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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
Bell and Everett Club.

call having been made for q meeting of the
friends Of the Union, at the Courthouse on the
18th inst, for the purpose of organizing "Jirior
Club large crowd accordingly assembled, and
Mr.. d. n. Kennedy was called to the chair.
Upon taking the chair Mr.. Kennedy made a short
speech explanatory of the object of the meeting
and further said that he had thought he would
never again interest himself in politics but his
mind had undergone a change. He thought this
was not the time for the friends of the Union tC
falter every should be at his post, and do his
duty in an effort to save the Union. As for him
self, he was ready to come forward and try it once
more.
H. H. Poston was then elected Secretary, and the
the Chairman announced the meeting organized
and ready to proceed to business.
A motion was then made and carried, that q
committee of five be appointed to report to the next
meeting of the Club, on Thursday, 9th inst, rules
and regulations for the government Of the Club.
The Chairman appointed upon that committee
T. W. King, G. c. Smith, G. A, HsrTe R. II
Pickering and James F. Cummings.
A motion was made and carried, that commit
tee of three be appointed to report prac-
tcable, permanent officers for the Club. The chair
man appointed on said committee, j. +. House, I
w. King and r. H. Pickering. The committee,
after consultation reported the names of the fol-
lowing gentlemen as the officers of The Club: J.
Cobb, President S. f. Beaumont Vice President;
II. II, Poston and d. A. Rogers, Secretaries and
r. q. Bell, Treasurer. The report of the commit
tee was unanimously adopted
q. q. Breed, Esq, was then called out and en-
tertained the crowd with long and interesting
speech, stating, among other things, that he had
been all his life a Democrat, but had for reasons
which he thought 1t unnecessary TO enumerate con-
cluded TO support Bell and Everett Mr.. Breed also
told them that he was himself Yankee, and
thought his people had had injustice done them,
and proceeded 10 defend them nj soma Ienoth and
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

ed- The Jc6rsonian, more ingeniously than can
didly, attempted to disprove the statement of the
Banner in reference to the speech Of Mr.. Breed, on
the night of the 18th by saying there is no such
man in the county as W. c. Breed. This is true I;
but the accidental substitution of W. for a c.
makes it none the less true that Mr. Breed citizen
OF this town, and formerly democrat, did make o
speech at the time specified, and did declare him
self for Bell and Everett This is all that the Ban
ner intended to say on this point and it is true.
As it regards the statement that Mr.. Breed is, or
was local editor of the Jefer,onian ii is mistake
which numbers in this city have made, and for which
the Banner is not responsible. Mr.. &c Breed did
make the speech, and what is mere, proved every
charge he preferred against the democrats and, at
the time indicated himself against the charge
that he was q Black Republican-whch last
was the leading motive for making the speech. This
much we have deemed il necessary to say in justice
to the Banner as well as to Mr. Breed whose telling
speech is by no means calculated to win for him
anything in the shape of justice at the hands Of the
democratic party.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20


81 We asked gentleman, theetA=s day what
he thought Of the speaking Mt the Court House. last
Saturday night. lie replied, that tho speakers did
little else but abuse John Bell, and that they re-
minded him Of little dogs seated on their launches
and barking at the moon. Our Constitution and
laws guarantee freedom Of speech; but we cannot
feel otherwise than Disguised when we hear such
men as Bell and Everett reved by cross roads poll
ticians whose ignorance is their only plea in abate-
ment. If such speakers were taken from the stand
and questioned as to the fundamental principles Of
the government the bearing Of such and such mea-
sures upon the prosperity OF the country, their
patibity with the Constitution, and the connection
Of Bell and Everett with the history Of the govern
men for the last thirty years they could not answer
a single question unless they happened to think Of
saying-"Niggerl niggcrlp Yet such men think
themselves wise enough to instruct the public and
go about the country repeating rtereotyped denun-
Citations of the great and good and nternring them
with hackneyed dogmas Of democracy which they
foolshly proclaim principles. Well, it is their
ambition, and long the people tolerate it, the
game viii be kept up.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

R05- We have looked, in vain, for confirmation
of the statement made at the Yancey ratification
meeting last Saturday, to the effect that the Ala
bama State Convention, Of the Union party had re-
solved to support Breckenridge and Lane. We
understand that the statement was read from the
Union and American and called forth yell of tri-
umph The fact sthat the Union Electoral ticket for
the State of Alabama is full the names have been
published, and they all able men, and eager for
the contest. Whence this silly rumor, them Per-
haps we can explain. Twoor three days since, there
wasa gentleman here direct from Alabama, who
after denying the statement just alluded TO- said he
had heard Of meeting Of ex-know-nothng demo-
Gratis, Mt some little village who were anxious to gel
back into the disunion wing of democracy and that
they mere handful, resolved to go for Brecken.
ridge They were just such opposition men as some
democrats we could point out here-men not claim
ed by the Union party, and with which they have
never acted. If this is the basis of the rumor the
Yanceytes welcome to all the comfort it car
yield them; and if this be not the basis, then il
would seem that the story is made of 'whole cloth
"A species of tailoring peculiar to democratic
leaders
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
No Occasional the WASHINGTON cnrrosno.

ges- Occasional the Washington correspondent
Of Forneys Press, who for years past has been tn,
constant and graceful euogist of Mr.. Breckenridge
now makes the following revelations;
"Prior to the secession demonstration at Balt
more and, it is confidently stated, between the
Charleston bolt and that in the City Of Monuments
Mr.. Vice President Breckenridge was in the habit
of assuring the Douglas men in this city thai IL
Uouid take The stump IN erery Northern State .foJ
Douglas, should he Be nominated There are hun
dreds who will remember his declarations to this
effect. The truth is he never dreamed of being
made tool by his embitterod enemy, James Buch-
anan, until certain men closed around him and put
the cup TO his lips and compelled him to conceal the
nauseous dose. They had arranged the plan Of dis
union long before, but he was ignorant OF IT,
have no doubt that in his heart, he deeply de-
plores the position he reluctantly assumed; indeed,
il is asserted thar since he has accepted the dsunion
nomination. he has in moments Of confidence 20 his
friends in the deepes, agony, regretted the step he
permitted himself 20 take
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

RECEPTION TO JOHN +. HOUSE By THE THIRD WARD
CLUB-Aner the transaction Of their business at the
meeting last night, il was announced to the Third
Ward Club that JoHS +. House. the gallant Elector
for BELL and EVERETT in this district, had arrived
in the city. The announcement was received with
the widest enthusiasm, and motion was immedi-
ately made, and carried, to adjourn in body to the
residence of Mr.. A. G. Beech where ihe distinguish
ed Orator was stopping. The Club formed in line
and proceeded to the residence, headed by band
of music. When the procession reached the resi-
dence of Mr.. Beech, North Cherry street, the
crowd had collected by hundreds, and loud and re-
peated calls for "HoUsE" made the welkin ring
In to the calls Mr.. HousE stepped out the
portico in front of the building and delivered ad-
dress Of nearly an hours length, in that character
istc vein Of eloquence for which he is so eminenty
celebrated. The audience in the street heard his
clarion voice. and listened to his burning eloquence
with rapt attention, and greeted him with cheer af
ter cheer. We have never heard House in better
voice, and we have heard him make many effective
speeches, but his sudden impromptu effort of last
night was the most powerful and telling we ever
heard fall from his lips When he concluded, nine
hearty cheers were given for blouse and the Union"
and then the crowd dispersed.-Nd'hVilIe Banner
5h INST
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

CO The Black Republicans cvince considerable
tact in the effort to make it appear that Breckcn-
ridge has some strength in the North. They fear
that Douglass popularity in the northern States
may give corresponding strength in the South, and
to divide the vote in the latter section they are
anxious to create the impression that Breckenridge
Is the man they fear. But the rule will not sue
coed. The majority OF the people of the South have
sense enough u know that there Is no chance for
for either Douglas or Breckenridge and that il
Lincoln is beaten It must be by Bell. Fremont was
barely defeated by united democracy with the
aid Of many old line Wings how then can Lincoln
be beaten by a divided democracy? The supposi-
ton Is absurd, and no man Of sense, aud common
honesty will be cheated by it, although the Repub-
hcons are hacked in their game, by the Gulfsquad-
ron, aud for the same end--the election Of Lincoln
aud Hamn
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
no for a Canter along Madison Street
.
To the Ladies of our City!

ROACH 4 WRIGHT would impart the informa-
ton that they have only to send around to the Stable
opposite the Court House, and they can send them
as nice horse as ever bore fair "canter along
Madison Street"
r. 4 W. would inform their former patrons that
mindful Of former fayors they prepared now "a
merit continuance Of the same by furnishing them
in ten minutes notice with as fleet stock OF
Flora Temples kin, and buggy in any style yet
thought Of from Prince Albert" TO the less pop
ular "Phaton."
GOOD SADDLE HORSES always ready at shor,
notice.
ClsrksVille, Tenn, June IS, ls6o.-2m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

pay- We understand that the Yanceyites, here,
are claiming Mr.. Wash Lowe, jr. as gain to their
party. Perhaps he is a saving rather than a gain.
Originally democrat he is democrat now, and
ber of that party, it certainly needs proof That he
may have voted mixed ticket, is possible, ana we
have heard some Of the Opposition claim him as be-
longing to that party, but whether he ever avowed
his abandonment of democracy, we have yet to
learn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

Hen- The Yanceyites, last Saturday, with the aid
of the Union men, made quite respectable show,
in point ofnumbers, when all assembled in our small
Courtroom. The procession was headed by single
fddle-some say with only two strings to its bow
and the way the fiddler played one half of Crack
back Davy was a treat to the little boys who flank
ed the imposing column. The cannon, at long in
tervals belched forth volumes of "blue bazes" and
the flames, and the accompanying smell of brim-
stone, told whose agents were abroad, and whose
work was being done. 1t would have done Yam
ceys-not Tom.--heart good to have seen how
well his scheme is succeeding here in northern
Tennessee, where disunion has never before found
Judgement.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

WHEELING July IA Bell and Everett demon
stration took place to-day. Guns were fred and en-
thuisasm was very generally manifested throughout
the city. At-night large ratification meeting is
being held at the Court House. Speeches are being
made by several Old Line Wings, &c.
CINCINNATI, July ia call is published in the
daily papers signed by an immense number of re-
spectacle citizens for Bell and Everett meeting on
the 9th inst. Preparations are in progress to make
it very imposing demonstration.
New YORK, July l7.-Thirty- three dwelling hous-
es on Washington street. occupied by AZ families
were blurred to day.
The Tribune's dispatch says Minister McLane will
withdraw from his mission.
WASHINGTON, July 1.-THE French Ministers has
announced that England and France have declared
war against China, with assurance that neutral
good except those contraband would be protect
ed.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

A0- The Nanceyite Convention appointed Hon,
Andrew Ewing Elector for this district We are
pleased at this because it gives Elec,og court
o,ni aud gentemanly opponent with just talent
cough to keep him vide awake and to give scIof
90 hs triumphs. Ii no Douglas Elector steps in to
claim Nj. Ewing as his own game, We shall have
a1 Interesting contest but should that happen House
wa have g. 20 around with them to Keep the peace
sY uAtting GIsI one aud then the o,her, on the
shoulder.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

VIRGINIA FOR BELL AND EyERETr.-Mr. Carlisle,
Of Virginia, At the Douglas meeting in Baltimore,
in the course Of his remarks, after expressing his
determination TO stand by the regular Democratic
lie, Douglass Convention, said that
Though Mr. Douglas would receive far more votes
ia the Oio Dominion tnan Mr., Breckenridge would
yet he regarded tue prospect Us gloomy one, aud
he thought ne Electoral roic Of TIE old Common
,rsaih Tould BE- cast for BStI and EvTRETI
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

Fart TENNESSEE USIvEEsrTy.-President Carnes
having resigned the Presidency of this Institution
the Trustees have elected Rev. DIR. Ridley, an Epis-
copal clergyman, late of GAINESVILLE, to fill the va
cancy. We have not the pleasure Of an acquain-
lance with DR.. Ridley, but he comes here well
commended and fully endorsed by the best men in
our State. We have the pleasure Of an acquain-
lance with his brother DIR. Ridley, of Lagrange,
Georgia, and also another brother, Chancellor Rid
ley, OF our own-State and we set it down a fixed
fact that no man can have tiro such brothers with
out himself being clever gentleman. There is as
much in in the breed Of men, as in any of God's
creatures. And Mr.. Wesley never gave better ad-
vice, than when he said, "Tdke care Of the breed"
We hope the University may take new start,
under its corps OF teachers, and that its Board
of Trustees msy rise above all sectdran influences
and look to the building up Of College in this,
locality every way adapted to an institution OF
learning of high grade. 1t can and will be done
If the right policy be pursued, we have been in
sistng, for lol these last ten years.-Knoz. Wing
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
STOLENi

FROM the subscriber,--living on the CARROTS.
burg road about eight miles from New Providence
-on Wednesday night, June 9th, one BAY MARE
MULE. This mule is about l4A hands high, with
some gear marks and her name reached. Any
person delivering giving any clue TO her where
Abouts, will be amply rewarded by the subscriber.
2. p. DENNIS.
June 20. ls6o-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
House and Lot for Sale

AT a GKEAT BAKGAIN FOX CASH,
The honse is new frame, Is by 46 feet with 5
acres OF good land situated in sight Of GAINESVILLE
the Providence side Of the river the property Of
b. + Bartlett, who is just At this time troubled with
the Texas fever Call coon or you viii miss a bar
gain. Price $500.
T. ., HOWARD, e. A.
Jeff COPY and charge r 5. Bartlett.
June 80 soft
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

LUMBER! LUMBER!!

Those IN want OF Laths, Pine Poplar, Oak,
Cherry, and Walnut Lumber, Shingles, Sash, Doors,
Blinds, Cedar Logs and Posts, Misunderstanding,
Seantling, Joists &c, Of the very best quality and
ROBERTS co.'s,
Font Of Comnisrce Street
Once At Howell, Blacknan Coz
April 21 ls6o-if
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

RaS~ Godey's Lady's Book, for August is on our
table. 1t is, par ereelience the ladies book, and
has won its claim to the title by the perfection it has
attained in all its departments
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
Stolen.
222 ID Acres of Valuable Land

wish to sell my farm on Cumberland river, OPP
posite GAINESVILLE There is about 75 acres cleared
the balance well tmhered; Of the cleared land there
is about 80 or so acres of splendid bottom land
The Improvements are comfortable. have n small
orchard of choice fruit also excellent spring
within | 30 yards Of the house, &c,
JIG. BLACK
June 20, 60-3w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
In Chancery at GAINESVILLE.
Attach. L Inj. mu.

rs. Attach. L I'M. Bill,
Heirs Of Robt D. Carr ct ais.
II appearing to the satisfaction Ct the Clerk and
Master from the allegations in the bin and afhdavit
thereto, that the heirs of Robt. d. Carr dec d.
Whose names are unknown) are nen-residents OF
the State Of Tennessee, SO that the ordinary pro-
cess of law cannot be served upon themit Is there
fore ordered that publication be made for 4 weeks
in the GAINESVILLE Chronicle, n newspaper publish-
ed in the town Of GAINESVILLE, requiring said nos-
residents TO appear at the next term Of the Chan
Gerry Court TO be held in the town Of Carksvillc, on
the 3rd Monday in October next, and plead, answ CT
or demur TO compliments BILL OF the same will he
taken for confessed as to them and set down foS
hearing Ex Parte.
THoS. J. MUNFoRD, G. an
Tune Ia60. mr. fee. q 10.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20

pElS- The Union and american tries to kill Doug
las outright by saying that he is supported by Van
Buren,, Forney, Wendell and Saunders but forgets
to say that Breckenridge is supportcdby old Buck
a concentration of all that is mean in the first four
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
June 20, lssO,--4w pr fee ~ 90.
In Chancery at GAINESVILLE.
VIM. II. CRowDEH,

VIM. ii. CRowDER,
VS.. Original Bill
Francis +. Crowder ct ais.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of The Clerk and
Master from the allegations in the bill and affidavit
thereto that John n. Davis is nonresident of the
State OF Tennessee that the ordinary process OF
law cannot be served upon him. II is therefore
ordered that publication be made for a weeks in
the Cnrksyille Chronicle, newspaper published in
the town of GAINESVILLE, requiring said nonresident
defendant TO appear at the next term Of the Chan
Gerry Court to be held in the town of Clarksvlle
the 3rd Monday in October next, and plead answer
or demur TO compainants bill, or the same will be
taken for confessed to him. and set down for hear
ing er parte. THOS. MUNFORD, 4 NJ.
June 20, ls6o--lw pr fee 80 oo.w gu
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
Chancery Sale of valuable Land
In chancery at GAINESVILLE.
Original Bill. y boa

A. II. Poston ct ais.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Clerk and
Master from the allegations in the bill and the afi-
davit thereto that A. II. Poston. NJ. Mays, J. L..
Street ]. j. Roach, W. A. Wilson, Miller iopson,
Gardiner 4 Ragin, Chnppell 4 Torian, Meyer 4
Hazard Sutclilie Hughes and George n. Poston,
are non-rcsidcnts of the State Of Tennessee that
the ordinary process of law cannot he served upon
them-it is therefore ordered that publication be
made, for four weeks, in the GAINESVILLE Chronicle
newspaper published in the town Of Clnrksville,
requiring said nonresident defendants to appear ut
the next term of the Chancery Court 20 be held
in the town Of Clarksyille on the third Monday in
October next, and plead, answer or demur to COM
plaipants bill, or the will be taken for con-
fessed to them, and set down for hearing exparc.
T. }. MUNFORD, c. Il N.
June 90, GO-iw-pr fee 50
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
CHANCERY SALES Sc.
Chancery Sale of Lots.
GEo. SMirH. Admir-.
" q

Gso. sSlrs; Admir- Ia pursuance 10 au
10. johnson, e, ais made in this cause at
the Chancery Court at Clarksvlc, will sell Ia tho
highest bidder, ON the premises, on Saturday 18th
August, the lot Of ground mentioned in the Plea
dings belonging to the estate Of " ". Hills deed
Tho lot fronts 3s2 feet on the Paradise Hi, Turn
pike. and runs back about $50 feet ind is situated
in Roberts addition 10 the town o. C.arkSsills-
The lot viii be divided into lots 70 suit pnrchascrs
A Plat WI be shown on the day OF sale.
TERMS.--Cash enough to pay cost and Attorney
fees: balance on a credit of 6, 10, andfls month";
Notes with good security required and lien re,ait-
cd for the purchase money.
Iaa 7. J. MuNroRD, c. IN.
July 90, 1s60-5w pr fees SC so.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
Chancery Sale of Valuable
f.t Negro. ts r1Hs-

Thomas ogburn, In pursuance Of an Order
rs. made in this cause at the
Thos. Martin, et Gis April Term 1860, of tbs
Chancery Court, at GAINESVILLE, win sell to the
highest bidder. at the Courthouse in Clarksve, on
Monday the 9th day of August, 1860 a valuable
negro man named Bin, belonging to the c.tAie ~
Brady Martin, deceased .del
TERMS-l2 months credit note with god "
curty, and lien retained for the purchase MOI. y.
TIIOS. ]. MUNFoRD, c. & N.
July 10, lS60-iw pr. fee 81.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
WALL PAPER
1000 Bolts of Paper for sale!

Having now opened exclusive Wall Paper
Store in GAINESVILLE, prepared to sell rs per
cent lower than the usual price. have also en-
ployed regular Paper Hangerv who is always
ready to attend TO the wants of the community.
have also, on hand, large lot of Fire Screens,
Window Shades, &c.
Bay Store opposite the Courthouse, franklin st.
W. p. LINDLEY.
July 10, colin
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
ELECTORAL TICKET.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE.
RAILBE PEYTON, of Sumner.
N. G. TAYLOR, of Carter.

FOR TnE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS;
/. wM. NJ. BRADFORD, of jefferson.
2. O. p. TEMPLE, Of Knox.
D. ALFRED CALDWELL, of McMiun.
4. s. s. STANTON, Of Jackson.
s. r. l. GOLLADAY, Of Wilson.
6. WIN. r. KERCHEVAL, of Lincoln.
z. JOHN O. BROWN, Of Giles.
8. JOHN =. HOUSE, of Montgomery.
3. ALVIN HAWl I rs, of Carroll.
10. d. B. MAJORS, of Shelby.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-07-20
Zine Clarksyiile Convention.


The Breckinridge democracy had Convention
at GAINESVILLE last Saturday, to bring out candle
date for Elector in tho District. II was expected
by the immediate friends OF the enterprise that il
would be large affair but owing to sickness in
the family and the inclemency OF the weather, il
was small. The management of the Edgehcld and
Kentucky Railroad also anticipated ground-swell,
Though why they should have cherished such anti
cipaions can't tell, and accordingly hung on an
extra car to the regular train, to accommodate the
tide but the tide didn flow, and the car it is said
was dragged all the way through empty as the
hopes Of the two wings Of the Democracy.
When the train reached GAINESVILLE it was found
that the programme called for a procession and a
march up town, with music and a banner pro-
cession was got up of course 1t consisted of about
seventy-ive or a hundred of the terrified OF David
son, Robertson, Montgomery, Chcatham, Stewart
and Dickson-some ten or fifteen to each county,
though most of them were from Davidson and Mont
gomery. At the head Of this procession, which
bore dilapdated banner, which consumptiye
rooster was emblazoned, stood a "colod pusson'
armed with a fiddle. When the word to move OF
was given, the music struck up that inspiring strain
at the sound of which every patriotic Southern
heart thrills with delight