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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-18

PAsroRAL OvATIos.-The Rev. John Bowling oil
the Berean Baptist Church, corner Of Bedford ana
Downing streets, departed for England, the land OF
his nativity, by the City Of Baltimore on
Saturday having been absent from there for twenty
seven years. and the members Of his church, as wen
as other friends to the number Of two or three hun
dred manifested their appreciation Of his hbors by &c
companying hmto the pier foot of Spring street. giving
him an informal God,peed. On Thursday night,
very pleasant social lesvetaking held at the Pas
tors house. No. 1876 West Eleventh street, In which
the members Of his church specially took part Dr.
Bowling is accompanied by Of the Berean sabbath
School teachers Mr.. james Kelley. They viii return
about the LIST Of September.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-18

DIR. PLATT, CHAMBERLAIs.-The Controller, on
Saturday morning sent notices to all the Departments
stating the fact that Mr.. Plat had been duly qualified
and installed as Chamberlain of the city, aud that 1t
would be their duty tenceforth TO recognize him as
SUCH by deposi ing their receipts with him a. the Ar
sans Bank. The Controller has the power of appoint
ing all the Clerks in the Chamberlains bureau but be
has sighted his entire confidence in the responsibility
of Mr. Plat in all matters concerning the Chamber
aincy and yields to him the prerogative Of selecting
his own assistants.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-18

MAYRrn.-Jsmes Collins and Chaies Gilman Of
No. Ga Oliver street got into quarrel Friday night.
when Collins knocked Gilman down, beat him badly,
and wound up by biting off large portion of bis lip.
Gilman preferred complaint sesnst Collins who VISA
Immediately arrested and locked up for trial by Justice
Welsh en- a charge Of mayhem.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-18

ASoTHyR DESCENT oS PRIzE FIGHTERs.-Two
yourg puglists, known John Breene and Patrick
McCarty attempted indulge in prize fght yester
day morning at the fo,t of Fifty-frs street. Ihey
and their friends proceeded to the spot in crge'
pitched the ring, and commenced operations tney
were scarcely stripped for the fight when crowd Oh
Nineteenth aud Twenty-frst Ward policemen came
down upon them. The principals and some Of their
friends were arrested and locked up for examination.
TuY japanese AND PROFESSIONAL THIEvEs.-Near'
t. al, The nrosssional thieves Of the city were ont on
SATURDAY. 10 look at the Japanese and reap the benefits
70 bo de,iyed from so large crowd. 1t having been
previously stated in the papers that the detectives
rvould arrest all whom they should find, the thieves
ken, on. of the way until the procession began to
move Then they would suddenly dart into the crowd
from the side streets, dash about for few moments,
and then disappear again. The detective police had
sharp work to secure them but during the day they
succeeded in arresting ffy-nine Of both sexes, aud
locking them up till the crowd dispersed. The pro-
ieesionals took 1t very hard saying that it was great
shame that they were not allowed ito work" the
crowd even once through. A number were brought in
who had not been seen for several years. they evident
" having come in from the country for the occasion
Bot few bad made anything very few yalasblcs being
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-18

The GREAT EAsTERS.-We learn from Messrs.
Grinnel, Minturn & Co. that owing to the delay IN
procuring reports from the Surveyors of the Board OF
Trade, which must precede the clearance of ship
with passengers, and also with the view of arriving
off Sandy Hook the period Of Spring Tides, 1T has
been determined that the departure OF the Great
Eastern from England shall be postponed until about
the ODD inst.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

Rki5~ We arc pleased to sec the extensive prepar-
ations made by the well known firm of Macrae 4
Coulter to supply all the varied wants Of the public
with every description of staple and fancy dry goods
Shoes hats, &c. Their stocks are very large, en-
brace an immense variety and compare favorably
with those of the best retail houses in large cities,
both as regards the class of goods and prices
Gentlemen can get as handsome suits as are made
by any of the Merchant Tailors of the cities.
The manner in which these gentlemen transact
business is too well known to need comment from
u.s. See advertisement in another column.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

IsS~ A statement of the financial affairs Of this
city, for the year ending February list, 1860, has
just been published. The entire receipts for that
year were S34 554sl, and the entire payments, $751;
292,e2. Of the receipts, sl9,sso4O were for taxes
and privileges and $ll PLACE from bonds sold. OF
the payments $1,000 were for Gas stock So l2l l6
for bonds taken up; 50, s56,49 for interest ST.
1896 for Salaries and $2,4so,75 for 'incidental
expenses"
The outstanding bonds of the city amount, alto
gcthcr. to sl2e,s2s,7l. OF this sum 100000, 90
for the city subscription to the NJ. c. L. r. R.
leaving the city debt, proper $26,e19,el. More
than half of this for the bridge across Red
river, and is to be paid from tolls. This leaves but
a very small debt to be paid out of the ordinary
revenue.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

the weed, our Inspection sales being in full blast
opening over 500 Hhds. weekly, and the offerings
going off generally at very full prices compared
with other markets. We quote Lugs to4 COM
mon leaf AZ to o. Fair Leaf 81 to ca Fine Leaf
7 to 8 Choice selections (heavy and light) 81 to
81, with an occasional fancy hid running up to %
and 81. We report the average, ''order and condi-
ton to be better than breaks usually show at
this season of the year but we again call the at
tenion ofour planting friends to the ACCESSIBILITY of
closer sorting to colors and lengths we frequent
ly see samples with two breaks bright Tobacco, the
remainder rich and dark also fine samples much
deprecated in value by being of uneven lengths, or
by admixture OF green leaves.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

ns5y" Since after so long ignoring the subject our
neghbor has, ut last, breathed the name Of Douglas
VIC should like to know if he will support him, If
nominated by the Charleston Convention We hope
for an answer to this momentous question. We
pause for a reply, This whole community pauscs.
Douglas and Buchanan will pause for that reply
both on en-. They will await it with troubled
anxiety. Nearly all the democratic papers have
taken a decided position on this question, and our
neighbor owes it alike to himself and his readers,
that he should do so. He may think that because
Mr.. Buchanan has given him one position, be need
not take "uy other one;" but he ought lie is fully
competent to two positions.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
TEAS! TEAS!!

We have just received splendid assortment of
GUNPOWDER IMPERIAL, 4 BLACK TEAS,
embracing every grade and variety, to which atten-
ion Of the trade is invited. NJ. & X.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

nee We should like very much 10 see our Legis-
lGture, before adouining enact a series of game
laws In those States where they have been in
force orNuy considerable length Of time, the result
has been most gratifying. Several States have
passed such laws recently. They are demanded
alike by considerations of policy and humanity
The killing OF game, Mt all times without any regard
TO their seasons of reproduction is both mpoitic and
bartarous. A well-deyised system of game-aws
would result in constant increase of all kinds OF
game IN our woods, fields and streams, while the
present mode of perennial slaughter will result
in its nnnihilatiou. We hope Mr.. Dudley, or Mr.
Horn, win get up game-aw bill, at once.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

BS65" The recent order of the Board of Alderman
on the matter of sidewalks, has been followed by
the construction ofbrick pavements in many quar-
tiers, where such luxuries wers previously unknown
We notice particular activity in the way of con-
sructing them Madison street, beyond Fifth. One
that has long been needed, too has been laid, on
Franklin street. south side between Hitter and Chill
dress streets. If the honorable board will only pro-
secute this good work in few other localities, and
then fill up some of the holes in the streets, we will
willingly and cordially endorse them so far as to
pat them on the head, and say good boys.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
rsy- The condition of Trinity Cemetesrr. il mi

HT~ The condition Of Trinity Cemetery, in this
city, calls urgently for action on the part of the
owners, or trustees, Of that property A long time
ago their attention was called in these columns 10
This matter, but without avail We desire, once
more, to try to awaken in them some interest upon
the subject We do it forthe sake Of the living and
the dead and for the sake Of the reputation of our
town. Many ofthose who own lots, and have friends
buried there, keep their grounds in clean and eIe-
giant condition, and have adorned them with choice
flowers and shrubs but the condition ofthe grounds
at large disgrace to the corporation that them
and as Of public burial place, by consequence, 10
the town. Basing an estimate upon the number of
lots, that actually fenced in, the income from
the sale of them, foots upa considerable sum; and,
when we add the lots, sold that are not enclosed,
the amount derived from sales is, Of course greatly
increased and yet, what has been done, out of this
income, to embollish, beauty, the placer Literal
y nothing. II is not kept in even decent order 1t
IA enclosed by common plank fence, that has been
there for ten or fifteen years-in many places very
ihsecure-with an old, ricketty gate for wheeled
vehicles, which is kept locked, and the only means
Of access to, and egress from, the grounds by per-
cons walking ladies and ali ia by climbing over a
set ofinsecue and dangerous plank steps, that lead
70, and over the top of the high tencel And, when
in the enclosure what is seen? Nice foot walks
and carriage ways2 Not onei shade-trees fow-
en-, evergreens? Not a single one, save on private
grounds Nothing but waste of dry grass, brier-
patches shMps, and smkhoIes 1t is absolutely
shameful; and something should be done, at once,
to change this condition of things. A mere 1.-THE
of the revenue, that has been derived from the sale
of lots will effect all that the lot-hodes desire and
the little that they ask they have really, right ts
demdndi
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
A Chance to Save Rent

A Nfw and comfortable two story frame honss
well finished with good basement and half acre q
land, for $500. Apply quick. one-third cash, bal.
ance in years. HF NAA
Jan. 70, Co It'd. LEONARD, n. Z. Agent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
RED RIVER LANDING, March, 20. 1860.
FOR SALE!
A No. ITObaCcO and wheat Farm

OF $50 ACRES, IA miles from GAINESVILLE near
the Dover Road well tmbered and watered and
under high state of cultivation. SiXtyor seventy
acres open, balance in timber. Improvements all
good and new, to witt Residence, Servants, houses,
three large Tobacco Barnes Stables Cribs, etc, etc
Good fruit consisting of Apples, Peaches and Pears
The tract is known as the Minor Land, and now
owned by r. J. Duncan. 1t joins the lands OF
David Grffey, S. Sdnor, Young Barbee, and other
gentlemen, known as the best Tobacco Rascrs in the
country; Price, S2l per acre. One half Cash, bal
ancc in and . years; or S25, one third Cash,
balance in and years. The Improvements have
cost more than we ask for the whole property.
T. D. LEONARD, R. f. Agent.
Chronicle and Hopknsville Mercury copy until
forbid, and charge r. J. DUNCAN.
March g. lS6O-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

Gsn We wish to call the attention Of the ladies
To the advertisement of Miss Mct'uire and Mrs.
llodgson They have just opened one OF the largest
and finest stocks Of Millinery Bonnets, Dress-trm-
mings and other articles, in that line that has ever
been brought to this city. These goods were bought
in New York a few weeks since, by Mrs. Hodgson,
in person, and may be relied upon being strictly
new and fashionable. They were bought for Cash,
too, and will be sold at low figures All ladies,
wanting choice goods, had better call soon.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
nss. Through the politeness of Messrs. Kirby and

pes- Through the politeness of Messrs. Kirby and
the courteous attaches of Seat, McWhirter & Co.,
we were shown, day or two since, some of their
late purchases of Spring dress goods and safely
advise ladies' in search of fine and fashionable fab
RIGS, to take look at those we saw. They are al
ready in receipt of very large line of such goods,
inst purchased, in New York, by one of the firm,
embracing the finest organde, muslin, poplin, and
silk robes Some of the last named are magnii-
cent--ft for the Empress Eugene, or any of the
queens Of beauty here.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

BIZ Our market was supplied, few days ago,
with fine fresh fish, from The OHIO rjrer, While IRE
were jowerin, and talkiu to get our little mess for
a dime less, and the dealer deeply interested in the
discussion, an Onterprising Old sow sWrcpttiously
seized upon one ofthe biggest eats aud made OF
like dog was after her. We believe in fact that
SHE was trying to get up that impression, Being
oyertahen, however by a shower ofrocks she dmp d
the fish, aud made on like the dera was after her
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

BAY 4 few days ago little boy put number
Of small fishes in the large elevated cistcm, from
which the boilers at johnson, Garth Cos. Wagon
and Plough mandatory, are supplied with water
aud they were drawn into the small pipe, through
which the water runs into the boiler and almost
stopped the supply. The water in the boiler when
the obstruction was discovered, was so nearly eX-
hausted that the engineer said an explosion would
inevisFbly have occurred in few minutes, but for
the timely discovery. Truly this was II narrow
escape, for SO slight cause.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
In Chancery at Clarksyille.

Nov. rs, so
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

SrEcIAL NoTIoE.--We are requested to say, to all
those indebted to Pollock Waggener, that they
must come forward forthwith and PAY UP, and thus
enable them to do likewise, and at the same time
save them the unpleasant necessity of employing
constables TO make their collections for them The
business ofPollock Waggener must necessarily be
closed up very speedily consequently if you do not
pay up in very short time, you can find your note
or account in the hands of some officer. They are
in earnest TOO in what they say, so if you want to
save costs you had better go and pay up, You can
always find Pollock at the old stand.
March l6 lS60-4t.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
5000 Reward.

Runaway, ON the 10th January last, from the
subscriber living three miles northeast of Russell.
vile, Logan Co. Ky, a negro man, named Sam
about % years years old, bright muatto, with
straight black hair lie is over six feet in height
and shutters when talking Clothing worn when he
left not recollcced. ! win give $500 for him. il
taken in free State, and lodged in an: ja on this
side the Ohio river 500, if taken in any slave
State other than Kentucky or Tennessee or $50, il
taken in either of the two States named-in either
case TO be lodged in Jail for safe keeping.
W. ID. PILLOW, Russellville, Ky.
Marcel l6 '6O-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

Would respectfully inform the citizens Of Clarks-
vile and vicinity, that he has reftted His rooms I'M
der McKoin Baiey's, and is prepared I'd furnish
them with Beef Pork, Mutton, Sausage, Chickens,
Eggs Potatoes, Cabbage, Fish, and game of ALI
kinds, at the shortest notice. All orders accompa-'
MED with the cash promptly attended to. All per-
sons owing bills for last year, will please for
ward and pay up as am short of funds and cattle
ars high. J. S. LAY.
P. ST. keep no stall at the market House, but
my room is open all the time, and you can bay day
or night.
Febl0 i60-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
Virginia Wagons,
Landreth's Celebrated Garden

AT THOMAS BRO, warranted fresh and gen.
uine or no sale. Also South Union and Risley's
fresh seed, sold cheaper than ever. Eas
CALL AND PAP YOUR ACCOUNTS.
CALL AND PAP your ACCOUNTS.
ht 81 THOMAS q BRO
Volumes CyciOp0edia just received,
call and take it home. THOMAS 4 BRO.
p S.--Be sure to call and pay your aeoounts,'
they are small and will not hurt you.
. Feb 20, 1860 -. !. - -
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

eeAs Just receiveda new Stock Of neat and fancy
Cases, which guarantee to sell with good like
ness, at low Nashville prices Pictures taken in all
kinds of weather. and guarantee satisfaction or no
charge be made. I. NJ. SCHILLER,
Photographic Artist & Chemist.
Rooms over Pickering & Ely's.
March 10 1a6O-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

pes- Mr.. Oscar Shropshire, once citizen of this
city, and editor of the Aberdeen Miss Con-
Serpdtive, lectured to good audience, last Tuesday
nght-su6ject "The tendency of the Times We
had not the pleasure of hearing the lecture, but
learn that it was well received.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
Mrs. Winston.

WOULD respectfully inform her customers, that
she has opened her Spring Stock of Millinery
Goods, At her residence on Main street near the
street leading mp in front of the College where she
has just received from New York and Philadelphia,
a handsome assortment of Bonnets Flowers Rib
bous and varleyo Of other articles in the Millinery
line.
MRS. s. J. WINSTON,
Mnrrb IG ls6O-lm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
GAINESVILLE
FEMALE ACADEMY,
GAINESVILLE MoYreoMERY CouNrY, TENN.

OL"HhS'ILLH1 NIVNIVV"HHh VVVNIii tHNH' n
The SPRING Session Of this Institution viii open
ON the first Monday in February, 1860.
The corps of teachers az in number,) is now
complete and efficient
The Boarding Department is quite as perfect as
can make it and thus far, during the present ses-
sion, with nearly one hundred inmates We have had
no sickness of any kind.
Parents and Guardians, away from Carksvillei
who expect to patronize the school next session,
will please see to il that their daughters and wards
are here at the beginning.
Persons desiring additional information can apply
to,the President.
A. L. HAMILTON.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

aeA- b. Plosser & Co. have received a very large
stock of ready made clothing for the Spring and
Summer season. and their stock is not only large in
quantity, but superior in quality. If any doubt it.
let them call and sec for themselves and learn-as
they wl-that the firm offer their goods on the
most favorable terms
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

reA. The Nashville Banner Of the goth announces
the withdrawal Of Mr.. T. w Beaumont from It's
editorial department and contains neat valedic-
:ory from that gentleman. to his readers, Mr. B.
years past and has given the utmost satisfaction to
the publishers of the paper, his associate-edtors,
his party, and readers atlarge He is an earnest and
forcble writer courteous and polite to opponents,
but strictly tenacious of his own, and his party's
rights During his connection with the Banner 1t
has maintained dignifed and elevated tone, and
has done noble service for the cause It has adSoca-
ted.
We do not know what pursuit Mr.. Beaumont
designs to engage in now, but we cordially tender
him our best wishes for his future happiness and
prosperity.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

pae,. McCormac 4 Co. are taking at their Gallery
Of Photography the cheapest md best Pictures in
the country.
Ambrotypes Sphereotypes or Melainotypes beau
tifully taken and put up in handsome cases for
F0y GINS.
Cali at their rooms, West side Of Public Square
over Hughes Music store
Nani, ay ls.O II
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

Be7y- j. +. h. 8. Broaddus have a splendid
stocl of Spring and Summer Goods which thcs
are offering on most liberal terms. The well es-
tablished character Of that firm for judgment taste
libcraity and fair dealing renders any recommen-
dation unnecessary in a community where they are
SO well known,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
House and Lot for Sale.

WISH to sell my House and Lot opposite Mr..
Charles NJ Iiters, in Franklin street. The lot con
tains Brick Dwelling with six rooms, good
Kitchen Meat House. and Cistem. win warrant
the title to be rs good as any in the State will
sell it CHEAP FOR CASH, or half Cash and the
balance in twelve months.
MRS. S. j. WINSTON.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

nea- We had the pleasure, Yesterday, of meeting
in town, our old friend, Mr. J. "a Vannoy, of Nash
vile. lie is here on a trip of business and pleasure
His many friends, here will be glad to
see him again among them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

nA. meeting, ON next Monday evening, at
early gas-ligh,, at the Gymnasium building, of all
who are friendly TO that institution and DESTROYS
Of It's reorganization, is earnestly requested. Let
~ the old members, and AS many others, MS wish
~ ,es il revived. comc out Tome out onc aud
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

Btl. Our neighbor says the nomination of Mr..
Douglass at Charleston, would brighten our political
editor by day and by night Wen, if should his
yalor would be consoled by the reflection that the
man who frightened him only after he was nomi-
mated was the same one who kept our neighbor
frightened almost out of his boots for year before
he was nominated : and our neighbor commits
stoned Colonel in the army, too
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

Bsly" d. Kohn & Co., on franklin street. near the
Post-ofce have received their usual assortment Of
Spring and Summer Clothing, and prepared to
supply anything in that line at low prices. They
have some elegant goods. Read their advertisement
and give them call.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23

BeI5- We were shown, few days ago, neat,
unique and very Convenient present sent to conduct
or Cain, from Frank Loid, at Nashville John re-
quests to return thanks to Frank and says it is
the very thing for Railroad passengers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-03-23
Powder.

We are sole agents for the sale of the Oriental
Powder Co. Of Boston, which we now offer at reduced
rates. WeRre now inrecept Of the following grade
Diamond Grain Powder for Game and wild fowl
shooting, in one pound cannistcis. Western Sport
ing and Rife Powder of all grades in whole half
and quarter cans. Cannon and Musket Powder Of
Government strength Mining aud Blasting Powder,
all of which is Of superior quality, and each grade
warranted equal TO any made
Avery PiOVv's large lot of all sizes at
Agents rates feb ID COLI
To Timers
WE are in receipt Of large assortment of Tin,
which we OFFER on As good terms rs any other mar
ket We will in future keep ON hand, at all times,
an ample stock for the demand Of the trade.
Jan ~, ls60-G