among the lndians IL is supposed to be from twen-
ty to thirty. These Indians ara mostly well armed
with rifles, and many OF them have Colts navy ~.
volvers, besides being well mounted. Fortunately
all the American women and children had arrived
in Messilla two days before this fight came off,
Upon the express reporting this news, Gov. Owings
Immediately communicated the facts 10 Lieut. La
Lelle, commanding Fort Fillmore, who sent word
over that he was powerless there being but tea
men on duty in the fort and not q single animal
Immediately upon receipt Of this answer, fifteen
OF our most prominent citizens (a that could pro-
euro horses volunteered 10 90 TO the assistance Of
the persons upon tho Mimbres. They started this
morning, under command of Col. 8. J. Jones (cx-
Seerif Jones, of Kansas) they will probably reach
the Mimbres tomorrow morning. when we may
expect TO hear more news. The expresspan who
started with the intelligence was attacked near
Cooks Springs by the Indians, and badly wounded
with two arrows, but succeeded in reaching tho
mail station at the Springs when one Of the em-
ployees OF the company started with the dispatch,
and succscded In safely bringing il in.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

fast man undertook the task Of teasing an &C.
centric preacher
DO you believe the story Of the fatted calf
Yes said the preacher
We'll, then, was it male or female calf that was
killed.
"A female replied the divine.
How do you know thatf
Because looking the in.errogator In the face)
see that the male is still alive.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

A PRETER's ToAsT.-TAs Pater-The master
Of all trades. He beats the farmer with his fast
Ace the carpenter with bis rule and the mason in
setting tall eoluHsHs; be surpasses the lawyer aud
docter in attention TO bis case and beats the parson
In his masagement Of the d~ti
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

II amt going to be called printers devil any
longer--no more aint," exclaimed our imp the
other day in a great pucker "Well, what shall we
call youf" "Cal me topographic spirit Of evil, u
you please-thats allw
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

neAL- The Martinsburg Gazette and the Virginia
Citizen, published At Rockingham, both Bolts pa
Pers givea hearty supPor, 20 the Bell and Everett
VkeI
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

During an examination, medical student bsing
asked the question, When lNes modification ensae3
replied when you pop the question, and arc
answered No
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

It's said that in some villages out West il is so
healthy they have TO shoot a man 10 tart huryi
ground
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

IHV TIHHAIVI0 INyrT UUHIH0HWedItN Is TosPOnsI-
ble for the following:
A few days since lady and gentleman of our
city were discussing the present fashion Of female
dress when the gentleman proposed the following
"Why are hoops In violation Of Democratic princi-
plesl' "Give it up" said the lady. because they
are too exclusive, keeping each who wears them iu
their own peculiar circle and others at too great
distance"
The lady Immediately responded "Why are
hoops like the Democratic party2' n surrender
said the gentleman. because they have plenty OF
brass, and also Steel (StedD,"
Genteman tipped his beaver and left
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25
Northern District Fair.

The Northern Agricultural Society was
commenced under the belief that the great
interest of the North required its institution.
Il I'D not grow out OF the difficulties and
prejudice consequent upon the location oil the
State Fair at Sacramento for the year 1860
and therefore is not affected thereby, and
consequently moves along successfully and
harmoniously. Considering its present pros
poets Of success it is destined to be the first
society in the State, indeed, upon the Pacific
Coast. and will be to this coast what the st.
Louis Fair is to the States We have just
met the President of the Society, who has
been with the Secretary upon visit into
several Of the Northern counties. He says
that they have the mos. fattering prospects
of the largest exhibition ever held in the
Stale, and that the people re all taking
great interest and will contribute largely, and
that there is large amount of stock being
prepared for exhibition. From what we
learn from the officers and others, the cattle
show will be uuequalled, and worth visit
from tho remotest part Of the State. Every
arrangement is being made to accommodate
exhibitors and visitors The cattle grounds
are already enclosed and the stands constru,'
ted. Within the grounds is one of the finest
half mile tracks. The amphitheater is now
being constructed in the center of the grounds
and is to be one hundred and eighty feet in
diameter and about five hundred and fifty
feet in circumference, with six rows of seats
all around. and an elevated platform of eight
feet in width outside of the seats from which
the exhibition can be seen both upon the
outer and inner track, Within the amphi-
theater Is to be the Judges Stand, around
which is to be a show track of sixty feet in
width The Pavilion is now being enlarged
and fitted up in the most tasteful style. The
officers are doing great credit to themselves
and our citizens, and We trust they will be
repaid by one of the finest exhibitions of the
season.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25
YOlo County
MARYsv1LLE, Aug. Esd, 1850.


Eprroa DEMOCRAT II have just returned
from a visit through Yolo county. 1t is one
of the best agricultural counties in the State
The farmers seem to be thrifty and prosper
Gus. Much attention is paid to fencing and
the farms are generally under a good state of
imnrovement and cultivation. There is much
fno stock owned in the county, and the at
tention of farmers is turned to improving the
breeds. The only difficulty observe is the
want of an accessible market This however
will be obyiated when the Railroad is COM
pleted to Marysville. The opening of this
Road will give them the advantage of an up
marAet, where their produce will
always command higher price. The town
of Knights Landing is advantageousiy stu
ated it is beautiful and thriving town.
There are several fine brick buildings being
erected, and the town boasts of one of the
finest Touring mills in the State. was con-
Quoted through the mill by the gentlemanly
proprietor, Mir. Z. Gardner. 1t is certainly
the best arranged mill in the State, and has
the reputation Of making the best -four. The
machinery is run by steam as its name indi
Gates, which is "The Eagle Steam FIGURING
Mill"
The town of Cacheville is in the centra
portion Of the county, and inland from tht
river Ii is the county seat, and is bpauti
fully situated. 1t has the advantage of be-
ing fully irrigated, as a large canal of wate'
taken from Cache Greek runs through it,
Upon the whole have not visited a county
that has in all respects pleased me more
Within ten years this county will be one o
the we4Ithiest agricultural counties in tn
State, notwithstanding it is a small county.
OBSERVER,
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

The Fourth District Democratic Club in
San Francisco met Wednesday A Committee
was appointed to report permanent officers
The following gentlemen were chosen: For
President-Geo. Barstow; Vice Presidents
Henry Sylvester. Julius Morris, John Staple.
ton, Benz Cohen, William Mehan, j. II. May,
William N. Smith and George N Lincoln
Secretary jerry Whalen Treasurer-P. B
Quinlin Sergeant-at-Arms-H. Derrick.
Among the resolutions adopted, We're the
following:
Resoiued, That we will give our undivided
support to Stephen A. Doglas and Herschel
V. johnson, the regularly nominated candi,
dates ofthe Democracy for Presiden. and Vice
President of the United States.
ReSolved, That tie Boilers and Seceders
who withdrew from the National Democratic
Convention at Baltimore, were an unauthor.
lied faction.
ReSolOed, That we are alike opposed to
Disnnion or Sectionalism, from whatever
quarter it may come, and by whomsoever
supported: whether by the adhesents of
Breckinridge or Lincoln.
hcS"'0S", AhaI Iile prescription ana reno
val from Office by the present Administration
of good, true and tried Democrats. for exer
cising their rights as citizens and Democrats.
und expressing their real sentiments, shall re
ceiye, as it deserves, our unqualified dsap-
probation.
Speeches were made by Messrs. Sharp,
BarEtow and others, and the enthusiasm was
intense
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

PENNsYLvANIA.-A very foolish dispatch
has been sent to the Bulletin, here, in regard
to fusion Of the Democrats and : ecessionsts
in Pennsylvania. We need hardly tell our
readers that the thing is an absurdity on its
face. The so called Democratic Convention
only numbered si1ty nine delegates-rather a
small handful for a Democratic Convention in
the keystone State. The Federal Office =
holders have probably "caved" on the result
Of the Kentucky and Missouri elections, and
have made afeint of haifway yielding sup
port to Douglas. No such humbuggery will
be tolerated. The regular nominees will he
supported by the Democracy, and the boilers
will not be recognized unless they come into
camp and lay down their rebellicus arms.
Perhaps our Federal officers when they get
in Convention, will offer to let voteys head
MeiT Electoral ticket with the names of
Douglas apd johnson. Such iugglery is too
transparent to deceive the most unsophisti-
cated.--S. f. Ydtion.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

WHAT LATHAM SAID AT NEvADA.-At Neva'
da, August lst, 1889, NJ. S. Latham sald'
among other things;
When the struggle came up betwesn Buchanan anu
Douglas relative to the Kansas policy OF the G'Ferh
rncnt occupied this positioni said, Whrn the issue
vas made on the first DAY OF December, 1884, that rs
understood it at the time, sustained Douglas snu
was against Buchanan l sustained Douglas.
quoted his language then, as have done slnce anu
no man tc night can .ruhfully assert on tins or any
other stand, that Douglas is outside the pale ana Or
gunzation Of the Democratic party.
Yet Latham said, in his late speech IN this
city, that he stood where he did in the last
canvass-that he had been entirely eonsls-
tent. He furthermore said, in his late speech
here:
Now, sir, don't agree with Douglas tonight upon
that which he says ia the rule that should govern Tue
people of this State and Of the country, ana never
have agreed with him. and fhe continues in the same
sentiments as understand them TO be, so help me
God. while have life and health, viii battle Win
them to the bitter end.
How is this? Can such inconsistent things
Overcome us like Summer cloud without our
special wonder?" Hardly.-Sdc. OntoH,
d. AND B.-The Placeryille Californian
says.
1t is somewhat remarkable, ard quite con-
yenient, that these initials should stand toi
the personal as well as tho party names OF tht
candidates, thus: D-Douglas. or Democrat
B-Dreckinridge, bolter.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

ELECTION IN MIssouRI-From election re-
turns published elsewhere, it will be seen
that Claiborne F. Jackson, the regular Demo.
cratic nominee for Governor of Missouri, has
been elected over Orr, the Union can
ddate, and Hancock Jackson, the Secession
candidate. Claiborne F. Jackson was nomi
mated before the meeting of the Charleston
Convention, and until the secession at Balti
more. was supported by all the papers claim
ing to be democratic After the secession, it
was found that he would support Douglas,
(he had from the fret declared that he would
support the regular nominee and the boilers
accordingly resolved to defeat him by run
ming candidate of their own. The bogus
democratic papers which had hitherto sup
ported him, hauled his name down and flung
that of the boilers candidate to the breeze.
The result is seen. According to St. Louis
letters Hancock jackson received but very
small vote, and made very sorry run, nor
did Orr run any better. The fact is, SeGes-
sonism won't thrive
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25
Thinks it has found Something.

The Express is haTping, latter its usual
style when it imagines it has struck al ideal
on what it chooses to denominate an admis-
sion on the part of the DEMOCRAT, that Com
gress ought to protect slavery in the Terri
tories. the language in which it thinks it
has found this admission is the following
"The Supreme Court of the United States has
wisely decided that all citizens of the United
states, with their property, Iray 60 upon any ter
r'tory OF the United States and that the law will
protect their persons and property"
What law ? Why the law as expounded
by the Judiciary. Congress cannot erect
slave code, or protection code or anything
of the kind, simply because it has no right
either to establish or prohibit slavery, di-
rectly or indirectly, Slave property goes
into the Territory on the same footing as any
other property. The Territorial Legislatures
have always legislated on other property and
it can legislate on slave property too-always
subject to the Constitution. With the law
as it stands expounded 10y the judiciary, or
with such law as the Territorial Legislature
may eonstitutionally enact, we are satisfied
We want no enactment by Congress interfer-
ing with the law as it now stands or med
ding with that legisletion which hes always
been accorded to the Territories.
We have made no admission that Congress
should legalate for the protection of slavery
in the Territories, for it is doctrine con-
trary TO every Democratic sentiment, and
bears within it seeds of disunion, Let the
people manage their domestic affairs in their
own way Such protection as the judiciary
accords to Slavery it should have, and no more.
The judiciary are the expounders of the Con-
stitution.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

A SOUND DEMooRAT.-The following, to
the Louisville Democrat, shows the utter
hopelessness of the Administration compelling
its officials to bolt regular nominations, and
support secession tickets.
NoLrN, KYoJuly 8, 1860.
AeSsrs. Hdrney, Hughes d Co.,
GENTLEMEN II see from your paper to.
day, that the Administration axe has again
been in re4nistion, and will not be stay ed
until the official head of every man has fall
en- to the ground who dares to say he is for
Douglas.
Now, gentlemen, have the honor ofhold.
ing the office ot postmaster at this place, and
he wants my head, let him strike the blow !;
for am for Douglas to the bitter end, and
don't know Of but one Democrat in this (Har-
DIM county but what is. We all deplore the
rupture an our party, but think our duty is
plainly before us we, therefore, all 90 for
the regular nominees.
am truly yours, R.H.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

A destructive tornado passed over Marys-
vile, Kansas, July SOth. Three dwellings,
two business houses and the Platform print
ing office, were blown to pieces and the post
office was turned round and set into the
street Every building in the place was
more or less injured. No lives are reported
lost.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

FOR HATr-Twenty four colored emf
grants recently left New Orleans for Hayti,
taking considerable amount of property.
They were mostly all farmers and will be a
valuable acquisition to the realm Of President
Geffrard.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

The Moniteur, the official journal Of the
Empire, made a ludicrous mistake n few
mornings since In giving list of great in
gentions which had been made, it stated that
the liquor called cotton gin" (genevre scc-
oto@j was invented in America at such a date.
ga soakers acquire, in the course of time and
GDy experience, very extensive swallows, but
am inclined to the opinion that it would
puzzle the hardest Of them all to take in
Cotton gin"-Paris letter.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

PlKE's PEAK.-The St Joseph {Mo.) Ga
zette says that the express from Denver City
which arrived on the lst of August, brought
sl2,lO2 in dust. There are at present about
100 quartz mills in the mines only few of
which are up and in working order. Some,
which are worked by experienced engineers,
realize 800 to $3.50 per day, others 500 to
$3.50.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25
MARYSVILLB.
SATURDAY MORNING, AUGUST 2
Douclas and johnson Club.

There will be a meeting of the Douglas ana
Johnson Club of the city of Marysvlile' held at
their club room. on Second street, on sAlo"
DAY EVENING, August 18th, at o'elck'
All the members are requested to attend as there
ia business Of importance to be transacted after
which there will be speaking
II. W. THEALL, President.
Z IL Mod ANIEL JE. Secretary.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

FoR WAsHoE-The Stccktson Argus says
A large boiler and a considerable quantity of
machinery passed through this city a few days
since from one Of the Southern cities, en- route
for Washoe
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

AnCmber Of Moxicans assembled in San
Francisco Wednesday night, to adopt meas
ures for the celebration of the anniversary OF
the Mexican Independence, on the 10th Of
September.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

TIE Tulare Delta mentions a sample OF
onions grown by Henry Hartley on his farm,
some miles north of Visala--rased from
seed this year--and that he gathered 1000
pounds from eight square rods of his own
patch.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

HOTEL DU NoRD CELLAR.-Read Bordon's
advertisement in another column. He keeps
a first rate saloon, and Joe is a tip top bar
keeper. Everybody that knows Joe, and
who does not knows this TO be fact. Give
the bows acall
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

STATE FAR.-We acknowledge an invita-
tion from the State Agricultural Saciety, to
be present at their Fair to be held in Sacra-
mento, commencing on the 10th OF next
month.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

Horse wHIPPrNG.-A man entered the Cen
ire street stable at noon yesterday, and was
walking off with a saddle, when he was de-
tected in the act and received a severe horse
whipping Stockton Arqus.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

CENSUS IN ALAMEDA.-The Assistant Census
Marshal, DR.. W. Grove Deal, has already
enumerated, says the Gazette, about $500
inhabitants in this county, which will most
probably be increased 600 more
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

TIE value of real and personal estate of
the city Of New York is set down ct S7O2,-
100000
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

RtoaDER's CouRT-Y esterday morning
James Boyle was fined IS for being drunk
and disorderly.
Mr. Kossuth was arraigned on a charge of
displaying deadly weapon, and found not
guilty.
Daily national Democrat., 1860-08-25

o. "Wednesday, trotting match came off
at the Pioneer course near San Francisco,
"A'h0e beating Lady Champlain in both
beats.