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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

E2aS% The Jefersonian says, in announcing that
Hon. Edward Everett had been nominated for Vice
President by the National Union Convention, at
Baltimore, that he is ''one of the men who write
only for Bonners LEDGER We think it really
likely that this is all the editor knows of Mr. Everett
for we can hardly think that he would have in
dulged in any such very small fling at him, if he
had known his iustrous character and his brilliant
attachments.
We will state for our neighbours enlightenment,
that Mr. Everett graduated at Harvard College with
the highest honors, when only seventeen years old;
that when but twenty he was called TO the chair of
Greek literature in that University; that he was
in Congress ten consecutive years. was Minister 10
England; was Secretary of State of the United
States; and U. S. Senator from Massachusetts He
was appointed too, Minister to China, but had to
decline. He was, also for Several years president
Of Harvard University, and editor of the able old
"North American Review" In all these high po-
sitions he has acquitted himself of every duty with
honor to himself and lasting good to others. As tC
his writing for Bonner, counting in the $4,000 he
got for that, and paid over to the Mount Vernon
Fund, he has contributed, by his own earning, ovel
500, 900 towards purchasing the home and grave o
Washington. Yes, he is one of the men who
write only for Bonners Ledger"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

nen. We wonder how those weakened indiyid-
uals now feel, who, when the old Wing party got
into difficulties, deserted and went over to the
Democracy as the only national party leh. How
simple they must feel when they hear Democrats,
themselves deuounce the platform that entrapped
them, a. a double-iaced humbug; and when they
sec that great national party split into fragments on
nearly every question Of national politics. They
must feel very cheap indeed. But then certain
class Of people liable to be taken in and imposed
upon all their life.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS,

Sealed proposals for building a Freight Depot at
GAINESVILLE, for the Memphis Claksyiile and Louis
vile Railroad Company, win be received by the
undersigned, until the first day Of June, SEQ The
about 800 900 brick, and 500 yards Of stone. Plans
and specifications Of the Building may be seen at
this Office on and after the 9Th day Of May next
GEO. b. FLEECE, Chief Engineer
Engineers Office, N. c. A L. r.
Nav 4 is6o.~lTn,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

Pm Mr.. T. \, Thomas, Of the house Of Thomas
& Co., hes been appointed Liquor Inspector here,
under the law passed by the late Legislature and
has been at work trying he crter, mot gastronomi-
cally, but scientifically every day this week. un-
less the liquor trade Of this town shall fall of very
greatly under the operations of this law, it will
keep one man busy all the time to inspect il. There
are at least 900 barrels of whsky alone sold here
every year now, besides the brandes wines and
other sp'rrets that come under the new law.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
NOTICE.

On Monday, the 18th day ofJnne next viii ex-
pose at public sale, to the highest bidder, for Cash,
at the Court House door In the city Of Clarksylle,
ono house, and lot containing about one and J acres
of ground situated in district No. IL Of Montsow-
cry Co., adjoining the property ofhrs. Ely andJ. A
Grant levied onas the property Of W. y. Daniel,
TO satisfy an execution in my hands, in favor OF r
A. Hahnum issued from the Circuit Court Of Mont
gomery County, against the Said w. d. Daniel and
others Sale within lawful hours,--this l7th Of
May 1850. 5 =. kAhEf Sheriff
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

90 Our tobacco market is now conceded to be
the best west Of the AIeghany mountains, and this
tact Is clearly evidenced by the receipts Of tobacco
at our market from Bowling Green, KY, BurAsvilie,
Franklin and Nashville, Tenn; By shipments from
Hickman, on the Mississippi riveri from Paducah,
Canton and other points on the Ohio and Cumber-
land rivers. Such facts as these demonstrate in
controvertibly that ours is ths O5acco market Of c
West Planters at a distance would make money
by selling their tobacco in the Clarksville market.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

ray" The Branch Bank of Tennessee here, since
the heavy robbery of their vault some months since
have bought one of Lilys chilled-iron Safes with
his patent combination lock, and have had chilled
iron inside and outside doors put to their vault both
doors also having the famous combination lock,
thus rendering their security against burglars per-
feet This looks like locking the stable door after
the horse has been stolen; but, they may have
another horse, some dayl
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
Cory OF RECEIPT.
CoMPTRoLLER's OFFICE, I

Cory OF RECEIPT,
CoMPTRoLLER's OFFICE, I
NASHVILLE, Tenn, May ., 1860.
The .Etna Insurance Company, of Hartford, Con-
necticut, has this day deposited with me rs Comp
troller, in compliance with the Act Of cath March,
SEQ, section 20, Twenty Bonds of the State Of Ten
nessee for 81 900 each, drawing six per cent inter
est, filled up upon their face to said Company and
numbered as follows, 10 wit; Nos 1895, 1907,
1908, 1899, lll00, lll05, ll0l9, 1920, llO22,
1929, ll024 ll025, llO26, 1907, llO5G, ll057,
llO5s, ll059 llOGo, 1901.
4. J. DUNLAP Comptroller.
Jouy NJ. GRIFTIm, State Agent
s. S. WILLIAMS, Agent
GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
Office opposite Mootes Hotel.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18


On Monday next books are u be opened at Maj
Elders Office, strawbsry Alley, in this city, for
subscriptions Of sioek in the BASK or CL.aKsvILLR
We viii moi, Of course, lave another opportunity
before that time Of urging upoa our friends the inn
portance Of this proposed new enterprisci and in
deed il is now 50 well understood, that we do not
know that we can add anything to the conviction
Of the public mind upon the subject. The present
aeeessyof additional Banking capital here is pretty
generally admitted, and the prospective need of it is
conceded on al hands. That paying Bank stocks
are regarded as among the most desirable invest
NETS open to capitalists is a wen established fact;
and that Banking in this city is largely profitable
business is attcsted in the history of every we'll
conducted institution that ever was here. These
facts being admitted, and the favorable provisions
Of the charter of the Bank of GAINESVILLE being
sidered, we do not see any hindrance to the mme-
date success of the enterprise. 1t is true that
money is scarce just now and that really is the only
drawback but then only five per cent, or Eve dol
lars each snare is required to be paid at the time
the stock is subscribed, and the balance will be
"called" in such sums and at such intervals of time
as will make the payment easy on subscribers.
In urging the establishment Of the Bank Of Clarks-
Uille OF course do not do 1t in any spirit Of OPP
position TO the Banks already here. They are insti-
tutions whose past profitable has been graft
flying to us, and whose future success we hope to
witness; and we only wish now, by the establish
ment Of good, sound home Bank, such as the Bank
Of Clarksvlles designed to be, to supply facilities
Eto our business men and meet commercial wants in
this city, that without another Bank here, must be
supplied and met by institutions elsewhere. The
Banks now here admit that they have not the means
to supply the present demands of our business; and
this deficiency unless additional facilities pro-
vided, will be more and more apparent, and more
and more felt every day hereafter.
All these things Being as we have stated, we hope
to see the Bank of GAINESVILLE at once established as
a living, VITAL prosperous, home institution. We
certainly have in our own and the counties in Ten
nessee and Kentucky around us, whose cooperation
ask and expect, abundance of capital to create
ard of financial talent TO conduct honorably and
successfully, such a Bank
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
Notice.

hereby forwarn all persons from trading for a
note executed by Lipscomb & Day, to John Law,
for the sum of Five hundred dollars dated Oct o,
1859. will not pay said note, as il has already
been liquidated. d. u. DAY
Surviving partner Of Lipseomb Day.
May is, ls6o-2w
Nashville Bsnner copy aud send'bili TO snoseTlbeT'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
pes- we piace a. Did bead Of our coIumns. to-dn

ls1- We place az The head Of our columns, to-day
tlc names ofJohn Bell, of Tennessee, and Edward
Everett OF Massachusetts rs the candidates of the
National Union Party for President and Vice Pres-
deaf. In adopting the NOMINEES Of the Baltimore
Convention we have the proud satisfaction ofknow-
ing that we present 10 the people ticket worthy of
the earnest and enthusiastic support of every good
man and true patriot matter tOwhat party orsec-
tonhe may belong Should this ticket fail to rally
around II the majority Of the voters of the United
States II will furnish the melancholy proof that in
valuable public services exalted talents and emin-
cnt virtues nave ceased to be appreciated by peo-
pc misled by party and dcbascd by demagogues,
and win prove fearful omen Of the approaching
downfall Of the Republic. But we have neither
time nor rpace, this week, for comments upon
the merits Of our ticket, nor fora detailed account
ofthe proceedings of the Convention which, for
harmony, enthusiasm, integrity and talents has
never been surpassed by any similar body since the
formation of the Constitution. Not Jar was felt
Throughout the entire Proceedings and the evorIast
idg "niggeE' 50 long the dscordant theme Of every
political gathering, was denied all access TO thai
body of conservative, Union-loving meD assembled
from every section ofthe confederacy.
And here we must not omit to express our admira-
ton Of the noble bearing of all the northern dele
gates who met those of the South as brother should
meet brother--prepared to yield minor differences
of opinion and to harmonisc upon the broad basis
ola common devotion TO common country. We
~conversed freely with portion of every northern
delegation and not q sentiment was uttered, by
single man, that is not cordially endorsed by every
southerner who is not disunionist aid all oui
intercourse with northern men tended 10 convince
us, more fully than ever, that sectional dscord i
the work Of corrupt and selfish demagogues whC
Torment it for base, personal ends. Put down thes,
disurbers of the peace and all will be harmony be
tween the North and the South--the Union will bt
secure, public virtue once more in the ascendant
and our national honor indicated.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
q Chance to Save Rent

A New and comfortable two story frame house
well finished with good basement and half acre Of
land, for $500. Apply quick. 0ne-third cash, bal
ance in years.
Jan. 25, so. It'd. LEONARD, R. e. Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18


We have in store and continually arriving, a
large and well selected stock consisting of the fol-
lowing:
Anvils, Bellows Vices, Screw Plates Hammers
longs.
Cross Cut, Mill, Webb, Wood Hand, and Circular
Saws.
Chisels, Augers, Planes, Braces and Brace Bits
Hatchets Hand, Pole and Broad Axes.
Truss Hoops V. & Lance Crozes Stock Howeis
AIDES, Draw Knives
Hoes, Rakes Shovels, Spades, Forks Grain era
dies.
Beam Counter and Platform Scales.
Nails, Axles, Steel, Horse Shoes, Horse Nails
Buggy, Chain and Spring Bolts.
Chain and Suction Pumps.
Locks, Hinges and Screws in great variety
Chains of all kinds used in this market.
Coffee and Paint Mills.
Shot Guns, Rifles, Pistols, Shot Belts Powder
Flasks Blowing Horns.
Fish Hooks, Lines, Reels, Poles, Seires &C.
Pocket and Table Knives
Plated Forks, Spoons Candlestcks, &c.
Tea Pots Old Dominion and Hecla Coffee Pots,
Tea Trays.
Fire and Dog Irons Tenders.
Curtain Pins and Bands.
Pulley Cord, Cotton and Manila Rope.
Gutta Percha Betting and Packing.
And many other very desirable Goods too numer-
Gus TO mention, which we will take pleasure in
showing at amy time.
Terms low for cash, or TO prompt customers on
time--accounts collectable when called for.
TURNKEY, FOX SMITH.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

IA The Je6srsonian, oflast Friday, has q char
acterisc leader in abuse of John Bell 1t is pretty
hard but will do no harm. Mr.. Bell is too we'll
known as able and incompatible statesman, to be
injured by any such TRADE Of abuse as that. Our
neighbours time and labor were thrown away in
writing it. The nine-tenths of his party who can't
read or write, viii never know of it, and the re.
naming fraction know just exactly what it is
worth.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
Beautiful Suburban Residence


LOli VI 10 ACltES.
OK the New Choarlotte Road outside the Copora-
ton of the most elegant slightly Lots about the
city, VIII give chance for speculation in that lot
If sell Mr. Beoes residence this lot is not for sale
If | sell the lot, the residence Is not for sale.
Jan. 90 '60-Sl2. 4. d. LEONARD r. r. A.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
NEW GOODS BY EXPRESS,

We have just receiveda new stock of French and
and Union Poplins, and French Lace Nantes. Plain
straw bonnets, Bonnet trimmings, Ribbons, Prints,
Bleacbed Muslus, Hosiery, Boots and Shoes Hats
&C. which were purchased at very low prices, to
which we invite the attention of prompt dealers.
Liberal discount made for Cash.
Very Respectfully,
MAY 49, '60-tf j. ERR S. BROADDUS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
Yronsdale Saure.
TIL E L

THELAs AND BEST.
TINS Lot has a froRt Of 1870 feet, and back 200.
Price s25 per foot CASH OF 35 on 9. l ? and IS
months. T, ID. LEONARD,
Jan. % go. Real Estate Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
JOHN RICK,
Fashionable Boot & Shoe Maker

Fashionable Boot & Shoe Maker,
WEST SIDE OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE,
Next door to ]. T. Couts' Furniture Warc-rooms,)
GAINESVILLE, (: TENN.
The undersigned would most respectfully say to
the citizens of Carksville and the surrounding
country that be returned from the East a few days
since, where he selected very large stock Of the
very best French "Lemoine" and German CaIf-skins;
also, the best No. Sole Leather. | have in my
employment some Of the very best workmen that
can be procured in the United States consequently
am fully prepared TO send out the very best work
that can be made, and all warranted to give full
satisfaction.
| keep constantly on hand large lot Of ready
made work, from the lightest to the heaviest OF my
own manufacture, which | will sell TO punctual
customers on reasonable terms or deduct per cent
for cash.
All customers leaving their measure with me
may rcly on having their work done with neatness
and dispatch. Thankful for favors for many years
past respectfully ask continuation of the same.
JOHN RICK
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

Having disposed Of my interest in the Hardware
House of Messrs. Fall Turnkey TO Messrs. Turnkey,
Fox 4 Smith, return my sincere thanks to the cit
liens of GAINESVILLE and the surrounding country for
their very liberal patronage at the same time recon-
mending my successors as gentlemen every way
worthy Of their confidence, and well acquainted with
the business and wants Of the community.
Very respectfully g. w. FALL.
D
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
Miss Mcguire and Mrs. HOdgsOn,
MIlLlklLlINlElRS
A nd Dress MakerS.
Franklin ST., Opposite the Court House.

Franklin 81, Opposite The Court House,
Having recently reformed from New York, would
respectfully call the attention Of the ladies OF
GAINESVILLE and vicinity, TO the largest and finest
stock Of
MILLINERY GOODS
ever brought 10 ClaTksYillc; also, large stock Of
Ladies Dress Caps and fine Embroidered Corsetis,
and Dress Trimmings, which We can sell rs low as
any house in the city for having purchased all orr
goods for cash, we got them at great reduction
from credit prices. Call and satisfy youTrexes
]. MAGuIRE 4 ). H0pGS0E.
March Ia, soft
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

We are receiving in addition TO our large
stock of Jeweiry some of the finest plate ever offer
ed in this market such as fine Casters, Walters Tea
Sets, Ice Pitchers Magic Understands and various
other articles which invite the public to call and
examine.
SIMPSON & PRICE.
May ls, lS6o-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
FRENCH BLACKING.

also have on hand large stock of Frencl
Backing, which will sell cheap for cash. J. r.
April q, l8G0.-lv
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
NOTICE..

I will sell on the 10th day Of June, 1860, for
cash. at the Court House in Clarksville, Tennessee,
one likely Negro women and three children, 10 sat
isfy IN execution in my hands, in favor Of Charles
Baily, Commissioner, against VIM P. Grafton, W,
L. Grafton and +. p. Daniel levied on as ihc
property of f. p Daniel security for the said W. P.
Grafton. Sale IN lawful hours
]. 7. TRICE, Deputy Sheriff
May IL, 1908 W. prs. fec 81 co.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
ATTENTION.

Now is the time for n CTION on the part of our
friends, who are owing us by account or note, tc
call Immediately and make payment We need the
money to meet our liabilities promptly. To those
who do not come forward and give satisfaction we
will unquestonaby place their accounts out for col
lection.
CHARLEY MORRISON will collect for us, and
all who come forward and pay us will save us ex
pense. THOMAS BRO.
April 49, 60
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
One Cent Reward.

JOHN Y. LEMONS a bound boy to me, left my
premises last August and this is to notify all per-
sons that will not be liable for any contracts mad,
by him. The above reward will be given for his
return to me, and no thanks.
JOSEPH GRANT.
May l8, '60-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
Cory.
No. 1910.
$3.50.
NASHVILLE, May 10, 1860.

NASHVILLE, May 10, 1860.
Received of Ena Insurance Company of Hart
ford Conn. seven hundred and fifty dollars audited
by Comptroller's warrant No. 1910, and due on ac-
count of bonus due the State from said Company for
the privileges of doing Insurance bushes in this
State from LIST May, 1861.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

ID. The teachers and scholars Of the Presby-
terrain Sunday school of this city, viii go to Dun
bars cave tomorrow, on a pic mic party, and win
have, we have no doubt good time Of II.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
DISSOLUTION.

The copartnership heretofore existing between the
undersigned under the style Of Miller & Kennedy
is this day dssolvedby mutual consent--B N. Ken
nedy retiring The business will in future be con-
Quoted by Frank Miller, who is alone authorized to
settle the business of the old firm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18

by TIE General Assembly of the Cumberland
Prcsh! ,0rau Church, met at Nashville yesterday.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
WOOL WANTED.

We want large lot of picked and washed Wool
(either black or white) for which win allow thu
highest market price, in exchange for goods at casl
prices delivered at our store.
RICE MOORE.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, May IL, l860.-4w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-18
A Good Investment /!
LOOK HERE!
China, Glass and Queensware |!

China, Glass and Queensware (!
THE subscriber would respectfully announce to
his patrons and the public generally, that be Ia
ceiying and win snon be IN receipt Of by far the
largest and most complete stock Of China Glass and
Queenswarc ever opened in this place since his ac-
quainlanee with it, In his selections be has had
special reference TO the wants and tastes Of the
munity; he has also consulted their interest BY buy
ing upon the very best terms, and is determined Che
means what he says not 10 DO undersold. His
stock of
French China, Stone China, and Glassware
are very full and complete, embracing in each do
partment the latest and neatest styles out his stock
Of common wares is also very full and complete
He would call special attention to a new article
in store, Of air tight Fruit Jars confidently claimed
to be superior TO any which has hitherto appeared
and lower in price, Give him call.
e. A. TARWATER.
APP 20, '60-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-12-28
Fraud and Corruption.

Between the corrupt course Of the repub-
leans in the State Legislatures, the detalca-
ton of the State TreaSarers, like those Of
Maine aud Vermont and the frauds now and
then developing themselves among the demo
cratic officials of the federal government. poll
tical parties Of ali complications have come to
be a burning shame and scandal to the coun-
try. But this last affair, in the Interior Depart
ment at Washington, is the most gigantic
discovery Of fraud which has yet taken place
suce the organization Of the government,
involving as it does-iI report be true-Cab-
met officers, mlliunaireS In New York, and
cut West, and mammoth contractors, amount
ing to sum Of from eight hundred thousand
to three millions Of dollars--tor the exact
amount of plumber is not yet known.
The possession Of power III these days OF
spols and piunder demorallZe5 every party
organizations and thus we see that when one
party is about to Withdraw and give place to a
new one, all as once the community is startled
BY the discovery Of detHlcatonS and frauds
aud robberies in public places. When Jack
son was retiring, collectors, pcstmasters and
other federal officers. all over the country, were
found 10 be In default and IL was so also al
the termination OF Van Buren'S regime; and
now that the Democratic party Of this day
is about to lose its grasp Of power, to lose 1t,
tso, by the very force Of lis corruption and
dishonesty, which have broken it to pieces, we
see the very same scenes re-enacted, and on a
larger scale When the republicans are III
stalled in power we may expect, from their an
tecedents in the States where they hold Of
fee, that the corruption and plumber will be
still greater than those of their predecessors.
The democrats are as il were gcrged with
the spoils of eight unbroken years accumu-
lution; but the republicans are coming fresh
and hungry into the field to fattfn upon the
sweets OF the Treasury, whereof they have
not yet tested.
With regard TO the disposal Of the Indian
Trust Fund bonds stolen from the Depart
ment OF the Interior, nothing definite has yet
been ascertaineG: but il was remarked about
the time of the election that great quantity
Of bonds Of the same character were thrown
into " Ill street, where, as the supply was
much greater than the demand, they OF
course deprecated, and ere still low--and
now the cause is disclosed. 1t was thought
at the time that they were tut into market
for the specific purpose Of dcprcciating it;
but that was aOSufu, lcr tncEe WAS SFOuuo
enough for depression in the political CON
dition Of the times after the election of Lin
coin
In the face of this astounding discovery, it
would be well for Congress 20 overhaul all
the public Departments before the republican
party come into office, and endeavor, if pos
sible, to 81 reconstruct them rs to put some
check upon fraud and swind!ng. IT they
do net, there will be no limit to the corrup-
ton of the next tour years. and particularly
in these revolutionary times when everything
like law aud order and deceucy appears to
he thrown 10 the wipdS.-N. Y. Hcrqld