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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

Bay We know how utterly useless it is to COM
plain of the mismanagement which characteristics
the almost entire mail service of the country; but
editors must plead it self-defence when it deprives
them of the material out of which to manufacture
a paper for their readers, embracing late and i'm
portant intelligence. We can not blame those con-
tractors, whom the government will not pay, for
refusing to work for nothing, but the people ought
to hold to strict account the party which defeated
the Post Office appropriation bill last year. and still
With olds the pay Of contractors by refusing tc
organize the House by the election of southern
man when in its power to do so.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

BA- In noticing the Prospectus of friend Mer-
GERS literary, family journal, 1.-THE Southerner" we
made mistake in reference to the terms, and hast
en- to correct IT, The price, one dollar and quar-
ter for single copy and dollar to clubs of TEN
and the editors and propretors offer one thousand
dollars in premiums to the getters-up of clubs in
stead of three hundred as we inadvertently stated
Having made these corrections we beg leave once
more to invite public attention to an enterprise so
deserving of an extended patronage and to express
the hope that southern readers will see the impor-
lance paronsing southern literary journals in pref
erence to those of the north of far less merit and
yet mbued with that fanatcal spirit so hostile tooui
institutions. "The Southerner' will be conducted
with taste and ability and the low price at which il
is offered to the public, places it within the reach
every family, and the unmarried of both sexes. Mr.
Mercer is elegant prose writer, and as poet ha
won no small share of fame; and a years acquain
lance will satisfy his subscribers that they are no
dependent the North for first rate literary jour
nal
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

B6S- Senator Green has prepared statement
showing that from the beginning of the government
down TO the Kansas BILL Congress has exercised the
right to egisate for the Territories. This is I'M
deniaby true, and the right should never have been
transferred and, constituionally not be because
the Constitution makes Congress the Legislature of
tho Territories The change of policy was trick
of the ant-slavery party to cheat the South and it
succeeded admirably. Douglass, in inaugurating
the new territorial policy proved himself danger
Gus enemy to the institution of slavery.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Chancery Sale of Land.

VIM. Stewart, IN pursuance of an order made
VS.. in this Court at the October Term,
JAS D. Stewart, 1853 of the Chancery Court at
GAINESVILLE. will sell to the highes. bidder on Sat-
urday the 10th day of March 1860 on the premises,
the tract of land mentioned in the pleadngs being
the same land upon which VIM. Stewart now lives.
There about 90 Acres in the tract The land lies
about 20 miles from GAINESVILLE; near the land Of
John ]. Majors, L. j. Perdu and Others The land
will be surveyed and platt will be shown on the
day Of sale.
TERMs-One-fourth cash; balance ON l. 2 L years
time, with interest from date. Notes with good Sc
curity required, and a lien retained.
THOS. ]. MUNFORD, C. 4 NJ.
Feb. 3, ls6o-4w.-pr. fee 81.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

Gay Show disunionist, and we will show
you Democrat or aboitionst who sloughed off
from tho democratic party. In the Halls of Con-
gress not word disloyal to the Union is heard
from any but democratic lips. None but demo-
cratic Conventions pass dsunion resolutions, or
studicusly avoid any expression of devotion to the
Onion. None bit democratic demagogues can find
in the election of Republican Speaker or Pres-
dent cause for disruption of the Confederacy,
without waiting for overt act of hostility to the
South. The dissoiutc are for dissolution, because
they prefer the overthrow of the government and
the ruin of the country 10 the loss of the spos and
the expose of their corruption. Will the good and
true of every section, suffer such men, with such
motives, to enguph the country in all the horrors
OF anarchy aud civil war; Every true southerner is
ready ogird on his armor when sefdefence demands
u, bat the people will not suffer dissolute office
seekers for the spols-to sever the bonds
Of the Union in view Of some remote contingency
Suppose Black Republican President be elected
what theaT That party denies that Congress has
any power over slavery in the States and reterates
IT'S denial ui any parpose whatever to interfere with
It where it already exists. But they are opposed
70 the further extension of slavery, and would hem
in the slave, with free States and confne slavery
within its present limits and if need be- call in the
aid Of Congressional legislation. In this, the Re
publicans differ from the democrats in theory, but
not in practice. When the democratic majority in
Congress conferred upon Squatters and aliens the
power to cSclede slavery from the Territories not
only did Congress lcgisae apon the subject of sla
very, a. the Republicans contend it has the power
20 do, but it conferred upon the North power more
effective than the Wimot proviso to prevent the
farther extension Of slavery. What else do the
Republicans demand on this point Nothing L.
Then the democrats having given them all they
emsnd,-CngrosSion legislation on the subject
of slavery, and law to prevent the further extern
sion of it--can find in the Republican theory no
legitimate cause for a dissolution of tho Union
Southern democrats themselves closed the Territories
solve the Union because the Republican theory con-
frmI to their own acts. Then why do the demo
trlts prefer disunion TO the election of Rcpubli
ean President 1t Is not because they di(er on tn,
question OF slavery, but because the democrats be
lcyc the government belongs TO them, with all Ia
'f1' and rather than loose these last aud risk tn
exposure OF their corrupt administration, the,
would prefer the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the States 80
That this is 50, il evident from the fact that the,
aon even more mimacal to the southern Opposition
tim TO the Republicans--slayery is with them
mere prtcSt--ihe spois their real and only object
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

Dr. A correspondent asks MS what construction
should he put upon that resolution Of the demo-
cratic Convention which declares that Congress has
power to egislate upon slavery in the Territories
but Is still bound TO protect IL there in case the
rights Of the STAKEHOLDER are violated The resoiu-
ton means anything or nothing--espeeially the
batter The first division means squatter sovereignty
WIS designed to fit into the Cincinnati platform,
and pave the way for the support of Douglass,
should he be the nominee, and the last division Is
tub thrown TO the southern whae.-a bid for south
ern votes The resolution is either very bold at
tempt Mt fraud or those who fined an adopted it
had not sense enough to see the very gross absurdi
~ Of its positions II first asserts that Congress has
no power to legisa,e upon the subject of slavery
IN the Territories and in the next breath declares
that Congress has the power TO protect slavery in
The Territories. How can il do this without legsla-
toni II it repeal the unffiendy acts of the Terri
tories it is legislation. If /, suthorises the Pres-
dent to send the army to protect the rights of the
STAKEHOLDER it is legislation. If it resolves to go
ITSELF in body for the purpose, it is legisla-
ton, and upon the subject of slavery. It has no
means, save legislation, Of protecting anybody, or
anything, and TO claim for Congress the power to
protect and deny to il the right to egslate for pro-
lection is the sheerest that was ever con-
ceiyod In the brain of locofoco politician.
But to do the fullest justice to the Convention
which adopted the rcsolution it is necessary to state
that The intention was to 60 the whole hog irfavor
Of squatter sovereignty; but some of the members
Of the Convention were determined upon claiming
Congressional protection for slavery in the Terri
t3rics, and the consequence was the assertion and
the denial, at one and the same time, of the power
of Congress over one and the same subject. The
laundering trainers Of the platform were satisfied
that the masses of the party would not detect the
gross inconsistency, and in so shaping the resou-
ton it was made to promulgate the doctrines o.
equa,er sovereignty and of Congressional protection
If the gray-beards of the Convention had been lei
alone the resolution would have been so shaped a,
TO meet the views of the northern wing; but tht
younger politicians determined to have say in thu
matter and the result was that both old and young
made fools Of themselves by solemnly resolving tina
Congress can, and that Congress can't protect slave
ry in the Territories.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Music Teacher.

MRS. f. REED having located permanently in
the city of GAINESVILLE wishes to obtain class for
Music. Her numerous certificates demonstrate her
qualifications as a thorough and scientific teacher,
Terms per session Of five months
Piano Forte with the voice, $50 90
Meodian 4" 20 90
Guitar, Z" 10 90
No charge made for the use Of instruments.
For further particulars inquire at the residence of
W. s. Shackleford, where lessons will be given
Session will commence last Monday in January.
Jan IL, ls60-lm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Trustees Sale.

BY virtue of Deed of Trust executed to me by
VIM. S. McReynolds l. Co.. on the 18th day of
Sept. 1853, and duly recorded in the Registers
Office of Montgomery County, on 22d day OF Sept.
1859, in Book No. 6, pages l07 los, l09 10, Ill,
and ll2, will expose TO public sale, on the prem-
ses, the 9th day Of March merit (being court day,
Six Valuable Building Lots lying between Frank
lin aud Main streets, and on Sixth street. Terms
One-third in four msnths payable in Bank, balance
in IL and "a months with interest from day Of sale;
good security and lien retained until purchase mon
ey ia paid. ]. COBB, Trustee,
Jan 81, IS60-6w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
,. 8. BEAUMONT, secretary.

WAsHNGroS, Jan. 3O---A ballot for Speaker this
Afternoon resulted rs follows; Totad namber Of votes
asa, necessary 10 choice lls. Pennington IFS,
Smith 49, scattering 6. Sherman Withdrew.
There was gFaet excitement.
Two more ballots were had with about the same
result Adjourned.
wAsHNoros Feb 1.-The following Is the ballot
which elected Pennington Total number Of vote
$40, necessary ioa ch, ice 49, Pennington Ill,
N Clornand IS, srst,eling "a The Hcoso organ
led aud adjourned till FRIDAY
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

The Montgomery Nail says the following remark
was made Saturday night by one Delegate elect to
the Charleston Convention, To another--both being
In bed, and the remark overheard
"Ths Convention Is a id humhng s,though
we xre Delegates. Wen be bound 10 withdraw al
we will withdraw bst some fellow will come along
from Alabama aud we'll ave him to pote faF ne
Ssss. We all win come home, sure; ErF he H. {
id one Of Es ciR rofe for ~ HomH.s"
|. TMAI the sentlmcnl
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Notice..

John st. Pickering, VS. Henderson simerly -origi-
nal Attachment.
Henderson Simerly, is hereby notified that a suit
by original attachment was commenced against kss
before me, A. NJ. Johnson Justice of the Peace for
Montgomery Co., in District No. ., by j. N. Picker
ing cause stated in affidavit that he had removed
out Of the State or county lie is required to attend
at my Office on Wednesday, the 29th day of Febru-
airy, 1860 and defend the action thas commenced,
otherwise the cause will be proceeded with eX parte
Given under my hand this 2sth day Of January
1860 A. NJ JOhNSOS, j. =,
Feb Sd ls60--4w-prtS3.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Notice.
Wiley Pickering, agent fog Martha Pickering,

Henderson Simery-Original Attachment.
Henderson Simerly is hereby notified that a snit
by original attachment was comfasnced against him
before me A. N, Johnson Justice Of the Peace for
Montgomery Co, in District No, s. by Wiley Pick
ering agent for Martha Pickering. Cause stated in
affidavit that he had removed out of the State or
County. He is required To attend at my office on
Wednesday the 29th day Of February, 1850, aud
defend the seton thus commenced, otherwise the
cause will proceeded with ex parte. Given under my
hand this 2sth day OF January 1850.
Feb o lsso-4w-prfS3. A. M.JoHNS0N, J. p.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Powder.

We are sole agents for the sale of the Oriental
Powder Co. of Boston, which we offer at reduced
rates. Weare in receipt of the following goods.
Diamond Grain Powder for Game and wild fowl
shooting, in one pound cannisters. Western Sport
ing and Rife Powder of all grades, in whole, half
and quarter cans. Cannon and Musket Powder of
Government strength, Mining and Blasting Powder,
all of which is of superior quality, and each grade
warranted equal to any made.
Avery PFON'S a large lot Of all sizes at
Agents rates feb Sd '6O-f
Jan %, ls60-u
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

Das~ Mississippi, following the lead of South
Carolina, is about to send Commissioner to confer
with the Legislature of Virginia about disunion.--
Southern locOfocosm resolved to sigualize it.
self by efforts to break down Union which It has
so long cursed with its folly and corruption. No
other party has ever contemplated so reasonable
scheme, and the fact that democracy alone threatens
and desires dshnion ought 10 damn it in the estima-
ton Of every good man.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Notice.
,. r. prake, Assignee, vs.. VIM. 7. houow-origi-

,. r. Drake, Assignee, vs.. Vim. 7. Morrow-origl-
nal Attachment.
Wm. 7. Morrow Is hereby notified that suit, by
original attachment was commenced against hin
before me, 2. Smith, Justice Of the Peace, for
Montgomery county, lin District No. 81 by J. r.,
Drake, Assignee. Cause stated 10 affidavit that be
had removed out Of the State or county. lie 10
also required TO attend at my Office, on Saturday,
the 2bth Of Feb. next, and defend the action thus
commenced, otherwise the cause viii be proceeded
with exParto. Given under my band, this 10th day
lof JsnusgE. 1890.
Jan %, le6o-4w -ttt
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Notice,
A. j. Hamlet VS.. VIM. p Atkin.--0riginAl Attach

A. j. Hamlet vs.. VIM. p. Archaeological Attach
ment
Vim. p Atkins Is hereby notified that a suit, by
original attachment, was commenced against him
before me, y. Smith, Justice Of the Peace for
Montgomery County, in District No. 8, by A. J.
Hamlet. Cause stated in affidavit that he had re-
moved out of the State or County. lie Is required
to attend at my Office on Saturday, the 25th Of
February, 1860 and defend the action thus COM
menced, otherwise the will be proceeded with
ex parte. Given under my hand, this the 18th day
Of Jan. 1850. z. SMITH, J. r.
Jan q. COW
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Notice.

Geo. s. Pickering w. VIM. p. Archaeological
Attachment.
VIM. p Atkins Is hereby notified that a suit, by
original attachment was commenced against him
before me, 2. Smith, Justice Of the Peace for
Montgomery County, I'm District No 81 by @. s.
Pickering. Cause stated In affidavit that be had
removed out Of the State or county. lie 10 also re-
quired 10 attend at my Office on Saturday, the 25th
OF February next and defend the action thus COM
menced, otherwise the cause will he proceeded with
exparte. Given under my hand this the 10th day
Of January, 1850. .. SMITH, ]. p.
Jan 81, ls60-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Samuel Todd,

Would inform his customers and the public general
ly, that he is still carrying ON his Barber Shop, on
the Public Square next door to Mr. Bringhursts Car
rage Shop. lie has secured the services of an &C
complished barber and is prepared to wait on Gus
toners ut short notice.
nes Warm or Cold Baths at short notice.
Feb 3D., lS6O-2m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
+ Am Now
Antioch School.

near Antioch, Montgomery County, Tenn, on Mon.
day, the 9th of March, and are prepared to accom-
modate Boarders.
Terms of Beard and Tuition per Session of twenty
weeks $50--one-half payable in advance. Da,
pupils SO per month--No deductions except in pro
tracted sickness. Any one wishing further infor-
nation, address, W. H. FESSEY,
Days p. D. Tenn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

RklS" Our Legislature has returned from its visit
to Kentucky and Ohio, and we hope it has profted
by an interchange of views with our more northern
brethren. Should the more radical members have
imbibed sentiments of the devotion to the Union,
and parted with a portion of their sectional pre-
udce the time devoted to the excursion will have
been proftaby spent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Fruit Trees.

I have about 10000 Apple tree gratis of fine
large size, thrifty and Of every variety from June to
October. Those that have bought my gratis will
testify it from the fruit and am poor and indebt
will sell those gratis at ten cents at the nursery or
l24 cents delivered in GAINESVILLE oT Providence. |
also have some Appricots and pear scions for sale
any amount of peach trees any persons am owing
may have these gratis at the nursery at 8 cents,
want 10 be out Of debt,
Feb lSGO--Iws y. G. BUCK.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Large Auction Sale of
Fresh Groceries |!
NV nxrrrrr a rrr.rxrnnrr

- m11LE6 q hGM ~ ELM.
ON MONDAY, February 9th, 1880, Mt 10 O'Clock
A. NJ, we win sell for Cash, in front Of our Ware
house, n-FFankin Street, complete assortment Of
Groceries, consisting in part as follows;
80 hhds. Louisiana Sugar.
rs bbls. powdered and crushed Sugar.
loo bbls. and half bbls. Molasses.
100 Bags Rio Coffee.
76 bbls. Rectifed Whisky.
20 do Old Bourbon and Rye Whisky.
10 do American Brandy.
10 l-s Pipes French Brandy.
8 bbls. Native Sweet Wine.
8 l-s Pipes Melnga and Madeira Wine.
bbls Jamaica Rum.
% Boxes Cove Oysters.
% Coils Manila Rope.
10 do Cotton do
75 packages Mackerel.
100 packages Star Candies.
20 Boxes Mould Candies.
IS packages New Rasins.
10 bbls. s. s. Almonds.
200 Kegs Nails, assorted Sizes
70 dozen Painted Buckets.
so Boxes Soap
20 Hegs New Castle Soda.
30 Boxes Flasks, assorted sizes.
90 Western Reserve and T. ID. Cheese
20 !" Tobacco, various brands,
$4,000 Cigars
100 Bundles Wrapping paper,
300 Dozen Backing,
100 Gross Matches,
35 Bbls. Clover Seed
200 Sacks Fine Salt.
Together with Crackers, Peeans, etc, to make ~
complete sale. Our Groceries fresh, and guar.
anteed TO be as represented on day of sale.
Jan. 81 '6o-2t MILLER KENNEDY.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
New Barber Shon.

JERRY WEAKLY tenders his thanks 10 the
public, for the liberal patronage he has heretofore
received and begs leave TO state that he has fitted
up nck Shop ON the West side Of the Public
will always be on hand with good and competent
BARRIERS TO attend 10 the wants Of his customers.
p. s. ! have Reubin Elder employed for the pres
ent year. fan 81, ls60--H.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
AUCTION HOUSE,

The public is respectfully igformed that the un-
dersigncd has made arrangements TO receive and
sell goods, of every description, at Auction, on
Commission. Auction rooms on Public Square,
at David Hughes Music Store, where Mr. Tanner
will be ready, ut all times 10 receive and show tho
articles for sale. Il. II. BAPTIST,
Auctoneer
p. S.-ProCeeds of sales promptly paid over the
morning after the sales take place.
Jan 10, l86O-3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

ley r. aambcr that next Moadsy is the day APP
pjn,el tor tho Opposition meeting to appoint dele
gNSs 70 ths Convention on the 22d. We hope to
sse full meeting, animated by the true Union
spirit an | Ia admirable contrast with that demo
cratic feeling which In this hear Of danger, promp-
4 no exp,Ss'iOn Of devotion to the ruion in the
- T,.t,rniina ~ ihai nsrty
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

Bs3y> The Virginia Legislature has appropriated
100000 to the building of nm armory and the
manufacture of arms. The same amount devoted
to manufacturing of cotton, wool, &C., would do a
thousand fold more to protect and strengthen the
State than all the arms il can make.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

meeting u ne Senators and Representatives,
IN Congress, who favor the perpetuasion Of the
Union, was held In Washington on the 10th ultp
for the purpose Of forming great Union party.
The following gentlemen were appointeda National
Union Executive Committee:
Hon. J. J. Cnttenden, Of Kentucky. ~ a 81
Hon. J. NJ. Harris, of Maryland. f' iftl
Hon Chas. N. Conrad, Of Louisiana
Hon. jeremiah Clemens, Of Tennessee.
Hon. Emerson Etheridge, of Tennessee.
Hon. Joshua Hin, of Georgia.
Hon. John A. Gilmer, Of North Carolina.
Hon. George Briggs Of New York.
Hon. John A. Rockwell, of Connecticut
Hon. E. X. Jewett, of New York.
This Committee has issued the following cir
cular:
RooMs OF THE NATIONAL UNION EXECUTIVE CENTRAL
COMMITTEE,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
The Books, Notes and Accounts

OF James TAFT 4 Co. have been placed in nv
hands for collection, with instructions to have Il
speedily done Those indebted to, and having
claims against the firm, win please call on me, as
am authorized to settle all matters Of the concern
and according TO instructions, cannot give indul-
gence GEO. SMITH.
Jan 90, '6O-6w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
Mrs. Wines School.

Will commence on the End Monday in February, at
her residence in which young ladies will be careful
ly and thoroughly taught in all the branches of an
accomplished education. She hopes from long ex-
perence to give satisfaction TO all.
Feb. Sd, lS60-6w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

tSs- The fugitive slaves on the frontiers Of
canada arr kicking up fuss because the whites
30 not want their children TO 20 to the same school
VITA the black children The darkics are right
14cy were ron OH to Canada where they were
did they would le equal with the whites, and they
ayo the RICH, 10 claim all that was promised them.
They am, Ia truth, better than the whites who steal
sui those who receive them as stolen goods and
oA,hi 10 stand higher in public estimation
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
N Office

ALL persons having claims against the estate Of
r. T. Daniel, deed, are hereby notified that an In
solvent bill has been fled in the Chancery Court at
Dover, Tenn. and il the claims are not presented
on or before the April term, 1860, Of said court,
they viii be forever barred.
CLAY ROBERTS, Receiver
Dover, Jan 30, '6O-5m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

Btay~ Sherman has withdrawn from the contest
for the Speakership, snd Pennington, and Smith of
North Carolina are the rival candidates On the
last ballot Pennington got ll5 votes, and Smith
ll3. The latter is an old line Wing.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03
To Blacksmiths +!

We are sole agents for the sale of Hillman Bros
celebrated Charcoal Iron, and have at all times the
largest assortment of Cincinnati Bar and Sheet Iron,
Steels, and Cast Steel.
We will at all times give the highest market price
for Produce
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-02-03

esly" 4 late FIRE in Nsmphis-supposed to be the
work of an ncendisTy-destroyed aboat forty bull
diugs, and among tb<m the Post office. less aboat
S1noOo.