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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

'PuLprr ELoouENoE.'-A gentleman Of
this place, whose character is impeach-
able, vouches for truth of the follow
ing: - - Z.
All Of our readers know the eccentric
character of Rev. Samual .Clawson. He
was holding forth on certain occasion in
Western Virginia in one of his peculier
veins Of eloqucnce when stout rough Vir-
ginian arose in the audience, raised his
arms, Capped them to his sides and crow
ed like a rooster. Cawson fixed that
strange fierce looking eye of his upon him
and said:
"Crow again you rooster Of hell I
shoulaen't wonder if Gcd Almighty would
transform your mouth into a roooster's bill
and drive it fast in the massy wall Of black
damnation, and there cause yon 20 flap
your internal wings to all eternity. Now
crow again you rooster Of hell. - Union.
to,on Genius.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

INGRATIrUDE-Ofall all vices, ingratitude,
generally speaking, cOnfers most disgrace
on the culprit. Seneca places this vice
Immediately after theft, manslaughter, sac
rilcge and treachery. There are four des-
criptions of ungrateful persons. The first
denies that he has received favor the
second suppresses and conceals the benefit
the third retains no remembrance Of the
kindness the fourth, who is the worst of
all, conceves hatred for his benefactor,
because he is conscious that he is under an
obligation to him.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27
NUMBER %.
A Telling Retort


II. s. LANE, the Republican candidate
for Governor Of Indiann. made speech at
Lawronceburg in that State on Friday
evening last, in the course Of which he
said
But, gentleman, you are told that We are
sbolitionists because we keep had company.
Laughter. We associate with men who
are abolitionists and therefore we also are
abolitionists. Let US test that. We are
abolitionists because we associate with
Chase, Sumner and Julian. Don't You
remember when the Democrats elected Sum-
ner over a Whig nominee to the Senate;
when the Democratic party sent Chase to
the Senate Of the United States2 Don't
you in Indiana remember when the Dem
ocrats elected g. w. Julian overs. w. Park
or, rs noble a man as ever lived within tho
borders of this commonwealth These are
material facts. If we are abolitionists be-
cause we are honored by the association Of
these men, will not the same charge lie
against the Democracy few years ago?
But we are abolitiouist also, because we
are in favor Of the Wilmot Proviso.
think ! have heard OF that thing some time
ago. In 1S48-9-50 and 81 the Democrat
ic Convention at indianapolis passed the
Wilmot Proviso in as strong terms as ID 10
possible TO pass it; and in 1850 the Demo-
cratic Legislature passed recommendation
to Congress, instructions to our Senators,
and requests to our representatives in Con-
gress to vote for the exclusion Of Slavery id
all the Mexican Territory. ns1841 q
Democratic Convention in Ohio passed the
same in the strongest possible terms, and
they repeated that resolve at six successive
State Conventions and it is the strongest
recomme dation for the Wilmot Proyiso
ever made by any party
Now, gentleman, | have shown you that
our position is non-extcrference with Sla-
very where It exists; but non -intension ev-
erywhere else. I'll shall not be able TO
show you the difference between non -ex-
tension and Aboitionism, l am not fit to
be your Governor, or you are not fit to cast
a very intelligent vote in reference to the
matter. (Much laughter)
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

WASHINGTON EDIToRs.--The New York Tribune
has an an article on the Washington press in which
it makes the following startling denoument;
"But what viii the Chiyalry say when we tell
them that The States is edited by cousin, or
nearer relative, Of sold John Brown'--a Brown
who was imported all the way from Wisconsin to
pump out indignation against the Yankee directors
of Southern opnon'
The Tribune is alarmed at this and remarks;
"We submit that this treason ought to be inves-
tigated. The Harpers Ferry Committee are derelict
in duty. Here are two Browns who should be
looked after. One Of them, he OF The Constitution,
whom we will call our Brown (e.) cannot be spared
till after the election but the other Brown ought
not to be allowed to go at large Where is Gov.
Wise, and where are the regiments Of Virginia
Two Browns in one capitol That viii never do
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

"Say, Maiden fair, why dost thou weep ?
Some secret sorrow, hidden deep within
thy heart is bringing into thine eyes those
pearly tears sweet memories Of by-gone
years, that fountain like upspringing, of
uurequited love, dream wakes from its
hidden source, the stream that down thy
cheeks is stealingp" "Nay, tits not love, "
+" What then? oh, say !" Well, then, we
dine on goose to-day the onions have
been pealing!"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27
IFrom the Louisville Journal.
M0LLTE MOORE.
ny s. n. BARRicK.

ny S. n. BARRIcK.
The sky is tinged with deeper blue,
The stars more brightly shine;
Each flower blooms with sweeter hue,
All nature seems divine;
And earth Is like a floral isle,
Afar from inland Shore
Where beaaty reigns supreme the while,
In dreams Of Mollie Moore.
The hours on wings Of fancy fee;
The days on lightning wing,
And time seems lost as on sea,
Where no wild wave will spring;
Life's bark moves on thing Of light,
As with q magic oar,
While come the beautiful and bright,
In dreams Of Molie Moore.
The thoughts that bid my bosom swell,
Emotions sweet that rise;
The love that binds me with spell,
As If Of Paradise;
And memories Of olden time,
SO very dear Of yore,
Come back again from boyhood's cline,
In dreams of Mollio Moore.
GLASGOW, Ky.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

KIssINa.-The editress of the Weekly
Herald, Thompson, Georgia,) INDUCES
herself in the following provoking and
tantalizing strain:
"Well, we reckon some folks would re-
ally like to know what we thought of. Let :
see. In the first place we thought what an
absurd idea it is for man to ask lady to
kiss him, just as if he, the senseless being,
thought the poor, trembling little creature
was going to do it. The idea of man ask
ing for thing so easily obtained Why,
it is ridiculous, and man with the least
particle of brains would hoot at the idea
She'd say no, till dooms-day. And you,
poor believer, would foreg, the happiness
Of drawing nectar from that rosebud
mouth, simply because you were ignoramus
enough TO ask for what you might have
takon.. There are ten thousand ways to
kiss girl without asking the pleasure
Direct her attention to something on the
table; ask for book you know to be there,
aud while she is there, go with the affected
purpose of helping her to look for it; be
particular to get at her left side-do you
need any more telling? If you do, you
do not deserve the kiss that might be so
gracefully taken. A man who would ask
kiss of fair maiden ought to be tarred
and feathered as a craven hearted monster
Don't do it, don't, for goodness sake, ask
the girls to kiss you. Kiss them if you
want to, but do it like gentleman. Kiss
them if you can.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

LEAP YEAR.-A CORES spondent sends to an eI
change the following lines on leap years:
Then let us nerve our bashful hearts,
And quell each timid doubt
And raise our dropping hopes and smooth
Our wrinkled features out
And write thereon in letters plain,
That those may read who run
proposals thankfully received
Till eighteen sxty-one."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

NEW STYLE OF LADIES DREss--We read in the
Tribune; "We did not give all the news Of the
banshment Of crinoline by the Empress Eugenie. II
is now our joyful duty to add that at the request
of Her Majesty, which at Court amounts 10 a COM
mand, for promenades in ordinary toilets poussslns
de lame has been adopted. All dresses win be Of
this MATERIAL but not long and trailing. They are
to be short SO as to show the lower part Of the leg
little"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

NAILS GROWING IN THE FLEsH,-And
old aud excellent cure is tho following
"Cut uoch in the middle Of the nail every
time the nail is pared The disposition TO
close the notch draws the nail from the side.
II cured mine after suffered weeks with
It's fostering" says correspondent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

LAST AND BEsT Fashion. is stated
that the latest fashion from Europe, is that
Of dressing very plainly when going to
church. Some Of the ladies of tho first
" circle" go up to worship in plain calico.
IL is thus sought 10 encourage the atten-
dance Of the poor, who have hitherto with.
held their presence for lack Of "Sunday
clothes"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27
A Coop LAw.-Th. Huntsville (Aia.) Advocate

NVV|
says;
By an act Of the last Legislature, the clerks Of
the circuit courts the registers in chancery aud the
Judges of probate In each county in this State are TO
subscribe for and keep in their respective offices for
public inspection one copy OF each weekly paper
published in the county which Is to be PAID for out
Of the county treasury. The fne for falling 10 dc
20 is $50.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

There is said to be room in house
In Duxbury, Mass, in. which fifteen chill
dren eleven girls aud four boys we're bora
Of the same parents, and what is still more
singular, the eleven sirls we're al marrlsl
In the same room
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

A PRIETER's wIT.-The New York Star
emits the following beam;
A correspondent entered an Office aud
accused the composltor of not having punot
uated his communication, when the typo
earnestly replied
I'm not q pointer-Im a setter"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

CUMBERLAND PREsBYTERIANs.--Th
body which had its rise near the beginning
Of tho present century, has the following
statistics, Ministers, 800; Licentiates, 593;
Candidates, 1876; Congregations, 1909;
COMMITMENTS, 92,009.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27
A TREATY WITH SPAIN.-.The New York

A TREATY WITH SPAIN.-.The New York
Tribune says:
The Hon. VIM. Preston, EmbssSador to
Spain, returned by the Asia and has pro-
ceeded to Washington. We are well as
sured that he has negotiated treaty with
the Queens Government whereby oil the
questions hitherto in issue between the'two
nations are adjusted and the most amicable
relations re established. This will proba.
bly, be an unwelcome surprise to our fill
buster Administration, but we cannot help
that
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

Nor Mucn OF a CoSTLIcT.-The New York Day
Book brings together, without comment the follow
ing passages, showing the similarity Of views enter
tanned by distinguished politicians:
"The people Of Territory, while In territorial
condition. have the Ahereut power and right through
their Legislature to exclude slavery by positive
enactment Position Of Douglas in Harper article.
"Congress, by virtue of the Constitution, he's
power to pass laws excluding slavery from the Ter.
ritories. Position Of w. H. Seteard
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

DlV- The State of Arkansas Is the only
State in the Union without telegraph,
aud she has not foot of line within her
border.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

The Missouri Republican says Il at every leading
Wing and American paper in the State has aband-
oned Mr. Bates, and asks what chance he has for
the vote Of Missouri under such circumstances.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27
CLARKSVILLE TENN, FRIDAY. APRIL q, 1860 Is

smo'e upon the still air. The next mo-
ment Lydia beheld the Englishman stretch
ed out upon the ground, He neither moved
a limb or muscle, as she could see. Her
6rst emotions over, our heroine approached
the fallen Briton. She stopped down aud
felt his pulse. IL had ceased to beat.
He is dead I" she murmured "God
forgive me If have done wrong, for under
no other circumstances would have raised
my hand againsta fellow creatures lifel"
At that moment, the hum Of busy pre-.
paration hoated to her ears from The British
camp. She knew what the sound indicated.
The report Of the pistol had created an
alarm.
:" must fly I" she cried, cor shall yet
be captured, and dreadful would be my
doom then |"
Hastily remounting TO the back of her
horse, she dashed forward, aud without
any further adventure finally arrived at
her secluded home. In that out Of the
way corner, pursuit failed to reach her,
and she escaped without the slightest mo-
lestation.
Concerning her adventure Lydia said
nothing at that time, only revealing the
facts when she felt she could do so withou,
creating any unnecessary alarm or anxiety
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

An eminent artist is about getting up o
panorama Of lawsuit 1t opens In tho
year one, aud closes with doomsdsy.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

At what time Of day was Adam created?
A little before Eve.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

Has the Democratic party any principlesl--andR
so, what are y?-E1eh0nss.
They have seven--ths five loayes aud two
fishes.-Erehaage.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-04-27

IRvING's EARLY ATTAcHMENT.-Mr.
Bryant, in his eulogy upon Washington
Irving, relates the following incident in
his life, and which had SO marked an influ-
ence upon his character:
Itwas during this interval (1s09 to 191 81
that an event took place which had mark
ed influence on Irving's future life, affected
the character of his writings, and now that
the death of both parties, allows it to be
spoken of without reserve, gives peculiar
interest to his personal history. He be-
came attached to young lady whom he
was to have married She died unwedded,
in the flower of her age there was sor-
rowful leave-taking between her and her
lover, as the grave was about to separate
them on the eve Of what should have been
her bridal; and Irving ever after, to the
close Of his life, tenderly cherished her
memory In one of the biographical no
tices published Immediately after Irving's
death. an old, wellworn copy Of the Bible
is spoken of, which was kept lying on the
table in his chamber, within reach of his
bedside, bearing her name on the title
page in delicate female hand-a relic
which we may presume to have been his
constant companion. Those who are fond
of searching in the biographies of eminent
men for the circumstances which deter
mined the bent of their genius, find in this
sad event, and the cloud it threw over the
hopeful and cheerful period of early man
hood, an explanation of the transition from
the unbounded playfulness of the History
Of New York, to the serious, tender and
meditative vein of the Sketch Book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

An association oi Virginia ladies has been
organized for the purpose Of accomplishing
the erection, at Point Pleasant. near the
mouth of the kanawha river, of Il Monument
commemorative Of the memorable and des-
prrate battle fought there on the 10th OF De-
tober, IL. between the Nirg iniaRS and In
dams. Steps have been taken for y grand
celebration OF tie approaching anniversary,
when it is proposed to lay the corner stone.
Dr. Willis De Haas, the historian and ar
ch;cologist. has been selected to deliver the
Grafton on the occasion.
The cenSuSiS showing Il great falling Oft
in the slave population in Western Virginia.
They are being rapidly sold and removed
South. The returns of the census of Wood
county show Il heavy falling of in the slave
population: and we now have the census of
CabcIl county, which shows only GIG slaves
and ten free negroes, against $50 slaves and
eight free negroes IN 1870.
The Richmond councils have, by rcsolu
ton. expressed their satisfaction that an ex-
ccutory agreement has been entered into be-
tween the President Of the James River and
Kanawha Company, the President of the
Board Of Public Works. and IL company OF
capitalists, NtlCli, W l!cii IiAihch piSSNi'''
reasonable hope for speedy accomplish
meut of this important work.
On Thursday, in front of the Court House,
at Petersburg, eleven hundred and ninety
three free negroes will be offered for sale, for
Il sufficient time to enable them by their al
lowancc per diem, to pay their taxes. In
Alexandria there will not be thirty offered
in both districts.
DR.. T. Ncwbury Clark, on Saturday last,
extracted IL tooth from Robinson Il Cos. Gel
ebrated performing lion, at Buckannon, Va.
The operation was witnessed by some thirty
or forty persons, and proved highly salts
factory to his lea highueSS, as we'll us to
the Spectators
\ couple Of members of a Richmond mil
itarv corps, while playtully fencing with
fixed bavOnctS in their muSkct> day or two
since became little inrautiou~, aud one OF
them sustained quite Il serious injury from
the sharp pointed bayonrt OF his comrades
gun.
f. n Ellington, Of Nottoway county, an
aged citizen, was found dead in his bed on
Sunday morning, by his servants. He died
of ap"plcNy.
The population of Lynchburg is about -
200. small increase on 1870.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

A MONKEY COMMITS SuICIDE.-A nh"
named Shay has, for week or two pas',
had ON exhibition in the store at the corner
of Aqueduct and Buffalo streets collec''oa
of monkeys, snakes, sea-dogs, &c. one :"
the monkeys, named Jack, was mischie'
Gus fellow, and it required all the cau,'v"
Of the proprietor to keep him out of ,rouo o,''
A group of animals, called the happy fanny
are kept in the show.window, which nsa
doors on the inside thus making it aIr-ag"
and the family were thus left on Sat''ruas
night. Jack was up to his tricks, and SOU aD
time during the night got to the gas PIn
dant and turned on the gas, and on ".
proprietor looking after the family w.
terday morning, he discovered the monNei
dead-he had been suffncated. The rest ',
monkeys were very sick, but they recoyer r..
after air being admitted to them R"rAss"
IDi0u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

STEAMER IN Collision WITH WHALE
On last Monday forenoon, Is the ST. John
steamer Eastern City was on her way from
Boston to Portland, she ran upon Il whale,
knocking off her fnre-toot and causing a
slight leak. At that time the vessel was
about ten miles ~ \. +. Of l'hatcher's Is
land, and was going at her usual speed. A
school Of five whales were i'll sight, playing
about, when suddenly one of them rose just
forward Of the bows, and was struck on the
side, about two-thir,iS of the way back from
the head, causing quite shock to the yes
sci. The whale dove instantly, and not be-
ing seen again, was supposed to be killed.
Ii WAS large whale Judged by those who
saw it to be Seventy-tve feet long. A few
minutes after another whale was seen com
ing toward the vessel 1T great speed and it
was expected that the creature would attack
the steamer. but at two lengths distance it
suddenly "love' and disappeared. Boston
T,urei,r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

Mr. Richard DullarI, well-knOwn dealer
in wigs, toupees, &C., in Philadelphia. died
on Friday. in the Goth year of his age. The
establishment of the deceased was well
known throughout the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

The census Of Philadelphia shows popu-
lation Of $50. 40 in thirteen of the wards of
the city From this it is estimated that the
entire population will exceed OOO,ooO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

Antonio Cambre, under sentence OF ut s,h
at New Orleans, died in prison on the ~
inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

The New York Commercial Advertiser
senslbly remarks that contemporaries the
pubic demonstrations IN recognition ri the
Enron Rentre~ ~ any higher title OF III any
paIaod manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

There was considerable gathering OF the
people of LorDouS, at August Court on
Monday last, notwithstanding the heavy
rain which lasted all day. Had the day
been favorable. it was expected that a much
laroer number would have been in attend
anca After the business of the Court was
over. the people were addressed by Mr.. Kill
gour. of Md, and Mr.. b. II. Shackeliord
the Wing clector for this district, in able
and eloquent speeches. Mr. Shackeltord>s
argument was acknowledged on all hands
to have been very convincing, and he re-
ceiyed unqualified praise from his political
friends. and from several Of his opponents.
OF politics, we can say, that Old Loudoun Is
ain the ring" and will give a g lorious vote
for Bell and Everett. Her Wing majority
will probably be larger than it ever was before.
Daring the speaking in the Court House, on
Monday, one Democrat arose, and publicly
proclaimed that, though he had never before
in his life given Wing vote, he would at
the Presidential Election vote for Bell and
Everett The Wings Of the county are III
the best spirits, ard, intending to do their
whole duty, ask their brethren everywhere
TO do likewise"
Some Of oar ladies who expect to confer
the honor Of dancing with them upon the
Prince of Wales, if he comes here, have not
been il little amused that the Prince, in the
dance, givcs the lady his left hand, and she
is not permitted to take his right, as being
contrary 10 etiquette. phat's well enough
as long us he remains in Canada among his
subjects: but here in the United States he is
among equals among sovereigns, and our
bellies will remind him Of that fact. Princes
are somewhat rude, but gentlemen are never.
They will tell HIM that it is we'll enough to
be q prince in Canada, but III the tinted
States he has 70 he Il gentleman; they won
dance with him without his giving them the
right hand.
The Richmond Enquirer of yesterday, an
nouuceS the change mentioned IN the Gazette
of Monday. Messrs. Richie and Dunna-
want retire, aud the paper will, it is annouc-
ed. be hereafter conducted hy MeSSrs. .. >.
Wise aud \. TYLER, two OF the late firm, and
". b. Allegro. esq, who has been connec-
ted with the Enquirer office for eighteen
years past. The old firm still continue to
carry on the job Printing, Binding, and
| :,l.,. ,:,er o.t.I l. mani l,tpl y rnuupp-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

DANK CHECKS AT COST have ~ 10
ID Checks on the several Banks ~ aiesaa;.h I
bound neatly in l00 200, and 46O Checks, W.T.
aug7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-15

No art excepting that of photography, has
progressed and improved SO rapidly as that
of dentistry. Forty years ago 1t was not II
distinct profession. for all doctors then otflci-
ated AS tooth puler,, with turnkey levers of
the most rude description; and as for supply
Ing the place of old teeth with new ones, it
was never done M ALL In 1920 there We're
only 80 practising dentists i'll the United
States, Iii 800 there We're 2.923; IT present
there are about 5.WW. The invention of arti-
fetal teeth has given wonderful impetus to
This most useful and beneficial art.