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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

Bea. In short note, dated at Cincinnati, Gen.
Quarles says that Black Republicans express their
utter establishment at the effects produced by the
election of Lincoln. Five thousand operatives have
been discharged from the workshops of that city,
and they are wandering about the streets, idle aad
almost desperate. There can be no stronger prooi
than this, OF the correctness of our positions That
short period of noa-intcrcoursc will settle the sla-
very agitation, aud that 1t will never be settled
til the North is made to feel the powerof the South
in the Union over all It's commercial and industrial
interests. To dissolve the Union in search Of
remedy is perfect madness cutting ones throat
for the tootlltche.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

nEA- Some of the Northern papers are very in
disnant because Northern men who come South, ON
legitimate business, insulted and ordered off
men go North TO reclaim their property legiti-
mate busness-they are insulted and mobbed
Not only has this treatment of southern men been
tolerated by northern sentiment and violation Of
the law shamelessly overlooked, but it dates back
to period long anterior to any occurrence of the
sort in the South There is this marked difference
toe, in the cases cited-the northern people, il
stealing aud harbOring slaves, are guilty of wilfu
aggression upon southern rights, whilst the expul
sion of aboltionists from the South, is an act o.
sclf-defencc.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
State of Tennessee,
Montgomery COUNTY

Original attachments sued out beeaHse The defendant
had removed himself and property from The State.
Catherine J. Herring VS.. Simon b. TTerring-Kirby
Miller h Co.! vs. Simon B. Herring--John S.
Crouch VS.. Simon B. Herring.
The foregoing causes were returned before me-
served Oh negro man Barrett the property of defen-
dant, S. y. Herring, and the defendant not appear
ing to plead or reply, order that publication he
made for four successive weeks in the GAINESVILLE
Chronicle notice to the Defendant to appear be-
fore me- at my Office in GAINESVILLE, on or before the
9th of May, 1861 and plead or replevy his prop
erty, otherwise they will be heard erparte and judg
ment rendered against him.
CIIAS. BAILEY, P.
Nov. 25th. lS60-4t
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07


DGS- We learn from the. Richmond Wing, that
Gov. Letcher has issued his proclamation declaring
the Electoral vote of Virginia to be nine for Bell
and six for Breckenridge As this state of things is
decidedly anomalous, some explanation Is needed
In the first place, it is not denied by the Governor
that Bell carried the State by majority of about
three hundred; in the second the basis Of his de-
cision is informally, in some of the counties, by
Commissioners appointed by himself; and in the
last place. his party bet heavily upon the result and
those bets will be saved by this division of the
Electoral vote. What then, is the character of thai
informality1 Nothing more Or less than the wrong
spelling of the names of some of the Electors
This being the pitiful plea upon which the Cover
bases his decision there is to believe tina
the Electoral College will reverse it. If the Brock
inrdge Electors are honorable men, they will sane
ton no such injustco--claim no division of tn,
Electoral vote with clear majority against them
The informalities which give the pretext for thi
swindle, not the fault of the voters, who, 70
want of printed tickets enough not being supplied
wrote them and misSpelled names; and neither Law
nor equity-nothing but corrupt party sprit--cai
sanction such decision as that arrived at by tn
Governor and his legal adviser.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

BSSy- The Charleston Mercury docs not diguise
the fact, that South Carolina has, for years, been
ripe for secession, and has remained In the Union,
up to this Time in the hope of getting other States
to secede with her This confession tends not ouly
10 weaken the sympathy which might otherwise b,
enlisted, but to destroy confidence in her honesty
in pleading Liucolns election as the cause Of her
present attitude To seek in that election a sheer
pretext for carrying into effect long contemplated
measure, IS Incompatible with idea Of hgh-tono.
chivalry. Years OF broodiug discomfort and plot
ting entities South Carolina 10 40 sympathy, cspe
eally when followed by abandonment of friends IA
both sections Of the Union. Such csnduct sMacki
If TREASON aud oowardlce.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
CT AR X s WILLIE
Friday, December 7, 1860.

B6S- Tho plea which many, In the North, urge
in defence Of their vote tor Lincoln Is, thas they
were influenced By no antl-savery feeling, but by
determination to defeat the Democratic party. The
question then is whether 1t were better to submit
while longer, to corrupt rule. or to endanger the
Union by sectional triumph Of the North over
the South It Is dangerous doctrine that II Is
right to do wrong because perchance good may
come Of it, and it rarely happens that the expected
good does not turn out to be a serious mischef--as
in this case. Had those Northern who reckless
ly hazarded all in order to beat the Democratic par
ty, united heartily upon and worked theoretically
for the Union ticket, Lincoln could not have been
elected; and had they pursued this course in the
State elections which just preceded the vote for
President, Bell wonld have carried 20 many Of the
Southern States 10 have ensured his election, Ell
Their by the people or the House. Butby not adopt
ing this policy they gave to the struggle, in the
North, so decidedly sectional character that thous
an Is OF Bell in the South alarmed by the signs
of the times, and disguised with, what seemed to
them, the all pervading anti-slavery fanaticism o
the North, resolved, unwisely, we think, to NEE
sectonalism with seetionalism, and, without count
ing the probable cost went over to the disunior
party. Thus the wrong step taken by Northern
conservatives followed by disastrous results IL
both sections whereas, had they pursued the RICH
for the sake Of the right Lincoln would have beef
politically buried, and evils threatened and thos
already upon us, would have been averted. Tn
madness and blindness which actuated the epposi
ton TO Lincoln and actually made him President
are astounding, and now THAI they have worked on
their legitimate resnlt all sorts or pleas advau
cd, by the guilty parties to palate the damnin
wrongs they have inflicted upon their commo
country. And now that the mischief is done, W.
of the South, asked to discriminate, in our con
mercial intercourse, between the real anti-slayer
fanatics and those who acted with them from hosti
ity to Democracy or devotion to certain State an
local interests. Such discrimination is impract
cable because the South cannot know the the ind
viduals comprising the one class or the other.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07


The Speaker replied that the committees np-
pointed last session wonldbe continued through
the present session. subject however, TO the yacan-
cies that may occur, which vacancies will be iilled
by him.
Mr. Washburne was excused.
Mr. Grow renewed bis motion for the Feconsid-
eration ofthe reference Of the Homestead Bill
Mr.. Washburne Of H., said il was understood
that the Presidents message was not to be trans
mitted to the House until tomorrow. He moved
an adjournment until Tomorrow. Carried.
SESArE.-The Senate convened at 2 o'clock pre-
cisely Mr. Breckenridge in the chair
Absent-Messrs. Benjamin, Chestnut Clay, Gwin
Hammond Harland, Iversoa, johnson Of Ark,
JOhnsono of Tenn, Mallory, Pugh, Sebastion Sidell
Ten Eycke, Thompson, Toombs, and Wilson.
The galleries were about two-thirds filled.
Prayer was offered by the Chaplain.
Mr. Bright moved that the Secretary inform tbs
House that quorum Of the Senate was present
and ready to proceed TO business. Adopted.
Mr. Bigler introduced the following resolution
Resolped That a committee of three Of the Sen
ate and also such may be appointed by the HOUSE
wait upon the President and inform him that there
is quorum in each House of Congress, and thai
they ere ready to receive any communication he i
pleased TO make.
Messrs Bger, Mason and Collamer were appoin
ted.
| Mr.. Fitzpatrick offered an order that the dali,
meetings of the Senate, be at Il o'clock until other
wise ordered Adopted.
message was received from the House to tn
effect that It concurred in the Senates resoutio
| for committee TO wait on the President aud la
appointed a similar committee.
Mr. Clingman moved 10 take recess for half a
hour
1 Mr. TrumbelI said he was informed that the
would not get the message to-day.
| Adjourned
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
Seven Likely Negroes For Sale

Pursuant to decree ofthe Circuit Court of Stew
art county made at the November term 1860, in the
cause of A. p Stilley and Others against Mary Jane
Brandon and Others, will, on Monday, the 7th
day Of January next at the Court house door in
Dover, sell to the highest bidder the negroes in
the pleadings mentioned, to-wit Milly about 40
years old; Henry, about Isl Ann, about IL; Char
ote, 0; Lafayette about Z; Jane about 9; and Jen-
ny about years old.
TERMS
Cash sufficient to pay expense Cf sale, including
attorneys fee, and the balance on a credit of 2
months with notes bearing interest from date, with
two or more good securities, and retaining lier
upon the negroes until the purchase money shall be
paid. A. b. ROSS, @. and NJ.
Nov 80 '60-5t-fee 81 80.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

} THE LADY's BooK.--Tbe January number Of this
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six Engravings and five Statuets, its beautifully col
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MUSICAL gardening and health departments, its val
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Table and it constitutes magazine of rare merit
and worthy of the patronage of every family
Subscribe for it. at once, either singy or in clubs
For four dollars, we will furnish the Ladys Book
and the Chronicle
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
XXXvITH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION.
Mondays Proceedings.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 3, 1860.


HousE-Exccssive good humor prevailed previ-
Gus to the Speaker taking the Chair at noon and
calling the House to order.
A prayer was offered up by the Rev. Mr. Stock
ton appropriate to the political condition of the
country, in which he said that the good and wise
men from all sections were at fault. He implored
the divine blessing to quiet all distractions and
sectional dscords that general brothery feeling
might be restored, the Republic perpetuoteda and the
Union preserved
Mr. Moorhead offered similar resolution, which
was adopted, and he and Messrs. Bocock and Adams
of Kentucky were appointed committee on the
part of tho House.
Mr. Grow called up a motion made last session TO
reconsider the vote by which the homestead bill
was reported from the committee on Agricultural
and referred to the committee of the whole on the
States of the Union. lie moved the previous
question
! Mr.. Phelps said the gentleman from Pennsylvania
could call up the motion any otherday butt should
not now be insisted on several members were
absent.
/ Mr.. Grow explained. His reason for calling up
the motion now was that they might have business
before the House, for the gentleman knew that
there were special orders for the FIRST three or four
weeks this session.
Mr.. Grow yielded TO a suggestion to postpone the
motion for tho present that members might proceed
W draw for seats
On motion of Mr.. Florence, the daily hour OF
meeting was fixed at noou until otherwise order.
i ed.
y On motion of Mr. Grow, message was sent "a
the Senate informing them that quorum of the
House was present and ready to proceed TO bust
ness
llIMr washbum, of Maine, said as he would ~
sign his seat ON tho st Of January. he asked to be
excused from acting 90 the COMMITTEES Of Ways apd
Means,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

Tar The Presidents Message has not yet been
received, but the telegraph gives synopsis Of his
views upon the present absorbing topic Of secession
He denies The right Of State to secede-the idea
being Incompatible with the nature Of the Federal
Constitution-but declares his inability TO enforce
the laws in South Carolina, because there are no
Federal officers, IN that State TO execute them, and
AYERS that the Constitution confers power upon
the Executive to coerce seeding State. The inn
preston left upon our mind by his reasoning is that
he denicsthe right OF secession as an abstract pro-
position, but aiirms 1t practical one, by decar-
ing that neither the Constitution the laws pro-
vide for its prevention. If this last position be
correct the right of secession follows of course and
his argument is a bubble.
As remedy for impending evils, he advises an
amendment of the Consultation to be confined to a
settlement Of ts construction on the three following
points:
! FIRsT--An express recognition of the rights Of
property in slaves in the States which now exist OF
may hereafter exist.
SEcoSD--The duty of protecting this right in ali
common territories throughout their territorial exis
tencs and untilthey shall be admitted as States into
the Union, with or without slavery, as their eonst
tuition may prescribe.
THrRD-A like recognition of the right of the
master to have his slave, who has escaped from one
State to another, restored and delivered up to him
and of the validity Of the fugitive slave law, enact
ed for this purpose, together with declaration tina
all State laws imparing or defeating this rgl are
violations of the Constitution and are consequently
null and void.
If the teegraphic abstract be correct the lfessag
contains nothing, on this subject that is new ii
point of theory, and suggests nothing in the shap
of remedy that has not been repeatedly laid be
fore the people; and unless his high position ma.
give force to views often expressed before he re
peated them, this part of his Message might as wei
, not have been written
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

n@. We publish, to-day, the proceedings of the
Union Meeting held in the Court House, on Monday
last. We knew nothing of it until II was over, and,
of course, were not present, and say nothing of
1t beyond what is set forth in the proceedings The
only authoritative mode of arriving at the senti-
ment of Tennessee, in relation to the issues before
the country is through convention ordered by the
Legislature. Local meetings carry but little weight
and are, at best an imperfect index to public opin-
ion. On the subject of union, or disunion, Tennes
see spoke out at the ballot-box on the sixth of No
vember last, and her voice was emphatic for tn,
Union; and unless questions are raised there /.
nothing to decide. A Convention of the State, b,
authority may do great good if its deliberations h,
directed to the question of the best means for thu
redress OF wrongs to the South, in the Union, an,
to the prevention of secession by bringing abou
united action of all the slave States for the sam
end; and even to give the decisions of such con
ventiOn the force they ought to have, the Legisla
ture in ordering it should provide that every count
shall have two delegates, one to be chosen iron
each party. If this be DONE the charge of party
ism cannot be preferred against the convention an
its proceedings will commit both parties to its poll
cy, and thus secure unanimity Of action and har
mony Of opinion.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07


Cry BANKoF NAsHvrLLE--The notes Of this Bank
il will be remembered, have been thrown out by the
bankers at Nashville and elsewhere. The Patriot
thus alludss to the institution:
The 'City Bank is one of the Free Banks of the
Smte-the nature aud organization Of which is gen.
orally known--6nd that It has deposited with the
Comptroller of the State some 100000 Of bonds
for which the State Of Tennessee is bound to re
deem circulation of about $4,000, Besides this
we are reliably informed that the Bank has assets
largely in excess Of its liabilities and that not only
the note-hoders but all other creditors perfect
~ secure Of being paid the full amount of their de
mands. We place the highest estimate on the hon
esty and integrity Of both the Msssrs Pearl, ans
would advise the note-holders Of the "City Bank
not to suffer sacrifice of their notes. We arr
sustained in this opinion by the merchants gener
ally Of the city, many OF whom have ADVERTISED
that they will take the notes Of the City Bank il
due course Of trade, and glad to get them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

BSy- The indianapolis Journal says he is willing
that southerners shall travel through the North ac
companed by slaves, but win not concede the right
Of such slaves to demand their freedom whenever 50
carried into free State That is knd--even mag
nanimous; but it is likely that no southerner will
avail himscfof such intense liberality and courtney
and it is than probable that very few from The
South, viii hereafter be travelling through the
North, with or without slave attendants.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
Male and Female Academy
A HIeH SCHOOL,
MURRAY KENTUCKY.

|1NHIS SCHOOL viii open again on the lsi Mon
u day IN January SOL, and win continue "a
weeks in order 10 goa the Scholastic year properly
divided after which it viii open annually on the
LIST Of September, and close in June following em-
bracing two semi-sessions of twenty weeks each,
would announce to the friends and patrons Of
the School, that am determined to make unceas-
ing efforts to render this one Of the first schools in
the State, having the advantages of an experience
Of some nine or ten yearsin teaching good school
edifce, partial supply Of chemical aud philosoph-
ical apparatus and healthy location.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

tons proposing conference Of The Southern States
at Atlanta on he s0th Of February, 10 counsel and
advise as tn the mode and manner Of resistance TO
The North in the existing exigency, was made The
special order for tomorrow. The preamble and
resolutions take strong grounds in favor Of having
oil sectional questions finally settled and objects to
sonarnte actian
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

Bay" California has gone for Lincoln. We have
not received full returns, yet from the Internal
regions. One district - South Carolina-is for
Breckenridge, and we presume he will carry the
whole, as that region is Overwhelmingly dem.
ocratic. The melting of the wires has cut off Tele-
graphic communication, aud we must await return.
by the slower medium of spirit rappngs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

pGn.. On Thanksgiving day, it is said, the North
ern pulpit resounded with praises of the Union and
eloqucnt appeals in behalf OF its preservation. Ii
the pulpit of the North had been silent about poll
tics and slavery, the Union would not have been
dangered, and for its safety tho North must,
alone, be responsible The South cannot save it,
but the North can, and the sooner it sets about it
the better.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
TERMS:


Boarding, Lights, Fuel and Washing, per half
Session Of 20 weeks ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS $50 90
TUITION--FIRsT CLASS.
Spelling, Reading, Writing Mental Arithmetic
and Primary graphy,."......,......l0 90
Second CLASS:
Writing, Analysis Of English Language, Gram
mar, Geography, Practical Arithmetic, Com
position, Modern History, Natural Philoso-
ply, Familiar Science and Physiology. so
THIRD CLASS:
Algebra, Elements of Geomstry, Botany, Mets-
orology, Geology, Mythology, Analysis Of
English Classics, Political Economy, Moral
Science, Chemistry, Logic, Rhetoric, Astron-
omy, History Ancient History Sacred, Ls-
gender, Bourden Surveying, Latin ant
Greek, 90
Music on Piano. with use of Instrument. ......25 %
Incidental fee, 20
A reasonable deduction will be made for sickness
of more than two weeks.
MAJ For further information, address any Dne
w. LEWIS, Principal,
BOARD OF USTEES:
DIR. n. BoGGS, President. :
G. A. DUNCAN, see'y d. MArnEwsos,
II. W. HARDING, All. WEAR
Nov. 30 colin
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

RAJ Chestnut Hammond and Bonham who re-
signed their seats in the United States Congress,
could not resist the temptation TO make one more
grab at the.fcder purse and have, accordingly re-
sumed their vecated seats.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

BES~ Some of the ladies Of Charleston are pro-
posing to raise half mion Of dollars for the de
encO of South Carolina by giving to the State the
money that woald otherwise be spent for silks and
laees. In good cause, this would be most mag
unanimous proposition as it is we can see nothing
in il but proposition to take fiom one folly to give
20 another.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
ESTRAY.

TAKEN UP by J. O. Burney, living in district
No. 10, Montgomery county, stray mare, about
"A hands high about 20 years old, sorrel color
blaze face right eye out and piece cut torn out
of lett nostril gear and saddle marks. No other
marks or brands peseeivable. Valued at 50.
ELL LOcKERT, Ranger
Nov 30, 1907
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
Take Notice.

All persons indebted to Pollock Waggener and
W. NJ. Pollock h Co., are requested to call on II
A. Fowlkes, Trustee, at his Auction house, on
Franklin St. and settle their notes, accounts &C.
Persons indebted to the above firm can save cost by
coming forward and making immediate payment.
H. A. FOLWKES.
Dee T. tso-4w~,. -, -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

Bza An the argument about the right to secede,
is labor lost Thoie who do not desire to seccds,
are satisfied thrt State has NO such right and
those who are bent upop secession win not be
vinced by the most conclusive evidence.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
A CARD.

McUormac Co, Photographers, have contracted
with the House Of Hogan 4 Escott, Louisville, KY,
and are prepared to offer to the public Frames OF
all shapes and sizes, round, square, oval and union
and of any design to suit the tastes and orders of
their customers. They will sell any style of frame
for ten per cent aboUe manufacturing price, FOR
CASH. Hogan & Escott are known to be the best
workers in carving and gliding in the couksry.
Nov. 80, 3m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07

neA- a Mr. Brown sued Mr.. Smith-both of
New York-for seducing his wifes affections, and
the jury gave damages to the enormous amount of
sir cents! That jury wascomposed of disappointed
old bachelors or hen-pecked husbands.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-12-07
Administrators Sale.

On 18th of December next, at the late resi-
dencel John ID. Tyler, deceased, we will sell 10
the hest bidder, the following property, viz:
HorssMules, Cattle, Sheep stock and pork Hogs
Oats(rn, Wheat Wool, Farming Utensils, one
Bugalnd Harness, Household and Kitchen Fur
nituione Library Of Books, twenty Shares of n,
r. SIX, twenty thousand pounds Of Tobacco, and
othsriicles not mentioned.
TERMS or SALE;
Allms of FIVE dollars and under cash in hand,
all ms over Eve dollars credit Of twelve moaths
vile given. Bond and good security win be re-
qIh beforeNny property Is removed. The terms
uB which the tobacco will DO sold will be made
KIN upon the day OF sale.
Jose persons owing themselves indebted, D
i,do NOT seisA 10 pay eosl would do well TO come
fJard and pay ap.
Q.MkO w.TYLER,
Administrators Of J. D. Tyler decd.
Eos, 20, 'oOAw