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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

D6S- The election of Combs, in Kentucky, lays
Breckenridge on the shef-turns the tide of luck
against him, upon which alone he has risen to his
present position. And when it is remembered that
Corcoran & Riggs sent one hundred thousand dol
lars to Lexington, to be used in buying votes for
Breckenridge, the defeat Of his candidate for the
Clerkship assumes Significance that no one can
mistake. The deed is done the tale is told, and
Douglas will beat Breckenridge in his own State,
and Bell will beat them both. Kentucky has re-
buked disunion, and Yancey and his tool are done
for. Combs majority is estimated by some, as high
as 10000.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
Notice-sheriff,s Sale

ON the 10th day of September, 1861 will offer
for sale TO the highest bidder, for cash, at public
auction, at the Court House gate in the City Of
GAINESVILLE, the following property, viz four store
houses and lots of ground attached, fronting on
Franklin street 10 feet, aud running back about
200 feet known as s. II. Lambs Book Store, Nc
Kon & Baileys Furniture Room, McCauley Bells
Drug Store, and F. s. Beaumonts Hardware Store,
in the City Clarksville-levied upon as the pro-
perty of McKoin l. Bailey, to satisfy nine execu-
tons eight issued from the Circuit Court one in
favor of T. W. Atkinson, two in favor Of Joshua
Elder, one in favor of W. Tildon and W. j. Blodget
one in favor Of Munford h Harrel, one in favor of
Smith & Hauley, one in favor of H. B. Nudge and
one in favor of Hastings, Blimpton & Co., and one
from the Chancery Court in favor Oft. W. Wisdom,
Receiver.
Also-at the same time and place, I viii sell
about six or seven acres of land, in the City Of
Clarksville--levied upon as the property of ]. G..
hcKoin, to satisfy an execution in favor of W. u
Stewart, and also the co-partnership executions
above described. The said land is bounded as fol-
lows on the Fast by w. o. McReynods on the
South by Franklin street, on the West by the Lots
formerly owned by w. s. McReynolds 4 Co., and
on the North by Main street. Sale within the law
full hours This 9Th day of August, 1860
S. E. RAMEY,
Sheriff of Montgomery County.
Aug. 10, l860-3w-pr fee 81 go
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
University of Nashville.
MILITARY COLLEGE.


B. BERRIES LINDSEY, NJ D.. D.. D. Chancellor Of
the University, and Professor Of Chemistry and
Geology.
Col B. r. JOHNSON Superintendent Of the Mill
tary College and Professor of Engineering.
JAMES T. HAMILTON, A. NJ. Professor Of Mathe-
mates and Natural Philosophy.
]. II. STEWART A. NJ, Professor Of Greek and
Latin Languages and Literature
GEORGE S. BLAcKIE, A. NJ, n. D., Professor oil
Botany and Natural History.
Rev. ]. W. HoYTE, A. NJ. N. D., Professor OF
Mental and Moral Philosophy, and Biblical Litera-
ture.
r. W. Pitman, Adjunct Professor of Ancient
Languages.
J. G. ANoLADr, Teacher of French and Drawing
c. K. WINSTON, NJ. D. Surgeon.
The first term of the Academic Year l66o-6l,
commences on the Sd of September, 1860.
The second term commences on the 27th Of Jan
uRry, 1861. Commencement Exercises take place
on the l2th Of June, 1851.
Tuition, Boarding, Washing, Fuel, Rooms, Ser
wants attendance, and use Of Arms, $l05 per term.
Matriculation Fee SIS, Students are required 10
furnish their rooms Engineering, French, Span
ish, German, Drawing, Bookkeeping and Fencing
each $40 per term Of twenty weeks.
Students under i years Of age will not be ad-
mited. BY the aid Of Military Discipline effective
government is established and health physical cul.
ture, good order and industrious habits are promo
ted. For catalogues, or additional information, ap-
ply 10 any member Of the Faculty or
b. r.. JOHNSON, Superintendent.
JpIv ~ ig0-Ins
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
CHA r * WILLIE
Friday, August 10, 1850.


psly- Andy johnson, in his late speech at Green
vile, boldly affirmed that there no national DEM
ocratic nominee for the Presidency, that both the
candidates sectional; that Douglas is a good
democrat but that he prefers Breckenridge because
be stands pledged TO sign the Homestead bill,
safer pledge wns never made by any candidate for
any office. Breckenridge will never have 1t in his
power to sign any bill, as President of the United
States, and should he ever be President Of south
ern Confederacy he will never have chance TO sign
bill which offers the bonus of home, free OF cost
to reesoilers, frec-lovers and freebooters who may
choose 10 contamnate southern soil by setting upon
t. There is no Andy Johnson-Jacobs ladder up
which Breckenridge can climb high enough to vest
him with power to sign homestead bill for the
North or South, and the 'convergng lines Of demo-
crhcy and Christianity which Andy relies upon
to sanctify the inamy and corruption eflocofocoism
are likely to become perpendicular lines with a
traitor at each lower end.
And Brecknridgcis pledged to sign the Home
stead bill When where, and to whom did he
make that pledge? Did Yancey give him leave to
make it, or did he make it the SLY -carryiug
on sort of contrnband trade with the ahoitionsts,
and with those who like himself, employ white
labor2 These are important and interesting ques-
lions. If Breckenridge has by pledges, been tam
pering with the anti-slavery party, it would seem
that the disunionists have not only nominated on
advocate of squatter sovereignty, TO give MD and
comfort to Lincoln, but candidate who will enter
the market with the Republicans and bid high for
abolition votes--payment to be made in southern
rights at such discount as may be authorized by
the current rates of exchange, "a reported ct the
spoils-ofTice, Washington city,
The Homestead bill, though voted for by few
southern Representatives was denounced by leading
southern members of both Houses as an infamou;
scheme to abolitonize the whole Northwest at the
expense of the South. The Republicans supported
II, to man; and if Yancey has given Breckenridge
leave to pledge himself TO sign it, he has overreach
ed himself for instead of helping Lincoln, It is cal
cuated to divide his vote, and thus diminish the
chances ofconsummating his disuniou scheme. II
view ofthis fact which cannot have escaped Yancey
we are forced TO believe that Breckenridge ia play
Ing foul, and that, while running Ms the disunior
candidate atthe South he issccrety laying his plans
Mt the North so as to take the chances Of a Unior
as well as disuniou vote. Yancey ought to keel
his eye upon Breckenridge and Andy Johnson
they as slippery cells, and, TO hold them, HI
must rub his hands in the dirt even ofener than III
has ever done before.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

HdS- Our friend, Of the New Albany Tribune,
canddy confesses that be has not seen the record
Of the Hon. John Bells vote for the repeal Of the
ton TO misrepresent any man, word of explana-
ton, on the subject ofour qualified denial of such
vote, is due to the Tribune as well as 70 oursef
Looking only to the fact that Col Bell spoke and
voted against the Kansas bill which did repeal
the Missouri Compromise, we lost sight, fol-
the moment, of the additional fact that during
the progress of that bill through the Senate
Senator Dixon, of Kentucky, moved to insert a
clause repeating the Missouri Compromise, in
terms, and that Col. Bell voted for II. Whether
or not his object in that vote, was to make more
odious to the North, bill TO which he was decisvely
opposed and thus increase the chances of its defeat
we shall not now enquire. II such was his object
tho trickery Of northern democrats defeated his cal
citations but If he voted for Di1on's proposition
in good faith-upon prnciple--its another strik.
ing proof of his consistency, and devotion TO the
constitutional rights of the South, well as Of bis
firmness in maintaining the doctrine that Congress
has not the power to prohibit slavery in the Terri
tories. But, surprising this last to be the true in
depreciation of his motives, he was bound on thu
final vote to 60 against Dixon's proposition because
he found it in company with squatter sovereignty
an insidious enemy of southern rights no less deadly
than the Wilmot proviso aud the more to be dc
spised because 1t was presented under the garb O
! friendship.
With this explanation, we leave it to the 7ribuH
to say, upon its own Interpretation of the record
whether or not Col. Bell did vote for the repeal o
the Missouri Compromise.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
Wright,s PMS, Ayers PiIls, Aver,
MONTGOMERY INSTITUTE
Aug. 10, ls6o-tf

AUeUsT z, 1880.
THE 9Th Session Of the Montgomery Institute,
located in a retired and healthy portion Of Mont
gomery County 2 miles Northeast of Clarksville,
Tenn, will commence on the FIRST Monday in Sep
TENDER next
In this school are taught the Latin Greek and
French languages, thorouga course of Mathematics
together with the usual English branches. A ses-
sion consists of two Terms, OF 20 weeks each.
Terms.
For board and tuition, per term, $50 will be
charged, to be due at its close. Boarding win in
clude lodging, Washing lights and fuel No pupil
will be admitted for shorter period than one term
and no deduction will be made except in cases Of
prolonged illness Each pupil viii furnish his own
towels, and bag for his soiled clothes. Students
will be charged for any Injury done to the-roons
furniture, &c.
Arrangements have been made for thorough
Military drilling. Parents and guardians are re-
quested to let as know If they wish their sons OF
wards to join the Military Company.
JAMES ROSS, Principal.
r. R. ROSS, Teacher of Mathematics
Aug. 10, l860-4w. t aiII
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10


sdSr On the night Of The I'd, Inst, sboat ten
O'Clock, meteor shotfor;h, IN fs sonihseast aboni
80 degree above the line Of tho horiso x and, seem
ingly in the track Of The moon We nav Il ct the
moment Of ~ FIRST appearance, whenit looked iks
an iininebse bali Of iniensciy heated ison Il then
started Woodward, leaving init train stream Of
dazzling light, reaching frons the point Of lis first
|apperaScs o fhs pointOs "a total Disappearance,
the depth Of which stream seemed, to "a, 10 be
about two feet nearest the balland tapering grad.
ually 70 the beginning point. Although the moon
was at its fun, and very bright the light Of the
meteor cast a deep shadow, in the porch where we
sat and alarmed the persons within the house who
saw not it source, ond whose srst impression was
that the interior Of the building was enyeloped in
flames. We have never seen meteor to compare
with il in sizs, and lie light was so intense as to
produce, with us, that temporary blindness which
usually follows look at the sun, We heard no
report although there seemed to be q bursting Of
the mass into countless fragments which gave in
creased briancy to the short careerof this remark
able phenomenon. ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

seA- We did not hear the speaking on Monday
last, and therefore shall not attempt report Of it.
We have been informed by persons who were pres
eut, that Mr. Shacklcford made clear and forcible
expose Of the issues in Tho canvass, and successfully
vindicated the Union party-its nationality and con-
seryntism, and dealt some heavy blows to the dis
unienists. Benjamin Rogers ESQ.,, followed on the
same side, and, judging from the report Of the Je
erSoaian to say nothing of that of others-he must
have tortured the Breckenridge faction considerably
Mr. Il, r. Ross then took the stand for Breckinridgc
and VIC told, the crowd enjoyed bis speech very
auckland at its close MI. James Rogers was call
cd out and as the friend Of Douglas made short
but we'll conceived and gracefully delivered speech
The occasion is spoken of as decidedly rich aud va
regret that we were not present
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

s6y- The Union party, in North Carolina have
made large gains reducing about one half the Large
majority OF the last Gubernatora election, and the
entire majority of the last Presidential election, The
democratic nomination for Governor was made be-
fore the split at Baltimore, and both wings adhered
to the nominee; but we learn that two Of the Elec-
tors have declared for Douglas, and as this will ne
cessitate the formation ola Douglas ticket the old
North State may be considered safe for Bell and
Everett-indeed, we doubt not that is so, even in
the absence Of two democratic tickets.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

Ber~ For what the fre-eaters going 70 dissolve
the Union2 Because, they say, the North is tas-
passing upon the rights of the South. How1 Why,
they answer one portion Of the northern people adj
vocates squater sovereignty, and another declares
that Congress has the power to prohibit slavery in
the Territories. Admitted But who FRS. declar-
ed that Congress has this power and who sanction
ed its very first exercise in the application of the
Wilmot proviso to the Territory of Oregon7 The
democratic party of the South Had that party re-
sisted that act OF Ccngrees--prohbting slavery in
the Territories, 1t could not have passed. aud the
dangerous precedent would never have. been estab-
lished. Who repealed the Missouri Compromise
aud engraftcd squattcr sovereignty upon the Kansas
bill4 The democratic party of the South. The re
cord shows that both of the aggressive measures
now credited to the North, and urged the plea fol
disunou, were not only originally sanctioned by
southern democrats---the fre-eaters incuded--bH
could never have been reduced to practice had they
opposed them. These are historical truths--they
Are spread upon the records of the government
and although we have no apology to offer for thu
extreme and radical opinions Of a large portion o
the northern people, we have right TO demand
the southern radicals that they shall make every
legitimate effort to repair the wrongs they them
selves have done, ere they have recourse to dis
union. They have it in their power at this verl
moment, to make atonement for their errors, b,
restoring peace to the country and giving securit!
to the Union; and II they fail TO do it, they vii
be responsible for all the disasters that may follow
and their names win go down to postsrity as thu
accursed traitors who wantonly overturned thei
government and drenched their native soil will
! blood.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
North Carolina Election

PETERSBURG, Va, Aug 6.-The Express, neutral
has received the following from reliable source at
Raleigh;
Full returns from as counties show a net gain for
Pool Of 5000 over Fillmore's vote. These As
counties constitute twothirds of the popular vote of
the State. Admitting that Pool will gain in the
same ratio in the remainder of the State Elliss
majority will be 1886. The Democratic majority
in the State will be reduced considerably, but istoo
large to be overcome. The Democrats have evil
IDENTIFY carried the State.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
reig- The Breckinrldre delegates 10 The Charles

sas- The Breckinridge delegates TO the Charles
Baltimore Convention from this State, are sore
y troubled when they attempt to explain the cause
Of their bolting They complain ofths unit rule as
one Of the grievances, when every man of them
voted for it; and thty complain of the platform
adopted by the majority Have theya better one
now7 They have the Cincinnati platform with an
explanatory clause-settng forth that it is the duty
of Congress when necessary to project property in
the Territories and elsewhere beyond State juris-
diction. But who isto decide when it is necessary
A squster eeyereignty majority in Congress, who
viii never discover any such necessity. And who
is to decide what constitutes property in the Terri
toties1 A northern majority in Congress, who
boldly assert that slaves are not, and cannot be,
property. If this isany improvement upon the
Cincinnati platform, that Janas-faced instrument
must DC even more observation-disclosures decidedly
Black Republican than we have heretofore deemed
tito be. s.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
n A K D w a K &
GUNS AND CUTLERY.
Z. TunSIEr. G YITo1- & Ar. BATH.
TURNKEY, FOX & SMITH,
lSuccrssohs TO FALL ruRSLrr,l
Importers Of and WhOlssais and Retail Dodlvs n
GENERAL HARDWARE.
Sign or mig Gan,
90 g RcLAnKsYLLLE TENN

We would call the attention Of our frlsnds and
customers 10 the fact that our accounts for the last
sig months, ending July Let, are now due, and
ready for settlement, and we hope they will not DO
backward In coming forward and settling, either BY
money or note.
We would also inform the public that our stock
Of Hardware of every description, Is now complete
embracing Blacksmths', Carpenters, Coopers, and
ers goods &c.
BklI- We intend moving TO another stAud In few
mopthS and are DESTROYS OF reducing our stock be-
fore that time We We VIII therefore offer 70 easA
hnysrs . b9 diseolssf. rrIr fs
TURNKEY, FOX sinTn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

ave don't like TO be troublesome but dare the
chroacic deny that HE party in the last canvass in
Kentucky and Tennessee did advocate the doctrine
that II was the duty Of Congress protect the rights
Of the Stakeholder In the Territories. '--Jtg.
No, Sir We dare deny no such thing; but We
do depy that our party advocated slave code fol
the Territories FIR which there il no necessity uu-
der the Constitution, however necessary /, may be
uaier slaltteF soyoF'ishty, as advocated by Br1k-
nrlise q Frera, disiiayu.shtd scNsloas.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

n6~ The Bell and Everett men, of our city, were
preparing for grand rally, in celebration of the
glorious Union victories in Kentucky and Missouri,
when our paper went to press last evening. The
Hon. John S. Brien was on hand TO lend the aid of
his eloquence, argument and patriotism to the hap
py occasion, and everything indicated good time
coming, though the notice was short.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
tSg- or all the democratic Senators Of The United

IfsS- OF all the democratic Senators ofthe United
S;ates-ihey constituting majority of the Senate
only three voted for proposition to protect slavery
n The Territory of Kansas. Ifthcy, under oath,
deny that Congress shall protect slavery in the Ter
ritories, how much do they differ from Lincoln?
Not a whit--rractically, yet some Of these same
Senators dare threaten secession II the right ofpro-
ection IA deaied by tho election ofa Republican.
Snch condue, deserves The Contempt Of every good
.nAa
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
House and Lot for Sale

IN THAr beautiful Cottage Residence, now
Iii owned and occupied by J. NJ. Belote, on lst
Cross Street. The Lot has front Of IS feet and
runs back 247l feet. The house has every conven.
fence almost that can be 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
cistern etc. Price $4,000. Terms-ons third cash
balance in one and two years without interest.
Jan. rs, go, 7. D. LEONARD, r. Z. Agent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
Negro Man for Sale.

On Monday the 10th day Of September 1860, ]
win sell to the highest bidder FOR CASH, at the
Court House door, in the City Of Clarksvller ne
gro man named DAWSON. aged about rs years,
and formerly the property Of T. u. Gray
]. ID. WEST.
August q ls6O-5U
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

BkS- dispatch is going the rounds to the effect
that Gov Letcher has written to friend in Wash
ington tina, Virginia is bound to go for Bell and
Everett and there is no use in trying to prevent it,
Tho statement is not yet denied, and we presume
it is correct.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
COAL I. C0ALI. CoALl.

Z. TrIE Subscriber having secarcd the sole and ex-
elusive Agency fot the sale cf se celebrated BELL
COAL. hogs leave 70 eolict the patronage Of the
citizens 81 Ciarksvfe and vicinity, plodRina hum
self 70 fnfnis pnre article of Uosi aud 81 the kind
aboye mentioned At n reasonable price ior Cash.
Ife has also on hand 200 Cords DfWood
which win be sold low on the same terms.
Once a. Withheld Bfndley's Foundry. Oonl
Yard nearly opposite the Foundry, on Commerce
street
PETER F. LAWS.
Aasonf for Tho eala Of Relra (loal
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

s6S- The September number Of Petersons Maya
zine has come to hand, reminding US that another
summer has nearly passed away. As usual, the
number is replete with beauty and interest," and
affords another proof that two dollar periodical
can successfully compete with those ola higher
price
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
CAVE SPRING ACADEMY,

Situated four and half miles ,oest Of RisssstEpie,
KY, on the Ctdrkspilts road,
Seventh session begins August 27th, 1860. Tu-
ition 81 90 to SIS 90 per session. All branches Of
the best colleges taught, or if required, students
prepared to enter the Senior Glass of the best Col
leges or Universities in the United States.
See circular, or address, q. Russellvillc Ky,
c. P. SHIELDS, A. NJ. Prin.,
or B. K. Tulley, L. II. Ferguson, VIM. Watson
Trustees
Aug 10, ls60-lw$
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
To those in Feeble Health

Wanting mild and pleasant Tonic, we offer
them the WINE BITTERS, either by the dozen or
bottle. THOMAS 4 BRO.
In addition 20 other pure Wines and Brandies,
re have pure oatavba Brandy at 90 per gallon
Al $40 ser dozen 7. & BRO.
Avg 70, 90
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

LARGE GAIN IN LOUISVILLE AND JEFFERSON Co.
In the election of last year, Joshua +. Bell carried
jefferson county by I'LL. On Monday Gen.
Combs majority was $780, showing the handsome
gain OF 2O95.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
Negro Bow for Sale.

EIGHTEEN YEARS OLD, LIKELY, LARGE,
and healthy, a hrst-rate farm hand, and has also
worked eighteen months at the Blacksmith Trade.
Apply at this Office.
July TO- ls60---tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
CLARxsyItLE, Aug. Q, 1850.

EplroR or CHRoSIcLE; In answer to a call on
me, IN your paper of last Friday, 10 become can
didAte for Mayor at the election on the first Satur-
day in October next ] hereby authorize you TO
ANNOUNCE my name as candidate for said otice
Yours, sc, CHARLES G. SMITH.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
No Chancel No Chance /!

We clip the following Correspondence frem the
New York HvoH, Of the Id inst let \ be remen,-
bered that the Herad an ardent supporter Of the
Yaneey -Breskiuridgs ticket; br.t 80 overwhelming
Is the testimony that the Disunon nominess-Breck-
iRridge and Lape-eannot carry more than one
State in the South that Bennett the hirsd support
er Of the lettering fortunes of Buchanan Breckin-
ridge Co, is forced reluctantly to confess its ut.
ter hopeessnes. Let honest Democrats who de
sire the defeat Of Lincoln BY voting for the strong
est man, read and ponder this correspondence be-
fore throwing away their votes on a candidate who
by the confession Of bis own friends, has "Nc
Chancen
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10
nR. RANGES SCHOOL.

THE ELEVENTH SESSION will commence on
the Bird Of September next. Miss 81. E. RING will
direct the Musical Department.
TERNs--$lI, SIC and sci. Music, $25. Use OF
Piano 81 so; payable in advance.
few boarders can be accommodated
July 20, ls60-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-08-10

s6S- Mr.. Hall and R. S. Tharn-ssys the Ala.
bama Ccnfederation-who were delegates to the
Convention that sent delegates to the Richmond
Convention, are now battling for Bell and Everett