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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

We have in store and continually arriving, a
large and well selected stock consisting of the fol-
lowing:
Anvils, Bellows Vices, Screw Plates, Hammers,
Tongs.
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. 4 Lance Crozes Stock, Howels,
AIDES, Draw Knives.
Hoes, Rakes, Shovels, Spades, Forks, Grain Cra-
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 Seines &C.
Pocket and Table Knives.
Plated Forks, Spoons, Candlesteks &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 any time.
Terms low for cash, or to prompt customers on
time-accounts colectable when called for.
TURNKEY, FOX 4 SMITH.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

BeA- Some of our readers perhaps will feel graft
fed to know how the Institution of matrimony is
progressing in this section and for their enlighten-
ment have ascertained from the official records
that there have been one hundred and sixty-four
marriages in Montgomery in the last twelve months.
Thatll do tolerably well, but if the merits of the
were generally understood, there would be l64 a
week.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

nea- Our friends McCulloch & Pittman keep not
only large stock of Clothing suited to all tastes
and all seasons, but they have a variety of small
goods, such as canes, umbrellas, gloves cayats,
collars &C., &c. Their stock of Spring and Sum
mer wear is very complete and embraces every de-
scrpton of goods and their supply of fine black and
fancy cloth garments is full and elegant. Call at
their old established stand, and examine their as
sortmcnt
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

BeA- The JEFF. local says off items continue as
scarce as they now are, he shall have to adopt the
plan ola city paper, and tell one day who did the
brick work, and next day correct it,"
That city paper is the Chronicle: and if our
neighbor will just copy items OerJatn, instead
of adopting our plans his sheet will possess another
sort of interest TO what it does now
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

a week past opening and arranging a large supply
of Drugs Medicines Paints, Oils, Fancy Goods and
other things in his line that he is just received. His
stock is now very complete, and he says he has
marked things very iow dozen, and wants everybody
to call and see how cheap he will sell lie has a
small lot of choice, genuine, Mcerschaum pipes and
fine pocket cutlery, bought expressly to meet the
tastes of amateurs here.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

reR. That delicious delicacy Strawberries, are TO
be enjoyed by our people, this year, much earlier
than usual. lady of this city well know for her
interest and success in horticulture gathered the
first fine dish from her garden last Saturday, grown
in the open air. The same garden has furnished
fine, ful-grown, peas, this week. The middle of
May is early Strawberries usually ripen here.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

sen- As q matter Of interest to our wholesale and
retail grocers, we call attention to law passed at
the last session of our Legislature and very mate
rally affecting the traffic in Liquors For the want
of space we are not able to lay before readers
this week, but shall publish it in next issue.
The law goes into effect the eth of this month, and
as heavy penalties provided for failure to
ply with its provisions, advise all persons aeal-
ing it "the critter," to examine il forthwith.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

BSy~ Last Friday morning about 10 o'clock, the
steamer Sam. KTkman, in coming down through
the bridge piers ran a-loul of some wire cable that
had been stretched from the sarboard shore to the
first pier and had her jack-stafF and chimneys car
ried down, and her pilot-housc and texas seriously
damaged
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
Ladies' and GentIcmen!-It

Ladies' and GeutIcmem!-It is but
just to an impartial public to say-that from the pat
ronage which have already received, and the gem
eral satisfaction which my pictures have given have
concluded to locate permanently in this city hoping
thereby to still merit continuance Of the patronage
for which can alone offer entire satisfaction both
as to prices and quality of my PICTURES, then la
dies apd gentlemen, all can ask at your hands,
is visit 70 my gallery, and the Pictures will speak
for themselves. T. NJ. SCHILLER,
Photographic Artist & Chemist
Rooms over Pickering & Ely's.
April 81, lS60-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

rsA- shel,ous Omnibus line is daily growing in
public favor as its value as public convenience
becomes known. They goto Providence three times
day, aad to the Railroad depot on the arrival and
departure of all trains. Passengers will be called
for in any part of the city, il notice is len at the
Office on strawberry Alley, opposite Harison's
grnceIN store.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

nfA- "Bobs" communication came to hand after
nearly all available space had been appropriated
to other NATTER but we will try to find room for it
next, week. His recommendations are worthy of
general advocacy by our citizens.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

GAINESVILLE, Tenn, April 81, 1860.
Sales by Howell Blackman & Co, of II hogshsads
Tobacco as follows; 81 80, 90, so, 6 60, 6 80.
5 50, 3 90, 10, 4 50, 1 o5, 90, IS, 3 O5, so,
> 10, 10, 10.
HOWELL BLACKMAN a co.
Sales every Thursday.
Empty Hhds for sale.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

BY The teachers Of the Methodist Sunday school
in this city will give to their school pic mic party
tomorrow, out at Postons Spring. IL not intend
ed 10 be a celebration, but simply little woods
party for the benefit especially of the smaller schol-
airs and is in place of one tho teachers at time
room Of the church
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

Having disposed Of my interest in the Hardware
House Of Messrs. Fall Turnkey TO Messrs. Turnkey,
Fox Smith, return my sincere thanks 10 the cit
liens of GAINESVILLE and the surrounding country for
their very liberal patronage, at the time recon-
mending my successors as gentlemen every way
worthy oftheir confidence, and well acquainted with
the business aud wants OF the community.
Very respectfully G. W. FALL.
March 2 fS6O-f
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
ID. oar Senior EDITOR M. rhomas left home on

nee- Our Senior editor Mr.. Thomas, left home on
Wednesday morning last to join the editorial .ex-
curson over the Baltimore Ohio Railroad, to
Baltimore and Washington City. lie viii attend
the National Opposition Convention in the former
city, and then, aftera few days in the Federal Capt.
tai and day at Mount Vernon, he will return home.
During his absence, his department the paper will
be in the hands of friend who will do his best to
fill the place acceptaby to our readers.
Mr. Grant also, left home last Saturday, on a
trip to Northern Kentucky, whittier he goes with a
member ofhis family, who isin bad health. He
will be at his post, again. in week, or ten days.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
Beautiful surburban Residence

LVIi Ut 10 HNNAb'
OK the New Choarlotte Road, outside the Coporn-
ton, one Of the most elegant slightly Lots about the
city. win give chance for speculation in that lot
II sell Mr. Beotes residence this LOT Is not for sale
III cell the lot, the residence is not for sale.
Jan. 25, 60-el2. T. ID. LEONARD r. E. A.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
Trousdale SQUIRE,

THE L Asst AND BEST.
THs Lot has front Of 40 feet aud hack 800.
Price s25 per foot CASH or 80 on q IA and Is
mouths. T. D. LEONARD,
Jan. rs, 80, - RsL RStsse AgsDl.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
Fancy Goods Department

We have-rich and elegant hounccd Silk Robes;
an endless variety of fancy, plain and checked Silks
plain and embroidered Berages AnglaiS founced
Barege Anglas Robes Pine Apple, Grenadines;
Aounced Grenadine Robes, Challs, Ducals, Tissues,
Lawns and printed Jaconets, printed linen Lawns,
Organdes, and hosnced 0rgandie Robes, Mourning
Dress Goods, black gros DeRhims, Poplins of all
descriptions, silk ScaffE black, french and Chantlly
Lace; Shawls, Circulars, Mantillas and Points Ba-
rege Angais ShaWls and Talma; Grenadine and
Grape Shawls; Bonnet Sash and Trimming Rib
bons new style Dress Trimmings; black lace anC
Guipeire Wells Head-dresses elegant embroidered
Sashes for party occasions; great variety of but
tons for trimming dresses; Lace Mitts and Gaunt-
lets; Silk Daces of all kinds; Gloves of all kinds;
Parasols and Fans; Bonnet Flowers, Ruches, &c.
An excellent assortment of plain Straw Bon
nets, that we will sell
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
A Chance to Save Rent

NEW and comfortable two story frame house
well finished with good basement aud a'half acre Of
land, for $500 Apply quick. 0ne-third cash, bai-
anee In I 2 years.
Jan. rs, 60. It'd. LEONARD, r. e. Agent
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

sliy- Tho General Assembly of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church, will meet in Nashville ON the
i7th OF this month.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

Bs25' Maj. G. A. Henry, of this city, will leave
here tomorrow morning by rail for Baltimore, to
attend the National Opposition Convention.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
Bay Sales every Thursday.

CLARKsyILLE April 81 1850.
Sales of l05 Ilhds Tobacco by Mcclure 4 Courts,
at their new Fire Proof Warehouse, near Railroad
Bridge, at the following prices:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
ATTENTION.

Non is The time for A CTION on the part of our
friends, who are owing us by accoant or note, to
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 unquestonably place their accounts out for col
lection.
CHARLEY MORRISON will collect for us and
all who come forward and pay us win save US ex-
pense. THOMAS h BRO.
April l3, go
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
IN THE
IN THE
HOuse-FurnishiDg Department
IN THE

bean show large and attractive stock of vel
vet, BRUSSELS, tapestry, ingram, Venetian hemp and
rag CARPETiNGS; Oil Cloths, from 3 to Ia feet
WIDE any of which we cut free of charge to fit
any size room or hals canton, grass and cocoa
MattingS Lace Curtains DamaskS oil and linen
Shades Pendulum Curtain Fixtures Ia new and
superior articles; carpet paper linen and wool floor
Druggcts table 0il-cloths; Marsaies Quilts linen
Damasks Towels Napkins; Crash; brown and
bleached ia Sheetings, very cheap by the piece;
Cornces and Cornice Fixtures door Mats, Rugs, Sc.
BGS- All orders for Venetian Blinds, painted
Shades goods to be dyed or bleached hair braids,
&C. promptly atteded to.-TSSa
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

gslS- The freight train brought down Que even
ing iAst,wesk, ssvsnty-ninc hogsASads Of Tobacco
for tbs place.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
Tor Rent.

A VERY nssi and convenient private Residence
T.1. LEokARD, Agsat.
Apssl nh, so II. rFi.A
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
OUR STOCK OF
White Goods aud EmbrOideries

is very large and beautiful Pointed lace Sets and
Collars an elegant stock of Val Laces linen en-
broiderod Sets and Collars Maltese Sets and Col
lars Lace Capes and Berthas; plain and embro-
dered H dkfS linen and dimity Bands; Jaconet and
swiss Edgings and lnsertings and Flouncings: night
caps striped and plain Nansooks and Swisses.
Jaconets, Tarltans; fine white Organizes for party
dresses Brilliants Dimitys, India Muls, soft finish
Cambrics for skirts Irish Linens.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
LARGER, PRETTIER AND CHEAPER

assortment of goods in the different departments,
than it has ever been our pleasure to exhibit for
sale, and we can only add, before giving cata-
ogue of some of the goods, to be sure at coun-
ter that we will faithfully endeavor to make it to
the interest of those who may favor our store with
a visit to buy from US. In the
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
C. II. ROBERrs A. HOWELL.
ROBERTS g. co.

DEALERS IN ALL KINDS or LUMBER,
Shingles, Boards, Laths Cedar Logs and Posts
Doors, sash and Blinds, Poplar and Pine Plank in
the rough Of every thickness, Dressed Yellow and
White Pine Flooring. R0BERTS * co.
Office foot OF Commerce Street. at Howell Blsck-
man Cos.
April 81, 1904
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
DIR. w. M. FINLEY,
Ohee on FoaAhs

O9fee on Fro4Ais Street
The oRe formerly occupied by Or. Charles ". Beau
mont
Feb al. lse6-3m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

Subscriptions must invariably be paid for in
VANCE-y5u
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

MCCLURE COURTS.
All tobacco received at the Depot dmyed to OUT
warehouse free of charge.
Empty Hhds always ON hand.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
WE ARE PREPARED

and willing to offer the very best inducements this
season TO Cash or prompt paying customers, and
eau assure the public generally that
NO. 8 FRANKLIN STREET,
is the safest place you can come TO, to buy good,
pTetiy and cheap goods,
B6-orde0 for goods will be hllsd faithfully and
promptly.
V6-y respectfully,
RICE & MOORE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
OUR STOCK

Boots, Shoes and Caters Cloths, Cdssimeres ana
Pestngs Hats Cfardts, Hosiery and Gloves for GEN
tlemens wear, will compare favorably with any
stock in the city, and the gentlemen invited to
call and examine it.
Trunks, Vaces, Bonnts boxes, Carpet Bags,
Willow ware, Hosiery, saddlc-bags, &c. in great
abundance.
Our stock Of Ladies Misses and Chrdren's Shoes
Of every kind and character, is Very attractive u,
style and more durable in quality than ever before,
from the fact that majority OF these goods have
cal sales
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04
Friday, May A, 1880.

par caroniei. otFes over Pickering & Ely. STOW.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-05-04

Our stock Is now complete for the season, and
embraces
, 1860-06-02

Sr1cr-The following passage at arms has
taken place between the Petersburg WAL PrAs
tDem.) aud Lnttlliyeaeer e. ~:
democracy survire7I'-Pftss.
ESQ does the deri."-Lat0iqtne4r. =.
"Aud as both arc noH fairly in the field for
the next campaign, choose ye whom u will
serve.'"-Pr<ss.
."'0f two evils choose 70 The least We'll
take the edev1l-'-lnt<liigtacer
- The Richmond 1YAig, which sees "nig-
ger" in everything has made the discovery tha.
the word Him occurs in the names Of both the
Republican candidates :or the Presidency and
vlee pfesidencrmHam a. bring the progent9r Of
u only smother Iame for bacon, and that the
Republicans simply mean to saveit. --
sY The Augusta (GA) DispateA Ears mildly.
that "the candidate Of the Black R publican
party Tor the Presidency il recreant son Of the
Sonth-a traiscr to the mother that bore him
haTing been born in Hardin County, Ky.. Feb
EnarY 1s, 1900, and is. therefore, 81 yeazs old.
He was plow-b boy. but em'grated to Illinois At
the age Of 21, where he became captain Of
company Of volunteers against the Indians, and,
unfortunately for ths country, eaeaptd tho tonso-
Ads0k and seaiping knife-
PnoPER PnoSrSc1Ar1ox OF L.ScoLS.-Tne
nomination Of Abraham Lincoln, as the Repub-
lican candidate for President, has raised the
question to its proper pronuneiatiou-many con-
teuulnE 1uat II Snoniu De pronounced according
to its liberal Observation-Disclosures. All the
best authorities, however, agree pronouncIng
it as they do out West-Linktn. Below We
giye three leading authorities on the subject:
link.on-LIppencott's Gazetteer.
Link, ,un-Webstcr's Unabridged.
Ling kun-WorcesteFs New Dictionary.
IN Illinois, where everybody claims The
privilege OF familiarity with "O1d Abe" they
hhEe somewhat improved On the above, and
"peak Of the distinguished Sucker IS 81 Old
FAlTu AND WoRks.-An ardent young Re-
publicsn rushed into tile Hrrald office in tleve-
land last Monday, and handed Benedict man.
uscript which read thus:
TWO things are necessary to salvation, VIZ:
FaiM and Horks. l., Abraham We have faith.
end in Hannibal, works. Tha country is aayed.
Tbs young man tainted.
The Detroit Adrtrt;ser gists the first joke Of
the campaign in that section. 4 Republican
was hailed by Douglas man, ON the receipt Of
the news of the nomination of Abraham Lin.
coin. with the question:
H.llo! what do you think no.rf'
"TliRkt wlnt do I think. :" was the ready
reply. II think you had better embrace the
outy opportunity you'U ever hare Of getting ia-
to A1raAa"ss 6o4om, and join the Republicans
ut once"
, 1860-06-02
Betrayal and El0pelnent.


a painful case Of connub1al lnhdelity and
elopement vas revealed in. Cairo. Ills. a few
doT. since which !, Tins related n tho ,.nsrs
e~.s.. % s' .ss "'@'''' - >'' A>~>A 49, $|e p@pe's
The wrenged gentleman, who is well known
upon the river, and generally esteemed for his
fine qualities and business ability, arriyed from
New Orleans = short time since, in company
about eight yenrs, and 10 whom be was strouc-
y attached. On his arrival be found 'ennloT-
ment in a forwarding house. and boarded with
his wifs 1t the St. Charles Hotel: :.
also another man, q steamboat runner: in NV
Orleans, with his wife.- This latter had formed
the acquaintance Of our friend ia New Orleaus.
and tuck advantage of his kindness and frjend.
ship to seducc the affections Of bis vile. with
whom he had lived lovingly and without anT
disagreement for many years. Hayiur estsb.
lished a. criminal int;nacy with the erriur
spouee, he took his wife TO st. Louis, where be
, 1860-06-02

It is curious to observe nith what uniformity
of effect the. Chicago nominstions have been
received throughout the country. The follow,
ing extraet from lettef: in the Newark 1dre!-
tit<r, from Burlington, =. ]. {founerly one Of
@the doubtful states'') is. quite amitaT 70 the
tenor Of hundreds Of others daily appeasing:;,n
tn. Republican press: ..~ ,..::: ,
"The Opposition voters, Of al shades Of opin-
ion, not only here but thronghhout the country;
have coalesccd unanimously in support Of the
Chicago ticket. :: You know that Burlington
turns out terrific majorities for the true faith.
The faith has been Strengthened by 1incoln's
nomination, and you uny look for an over.
vhelming vote from US in November. do not
know = single Fillmore American Who repudi-
ates Chieaeo. We hare fixed up = fne wigwam
at Tbs depot, aud are in batter spirits than the
Locofosos Peor felows ;hst ,S; frowo is all At
fof Mf. Seward. According to. them be is the
xi.ee best but most ionlly trsssed n; nan in IN The
worse for keeping, i IN soak the ,ns1s four
yoars9'- .'-t : .
, 1860-06-02

GAR1uA1p1 IN l4AI1.-Marsa!a. where Carl
baldi has landed, is port Of Sicily, situated
about o. miles from Palermo. 1t belones TO
the Province Of Trapani, which extends, as well
as the Province Of Palermo and that Of Messl-
na, along the North coast o{ tho island. Mar
sal4 carries on large business in the wlue
which bears its name; II also deals in CORP,
fruit, cotton, aud salt. The population is about
so:No: Il Possesses number Of foreign com.
ne English. 1t was 1ourishing place under
the HomAns. aud ita prosperity was maintained
unt.l she close of4ks 18th century. In 1852 tho
prevent the fleets Of Solimsn II, from getting
possession Of It. It has nerer completely re-.
covered from that disaster. aud vessels Of large
tonnage cannot enter. The attsck on Nasssla
indicates the plan conceived by Garibaid.. Be
casries the struggle on the north coast Of the
island, where Ill the strong places are located,
and approaches those positions, which il a9ized
on BY him, will giTe decisive results
, 1860-06-02

Tue policy Of the so-called Democratic party,
whatever professions its Northern members
may make, is essentially Southern; aud it,
legislation locks alone 10 the Strengthening
and pcrpetua,ion Of Southern interests The
history Of the last hslf-dozen years is the proof
Of both propositions. The infamous attempt
to force Slavery upoa Kansas, first By Federal
officers and Federal bayoncts, aud nert by
that contriranee, the ,Lccompton Constitution,
an attemp. 10 which nine-ten,ls OF the party
werc committed-is conclusive as to Demo-
cratic willingness to extend Slavery by direct
and compulsory methods. But the leaders do
most Of their work By indirection For what,
in opposition to tho cry Of the manufacturers
and farmers Of the North, has the present tariff
Of duties on imports been maintained? 1t has
had the effect 10 close cur Mines shut thou
sands Of workshops. and turn tens Of tlou-
sands Of honest and industrious men out Of
employ. The South, unable to manufacture
by &c 3son Of the disrcpnte which attaches to
manual Inbor,--on Of the most fatal results
Of Slavcry,- devoted 10 the growing Of two OF
three great stap1es-dcmands free trade; and
the Northern men, who hope forpreterincnt at
Democratic hands, sacrifice the interests Of
their constituents, and. yield al that is
asked. The result is obvious The i'm
mense mineral resources Of the coun.
try are unproductive and valneless.' Millions
, 1860-06-02

4 correspondent Of the Rochester Adpatite.
drawa the following strong picture Of Canadian
afE4irs:
The political prospects Of Canada ueyer look
ed worse than they DO NOM. The Canadians
arc cursed with the most yenal and corrupt
admi 1istsation that ever was knowu in the
a.na's OF the country. Their sole object seems
to be plunderinR the public chest md keeping
themselves in faror By buying the support al
the French members from Lower Caaaca at
ways been bitterly hostile to the more progress
sire Anglo Saxon population Of the Western
frontiers Of The province, and are the great OBJ
structlon to the proper development Of the
resources Of Western Canada, by their factious
opposition in Parliament, to every useful meas
ure yet introduced. They killed the Homestead
bill in the last session and with it died the
last hope Of retrieving the country from being
utterly ruined and deserted.
So heavy is the taxation here that all who
are not tied down By having unsaleable landed
estate are migrating 10 the States. The popu-
lation Of Hamilton alone has fallen of ID. .0oO in
q few years, and the numerous found1ies and
manufactures erected a few years since are now
closed and les to rot The injudicious policy
Of allowing the municipality to borrow money
fy for them, and when the money borrowed has
10 be paid. at tie maturity Of thei: debeutures
they cannot be paid; the interest alone is all
they can pay, and that with difficulty. Uamj(.
ton with a population Of 10000 owes two mil.
lions Of dollars, on which interest to the amount
OF $13e 900 nas to be paid. As consequence
taxation has become 30 high that property In
the city is unsaleable, and houses are offered to
let for the taxes alone