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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

The UNIVERSITY OF NAsHvILLE.-This institu-
ton is older than our State, having been endowed
by the Mother-State, North Carolina--it is inde-
pendent of Church or State. The present funds OF
the University amount to nearly 100000, which
has always yielded six per cent. per annum, which
places her perpetuity beyond question. During the
Academic year, 1859 CO. there were in the Collie
giate and Medical departments, GAS matriculates.-
To the friends and patrons of the University, its
officers and managers would again present its
claims. We call attention to the advertisement in
another column.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
For the Chronicle
Water Works Meeting.

At meeting of portion of the citizens of Clarks
willie, held at the Court House, on Friday night th,
9th inst, for the purpose of taking nitiatory step
towards the construction OF Water Works for th,
supply of the city, c. A. Harrell was called to thu
Chair and c. o. Faxon appointed Secretary.
On motion of T. w King. asommittee consisting
of G. A. Harrell W. P Hume, Q. G. Smith, and T
W. King, were appointed to open correspondence
with view to the ascertainment Of the probable
cost of Water Works.
T. w. King then moved the appointment of q
committee of FIVE to examine sites and report in re-
gard to eligibility, cost &c. The following named
gentlemen were appointed said committee: B. Stew.
arr, J. N. Belote West Jordan, J. B. Tapscott, and
G. G. Breed.
The committee on correspondence were also in
structed to make inquiries in regard to the cost Of
artesian wells.
On motion, C. o. Faxon was added to the COM
mittee on correspondence.
The city papers were requested to copy the pro-
ceedings of this meeting.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet again
on Monday, the 9th of August.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

ma. On "Wednesday last the Rail Road from the
State Line was opened for q passenger train to Al
lensville Station, near Allepsslle, Ky. This is a
distance Of miles from It's connection with the NJ
c. & L. r. r., and makes 81 miles Of Rail Road ip
the direction Of Ruselltiile. The NJ. G. l. L. r. n
Company will run two trains each day over thf
Road to Alensvile--ihe trains leaving mt 8 a. ms
and p. m. We are reliably Informed that the
whole of the Memphis Branch Road from Bowling
Green Ky, to the State Line where it connects with
our Road, win be completed and that trains will
pass over the whole of it by the st of October We
will then have a direct connection with Louisville
by Rail, and can go there and return the same day
Meanwhile, our Company has about IL miles oil
track laid on the South side of Cumberland, mostly
in Stewart County, and are laying the iron from
here in that direction us speedily as possible. Be-
fore this time next year we hope to see complete
Road from Louisville to Memphis.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

Soar AND WATER.--These two things contribute
largely to the vanity Of lnan--but it seems their
combination entirely takes the concei out Of Lo-
comotive. The Iron Horse which started with the
train, from here, last Saturday morning, came to
dead halt a few miles from town, aud, upon exami-
nation, it was found that his obstiuacy resulted from
the saponaceous character Of the water which they
had put in his trough or water tender. The old
horse very properly refused to be made sport of in
this way in being asked 10 blow steam from n
vile mixture fit only 70 blow bubbles from. He re-
manned dignifed fixture until another locomotive
was dispatched after the train aud returned with
town. The Iron Horse and his driver man seem
TO be quite reversely affected by the saponaceous
article. Its presence brings the former to a stand
still, but the other comes TO pause only when he
gets out OF SOAP" The pcrpctrator Of this indig-
nifty upon the old horse has not been discovered some
think it instigated by some neghboring town
that'is mad because we We got Railroad. We hope
their spite will not be levelled next at those mag
nfcent trumphs Of architectural Skill our Market
house aud Courthouse. They would be striking us
in vital part indeed to destroy those splendid
temples of Beef and Blackstone, the pride and Or
naments Of our city.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

3D.. During the past week we have had an OPP
portuuity to note the condition of crops throughout
part OF the county, and We must say that the
prospect is right gloomy one. No rain of conse-
quence has fallen for some FIVE or six weeks, and
every species of vegetable life seems to be parched
ALMOST beyond any hope OF recovery. Corn especi-
ally is suffering. We saw many fields where there
was prospect, month ago, for most abundant
yield, that are now nearly worthless. Should we
have an early good rain now, and timely ones fol-
lowing half crop may possible be made in the
section through which we passed, but for more than
that we cannot hope even under the most favorable
circumstances.
Tobacco is suffering less than corn, and yet that
is now being materially retarded by the long con-
tinued drought. We do not however, fear any
considerable injury to unless the dry weather
tinue great deal longer than think it will
With good seasons from now till its maturity the
tobacco crop will be very fine one.
In some parts of our county, we are glad to say,
the farmers have been more favored than in the por
ton of which we write, and they have every pros
pect for full yield in all their leading crops.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

BG5- We claim to be as gallant towards the fair
sex as ANY man that is no bigger than we are, and
says We are not and we are ready, too, to accord
to ''lovely woman any proper position of dignity
or honor, but we must be permitted to dissent from
the propriety of making them the judges of horse
manship at our coming Fair. We think it was a
decided error to make them such. Ladies certainly
have ready eye for handsome man, well mount.
ed, but in knowledge of what constituted rea
horsemanship they are lamenably deficient
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
Clarksville Female Academy
CLARMsvaLLE, TENN.

THE Fifth Session Of this institution win com
mence on the E'sss AoaIsy Ia next September.
DR.. HAMILTON, our President has lately sold an
interest in the school to Rev. J. s. MALONE who for
some years pass RaS been engaged in the Nashville
Female Academy, with Rev. C. ID. Elliott. Dr..
HAxlroN will supervise the Literary, aud Mr., Ma
LONE the Boarding House and Financial Departments.
The Faculty some Of the best aud ablest in coun
try. In this connection it may be proper to remark
that several experienced Teachers have recently been
added thereto, and among Others, J. B. KnLEBREw,
A. NJ, who graduated some years since with all the
honors Of his class Chapel Hill University North
Carolina. Mr. X. will take entire charge Of the Mdfhe-
NAUTICAL Department Rev j. D. WEST Of the Tenn
essee Conference, has also been elected to lecture
regularly on the subject of Ethics.
The academic Buildings are now the largest and
most SPLENDID Of theii kind Of any in the South
capable Of holding four hundred Bodrders--and in
point of elegance and comfort are furnished in the
very best style.
Our prices for Board Tuition, etc. are from rs
to so per cent less than other schools of equal grade
and style in the South. On this point we challenge
comparison.
We are prepared for Vacation Boarders in any
number; we are also prepared tor twenty-five or
thirty Paror Boarders.
For any additional information, address Rev
A. L. HAMILTON, D. d. at GAINESVILLE Tenn.
b. W. McCRAE. JR,
Secretary of the Board of Trustees,
June 29-lS60.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
DIED,

In this county, on the 2sth ult, Of consumption
Miss PHGBE BowLNG, aged about Is years Her
death was very sudden but she had made full prep
aration of heart and was ready to depart and be
with her Savior.
In this city, on the 3oth ult, Of cholera nfautum
JAMES Minor, son of James N. and Mary w Quarles
aged % months and 20 days.
We sincerely sympathise with the parents of tins
little boy in this hour of their sad bereavement
for their Affections have been deep May they look
alone to him who said, suffer little children to
cone unto me" for consolation.
"Iope looks beyond the bounds of time,
When what we now deplore
Shall rise in full, immortal prime,
And bloom to fade no more"
In this City on the 29th ult., of Chronic Perito-
nltis, Mr.. George MCCAULEY, late OF Arkansas, and
formerly OF this county-aged AZ years.
The deceased was born and raised in this County,
but for the last three or four years be has lived in
Arkansas, and had removed TO our county short
time ago to spend the remainder Of his life. But
alasl the fatal hand Of the destroyer and laid
him low in the tomb, He was held in high estima-
ton by all who knew him. His remains were fol-
lowed TO the City Cemetery by large procession,
and buried with Masonic Honors, He expressed a
willingness to die--peFecty resigned to his fate.
Peace to his ashes
DlEp.-At his residence in this county on the 25th
inst of Bronchitis after an illness Of about week
JoHS HuTcHlSas, in the 7sd year of his age. He
was born in piuwddie Co, Va. April 18th 1897. He
was respected by all his acquantanees as an uprigh,
man and a good Citizen and II NAV he trnlv A ia
he was an honest man, "ths noblest work Of God
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

seA- The election held in Todd county KY, some
three weeks since, upon the proposition to levy a
tax there for the benefit of the Edge6eld and Ken
lucky Railroad, and which resulted in favor of the
tax. by very small majority, will! be contested by
parties opposed to the tax on the ground we hav,
learned, of the illegaity of some of the votes cas
for it. The contest has indeed been commenced
and the contestants we have heard, say they will
carry it, Unnecessary, to every Courtin the Common
wealth The late election was believe, the third
had on this questions two previous ones having
resulted against the tax.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

TEE PRlSos on WALES TO vmrr GAINESVILLE
It has been recently asccrtsined that the Prince Of
Wales will certainly visit our city very soon, and
preparations areon foot for his reception OF course
everybody in forty miles around win Re here on
that day to get sight at the great man, and ip
view Of this, we would suggest to all those, WHIP
know themselves to be indebted to the Chronick
Office, previous to the LIST October 1887, FOR sub
scriptior or job work to come up and "fork over
Longer indulgence cannot be given.
J. N. THOMAS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
The Drought.

That chapter in Genesis which describes the big
rain of 40 days and nights, affords very refreshing
reading just now. As the imagination of the sick
man, long deprived Of water, wanders to some
gushing spring at which he has slaked bis thirst in
by-gone days SO at this arid time, when the burn
ing atmosphere and parched earth has been long
unvisited by cooling and fertzing showers, that
famous sprinkle Of Noah's day makes anything but
unpleasant picture for the fancy TO contemplate.
A forty days rain would blessed exchange
for the interminable drought which is desolatng
the country. II we don't have some other rain
shortly than the reign of this dry spell, which is
whitening everything with its parching sway, our
people will have to live during the coming Writer
like those ALTERNATING animals that suck their paws
for sustenance through that season. The elements
have lately manifested some little returning sense
of proprety, in one or two attempts to give us a
show er, and though they were signal failures, yet
they were encouraging, as indications Of dispose
tion TO reform their dry habits. In the meanwhile
everything continues as dry as a Chancery suit, or
a temperance lecture an old topper long denied
bis beverage, or, to end with climax, as dry as our
neighber of the Je6ersondns editorials.
Our River which once swept in swift and turbid
flood, over submerged banks, now creeps lazy little
stream, shrunken far in its gravelled bed. Within
its middle current the wharf-boat scarce finds float
ing space. The rich bottoms beyond, which respond
with such teemiug vegetation to fertilizng showers
give now but sorry promise of their wonted har-
vests. Everywhere IN the country around the same
desolation meets the eye. From the sunbaked
streets the breeze comes laden with dust and heat
many of our cisterns are exhausted and we now
hear that the ice Is melting rapidly" III III lee
when that goes we shall wrap our shroud around us
and give up the ghost From the statements of the
press it seems the drought is prevailing generally
through the South, but our Northern brethren are
more fortunate, they have had plenty of rain and
will make good crops, in consequence. This will
make a rather unfavorable condition of things for
our Southern Fire Eaters, who talking of seced-
ing il Mr.. Lincoln is elected. Though fond of fire
they can't sustain life upon such an aliment alone,
and so will hardly quarrel with neighbors whose
granaries are full whilst theirs are empty.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

In short visit to some of our friends in the coun-
try, we have been highly gratihed to observe the
interest that is felt in our forthcoming Agricutu-
raj Fair, Nearly every one that we met seemed to
be animated by desire to contribute all he could
towards its perfect success and nearly every is
trying to get up something for exhibition. We be-
lieve from present indications that our Fair will be
successful beyond all expectation, and remarkably
so for first effort We hear of no jealous divisions
among its friends no dissatisfaction nor complain
ings, but all is harmonious and encouraging.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

UEA- Last Wednesday morning we rode out to
the Idaho Springs which has recently been fitted
up for the reception of visitors by our townsmau,
a. I. Baughan, Esq. We whiled away few hours
ont there very pleasantly-a printers time not be-
ing altogether his own, we could not tarry am d
the lovely shades and exhilarating atmosphere OF
that romantic locality, We would advise our citi.
zcns to quit for time, the hot dusty thoroughares
of the city. and enjoy themselves at "IdGho."-
You will find there all the comforts of home be-
sides the excellent water and healthful hreezcs-
Ilo for Idaho!
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
Farm For Sale

Two hundred acres of good land situated 1--WE
miles from the flourishng city Providence, conve-
nient to churches schools mills. and good neigh
bors,-one-half cleared sndiu good cultivation the
balance in timber Comfortable residence and out
houses of every description two fine orchards with
great variety of the choicest fruits Of the coun-
Try All the fields are well watered, and well
adapted TO the growth Of wheat corn and tobacco;
80 acres in wheat is or 20 in clover, herds grass
and timothy.
TERMs.-S1,ooo cash, $4,000 In IL months, bal
ance in two years from date Of sale without inte-
rest. Myself or Mr.. N. ". ogburn on the premi-
SEES win show these lands at any time. II you
want small farm in healthy and pleasant neigh
borhood, look at this before you buy.
7. d. LEONARD,
Real Estate Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
Stewart College,

GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE
THE NEXT SESSION of this lourishing Institution
will begin on Friday before the first Monday in
September next.
The charges are from SIS to $25 per session OF
20 weeks, with 50 per session as contingent expen-
SEES.
Boarding, including lodging, washing, fuel and
lights can be had in private families for $65 per
session.
The success of the College has been and is very
decided and iatterng, and its prospects in future
are very promising
At each Commencement a Gold Medal is given to
the best speaker and best composer who has been
as much as year in the College.
For further particulars inquiry may be made of the
President, Rev. DR.. McMullen.
June %, so
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

HAIL CoLUaBiA.-County Court will meet in this
place next Monday and it WIFI be a good time for
our friends who do not take the Chronicle to sub
scribe Those who only wish to take it during the
canvass, can have it furnished them from the 18th
of the present month TO the election in November
for Fyty cen. in Advance We would also feel
very grateful if those who indebted to us would
come forward and fork over," as we are very much
in need Of money. We hope our friends through
out this Congressional District will aid in circu-
lating paper. Getup clubs in every city, town,
village and neighborhood, and if this is done there
is no telling how much good will result, not only
to us, but to the glorious cause of the "Constitu-
ton, the Union, and the enforcement of the laws.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
MARRIED.

At the Episcopal Church in this city, on the g. st
ult, by the Rev. DR., Ridley, Mr., RoBERT w. JOHN
SON Of this city, to Miss JENNIE Z. DRANE, daugh-.
ter Of Dr. W. II. Drane of this county.
In this city on the 26th ult, by the Rev. w. D
F. Sawrie, Mr.. WESLEY OGLEsBY, to Miss MARY A
JENKINS, all Of this city.
In Stewart county, on the 10th July, at the resi-
dence OF the brides mother, by the Rev. William
Thompson, Mr. DAVID A. NoRFLEEr, to Miss LOUISA
B. PERKINS, all OF Stewart county.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
Two Tracts of Land.

Belonging to the Poindexter heirs, one known as
the Herring, and the other as the Tan Yard Tract
containing about one hundred acres each. These
lands lay about miles froin New Providence, Eve
of Clarksville and adjacent to Chcrrys Station Of
the Memphis, GAINESVILLE and Louisville Railroad
The land is good and superbly timbered, fortune
to some who wants 10 sell wood TO the railroad
and have nice little market farm left after taking
the timber off.
TERMs.-One-fourth cash, balance in one. two and
three equal annual payments, with interest.
7. D LEONARD,
Jan. 90 1850. Real Estate Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
Providence Tobacco Exchange

New PROVIDENCE, Aug. l, 1860.
Sales at the Exchange TO daS embrace Is Hhds
Oldham Homer 4 Co., Sold l 5 hhds as follows:
775, so, 6 95, 3 IS, So 90, 4 55, 80
495, 3 45, 3 10, 80, 40, O5, 10.
Tobacco Exchange every Wednesday and Friday
commencing at o'clock
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

Rg1~ In our perigrnations around the city, in
search of an item whilst the thermometer was
ranging about boiling heat we stepped in to our
Particular friend opposite th' pump. We told hin,
what an awful hunt We had had for items, aud Of
eur falling to hud auy-whereupon he drew forth
= huge cask of pure, unauthorized grape juice and
gave US eight ounces TO brighten our ideas We
lave seen nothing superior TO this native juice
tcept il be the splendid Photographs taken by oul
Isidcnt artist W, J. Mecoimsc Esq.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

B67" The improvement of College street, which is
now going on, is most valuable to the City, and we
are pleased to see that it is being done well. Mr..
Tapscott, the City Engineer, deserves much credit
for the true grades given the street. and his faith
full attention to the execution of the contract under
which it is improved. We look for many improve
ments to be made on this street during the next
few years.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

psa- The Doctor Hopson tract of land, lying
near Port Royal and containing two hundred acres,
S25 per aore~-one third lst January next-bslanoe
in one and two yeaw DIR, p. F. NorAeet was the
purchaser. negro woman, about 80 years old
was sold at the same time for S46O, cash
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
House and Lot for Sale

"a Thar beautiful Cottage Residence, now
li owned and occupied by J. NJ. Belote, on lat
Cross Street. The Lot has front of 80 feet, and
runs back 247l feet The house has every conyen-
fence almost that can be asked, FIVE rooms on the
ground floor three above, and an elegant RAT
Proof dining room in the basement Grsi rate brick
kitchen. store-house smoke house. bath house, and
cistern etc. Price $500. Terms--one third cash
balance in one and two years without interest.
Jan. 25 80, T. D. LEONARD, R. e. Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

a4- Our neiGhbor ofthe Jcr has invented a new
style (which he Intends having poteuted,) Of uotc-
readers that such man made speech at a certain
time and then goes on to tell great deal he dldn
say, and winds up without mentioning any ,hing hi
did say, We suppose our ueighbor does this to avoid
hurting auytoAys feelings --uc Is very charitable
mar
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
A Residence for Sale.

For sale a very neat and comfortable private ro-
sidence near Hadensville, KY Five acres Of choices
and well tmbered land with a 2 story frame house
"A rooms first rate seller and basement dining.
room convenient to railroad churches, schools and
mills and the best Of neghboss, and one Of the best
locations for good Mechanic Of any land In the
State. This place is offered at great bargain, for
less than the cash paid out for the hocse price $1,000
" elsh balance in and years with interest.
Mr. Burnly Smith, at hadensyille win show the
place to any one 6eSling TO sec H.
r. D. LEONARD
Feb 10 1850 II. II. Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

Hes. The next session of DR.. Rings school COM
menccs on the Sd of September, His long establish
ed aud universally acknowledged merits as a teacher
render eulogy from us, altogether supcrGuous, and
his success here is the best ndaton to those
who have children to educate.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03
FOR SALE.

VACANT LoT ON MADISON STREET, opposite the res
idence Of Mr. Geo. Lewis, has front OF so feet and
runs back 300. Price 81" foot one-third cash,
ballace in one two years.
Jan. 26. 60 7. d. LEONARD, r. E. Agent.
ALSO, THE VACANT LOT OF THE SAME
SIZE, laying between Mr.. Belote and the Railroad.
viii sell the lot it is. or divide to suit purcha-
sers. Terms-One-Third cash, balance In one and
two years, without interest.
Jan. 25, 80, 7. D. LEONARD, r. E. Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

The HONE CIRCLE for August, was received last
week. This monthly contains ca super-royal oc-
tayo pages printed in the best style of the art and
is filled mainly with choice original articles from
a numerous corps of gifted contributors, Each
number contains one or more fine engayings. 1t
Is published at the Methodist Publishing House,
Nashville, and edited by Rev L. D, Huston
Farms, 81 per annum. 1t should find It's way to
PJery "home circle in the South.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-03

We are requested to state that the canvass, for
this county, will open tomorrow, at Rollo's shop
The Democratic Eleclor will be there, and we hope
he will not be allowed TO have it all to himself
Which of our Electors will meet him. Some one
must be on hand