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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

neA. Congress meets next Monday. It is rumor-
ed that a movement will be made in the House, to
exclude the votes of the States which nullifed the
fugitive slave law, upon the ground that their vio-
aton of the Constitution puts them out Of the pale
of the Union. Should this move succeed, it will
bring the election into the House, but ii win fail
of course-though 1t may lead to an Interesting de-
bate from which good may result.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

nen- The popular majority against Lincoln is
about 100000 Whose faults it that he is elected
If the Brcckinridge party had not nominated him,
but had endorsed and worked for the Union ticket,
Bell would have been elected, and instead of the
ptnic which now distracts the country, all would
have gone wcll-indeed the prosperity of the coun-
try would have received new impetus.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
Brecllinridge, S mniority............ 3

The Electors on the Douglas and Johnson ticket
received only 2,7l0 votes in the whole State. We
will repubsh our table of counties, with the Off
cia vote of each, in our next paper. On account Of
informality in the returns made by the Sherfs Of
Baden and Madison the votes Of each Of these
counties was thrown out and the Sheriff of ALE
ghnny failed make any return Of the vote Of that
cJunty-Rdleigh Register.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

nee- We viii live or die by the doctrine Of pro-
lection to slavery in the Territories is now the cry
Of southern Democrats two years ago the cry was
We win live or die by the doctrine Of absolute non
intervention Protcus could not change his form
oftener or quicker than Democracy can ITS princi-
pies; yet if we believe them, they are always con-
sistcnt
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

no The tremendous war on the border Of Mis-
souri, Is not only dwindling into ir-:aniheanee, bat
is assuming the character o. land-pracy rather
than an attempt to Iiberate slaves. Il seems that
Judge Williams was riore scared than hurt and
thai his fears magnifed The danger We hope than
Montgomery win be caught and hung lie il an
apt pupil of old John Brown, and ought TO be rails
ed as high
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

nra, The Charleston Mercury Gays that Ralph
Farnham is MS great a humbugas the battle of Bun
ker Hill 1t is astonishing that the Tory blood OF
South Carolina has been kept so free from any adj
mixture that could improve its quality.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
CEDAR RAFT.

7 caught one Cedar Raft on the Odd inst, between
Searcys Ferry and my landing, about four miles
above GAINESVILLE, Tenn, which the owner can got
by proving property and paying. all charges.
WM. TERRELL.
Nov 40 l960-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
ESTRAY.

TAKEN UP by J. @. Burney, living IN district
DO. TO- Montgomery comfy, stray Tsrr, about
I AZ hands high, about 20 years old, soue color,
blaze face, right eye out, aud pieoecut torn ont
Of len nostril, gear and saddle marks. No other
marks or brands percegahle. Valued AZ 80.
ELI LOcKEilT Ranger,
Nov qO lRGO-s
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

peN,. Yesterday was Thanksgiving day by order
Of Gov. Harris. If the Governor meant that we
ought to be thankful that things are no worse he
ought to have said so II not sackcloth and ashes
should have been the order Of the day.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
The Kansas Troubles.

Captain Nichols, of the Polk county rangers, has
been ordered to be in readiness tc march to the
borders. Col. Snyder the District Division lnspec-
tor anticipates trouble along the line. There is
great excitement here
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

sfyy- "Thcrc is a general demand for flags says
the Charleston Mercury. If they are not striped,
those who hoist them ought to be-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

pea, The Louisville Democrat says the palmetto
is not indigenous to the soil of the South. But the
madmen who would make it their national emblem,
are, and poor soil never produced poorer article
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

peS- We hope the suspension of the Banks in
this State will be followed by good results. Some
thing is sorcy needed to give relief 70 the suffering
interests of all CLASSES, and it can't come an hour
iuo soon.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

pen- An exchange says that dollars and sense are
a very rare combination. But il one has the dol
ia,s, lie is great man without the sense.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

ness~ The Frankfort Commonwealth in reply to
the qucstion-aWhat has breckenridge done for his
party?r says "he has done much-he has doubled
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

From Kansas.

LEAvESwoKrF Nov. %.
Up 20 Tuesday last no demonstration had been
made against Fort Scott. II is thought here that
Montgomery's object is only to drive off some Oh
noxious settlers, and that he has no intention %
moicstnp the Government officers
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
A CARD.

McCormac & Co., Photographers, have contracted
with the House of Hogan 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 above manufacturing price FOR
CASH. Hogan Escott are known to be the best
workers in carving and gliding in the country.
Nov 80 3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
TERMS:
Boarding, Lights, Fuel and Washing, per half
Session of 30 weeks $50 o

Boarding, Lights, Fuel aud Washing, per half
Session of 20 weeks $50 90
TUITION--FIRsr CLASS:
Spelling Reading, Writing Mental Arithmetic
and Primary Geography COL
SECOND Glass:
Writing Analysisof English Language, Gram
mar, Geography, Practical Arithmetic. Com
position, Modern History, Natural Phloso-
ply, Familiar Science and Physiology,......l2 30
THIRD CLASS:
Algebra, Elements of Geometry Botany, Mcte-
orology, Geology, Mythology, Analysis Of
English Classics Political Economy Moral
Science, Chemistry, Logic Rhetoric Astr,n-
omy. History Ancient, History Sacred Lee
gender, Bourden Surveying, Latin and
Greek, 90
Music on Piano, with use of Instrument ......25 90
Incidental fee, 80
A reasonable deduction will be made for sickness
Of more than two weeks.
Ba7- For further information, address any one
w.IEwIs. Principni,
BOARD OF TRUSTEES;
DIR. R. BOGGS, President
c. A. DuscAS, see'y, D. MArnEwsoS,
Nov. 30 6o-if
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

rsy- Since the battle of New Orleans, the ladies
have learned the value of cotton for breast-wo Ks
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
Official Vote of North Carolina

We are indebted to Graham Davis, Eqr Private
Secretary to Gov. Ellis, for the official vote of the
State of North Carolina in the Presidential cleo
ton The following Is the vote:
Breckenridge and Lane. $50
RaIl and ECnrptt "A $50
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
Losses on the Lakes.

OswEGo, Nov. 27.--Thcre are voluminous details
Of the loss Of life and vessels on the Lakes by the
recent gale
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
WHO WANTS TO Buys

I OFFER for sale the HOUSE AND LOT on
which now live fronting 20l feet on Commerce
street. running back on Second street 2eo feet to an
alley. This lot is well improved has on II all nee
essary ort-buldngs very fine garden. fine as.
sortment of well selected fruit trees, great variety
of Shrubbcry, two fine csters and conveniently lo.
Gated for any one doing business in the city. For
particulars enquire o.
p. II. PORTER.
November ~, iS60--tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
TRUSTEES SALE.
SELLING OFF AT COST
For Cash.

am offering through Deed Of Trust made to
me 10y r. Plosser Co, their entire stock Of Cloth
ing, Boots Shoes Hats Sc. at Cost for Cash either
wholesale or retail aud shall continue 10 SO until
the entire Stock is disposed Of The Goods arc all
new and well selected.
Give us n call and judge for yourselves as we are
bound to do what we say and the Goods ART 10 I've
sold G. A. ROTH. Trustee
p. S.--Ar persons indebted 10 the tirni Of b. Pos-
scr Co, either by note account will please come
forward and settle by the LIST of january, 1861, as
we are hound to close the Books
You will find me or my authorised agent at the
Store of b. Posser Co.
Nov. l6, Cow. G. A. ROTH, Trustee,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
Every One Can Have
PAINTED PHOTOGRAPH NOW

We are determined to leave nothing undone 10 re-
main worthy of the patronage of our friends and
the public generally. Having just made arrange
ments with Colorist to remain permanently in the
Gallery, we are prepared to make Photographs,
nicely painted in OIL for $40
ul McCORMAC K co.
Practical Photographers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30
Gov. Wise's offer.

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 20.
Gov. Wise has offered his services to the Gov
Of South Carolina, if not required by Virginia
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-11-30

FUKI NkAHNtfi IVUFs 4i's
The Pony Express of the 10th, from San Fran
cisco, passed this place at 3, p. NJ Trade LEES ac-
tive. Rio coffee Halls. Sugar quiet.
Valuable mineral discov cries have been made at
Emeralda mines and SONORA.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
Governor Chase,s Elect,on

Inc ne" ork Tribune says:
"The election of Gov Chase is Just trib
ute 10 bis exalted character, his distinguished
talents and strict fidelity to the principle which
has always marked his public career. As he
was one of the earliest among the leading
statesmen of The country to identify himself
with the Republican party, when such a step
tested the earnestness of mans convictions
and his moral courage, he still remains one OIL
its chief rep esentatives now that it has risen
to be power in the land, and is on the eve
of taking the government into its hands
Mr.. Chase returns to Washington with 9
J rational reputatioRoi an enviabIe character
As legislator of clear ideas and iuhexble
purposes, as we'll as of prudence and wisdom
his eminence is marked and indisputable. His
great administrative ability has been striking
ly illustrated in the four years of his career al
Governor of Ohio. And while his presence
in the Senate must at all times add 10 the use
fulness and dignity of the body, it is especislly
10 be desired 10 the present embarrassment o.
the country and the Government, growing out
of the folly and corruption of our financial
policy. The stern economy and rigid honesty
with which the reputation of Mr. Chase i
Synonymous, will powerfully aid in achieving
that great reform which must follow the in
augural of the Republican President on the
4th of March, 1861
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
The charles;own, Virginia. Trials.

Stephens has been found guilty of treason
murder, and everything else charged in the in
dictment, as was John Brown before him
The Commonwealth's Attorneys were perfect,
ferocious against "Black, Republicans" and th,
North. Jury we're out but fifteen minutes.
After the rendition of the verdict in Ste
vens' case, Hazlett was Immediately put upor
trial.. The telegraphic dispatch says his iden
LITIGATION with John Browns 'raid," was es
tablished by the testimony.
The jury returned a verdict of guilty Of
murder in the first degree. Hazlett received
the announcement of the verdict with the
firm and steady bearing, which has character
lied him through the trial. H.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
ler Iim remember Henry lhe


propositions, let lin remember Henry lht
Eighth.
The Pcpe having called for the ~i,hdrawa
Of the French troops from Rome, the Emper
or, in the same letter says they shall he with
drawn if his Holiness persists. but that he
thought the Emperor viii cause month,
notice to be given to all visitors resident in the
Royal City. r...--.s.E -ss
LoNDoN MONEY MARKEr-The demand fol
discount of the Bank was pretty active. II
the open market the best short paper wa,
readily taken MP at 2 3-4 per cent.
The Paris market for -four was quiet, anG
prices tended downward. Wheat also wa,
heavy but not lower.
A report had been currenr that Prince Ma
poieon was about to proceed on mission t.
London, but it was denied.
The Paris Bou1se was dull and lover
Rents closed on the Path at $3.50.
The annual financial report of NJ. Magne
published. TIE state OF the Treasury is rep
resented as aourisbing. The arrears, which
were $50 100000 francs, do not now ezceet
660,0O0,O00 francs
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
Brown V. Brovu-petition for pivoroa.

The wife of George W. Brown, editor o
the late Herald of Freedom, has filed her
petition in the District Court of this county
for divorce, charging the said Brown with
adultry on several occasions. once in his Office
and once in his own house. and with inhumau
treatment, such as to render her condition in
tolerable. She has retained Jadge Smith and
8. N. Wood Esq. as her attorneys.
This George W.: Brown is the creature
whose ISLANDERS against old John Brown
were 90 industrously circulated by the pro-
slavery press at the East. He is also the
creature who during his editorial career, ma
igned nearly every prominent Free State man
IN Kansas. - n
This slanderer of the living and the dead
is thus held up before the world, By his owu
wife as an adulterer and an inhuman monster
The footsteps of justice are sometimes slow
but are terribly sure at last-La,srence Re
publican. 9Th.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
Extracts from Columbus Letters.

The Cleveland Herald letter of Feb. 9Th
sa-s:
In the Senate, this morning. Mr. Ready in
troduced bill repeating the act of March %
1880, in relation to homesIeads '
The Judiciary Committee, to whom was re
ferred sundry petitions to enable action for the
recovery OF money to be brought in the conn
ty where the contracts were made or debts in
CURED, reported adversely, and the report W al
agreed to.
The entire day, after the business lust men
toned. was devoted to the consideration nj
Mr.. Harrison's bill No. l, for the suppressiou
of invasions-his soothing syrup" panacea 70,
the South The question being upon the
adoption ofthe Preamble offered by Mr.. Brew
er as an amendment; motion was made first
10 refer 1t TO committee with distractions to
report bill with the amendment, and second
to refer it to select committee without in
strnctions.-both of which motions failed =
Mr. Stanley moved to strike out all after the
enaeting clause, and insert the riot act max
ing it specially adapted to the imaginary case
supposed by the original bill to axst. Every
amendment, however, was voted dow as was
the motion to adjourn, and at haf-past six
O'Clock the vote was taken directly upon the
motion to definitely postpone. which resulted:
Ayes-Breek, Brewer. Bonar, Collins. Cox.
Cuppy, Garfield, Glass, Laskey, Monroe, M Morse,
Parish, Potts, Potwn Smith, Spraeue. Stan
ley, Walker-lS. All Republicans. -
Nays Eason, Ferguson, Foster Harrison,
Harsh. Holmes, Jones Kee, Mccall, Moore
Newman, Orr. PERIL, Ready. Schleich, W bite
10 Republicans Fisher (Rep.J dodg
ing.
The bill was warmly supported BY Messrs.
Harrison, Jones, and Others and opposed by
Messrs. Cox, Brewer. Cuppy, Garfield, Monroe
and Stanley. Mr.. Monroe and Mr. Garfield
made able and eloquent speeches against the
principles embodied in the bill both opnosinq
1t steadily under every shape it was made to
assume, and with Mr. Parish declaring their
determination to vote against every amend
ment, as we'll as against the bill ITSELF Thus
has ended this 'irrepressible conflict, and thus
trust will end every attempt made in the
Ohio Legislature to manifest spirit of seryil
ity and concession of principle in any bills of
like character. a7
We have not room for Mr.. Garfeld's speech
this week, but shall insert sketch of it il
our next.-EDs. DEN.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
Ready! ReadHiI

The Tuscarawas Republican State Senator
is demagogue. He secured his election on
the demagoguical cry of "retrenchment," and
daily his long ears are ventilated" in the Senate
Chamber, with motions embodying all kinds of
retrenchment cro:hets. from the regulation of
the pay of an errand boy. to the salary of
Supreme Judge. Judicious, ueedful retrench
nent is wholesome and commendable, but
shallow folly may spoil even good thing. and
the Tuscarawas Senator is making himself
even more ridiculous than the Medina
"dirty shirt collar the frisky Virginia
Tcol,]"
The itliosyncracies of these remarkable
young gentlemen, who are ambitious to make
their mark in the Legislature, afford some
amusement as we'll as provoke disgust. Mr.
earheid well characterised their speciality as
'ne maggot of retrenchment," Senator
Ready is always ready to retrench everything
out ms own per diem and when the subiec,
Of retrenchiDg the pay of members is sup
gested, the suggestion is sIways met bv the
"Virginia stallion" with an emphatic ne;eb /,
Under the irhuence of personal ambition
demagogues claim the desire to do many
things for the public good-and will recklessly
spend Thousand dollars Of the peoples mon
ey 10 saving one hundred.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamship North Briton, with Liver
pool dates 10 the 25th ult, has arrived
GREAT BR1TAIN-Parlament was opened by
the Queen on the oath ult.
Capt. Harrison, Commander of the Great
Eastern, lost his life by the upsetting of boat
at Southampton. Energetic efforts were
made by no less than Ten medical men to re
store animation after the body had been taken
from the water, but all were iruitess The
gaivanc battery was applied without any
effect whatever. The event created painful
sensation throughout England, owing to the
high esteem in which Capt. Harrison was
held.
FREAcE-A decree is published convoking
the Senate and Legislative Body for the 23d
of February.
The Paris Pays says that on the conclusion
Of the Treaty of Commerce between France
and England, negotiations with other powers
fer the conclusion OF similar treaties will be
commenced.
The rumor had been currcnt in Paris that
the Emperor had intended, as an earnest of
his pacific intentions to reduce his army bv
100000 men.
A ministerial crisis prevailed at Naples.
Ihe Liverpool Post contains the following:
We are in condition to affirm that the fol
lowing statement is true. The Emperor OF
the French has written second letter to the
Pope. 1t was brief but emphatic. bis Mai.
esty is willing and anxious to remsin as bither
to- the eldest Son of the Church, and continue
deierential to the Holy Father in all things
SPIRITUAL but if his policy opposes the late
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
Mount Vernon As nc Is.

ENOR THREE NIGHTS oNLYi
! AT DAYS HALL RAVENNA
On 1hursddy, Friday and Saturday Fpgs The l6h l7a
and lStk. inst, will be exhihiIed
SFIOySdS Great Che emfcaI DfOramaS.s,
Emit racing the following interesting magniIic ent sub
Jects: MOUNT VERNON AS II IS. Comprising ths
most accurate and beautiful representations of the Resi-
denee, the Tomb and other objects special ineres,
connected with the home of the iIustrous Washington
THE CELEBRATED TOWER OF LONDON. veSere
Die from its antiquity and the historical events
with ie. =
INTERIOR OF THE CHAPEL OF HENRY VII.
in Westminster Abbey in which the Sovereirns of Enp
land are crowned. Considered the first specimen of in
ternal architecture in Irtpe.
INTERIOR OF THE GRANnHAII or AHDTENc,
OF THE PALACE OF THE SULTAN OF TURKEY, At
ConsIantinopIe. ~
THE GREAT MOSQUE OF OMAR, the largest building
devoted to Maho nedan worship the site of the
ancient Temple of Solomon at Jerusalem.
SAINT PAUES CATHEDRAL, London: RIVER
THAMES and LONDON BRIDGE.
RUINS OF THE ANCIENT CITY OF TYRE showing
the literal fnlflmen, of Prophecy
Cory of Edwin Lanseer's Great Painting. the FREE
KIRK OF SCOTLAND" with others of great interest TO
the Biblical student the lover of History the Teacher
and Scholar New subjects introduced every evening
AT the close of each entertainments Mr. F. will exhibit
beautiful aud accurate representation of the moons
surface ms 1t Rppeacs when viewed through Lord Ross
gigantic Telescope, painted from Photograph in the
Royal Observatory, CIR enwich, England
Admittance Is cents Children, 10 cents Doors omen
ct a 4; commenSe at past An exhibition on Saturday
Afternoon at . ociock febS2w
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15

The Republican party in Ohio, is well rep
resented this winter in the State Legislature
with political noodles. Conspicuous among
them. is A. T. Ready, of Tuscarawas county,
Accident got him the nomination for Senator,
and carelessness as to who was sent, or the
unpopularity of his opponent, secured bis
election. He too. wants the press down on
him. II any of them should be so foolish as
10 try to crafty him in this respect. they will
find when done, that the game is not worth
the ammunition.
We will not deny that the Republicans
have some very good men in both branches OF
this hody--men of learning ard experience as
legislators men who are not led off by every
willso' the wisp that arises But the majority
OF the members of the Senate and House, are
green hands at Legislation and if moi careful
will convince the world that they are also
green in many other Respects -RepublicGn
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
NeWa Itena.
--z--,, News Items.
Senator Seward has been called home by a

-z-';f NEWS Items
Senator Seward has been called home by 8
death in his family. --.,s. .-....
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher. with child and
servant. wera thrown from carriage in Brook.
lyn to-day. Mrs. B. was seriously injured,
but no fears for her life are entertained. The
child and servant were but slightly hurt.
The Boston Traveller learns that it is in
contemplation of the Legislature of Massa-
shusetts to invite the Legislatures of Maine,
New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Vir-
sinia to visit Boston on the 22d of February.
1t is estimated that Congress will adjourn
by the first or middle of June.
Milton s. Latham, a native of Columbus in
this State, has been elected United States
Senator, by the California Legislature, to fill
the vacancy occasioned by the death of Sen
ator Broderick.
The Grand Jury, at Charleston Va, have
brought 10 bills of Indictment against Owen
Brown, Francis P. Merriam, and Jeremiah
Anderson, charging them with conspiracy with
slaves to arouse an iDsurrection.
The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1860-02-15
The Harpers Ferry Investigation.

The Congressional Senate Committee Of
Investigation, have ELECTED nothing to impli
cate Republican, or even an aboIitiopist in
John Browns fool-hardy enterprise at Har
per's Ferry-nor will they, for no facts exist
to impIicate SUCH Mr.. Giddings and Others
have lately been before the Committee
Nothing of moment was elected. The Com
mittee had the pleasure of learning from Mr..
diddlngs, under oath, that he had, and never
had any knowledge of John Browns plans