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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
The Southern Express Company

Respectfully give notice that they have made ar
rangements with the ii. O. & l.. and Edgefeld and
Kentucky Railroads for a daily Express between
GAINESVILLE and Nashville, and are now prepared to
forward goods the passenger trains in charge Of
special Messengers, who are provided with Iron Safes,
for the safe transmission of Money, Jewelry, &c.
Bills, Notes and Drafts collected, and prompt returns
made.
Orders for purchases will receive immediate at
tention. They will also attend to forwarding goods
by regular freight if marked to their care at Nash
vile.
Persons ordering goods by Express from the East,
should mark them " Care OF Southern Express Com
pany, Nashville to insure their being promptly
forwarded
For particulars to rates, &c, apply at Pollock &
Co.'S clothing store, to H. II. POSITION, Agent.
Feb IL, '6O-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

WI are now III receipt Ol lhrBt anu wen hsSOlleu
stock of Groceries, bought in person, directly of
Factors and Importers, in the northern and south
ern markets, which enables us TO compete with any
of our neighbor cities Our stock consists in part of
300 sacks Rio, old Rio, 25 boxes Sperm Adj
Java and Mocho amantne Candles,
Coffee, 25 boxes Tallow do,
30 hhds New Orleans 80 do. Bar Soap,
Sugar, % bags Piher Pepper,
so bbs n. o. Molasscs 10 do Spice,
80 bbls Baltimore Sugar 10 do Race Ginger,
House Syrup 100 boxes ground Spices,
80 half Dbl do, % casks Soda
so or. do. do. 10 boxes do. in paper,
10 bbs superior New 10 do. Indigo,
York Xxx Golden cask Nader,
Syrup, 100 doz. Painted buckets,
80 bbls N. York Sugar 80 nests do Tubs,
house Molasses, so doz. Zinc washboards
$50 bbls crushed pow 90 doz, Brooms,
dered a n d Coffee 100 Mason's Backing,
crushed Sugar. 200 reams Wrapping Pa
boxes D. r. Loaf do. per,
200 packages Mackeral, 300 Drums Figs,
rs drums Cod Fish, $50 boxes RaisinS
10 bbls Blue Pish, 10 bbls Pecans,
tierces Salmon, 20 do. Almonds,
10 bbs Superior Roe do. Fiberts,
Herring, 100 boxes Candy assd,
10 half do, 1000 do. ours and hal is
20 bbls white Fish, Sardines,
20 half do do, 200 doz. fresh Cove Oys-
100 boxes Herrings, tiers,
100 bbls white Whiskey, so coils Manila Rope
so do. eoloTed DO, so do Cotton do,
so do. domestic do, 30 bags Cotton Yarns
so do. Robertson co., ass sizes,
Is casks FIR. Brandy, 90 bbls Cider Vinegar
10 do Port Madeira 20 chests black Tea
Sherry and Malaga 80 packages green and
Wine Imperial Tea,
10 baskets Champaign 200 boves Pickles, Fruits
Wine, and Preserves,
10 Casks Scotch Ale, A large assortment Stone
casks London Porter Ware, Powder, Shot,
25 bbls domestic Bran Lead G D Caps,
dy and Wine, 100000 Segars,
% bbls Linseed Oil, 30 boxes Virginia To-
bbls Lard do bacco assd brands
500 Kegs Lead, 90 boxes Ky. and Tenn.
100 boxes Glass and glass Tobacco,
ware assorted, 500 kegs Belmont Nails
100 boxes Star Candles, rs do Griffin II S do.
100 & do. do, so nests Cedar Tubs,
And large and varied assortment of Cedar and
Willow Ware, viz: Brass and Iron bound Churns,
Buckets, Cans, and Market and Clothes Baskets,
Plow Lines, Clothes Lines, Halters Hames, and ev-
cry article in the Grocery line.
Our arrangement is such that We will be in con-
slant receipt of fresh stocks, and being confident
that we can furnish goods cheap as in any other
market solicit the orders Of dealers and consumers
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

JUST RECEIVED, at tina Clarksyille Music
Store, splendid lot of Pianos, Accordians, Fluti-
mas Flutes Banjos Guitars, Flies Clarionets Flagi-
Diets, etc. all purchased at cheaper rates than any
heretofore brought 10 GAINESVILLE and which will be
sold at heavy reduction former prices.
July 20, '5s-tf d. HUGHES.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
March "a. I
Como to TaW.

Having disposed of my stock Of Jewslry, kc, 10
Barnum Co, ! now expect all persons Indebted 10
me by note or account 70 come forward and pay mp.
as expect 10 lesvs the city, long Indulgence eAD-
not be given. WELLS FOWLER
March l6, ls60-6
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

Landreth's Celebrated Garden
Seed,
AT THOMAS l. BRO, warranted fresh and gen.
uine or no sale. Also South Union and Risley 8
fresh seed, sold cheaper than ever.
CALL AND PAY your ACCOU UNITS
CALL AND PAY YOUR ACCOUNTS
THOMAS BRO.
Volumes Cyciop0edia just received,
call and take 1t home. THOMAS BRO.
P. S.--Be sure to call and pay your accounts,
they are small and win not hurt yon.
Feb 20, 1860
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
FOR SALE!

FUR SALE!
A No. 1EObaCCO and Wheat Farm
OF $50 ACRES, IA miles from GAINESVILLE, near
the Dover Road, well timbered and watered, and
under high state Of cultivation Sixty or seventy
acres open, balance in timber. improvements all
good and new, to wit Residence, Servants, houses,
three large Tobacco Barnes, Stables, Cribs, etc. ETC.
Good fruit consisting of Apples Peaches, and Pears.
The tract is known as the Minor Land, and low
owned by r. j. Duncan. 1t joins the lands Of
David Griffey, S. Sidnor, Young Barbee, and other
gentlemen, known the best Tobacco Raisers in the
country; Price, S2l per acre. One half Cash, bal
ance in l and 2 years or $25, one third Cash,
balance in ! and years. The improvements have
cost more than we ask for the whole property.
T. D. LEONARD, r. L. Agent
Chronicle and Hopkinsville Mercury copy until
forbid, and charge R. J. DUNCAN.
March l6, lS60-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
Job Work.

We have Just received q 5sw lot Of Job T.Os and
are now prepared 70 execute work with neet"sss
nd dispatch, EEBLErT 3 GRANT.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
August 90. 1859.

500 Kegs Pure White Lead.
100 Superior
le Bbls. Linseed OIL boiled and raw.
Paints Of various colors. dry and In Oh
For sale, cheap for cash, at
THOMAS d BROS
Aug &c, SO
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
Fancy Goods and Toilet Articles.

Our stock of the above is very large and select
consisting in part of Fine Extracts for the Hand
kerchief, Fine Colognes, Pomatums and Hair Oils,
Powder Puffs and Boxes Hair Brushes, Tooth
Brushes, Nail Brushes Soaps Lilly white, Meen
Fun, Sachets, together with other articles too nu-
merous to mention. MoCAULEY BELL.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
FOR SA L e.
1871 ga Acres of Land,

xOx OZ x4CKVD "a 4&UWs
Situated the Clarksville road, and extending to
the Cumberland river, aboutA miles from GAINESVILLE.
improvements comfortable good fruit, frst-rate els
tern, about fifty sixty in cultivation, balance
in timber. This land lies Of mile from the Nc
Lure land, that sold from $s5 to $500 per acre. 1t
joins the lands Of VIM NJ Stewart aud John Stacker,
whose lands are taxed at 500 per acre. This land
ssrong and productive and viii be sold for $50 per
acre If applied for soon.
TERMS-one-fourth cash, balance In one, two,
and three years, with interest, and lien retained
until all the money Is paid.
Feb. 81, '60-f B. r. MITCHELL.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
FRUIT BOTTLES.

McCAULEY BELL have just received full
supply of FRUIT BOTTLES and Corks, of all sizes,
which we will sell at the lowest prices.
June 10, 1860. McCAULEY h BELL.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
JOHN MIDDLE TON'S
BOOT AND SHOE FACTORY,
west side Public Square,

GAINESVILLE, -SNNESSEE'
n Mr.. MIDDLETON respectful announces
II to the citizens of GAINESVILLE and the sur N
rounding country, that he has just received large
and well selected stock of best French and Phila-
delphis Calf Skins; also, other skins of No. J..
He is now prepared to make Fine Boots and Shoes
of the above materials of the latest styles, all of
which are made by the very best Of workmen which
he warrants to give entire satisfaction.
He also keeps constantly on hand good assort-
ment of Fine Calf Boots and Shoes OF bis own
work, which he viii sell low for CASH All Or
ders promptly attended TO. Address
JOHN MIDDLETON.
April Is, ls60-ly.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

M e RICH ANT TAYLOR.
HAS moved on Strawberry Alley, few doors
east Of W. o. Vance's Drug Store. He solicits n
share of public patronage. All garments made up
and insured TO ct in good style. He also intends
to keep
Clothing Made UP,
of his own manufacture. Cali and see for your
selves.
Dec A, 'b7-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
H. M. AGREE.
DENTIST,

O14N \ ASA
ones on Frw'klia Street. OVer S. Simpso1,S Jslrshy
Store
GAINESVILLE, TENN,
fzFa. Where | am prepared TO perform all
fSSse - operations belonging TO Dentistry with
NAIIIDneatness and dispatch. Teeth inserted
from one TO an entire set, upon the most approved
plan. As make my own gold plate, can assure
my patrons that they will have the best quality OF
plate used. Persons having unsatisfactory plate
work are requested to give me a call An work
guaranteed. oHice hours--7 to !? A. ~, and to
6P.M.
March 2, ls60-u
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

DRUGS! DRUGSl! DRUGS!!!
McCAULEY b BELL,
Have now received their SPRING STOCK of
Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals,
Paints, Oils, varnishes, Turpentine, Alcohol,
Burning Fluid, &c, to which they invite
the attention of Country Merchants,
Physicians, Farmers and Fam
lilies. Our stock is large
and select consisting
in part of the
following:
Borax, Logwood,
Jamaica Ginger, Gum
Camphor, Cream Tartar,
Pulv. Ginger Bi Carb Soda,
CASTLE Soap, Black Pepper, All
spice, Cloves, Nutmegs Mace, Gin
namon Bark, Mace Corn Starch Pre-
pared Chalk, Magnesia, EPSON Salts,
Birthstone, Alum. Indigo, Madden, Flour
Sulpher, Blue Stone, Copperas, Sal Soda,
Quinine, Morphine, Opium, Liquorice, Chloro-
form, Jannin, Castor Oil, Sweet Oil, Copal
Varnish, White Lead, &c.
We would call the attention of buyers to our
stock feeling confident that we give satisfaction
to all.
McCAULEY BELL.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
r. P. GLENN, E: R. Carl
GLENN & CARR,
GROCERS,
CLARKSVIL e, TENN

We are now in receipt Of large and well assorted
stock of Groceries bought in person, directly of
Factors and Importers in the northern and south
ern markets, which enables us to compete with any
of our neighbor cities Our stock consists in part of
400 sncks Pic old Rin % hnxen Snn1ln 4 AL
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
FRENCH BLACKING.

also have on hand large stock of French
Backing, which will sell cheap for cash. J. r.
April ~ ls60.-ly.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
Dissolution and New Firm
To Builders /!

Having leased a stone Quarry Of Larkin Bradley.
am now prepared TO do all kinds Of Rock Masonry
or cutting, such as foundations door sills window
caps, curbing, &c, AT short notice and low prices
am determined to give satisfaction, as will employ
none but the best workmen. Send in your orders.
l. NJ. BEL0TB.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-13

The BATTERY ENLARGEMENT yoB.-We see
that the Board Of Couneilnen have pissed re-
solutions directing tie Comptroller to a6jus,
and settle the accounts OF the contractor, Hen.
ry Conklln, and instructipg him, after they are
so arranged and paid, 10 advertise for proposals
TO complete the unfinished work. There never
was more Lefarious job than tlis Battery en-
IsrQenent, ard the manner In which &c ,rge
Law was suffered to turn II 10 his private &c
count, and then throw back the execution Of
the work upon TIE city, Is opesof the moe;
shameful Of the msuy prcfgste arrangements
In which the two Boards have conrised. In
connection With the repor, prefacipg these re-
eolutiors, another was introduced on the same
evening, authorizing the Staten Island Ferry
Company to erect bulihead from the outer
wall Of The cid Battery, at distance OF two
hundred Zee. west Of pier No. East river; Ia
consideration Of which the company Is TO have
the right to use this space for the ferry landing
during the continuance Of their ferry. Notwith-
standing TIE strenuous opposition of Council
man Pinckney, the resolution was passed By q
vote Of two 10 one.
This, We need scarcely add, is one Of the most
barefaced s~inales TIA. has ever been perpe-
trs,ed upon the city. A valuable franchise,
from which large rent might be derived, has
been voted away In perpetuity without cent
CT compensation being received for IL Bad as
the Union Ferry Company Is, !, has meyer q.
tempted anything so shameless. Il required
the huge inpudence Of tho monster monOpolIsi
Of cur day 70 plan and coolly carry out tais
searda,sus srtls;io1 Of ire city domain.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-13

AMMuSTrroS FOR THE CAMPAIGN - Several
democratic associations which we're establish
to this city and vicinity for campaign purposes
have lately been 10 . com stose state, on account
of TIE 6zzie at Charleston Without candidate,
their constitutions. BY LAYS and documents of all
sorts, were of no more value than so many old
clothes They attempted to open the political
chop without any capital wterew;ih TO carry
on the business, and therefore found them
TIER prospects, look brighter, however, now
that RE Richmond Convention has adjourned
over 10 Baltimore, where enc or more nomipa.
tione will undoubtedly be made. The clahs
committees and associations of Gil sorts ca1
then GO to work with something tangible to
work for.
The black republicans, on The other hand,
have got their candidate, such as he ie (oetter
ttao hone, we presumed, and their clubs have
commenced The campaign Ia earnest Among
other things, they have lrsued a new edition Of
The party eospsi-the notorious Helper book.
The rew edition contains ell the infl ,u nstory
matter OF the old one, and IL some what arpli
utu pl Tue euuisou VI ItN Uhttrtaie VI Tue
same character. II contains, likewise, the
nance Of ell The Senators ne ubers OF Congress
and other party leaders who have endorsed it,
reasonable and seditious doctrines. TIE
book, II Is announced, has reached It's one
hundred and fortiesh thousand, and l.
viii, undoubtedly, be circulated to very
great extent during this summer aud fall
the wealthy republicans coming down hand
somely 10 pay for H. On the democratic side
no money will be subscribed until after the
candidates are In the Geld. Then the old com.
mit'ses, and the rev organizations, such as the
Young Men sComuit.ee and be National Demo
cratic Volunteers, can take the Geld and fire
red hot shot, In the shape Of oocume nts news
psper, &c, into the eneuy's camp. The cleo
sor eeripg field Is somewhat limited, and, there
fore, the fsht will be hotter. 1. will be Of no
use TO attempt to do anything with the South
or With New England. The battle ground Is ia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-13

The WAR AMONG OuR CiTY OrrIoIAIs.-Thc
machinery Of our city government appears TO
Re always out of gear. There il perpetual COO
fact goiae On between the different departments
and the different officials, the cause OF which
the public can hardly understand, but the evil
effects whereof they are too oitea compelled to
realize in the n:snsnagemsnt Of the most i'm
por,ant affairs concerning the interests CT the
city. The real csuse Of all the trouble, how.
ever, srites from the fact that the muAicipal Of
fees are flleo BY set Of politicians represent
ing different parties AID sections Of parties,
each clique o: course clamorng for its own
share Of the spoils getting up oil kinds OF title
tastle about the oiber. aud obstrucsisg public
business in the pursuit Of its own interests, its
petty reveDges, prsiudicss and dislikes, snd each
one trying TO Gust the other out Of Office One
time we hear of o cabsl Of small politicians
threatening TO oust the Mayor. by a removal for
csuee q, he hsacs OF TIE Governor. Then ne
are told 'ha, the City Inspector is going to be
oustsd. Mr.. Delavsa hsS performed his duty
very well so fer. although Do 10 a Thoroughbred
rsmu any polisioisp, leaving listis room tor ir1
pfovsmen:, IL il true. a. regards the cleanliness
VI the streets and The rigid enforcement OF Ger
'aiD city ordinances Nov It Ape aTs ,h- wco.e
force which the snsl politcisss csa command
IL directed toward the removal OF the Street
Commissioner, Captain Smith, VITO is cre Of tie
bes, public officials we ever ksd. end Who Is not
politician, but West Pcint oficer-one who
10 rot experienced In the dirty ways of politics.
out o1ly understands how 10 40 bis duty, ead
dc es IL, moreover, after the msnaer Of srict
discipliparisa. permitting no 5erei.ction Of duty
IN Bis subordinstes, aad frln,iing his own eu.
ssesmen,s with = fidelity quite singular in q
corporate official
All this trorble and quarrellipg are The work
of bsno OF nice; able Office hun'ing politicians,
sho inisst The purlieus rouad aud ABOUT The City
usil--tb ssne fellows who oortrol the prl-
nary elections, and have h,led oar municipal
Offices with the worst class 10 tie community.
We hope, however, that they Will let the Street
Con uiss.oner alone. He f. agood aud faithful
fllcer, and has done more than any of bis prede
cssecrs 20 procure an honest administration ola
department. which, previous 10 hts time was
the bo;tsd of ffsad and corruption. The
stree, c. mn.ssio- or has enough 20 90 to atleao
10 tis du.ee. without being obliged to deiend
himself against the attacks Of q set Of begguly
politicians, hupgeri1g for p,utder.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-13

Mons INTERESTING DrvsLorENENrs-SEc
rARY GUTuEK IN TuE HAMS or THH CovopE
OoxwrTEE.-Mr. John Covode's Congressioual
COMMITTEES has taken mp the tack OF slaughter
ing democratic sspirants for the Presidency
with ali The professional pride OF q Washington
msrke, butcher when called upou 10 cut Up
prize OK. The latest Of Mr. Covo6e's victims
lie Mr Guthrie, who, II is said, will shortly be
overbaulsd, npor the charge that while he vas
secretary OF tSe Treasury the government
Money was used In some private operations 10
Kentucky. This will put Mr.. Guthrie on. ia
be Geld, 80 far &c he Baltimore nomination Is
concerned. That rskes the list Of candidates
&c less; but no one reed fear that the supply
~ill nc. be quite equal to toe demand, as new
'spirsats are sprinsiue up every day. They
Te plsrticr than strawberries. quite Is cheap,
put not quite 20 fragrant.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-13

TIE WORKS ON THE CENTRAL PARK.-It Is of
the utmost importance that every facility shalt
be afforded to the Central Park Commissioners
for actively pushing on the works in the Park
during the fine season. No obstacles of pc
cuniary nature should be allowed to stand in
the wsy Of the rapid execution Of the plans It
Is to be regretted that go much valuable time
should have been lost In the spring, first BY
the hesitation Of the legislature, and then by
The slower action of the city Boards. If the
Commissioners had been placed in possession
Of The funds which they required earlier in the
season. the works would have exhibited con-
siderable advance upon their present state,
gratifying a. that Il.
On the 10Th Of April a ordnance was
passed BY the Board of Aldermen authorizing
an emission Of Central Park stock to the
amount Of $250,0OO. In view of the magnitude
Of the operations to be carried on during tho
remainder Of the year, we pronounced the sum
ut the time Insufficient Were the Commission
ers to put on the force OF laborers which they
could employ, without being able to count
With certainty on the money to psy them, they
must subject themselves to great embarrass-
meDts and endanger the regularity of their
proceedings. The sum that was appropriated
vas too small to enable them to push forward
the works with the spirit and energy which
could be infused into them with the requisite
command of funds. They therefore sent in q
communication to the Board Of Aldermen on
Monday, asking for an ordinance authorizing
en- ifsue of stock to the amount Of 1888 900,
being Ne entire sum that will be required for
the operations of the current year.
We trust that this matter will not be allowed
to harg fire in the two Boards. The money
has got to be paid at some time or other
to the Commissioners. and every motive of
policy AID economy dictates that 1t shall be
given to them - promptly as the necessary
forms win permit By furnishing them o,
once with the funds necessary for the current
expenses Of the year, they will be able to avail
themselves of the fine weather and push for
ward the works with all possible rapidly
It will be uBpsrdonsble if, through indifference
or the absence Of the corrupt stimulus usually
applied to the business energies Of the two
Boards, the opportunity should be lost Of ad
vaocjrg their execution to point which will
next yesr double the attractions of the Park
It will be the less exousable when 1t is taken
into account that the present state Of the
money market IL peculiarly favorable for the
deposition Of tbs amount Of stock required
BY issuing 1t now the money can be obtained
1t rate which few months hence 1t may be
Impossible to get it at. We trust, therefore,
part Of the two Boards, sad rs there are no PICK
irgs or steslings 20 be made out Of it, they win
Lore no time in giving effect to the action OF
tho Legislature.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-13

New York, New Jer ~. Pcnngylvaoia, Iediaaa
and Illinois. and the amount Of political iafor-
uston, God and bad. which will be givsa TO
the farmers, meohan cs and merchants Of the
Central and Western States, between this time
and November. would be sufficient to set half q
dozen parties In business.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-13

wAenfscrcS. sezs -, las
"A, ~rs ps,<sd 70 ssrinr We ses f'f ist ssiAs'l
al v,nrss iasa ~srfrHh@
TIE ses'e ccrsurtd "a ,bs Hsuse sue-irss7s =
pscsso -s'ssrsFh I'LL
Ava ior he Ttptt Of George P h'7st wss r''sed
Mr.. ts1roa1, (rsp) a 4. ! RfsstA'ed ssasil
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ANpsExEsTs THIS xvEsINa.

HIBLos q ARDEN. Brcaswy -BsAury Asp TEE BIZ Isr
OPaRAzIo VApnTiEs-I.A rLrTivH
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SKETCHES OF THE CANDIDATES BEFORE

TIE CONVENTION.
EDWARD BATES MISSOURI.
We gave sketch Of Mr. Bates in the axRAIp OF Last
"Wednesday, March I.
JOHN BELL TENNEssEY,
He was born on the 18th Of February, 1895 He conn.,
menoed his studies at Cumberland College, now tho Nah
vile University, and graduated the latter in ls4 Be
studed law and admitted 10 the bar In 1876 but had
some difculty in this, Of his minority In
1917 elected Senate declined re cleo
ton and devoted the next ten years Of his life wholly to
his profession In 1877 he elected representative In
Congress- and continued 10 be elected until ls4l OH
caapg during term Speaker 10 1871 he accepted
position in President Harsons cabinet "a Secretary
War, which post he resigned in Eve months after, Il II
accession Of President Ty er In l8l7 he accepted
In The House Of Of Tennessee but before
tho close Of the year he elected United Sas
Senate, and elected in 1857, serving, from
time, chairman Of important committees In politics
be b Chased ~ Southern opposition.
JOHN MINOR Bolts, VIRGINIA.
He born in Dumrries, Prince William county, vir-
gina September TO- lso2 but xith his father
rredescksburg, and subseqat nty to Richmond In 1911
he his parents the burning OF tn Richmond thea
tire, and sent to boarding scho, Al the age Of
eighteen he admit-a the b,r: peicissd for SIX
years and then retired 10 farm 10 'aris, c,any. AS
sariy 1894 be joined Vi. Wig Ts' a7' IN 1880 hs
went 70 Congress. he in the House OF R.p-
r.seI,suvss - follower Of Mr. Clay and his peculiar