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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

BES~ What is to be done here about the FoURTH
OF July? Shall we simply let it come and go, like
other days, or shall we do something to welcome its
advent2 We certainly never want to see the time
when the American people will to regard that
day with patriotic rcoicings, or forget the glorious
achievements that its annual return commentaries.
We cherish the birthday of friends and of dis
tingushed orators, heroes, and statesmen and shall
we while we do that, fail to celebrate the birthday
of our national independence We hope something
will be done to mark the approaching fourth, AS
a community we are too remiss in such matters.
Let us awake from this Indifference now, and show
our regard for that great anniversary Who will
start the ball2
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

jubilee here the night of the 2sth, ought we not
to set to work about it, and get mp something wor-
thy Of GAINESVILLE, rs well as of the occasion2 We
want to see in the first place, large gathering of
the people, and then let have the "spirit-strring
drum and fife the deep-toned booming of the can
non, and an illumination of our houses GAINESVILLE
has done nothing, as yet to evince her approval Of
the Baltimore Union nominations-not because we
are Indifferent about them, but simply because il
was suggested from the FIRST that we have district
convention and ratification meeting at the same
time and, now that it is determined on let's get NJ
something worthy Of the great cause Let every
one get ready for it, and let us make it time Il
date from, hereafter.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
The Convention on the 2sth.

We have accounts Of meetings in every county
Of this Congressional District, except Dickson to
appoin, delegates to the Convention 70 be held here
on the 2sth inst, 10 nominate an elector for Pres-
dent and Vice President on the Union ticket. We
should like very much to publish the proceedings Of
the various county meetings, but haven't room for
them. They were all we'll attended, and marked
by most enthusiastic feeling for our cause. Full
lists of delegates were appointed from each county,
so far heard from, and Dickson no doubt has held
meeting, or will do so, and send full delegation.
In view of these facts, and as ii is designed to
have ratification meeting here the night of the
2sth, we urge every man who has been named as
delegate from this county, and all others who are
for Bell and Everett, to attend the Convention and
the ratification meeting. Let's have big turnout
from our own county, Let our visiting friends see
and know that old Montgomery is full of old fash
Toned Union-loveing patriots yet 1t will be a
shame to US if when so many come from abroad
we don't turn out largely here. Let's have FIVE
hundred men in from our own county that day
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

nsA. 1t will be seen from an advertisement in to-
days paper, that Mr.. JOS NJ Jones is now offering
for sale some very valuable and desirable property
in the city and immediate vicinity. On Saturday,
June 3Oth, he will sell to the highest bidder the
fine property on the corner of Franklin and Second
streets. This property will be sold in three lots,
each "a feet inches Franklin, by 100 feet deep
with fine stone foundations laid ready for building
At private sale he offers his elegant residence on
Madison street. and small farm across the river
about one mile from town. All of these are valu-
able and very desirable, and win be sold fair aud
easy terms
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
LAND FOR SALE.

By order of the County Court of Montgomery
county, Tennessee, made at the April Term of said
Court 1860, shall, on the 10th day OF July next
$50, sell at the Store-house Of Fortune Roberts
near the premises, in said county Of Montgomery,
civil district No s. 300 acres of land adjoining the
lands Of John r. Elliott, Il. C. W. Holt, James b.
Hooper and others belonging to the estate of Ruben
holt Ir- deceased About one-third cleared, in
good state Of cultivation; the balance well timberod
Sold for division among the heirs,
TERMS.-Sl50 cash; balance in one and two
years in equal instruments without interest; note,
with good security will he rcquiEel-2aI- al. 2l.-sc
tanned on the land until the purchase money i,
paid. WM ROGERS,
June 10, ls60.-td. Clerk and Com.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

gay- From G. \. Harrel Esq, one of the Com
missioners Of the Public High School of this city,
sc have derived some interesting items of intelli-
gence as to that institution. The progress of the
school since Mr.. Wines took charge of it has been
very gratifying and encouraging During the past
year the average number of pupils (male and fe-
malc) in attendance has been ninety-six, and
some seventy applicants have been rejected, for
want of room for them The recent examination
fthc pupils resulted very satisfactorily, and gave
evidence of admirable discipline in the school, md
a steady progress in the various studies pursued.
A new lot has been purchased by the Commits
soners and, during this Summer, new brick
building, capable Of accommodating two hundred
pupils will be erected upon it, This lot ia located
on Franklin Street, between McReynods carpenter
shop and Trinity Cemetery, and is large enough to
afford ample grounds for sports and recreation, be-
aides being removed from the thickly settled part
of the CITY, It may be objected that it is too far
from some quarters OF town for the younger scho-
ars and this occurred to the commissioners but it
was the only otherwise suitable lot anywhere in
the city, that they arc now able TO purchase and
improve. Indeed this with the cost of the building
will exceed their means but they going to put
the matter through, and try to "work it out And
here we would suggest that this enterprise offers
an excellent opportunity to our citizens to contri-
butte TO an object entirely worthy oftheir aid The
Commissioners have, so far, done nobly with the
means at their control, and we hope our citizens
will aid them literally in their further efforts to
build up a iirst-rate Free School
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

gSy- Let all our fun-loving population remember
that the steamer Banjo with Cordella Longs
troupe of world renowned Ethiopian Minstrels will
be here tomorrow week, and give performance
at 2 p NJ. and Pm. Besides the attraction of the
mnstrels, there are several extra inducements to
those in pursuit of fun and pleasure. Altogether it
will, no doubt, be "a good thing" and we advise
everybody to institute immediate proceedings with
view to raising haf-a-dolar that being the price
OF individual admission to this entertainment, un-
less you are fortunate enough to be culed pusson
That now very distinguished element of our popu-
lation go in for quarter.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

BsS- The examination exercises at the Female
Academy were opened on Wednesday morning, last,
and were continued yesterday, as they win also be
to-day, and every day up to next Thursday Our
engagements have been such as to prevent our at
tendance, yet, but we hope to have the pleasure
of attending pretty regularly, hereafter. We beg,
too to urge all of friends to attend far they
can these exercises and for themselves what the
Academy is doing for female education. Visitors
will think very strangely of it If our own people do
not take an interest in these examinations.
The first soiree musicale came off last evening, but
our paper was ITO press at the time, we cannot,
of course, say anything concerning it. We shall
endeavor to post readers fully in next issue.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

peH- We are indebted to Maj. Gorham, of Red
river Landing, for some items of nteest in regard
to the business at that point in tobacco. When Mr..
John X. Smith bought the place some three years
ago, it was an abandoned old shipping point that
in the days of Cumberland Town, and GAINESVILLE
under he-hill did a pretty fair business and no
one, but Mr.. Smith, dreamed that he could ever
build up there anything like a thriving business.
lie went to work with his characteristic energy and
determination, and erected new houses and sheds,
made good wharf, and graded and metaed a
road from the Landing to the GAINESVILLE and Hop
kinsville turnpike, got good superintendent and
clerk, and opened for business. The first season
from September, 1851 to September ls5s-to the
utter surprise of every one he received about 900
hogsheads of tobacco for sale and shipment--he
having at the commencement established weekly
inspection and sales. The prices he obtained for
tobacco, and in fact all else of his business gave
entire satisfaction to planters and other patrons,
and it began to be apparent that Red river Landing
was going to be real live place. The second sea-
son--Sept. 1868 to Sept ls59-the receipts OF
tobacco swelled up to l,4oo hhds.-beng an in
crease of forty per cent the first season. Other
departments of the business too, had increased in
nearly like manner. They are now in their third
season Of business-that from Sept. LIST, 1859 to
Sept. lst 1900 and yet though there are two full
months of the year to 60 on, their receipts of TO-
bacco are two hundred over the whole of last sea-
son--being now about 1900.
These facts certainly show a very unusual sue
cess for new place, especially when we remember
that Trice's Landing one Of the Oldest shipping
points on the river, is only about mile below it,
and Lin,oood still only about mile further down
both strong competitors. Red river Landing pre-
sents facilities for business equal to those of any
other warehouse the river and this doubtless has
in considerable degree induced business to it; but
its success believe is mainly attributable to the
deserved popularity of its proprietor and to the
tive exertions Of the attaches of the Landing.
We should like to obtain from all of our ware
house proprctors either now or at the close of the
season. = statement Of their busness-particularly
that in tobacco--for this commercial year.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

HoS. john BgLb IN CLAHKsvILJp-Serendded by
some ge,,tiemen--fi. Speech &c, 6c.-The Hon.
John Bell paid our citya visit last week and
WIS warmly greeted by many of his friends, both
personal and political Although he was suffering
from temporary indisposition, there could be seen
in tho expression of his countenance, the evil
dence of calmness and pacidity of mind comming-
led with dignity, that never fails to impress one
with the idea, Of the purity and patriotism which
has ever been associated with his private and pub
lie life.
number of young gentlemen screnaded him at
aoore's Hotel, where he was stopping. This was
gotten up on the spur of the moment, no notice
having been previously given that such enter
tainment would come Off There vas nevertheless
quite number of persons assembled before the
hotel, who gave him three enthusiastic cheers as
he stepped to the door leading to the balcony
and repeated them when he came out upon it. Mr..
Bell then spoke in substance, as follows
thank you gentlemen sincerely for this comp-
ment--I hope however, that you will not expect
me to make you speech on the great subjects which
are agitating the country. fit were appropri-
ate for me 10 speak upon them under existing cir
cumstances, would be unable tonight TO do so,
even should you entertain such desire. have
not for several months past enjoyed my usual good
health, and this evening, feel quite indisposed.
have paid this visit your city for the purpose of
trausactng business Of private character--the
welcome you have given me tonight causes my
heart to throb with the deepest emotions; and, l
will in the future as I have ever done in the past,
cherish the regard which has always been shown
me by the citizens of GAINESVILLE and Montgomery
county, with the and most grateful feelings.
This County may we'll feel proud of many of her
sons -one of them at this time, the eloquent Henry
is gaming fresh laurels wherever his voice has been
heard. regret gentlemen, that nm Unable this
evening TO address you longer. again thank you
for this compliment, and bid you good night"
On the conclusion of his remarks the crowd gave
him three hearty cheers he left the balcony, 10
retire TO his II IA scarcely necessary To say,
that every sentence he uttered, listened TO with
the most profound atiention--every one appeared
eager to catch his words, knowing that they fell
from the lips Of great, and pure and patriotic
man.
On the next day Mr. Bell lett'n the evening train
for Nashville, where he doubtless received with
reioiciugs by MS friends
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
GAINESVILLE Female Academy.
annual Examination and Commencement Exercises

Annual Examination and Commencement Exercises
The Annual Examination of the pupils in the
several departments of this Institution, will be COM
menced on Wednesdays June 20h, to be continued
until Thursday, June 2sth-that being Commence
ment Day.
During the week, three Musical Feshrdls will be
given by the several classes in Instrumental and 70
cal Music.
On the Sabbath intervening, the Annual Ser
mon will be preached, and on Thursday June 18th,
the AnnudL Literary Address will be delivered by
Rev. L. w. SEHoN, d. D., Missionary Secretary of
the NJ. Il. Church, South.
Other Addresses from eminent southern gentle
men expected.
The Graduating Essays will be read, and Diplo-
mas awarded on Thursday evening, June 2sth.
The Commencement Exercises will be held in the
new and elegant Academy Hall, which is in size
about 10 by so feet,-large enough to accommo-
date all our friends.
The trustees, patrons, friends, and all Others in
terested in the of the school, are most cor
daily invited TO be in attendance.
A. L. HAMILTON, President.
n. B-A programme Of the exercises tor the
accommodation of visiting friends will be pub
lished in due time
May rs, 60-5w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Farm For Sale.

A splendid chance for man TO locate himself
convenient to city business Schools, Colleges etc.
This farm lays just out of the corporation ofCafks-
vile and Providence contains 200 acres first quality
land. BEGINNING at the ford above the lower Red
River Bridge and extending up Red River to tho
West Fork Of same. The most part Of il being
splendid bottom land. Eighty acres open and seed
ed TO clover balance in heavy timber. Good judges
say it will cut from 100 to $50 cords to the acre
Wood is worth from three 10 four dollars per cord
These bottoms well set in grass produce from two
to three tons of hay 10 the acre, Hay is worth
from $50 to $40 per ton This shows whether the
investment will pay or not as market farm, II has
few If any equals in the country. A comfortable
new double log house, first rate stable, barn,
chard and good springs, etc. The land joins my
own, and can show it AZ any time.
Price 20 dollars an acre-one-third cash, balance
in one and two years, with interest.
T. D. LEONARD
Jan. 20, 1860 Real Estate Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

zEsk. The examination aud exhibition Of Niss
Rings pupils in music came off on Wednesday
evening, at Fowlers Hall, and, though we repaired
to the Hall at tolersbly early hour, we found s,
perfectly opocked' with people when we got there
We have but rarely seen so large an attendance
upon any public occasion in this city and this was
made up too, nearly altogether, Of the most refined
ofour population. standing-room was all We could
possibly obtain, and that only under most dis
agreeable 'outsde pressure" We haven't space,
even if we could do it. to follow the regular order
of the concert and only speak of it in general
terms All the young ladies seemed to acquit them
selves well playing, so far as we could observe at
our distant position, both correctly and artisticaly
During the evening the exercises were varied by
some defamation and dialogue--both of which
passed off quite well, but it was evident here, as
everywhere else, that woman's forte is in coloquy,
rather than oratory. The entertainment through
out gave unqualified satisfaction, we believe, and
was highly creditabe alike to Miss Rings capacity
as teacher and to the pupils for their proficiency
in their musical studies.
An interesting feature ofthc evening was pre-
sentation by Miss Ring, through her father, of an
elegant souvenier of remembrance to each of her
pupils. After this closing piece in the chorus of
which all the young ladies Joined, was sung, Miss
Ring being at the piano, and the exercises closed.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

gti5- We are in receipt ola note from General
Quores, enclosing the Postmaster Generals official
notice TO him Of the establishment of Richard
'oH's r. o. in this county, and the appointment of
II. O. Wyatt as Postmaster. This office It win be
remembered was discontinued a few weeks since
on account of no returns from it having lately
been made. The gentleman who then held the
Office wished to get rid Oft and found that to have
nothing to do with it was a short cut to that end
Mr. Wyatt will give all ncedNl attention to the
Office in future.
The promptness with which Gen Quarles has
attended to the wants Of his constituents in the
Postoice line, ifhe had done nothing else for them,
entities him to their lasting gratitude.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Farm For Sale.

Two hundred acres Of good land, situated Eve
miles from the hourishing city Providence, convc-
nient TO churches, schools mills, and good neigh
bors-one-haf cleared and IN good cultivation, the
balance in timber. Comfortable residence and out
houses of every descriptions two fine orchards with
a great variety Of the choicest fruits of the coun-
try. All the fields are well watered, and well
adapted to the growth OF wheat, corn and tobacco
80 acres in wheat 10 or 20 in clover, herds grass
and timothy.
TERNs.-Sl,o 900 cash, $4,000 in IL months bal
ance in two years from date OF sale, without int
rest. Myself or MIR. NJ W. ogburn on the premi-
scs, will show these lands at any time. II you
want a small farm, in healthy and pleasant neigh
borhood, look at this before you buy
T. D. LEONARD,
Real Estate Agent.
Ian IN
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

DdS- We have heard of enquiries from the coun-
try, and neghborng towns, as toShe health Of our
town now-particulorly as to scarlet .terer, This
disease we may safely say no longer prevails an
epidemic, if indeed it exists at all. There may yet
be scattered case, or two hut we do not know OF
even such as these. In othc respects too our town
is now very healthy; and families will risk nothing
at all in coming here We make these statements
because We have heard Of some fears being enter
tanned of scarlet fever, by families who have young
children that they wish to bring with them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Two Tracts of Land.

Belonging to the Poindextcr heirs, one known as
the Herring, and the other the Tan Yard Tract
containing about one hundred acres each. These
lands lay about miles from New Providence FIVE
of GAINESVILLE and adjacent TO Cherrys Station Of
the Memphis, GAINESVILLE and Louisville Railroad
The land is good and superhly tmbcred fortune
to some man WHO wants to sell wood to the railroad
and have nice little market farm left after taking
the timber off.
TERMs.--Onc-fourth cash, balance in one, two and
three equal annual payments, with interest.
T. D LEONARD,
Jan. 90, 1850. Real Estate Agent,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
ReH- Mr.. f. R. w. Thomas will sell at pu

Bes- Mr.. f. R. W. Thomas win sell at public
auction, on the 18th of July next, thirty building
lots Of different sizes embracing and lying around,
his factory property These lots are all in the inn
mediate vicinity of the Railroad depot and with
the growth and extension Of the city in that direc-
ton, which is now almost certain, they are bound
to increase in value very rapidly and therefore pre-
sent good opportunity for Investment, They will
be sold without any reserve to the highest bidder
A plot of the lots may be socn in Mr. Thoma large
posters and particulars OF the sale may be had by
reference TO his advertisement in to-days paper
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
n5g- Mr.. S. c. Godshal,, of Nashville, lost thr,

BE5" Mr.. S. C. Godshall, of Nashville, lost three
of his children, few weeks ago, by scarlet fever
all of whom were buried in the same grave and
now, we are panied TO learn from our Nashville ex-
changes another of his little ones has died, making
four victims in his family to she red demon Of the
nursery" Mr.. G. is a stranger to us, yet cannot
but feel deeply for him in such terrible aflliction.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
FOR SALE.

VACANT Lor ON MADISON STREET, opposite the res
idence of Mr.. Geo. Lewis has front of 30 feet and
runs back 800. Price $50 foot one-third cash,
ballace in one two years.
Jan. &c. go. T. d. LEoNARD, R. L. Agent.
ALSO THE VACANT LOT OF THE SANE
SIZE, laying between Mr.. Belote and the Railroad.
will sell the lot il is, or divide TO suit purcha-
sers. Terms-0nc-Third cash. balance in one and
two years, without interest
Jan IS, go, 7. D. LEONARD, R. f. Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

Bfl5- Rev. DR.. Hamilton of this city delivered at
Antioch church last Sunday his address on Sabbath
schools His effort this occasion was listened to
by large audience, who seemed delighted as well
instructed thereby. Such lectures this if de-
lvered in the different neghborhoods ofthe county
could not but give healthy impetus to the cause
of Sunday schools
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

sES~ We are indebted to Mr. Tanner, of Hughes
Music store, for copy of beautiful piece of Piano
Music, entitled the Onion Bell POLKA" dedicated
to Hon. John Bell, of Tennessee 1t has but very
recently been published, and is held in high esteem
by musical connoiseurs 1t is embellished with an
elegant photographic likeness of Mr. Bell.
For sale at Hughes where may also be had all
the latest and most fashionable sheet music
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
A RESIDENCE for Sale.

For sale a very neat and comfortable private r0-
sidence near Hadensvillc Ky. Five acres Of choices
and well timbered land with story frame house
Il rooms, first rate seller and basement dining
room, convenient 10 railroad chur hes schools and
mills, and the best of neighbors and Of the bcst
locations for a good Mechanic, Of any land IN the
State This place is offered at great bargain, for
less than the cash paid out for the house price $500
20 cash balance in J and 2 years with interest.
Mr.. Durnly Smith, at Hadcnsville win show the
place to any one fsSiring 10 see il.
r. d. LEONARD,
Feb 10 1860 X. h. Agent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
House and Lot for Sale

On THAT beautiful Cottage Residence nov
Eiii owned and occupied by J. NJ Belote, on LIST
Cross Street The Lot has a front Of 80 feet, and
runs back 247i feet The house has every conven.
fence almost that can he asked, five rooms on the
ground floor three above and an elegant "Rat
Proof dining room in the basement first rate brick
kitchen store house, smoke house, bath house, and
cistcrn etc. Price SO, 500. Terms-one third cash
balance in one and two years without interest.
Jan. 2s, go, T. D. LEONARD r. E. Agent