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Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1860-03-01


ls8, 122 pounds; butter and cheese $50, 900
pounds; wool, 1850 pounds; lay. 5,40l
tons; hemp, 905 tons; value Of stock $780,
435; and the value Of orchard products,
$ll9,716. Would the roads, If built, add
Eve cents bushel ts the products Of the
soil estimated in bushels; quarter of cent
pound to the value of tobacco; Eve cents
a pound TO butter and cheese, one cent o
pound TO wool: one dollar,a ton to hay; Ave
dollars Ton to hemp; ten per cent. 10 the
value of fruits, and ono per cent. to the
value Of stock.
What DO You say? Speak out before the
result is given, or forever after hold your
peace. What item is ever-estinatsdP II
none, the result would be, one hundred and
fifteen thousand dollars annually-the net
increase of the productive industry Of the
county, produced by building the roads
This would be ten per cent. on eleven hua-
bred and fifty thousand dollars, while the
cost on the roads would be but one hundred
and ninety-two thousand. 1t weuld be six
ty per cent. on the cost Of the roads, and ths
comfort and convenience thrown in. Did
ever people on earth have such an opporr
tunity for investment, and act improye III
The Investment would be rather fbstter
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06
The Truth Confessed John
Browns Kansas Murders.

A correspondent Of the Indianapolis
Journal, Republican paper, in n letter
dated Lawrence, Kansas, Dec. II, 1859, "
states that a meeting of Free men was
held in that place on the evening of the
10th. The massacre Of Doyle, Wilkinson,
and others, on Pottawotamie Creek, some
years ago, having been spoken of, Capt.
Walker, sheriff of Douglas county, free
State leader, said
Gentlemen, there is no use in keeping
back the truth or perverting facts. John
Brown told me himself that he was present
at the murder of those men at Pottawota-
mie Creek. 1 am ready to take an oath
that John Brown made such a statement
to me. l know more about this matter
than | can state, especially as it would
implicate, as actors in that murder, some
persons now in this room. John Brown
had those men in his power, and he could
have kept them prisoners. For himself,
he never could justify taking a man
prisoner and then deliberately cutting his
throat: Old Titus, whom he took prisoner,
had threatened to cut his throat, had in
suited his wife and threatened her life,
yet he never felt justified in taking his
life when prisoner.
Gov. Charles Robinson also said that he
believed John Brown had acknowledged
to him that he was present, and approved
of the killing of those men on Pottawo-
tamie Greek. He had not and could not
justify the excesses committed by the Free
State men after they had the civil power
in their hands.
DR.. Adair, a nephew of John Brown,
was questioned in reference to John
Browns connection with the Pottawotamie
massacre. He said John Brown told him
that he was present at the killing of those
men. But there were palliating circum-
stances connected with it.
And this murdyer is the man whose
death is to make the "gallows glorious like
the cross"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

The Washington correspondent of the
Cincinnati Gazette gives the following
sketch of the proceeding in the House on
Monday:
he closing scenes Yesterday in the
House were most disSraceful. Mr. Smith
of Va, drank three glasses of gg-nog
while making his Speech drinking and
bowing to the ladies in the galleries and
the members about him.
John Cochrane, Dem. moved to adjourn
one week to allow Mr.. Smith time to finish
the delivery of his speech Mr.. Pryor,
dem, thought it much like the campaign
of the homan era, commencing for one
year, but lasting seven.
Mr.. Jenkin, dem, moved that drop Of
Croton oil be put in Mr.. Smiths egg
nogg
Mr. Briggs, Am, moved that two hours
each day, during the remainder of the ses-
sion, be allowed Mr.. Smith to finish his
remarks.
Mr. Hill, American moved that he have
leave to print it, as Mr., Cobb, DEM, had
promised to read it.
Mr. Cobb denied it, and said he never
promised to undertake so arduous ajob.
He might do it after Seward was elected.
Thus all manner of insults were heaped
upon Mr.. Smith, who became quite excl
ted, and slightly set up cries of $50 on,
"Sit down, Billy" "Go it, Extra Bill, f"
and calls to order. The greatest confusion
prevailed. At a late hour on Christmas
day this honorable body broke up its ses-
sion, after the most disgraceful day of the
present Congress-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06
The Students Resolutions,

We copy, in accordance with the request
contained in the last of the series, the fell
lowing resolutions Of the students who
have seeded from the Medical Schools of
Philadelphia:
WHEREAS. We have left our homes and
congrcgated in this city with view to
prosecute our medical studies, and having
become fully convinced that we have erred
in taking this step that our means should
have been expended and our protection
afforded to the maintenance and advance
ment of institutions existing in our own
sections and fostered by our own people
l. Rrsolced, That in a body, or as many
as approve of the act, we secede from the
institutions in which we have severally
matriculated, return to the South, and
herein pledge ourselves to devote our fu-
ture lives aud best efforts to the protec.
tion of our common rights and the pro.
motion of our common interests.
2, Resolred, That in taking this step
we disclam any personal animosities and
deprOcate any political agitation.
3. Resolred, That we tender our CRATE
full acknowledgents and heartfelt thank
to the Hon. Henry A. Wise, Governor OF
Virginia DR.. L. S Joynes, Dean of the
Virginia Medical College at Richmond
Henry r. Frost, Dean of the Medical De-
partment of the University of South
Carolina to President Robinson,A' of the
Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore
Railroad, and all others who have extend
ed to us the substantial encouragement
and aid so essential to the furtherance
and successful accomplishment of our
enterprise
4. Resolred, That we extend a cordial
invitation and will cheerfully welcome in
the South any Northern student who will
subscribe to the previous resolutions.
5. Resolred, That copy of these pro.
ceedings be sent to all Northern Medical
Colleges for the benefit of Southern
students who may have matriculated in
them.
6. Resolued, That the Southern paper:
generally be requested to publish the pro-
ceedings of this Convention.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06
Union Meeting.

NEw YoRK, Dec. 20.--At ths Union
meeting last evening, Mr.. j. w Savage
nominated Lieutenant General Wind6eld
Scott for President and General Samuel
Houston for Vice President, and at each
of the outside meetings the nominations
we're carried amidst the plaudits Of the
multitude. The resolutions read as fol-
lows:
Resolpcd, That the Union thus formed.
constituting, as il does, the closest, most
delicate and important relation that ca n
exist between communities Of people, de-.
mands from each part a warm and earnest
consideration fer the safety. prosperity,
and happiness Of the other, and that every
policy which tends TO sabvert this is hos
tile TO the true spirit of the compact.
Resolved, That the Constitution, the
treaties, and the laws Of the United States,
and the judicial decisions thereupon, re-
cognize the institution of slavery as legally
existing, and that it is our duty as good
citizens of a common Government in good
faith, to stand by that Constitution, those
treaties, those laws, and the decisions of
that fnal arbiter Of all disputed points
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
Resolred, That, iuasmuch as the pro-
ceedings of the Convention which framed
the Constitution were brought to q stand,
as it appears by the declaration Of Roger
Sherman, one of its most distinguished
authors, until compromise was agreed to
on the various propositions relating to
domestic slavery which compromise en-
braccd a restriction on the power to prevent
the importation Of slaves prior to 1908;
a provision binding on each State and up
on the Union to surrender fugitives from
service representation IN Congress
founded in part on three ffths of slave
population and other guarantees, for the
protection of slave property; that we pro-
test against and denounce, as contrary to
the plighted faith on which the Constitu-
ton was established, all acts or intlamma-
tory appeals which tend to make the union
less perfect, or to leopard or disturb its
domestic harmony as established by our
fathers.
The we regard the recent outrages at
Harpers Ferry as crime, not only against
the State of Virginia, but against the
Union itself; and we approve of the firm
ness by wich the treason has been duly
punished.
That in our opinion the subject of
slavery has been too long mingled with
party politics, and the result has been the
creation of sectional parties, contrary to
the advice of the letter and spirit Of the
farewell address of the Father of cur com
mon country.
That therefore it is the duty Of the
farmers, planters, manufacturers, mer-
chants, mechanics, and of every citizen.
north, south, east, and west, to discoun-
tenance all parties and orga uizations that
thus violate the spirit of the Constitutions
and the advice of Washington.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

The MEXICAN TREATY.-The New Or
leans Picayune says the new treaty with
Mexico seems to cover all the objects of
public poicywhch the Government of the
United States have ever sought from Mex
leo. 1t obtains:
l. The perpetual right Of way for rail.
roads across the Ithmus Of Tehuantepeo
the Southern route from the Rio Grande
through tho Mexican States to Mazatlan
and route from arizona by way of Sonora
to Guyamas.
2. The free transit across Mexican teri
tory of every species of of goods and mer-
chandise going from one port Of the Uni
ted States to another, with right of de-
pot in Mexico, and privilege to euter them
at any time for consumption in Mexico on
payment of duties.
3. A reciprocal trade in large list Of
goods between the two countries, either
free of duty on both sides or at the rate
of duty to be fixed by the United States;
and
4. The indispensable power--for the
want of which all former negotiations have
failed TO produce an agreement-to protect
by force of arms if necessary, with or
without the consent Of Mexico these roads
and the rights granted
Besides these public concessions reIi-
gious freedom the liberty to engage in
trade, and exemption from forced loans
are conceded to all citizens of the United
States residing 10 Mexico.
On the part of the United States il is
rgreed to pay for these concessions and
exemptions the sum of four millions OF
dollars. One half of this is TO be applied
to the payment Of American claims against
Mexico.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

sE1- The Richmond News thus refers to
the disunion agitation now unhnppily so
rife in certain quarters of the South
The talk about disunion is all bosh -
1t means, and is intended 10 mean, ''voto
with tho Democracy" We have heard
the cry before, and We expect to hear II in
every key from now to the election. Tho
song will run after this fashion "The
only way to save the Union is to vote Cor
n Democrat" 1t used to be the "Union
of the Wings for the sake Of the Union"
but circumstances alter eases. Tho case
being altered, alters the ease. The cry by
special aud authoritative decree will be,
"Union of Wings and Democrats (in the
SOUTH for the sake of Democracy," All
the Efforts Of the Democratic leaders just
now arc tending and intended simply to
result in crushing out or cajoling or kill
ing off the Southern Opposition. Tho
disunion which they mediate is dis
union Of the Opposition elements OF the
nation against the tyrannical end wicked
party which rules and misrules the party.
This cry is favored in Virginia specially
lust now. Ii has its object, and that OBJ
iect simply is 10 enlist into the ranks Of
The Democracy eTedulous aud timorous
Whigs-Whigs who, really patriotic aud
unsuspicious, are easily led into the De
mocratie snsres How long will they be
gulled with their eyes wide 6pen2 How
long win they be caught in the tf4Ps - 1
in their own 81 htY
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06
Letter from Lieut.. Gen. Scott.
NEW ioRK, Saturday, Dec H. 1852
To Hon. J. W. Beekman, Chairman, &C..

NEW ioRh, saturday, Dec. II, 1899.
To Hon. J. W. Beekman, Chairman &C.;
SIR; | have the honor to acknowledge your in
yitaton to he present at the Union Meeting TO be
held in this City on Monday next for the holy pur-
pose Of allayng the distrust, which is now sowing
discord among brethren.
After a long life spent in devotion to the glorious
Union which has already made us great among the
nations Of the earth, and which, if happily preserved
with all its compromises aud compacts cannot fail
to make us the first among the great Your Com
mittee does me but justice in assuming that feel
the velicst sympathy in the object of the meeting.
This City is certainly in the right to take the lead
in the cause of eonciaton; and animated by like
patriotic sentiments there are ! am confident in
every State vast majority Of citizens who, in any
serious outbreak, would he found ready to Join in
the national cry, "The Union must and Shall he pre-
servedW Except in such case, 1 beg to decline,
a' have now done tor many years taking part in
any public mecting-remaining minute man with
the great reserve of millions. have the honor to
be, with great respect
Your follow-ciliLen.
wiNFIEI.p SCOTT.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

SOUND SENTIMENTs.-John w. Vessey
has retired from the editorial management
of the Aberdeen Conservative In his we'll
written parting address, he pays this we'll
deserved compliment to the members of
the newspaper press ave feel proud of
our connection with them. They are the
''salt ofthe earth"-public martyrs-liter.
ary colporteurs--the manufacturers of
statemen-the Arguseyed custodians OF
the rights and interests Of the people. As
a profession, they are patriotic, public.
spirited, liberal minded, genial and gener-
Gus. As class, they do more for Others
and less for themselves than any other
body Of men"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06
From thr Memphis Enquirer, 25th.
Opposition Meeting.

An enthusiastic meeting of prominent
members of the Opposition party assembl-
ed at the Mayors Office last night. The
meeting was organized by calling Mayor
Baugh to the Chair, and appointing j.
Barbiere, Secretary His Honor, Mayor
Baugh, stated the object of the meeting
to be to express decided preference for n
national candidate for the Presidency
Several speeches were made, advocating,
respectively, Hon. John Bell and Hon.
Edward Everett, whereupon the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted
WHEREAS, Disunion, which we deprec-
ate as being fraught with the direst calmi-
ties which can possibly befall our beloved
country, is new mcnacing us and, where
as, we regard this as one of those eras in
human affairs which loudly call not only
for the patriotic but the master mind, to
preside over her destinies, and to guide
her safely through the storms of party
strife; therefore, s..-ss..a.t --as
/. Resoered, That we have the highest
confidence in the ability and patriotism Of
our distinguished fellow citizen, John
Bell, and should he receive the nomina-
tion for the Presidency we will give him
our hearty support
2. Reio1red, That we bring prominent
ly before our fellow citizens, the high, the
yirtuOus, and patriotic name of Rdward
Everett, whose pure, unsullicd virtues, al
most unequaled attainments, and vast
practical experience in nearly every de-
partment of our government, peculiarly
qualify him for this exalted Office; and
should he be the nominee of our party.
3. Resolred, That we will, individually
and collectively exert ourselves not only
to secure his nomination, but his election
to the Presidency of the United States,
and that we earnestly aud most cordially
invite our fellow citizens of the North, of
the South, of the East, and the West, to
unite in the noble undertaking.
4. Resolred, That the journals of the
city of Memphis friendly to the objects Of
this meeting, be requested to publish its
proceedings.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

A WoNlN To M HUNG.-Annie Biunski was sem
fenced TO be hung at ST. Paul. Mimi, last week, Tor
the murder Of her husband
DRAoCRArIo NATIONAL CoNyENTioS.--rhe Demo
cratic National Executive Committee, at recent
meeting in Washington City, fixed upon Monday,
the 29d of april next rs the time for holding the
Charleston Convention.
Destructive FIRR At llERNANuo Mlss.-A des-
tructive fire occurred at Hcnnndo, OeSoto county,
Mississippi. Tuesday night which destroyed an GU
block OF budAgS occupied - stores and Offices
>'s was about $40 or Sl2."0l upon which
partial Insurance
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

An anecdote relative to the late Profes-
sor Wilson is just now circulating When
the suitor for the hand Of Professor Will
sons daughter had gained the lady's ap-
probation, he was of course referred to
papa, Having stated his, probably, not
unexpected case, tho younger gentleman
was directed to desire the lady to come to
her father, and doubtless her obedience
was prompt. Professor Wilson had before
him for review some work, on the lyleai
OF which was duly inscribed, "With the
authors compliments lie tore this out,
pinned it TO his daughters dress, solemnly
led her to the young lover, and went back
to his work.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

A REMINIscENcE.-Mr Choate remark
ed that he had heard Clay appeal to Web
ster personally to leave Tyler's Cabinet.
1t was in the Vice Presidents room at the
White House. 1t was only two or three
minutes, but it was grand appeal, very
powerfully Webster never answered a
word. He took itpll kindly. He felt that
he was in somewhat of false position
AS Clay went out though, he looked at
me (Choate and winked.--Pdrker's 5
ChOdfe.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06
Negro Excitement.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 29.--The Democrat has
the following dispatch from Warsaw, Mo.
About 10 o'clock on Monday night the
citizens Of Bolivar were aroused by shout
ing and throwing of stones on the public
square, large crowd congregrated and
found gang Of negroes had attacked a
few white men. When sufficient number
of whites had collected together, they at
tackled the negroes driving them into tho
woods. The negroes returned to burn the
town before morning, yigilant watch was
kept, however and all attempts failed. One
negro was dangerously wounded from
pistol shot. Several were captured and
conGndcd in Jail. A mounted company
was ranging through the woods in search
of the negroes. The owner Of some of the
rebelious slaves was wounded, and onl y
saved himself by fight. Great excitement
prevail 3, vigilant committco had been
formed, and every man was armed and pre-
pared for moro serious attack
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

ABOLITION PUBLIsHRRs.-Rem
people, that Ruhedge, Warnes 4 Rutledgo
london aud New York, are publishing
abolition books, under deceptive titles Do
not buy any book with their imprint
Mont Nail ~ rrf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

SCENE IN A PRINTING OFFIoE.-A pa
trOn of village newspaper once said to a
publisher
" Mr.. Printer, how is il that you have
not called on me for your pay?'
"Oh," said the man Of types, 1--WE never
ask n gentleman for money"
"Indeed |" replied his patron; then
how do you manage to get along when
they do not pay?"
"Why," said the editor, after Ger
tain time We conclude that a man who
fails to pay for his paper is not gentle.
man-then we ask him T.
"0h-ah-yes-I see Mr.. Printer,
please give me a receipt Glands him two
dollars), and please make my name all
right on your books
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

THE GREAT EAsTERN.-The affairs OF
the great ship company are described as
in a state of hopeless confusion, and it is
probable that she will ever be found only
"A bill of cost TO whoever may own her, so
that she would ruin any company, even
one who might receive her as a gift.
The present company now owe a sum
equal to about $500, 900 and have scarcely
any means to meet it. A mortgage of the
ship appears inevitable. The directors are
cndeavoring to postpone the ordeal to the
middle of January. The claims against
Mr.. Scott Russell, the contractor, for do
faults, are reported to AMOUNT to nearly
100000, while he, on the other hand,
sets up handsome demand for "extras.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

A vessel recently arrived in England
from Sebastopol, with cargo of two-hun-
dred and thirty seven tons Of human bones
TO be ground up for manure. They are
regiments OF soldiers in a reduced form.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

sss- The Mississippi Senate has passed bill eI-
Guiding rom circulation in that State bank hills Of
other Staies OF n denomination les thsn SEQ ..H
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

james Stephens. convicted Of poisoning
his wife, in New York, has been sentenced
10 be hanged on the Sd Of February.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

John Sherman bears the Seward ban
ner, upon which is inscribed, "Slavery
must be abolished, and ice must do a.
Mississ,ppian.
And the democratic members of Con.
gress could have struck down John Sher.
man, the banner-bearer of Seward, by
voting for Gilmer, and refused to do it
Memphis Bulletin.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06

Gu G M 1STU~LA w 4 D.
Once more, kind friends, on wearied feet
That Oft have trod the frozen street
In weekly visits 10 your homes,
The faithful Chronicle-carrier comes.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-01-06
am, with great respect
Your obedient servant,
L -

Messrs 5. L. NJ. Barlow W. o. Hunt, and james
Brooks, Committee, &c.
Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1860-02-25

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