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Mass for the Dying Year

q 81 gsH-l = BY LoEGFELLow.
Yes, the year is growing old,
- And his eye is pale and bleared,
zal Death with frosty hand and Geld,
- Plucks the old man by the beard.
Sorely, sorely!
10. The leaves are falling, falling.
Solemnly and slow.
~ Cawi cav the rocks are calling;
.at4 II is a sound of woe.
1i1H gJ fa A sound of woe!
- Through woods and mountain passes,
The winds like autumn roll.
s3a9 They are chanting solemn masses,
q Saying, Pray for this poor soul,
~ 7ot Pray--pray.
~ And the hooded clouds like friars oi
!. Tell their beads in drops of rain
And patter their doleful prayers
But their prayers se all in vain. @
All in vainl H"s
There he stands in the foul weather,
The foolish, fond Old Year.
. Crown,d with wild flowers and will
10 aaBc heather, ,r
81 Like weak, despised Lear. 6
A king, a king! $3.50
Then comes the. summer like day
Bids the old man rejoice. ~
q His Joy! His last ! How the old man gra.
Loveth her ever soft voice.
Gentle and low.
'lF TO the crimson woods he saith,
To the voice gentle and low
NiSl uf the soft air like a daughters breath,
Pray do not mock me so.
sfo~ sniff Do not laugh at me!
Now, the sweet day is dead,
osCold in her arms it lies.
No stain from its breath is spread
Over the CLASSY skies.
saer No mist nor stain!
Then, too, the Old Year dieth,
And the forests utter a NOAH,
Like the voice of one that crieth,
In the wilderness alone.
.a Vex not his ghost
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SHERIFTrS SALE.

SHERIFTrS SALE.
7: NJ. oshel 4 W. W. RY virtue of a writ
James stallings, ct al. poaas, issued from
the Court of Common Pleas of the county of
Monroe, and State of Ohio, and to me directed,
| will offer for sale, at public auction, at the
courthouse in the town of Woodsfeld, on
Saturday, the 3Ist day Of Dec. 1859,
Between the hours of ten o'clock n. M, and
four O'Clock p. NJ, on said day, the following
described real estate situated in said county,
to wit: zt rtr .- .n..s +-.t
The south west quarter of the south west
quarter of section-3 3, townships 6, and range Z.
containing Az acres, more or less. So
Taken in execution and ordered to be sold
as the property OF James Stallings, ct al, at
the suit of p. III. Oshel & w. W. Oshel.
c. NJ. MORROW, Sheriff, NJ. c.. o
Sept. 80, 1859. $500.
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December Z, 1S59-w.pd.
NJ TITO Z

N TICE.
Notice is hereby given that the subscriber
has been appointed and qualified as Executor
of the Estate Of John Townsend late of Monroe
county, deceased. - r Af-'
Dec. 7, $50, 8 wks. pd. ELIHU TIPTeS.
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Sale Of Lands .

Sale OF Lands.
THE following tracts of land situated IN MsS-
4 roe and Washington counties ysal spdE
MUST BE SOLD
for whatever they will bring. 9"
The north west quarter of the south west
quarter of section 20, township 2, ,rangs.e,
containing 3g acres and 93-100.
Two acres and 27-1Ool of an acre OF the east
side of the north east, quarter of the south
west quarter Of the same section, township
and range. 9udiara NJ sGeyHiA 1ssE nssd
The above lands are in Washington spu1-
ty, Ohio
Also, the following lands in Monroe county,
i-Ohios1osssssE ssss les sEasIaaaSoasa
The south, east qparte of the south east
quarter OF section ID, township 8, Of range Z
containing 40 acres.
Also, 81 acres and g s-f8o of tho west side
of the north west quarter Of the south Wsst
quarter of section 25, township 2. Of ranged.
Also, IS acres and 34-l00 or the west MD IL
the south estauarterof the north wet s4lf-
ter of the same section, township and range.
Also, 6 acres and 97-100 off the north SIDE
of the north west quarter Of section 80 town-
ship l, and raugeA. ,h
Esgg- For information in regard to the abeye
lands, enquire of Seley Y. Mason, Ws6Aing-
ton City, or aoml.g 81 ,,u
HoLLIsTER 3 NoII,,Sd
T. ,gIs ne i~reUau7sg Woods6sldyohis.
J October 2e, 1859. sidox ,c oro,a 8
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Monroe lodge Mo. 1879.

0F Free and Accepted Masons, meet the
" Wednesday evening on or preceding each
full moon, at the Masonic Hall.
OFFICERS:
EDWARD ARCHBOLD, W. NJ.
JAS. MrTenELI, S. w. JOHN S. WAY, S. D.
w. W. JORDAN, J,W. s. HoLLIsrER, J. D.
H. 3. HILL, Treas. - - Tyler.
JAS. R. MORRIS, Seo'y.
Woodsfeld, Feb. 2, 1859.
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.STEEDS
J. n. SIMMONS, Proprietor.

The Proprietor begs leave to inform
the public that he has thoroughly repaired and
newly furnished the Steed Hotel, and is now
prepared to accommodate the travelling public
and boarders, Every attention will be paid
to those who favor him with a call to make
them as comfortable as possible. He is well
provided with STABLISG and the utmost atten-
ton will be given to that department,
OMAR les NJ o ID r. RATE /.
fls JAMES N. SIMMONS.
March 80, 1859. If aCz .". 81,
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BY ~LoNGFELLow.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1860-01-11

Yes, the year is growing old,
And his eye is pale and bleared,
. Death with frosty hand and Geld,
Plucks the old man by the beard.
as Sorely, sorely!
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Hon. Gus, A. Henry.

This gentleman resides in Clarksville, and is
known all over the State as the eagle Orator on
account Of being of the most eloquent elictous
and remarkable speakers in the country. An Old
Line Clay Wing, having done noble battle for such
heroes as Harrison, Clay, Scott and Taylor, he is
one of the proudest monuments ofthat gallant old
guard. The golden opinions won by Gus. Henry in
contests when he eector for the State at large
will be remembered with emotions of patriotic graf
itude by every lover of the old Wing party. Mr..
Henry one Of the delegates to the late National
Union Convention and made what is called speech
'1ike unto himself" 1t was one of the speeches Of
the Convention, and admiring and endorsing it as
we do, cannot in justice to ourself and readers
withhold its publication. The vivid and life-like
colorng this patriotic man gives of the condition
that beloved country would bepaced in, and the
disgrace, confusion and trouble that would befal
u.s. is well portrayed, and should be read with inter-
est and reflection by every one whether loyal son
or traitorous enemy.-La Grange Tenn.) Monitor.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Interesting from washington.
he Editor. of the CncinnaI ENQUIRER.

To the Editors Of the Cincinnati Enquirer
The city is crowded with delegates to Baltimore,
and those of the adjourned Richmond Convention
who have come on to consult with the prominent
public men. The enemies of Judge Douglass are
active and untiring, but his friends feel strong
enough to defy all their Vaccinations.
Occasional" of the Philadelphia Press, says
that the opponents of Douglass will make an ear
nest stand to defeat him at Baltimore Is apparent
on all sides. Mr.. Slide Mr.. Bright Mr.. Benjamin
and Mr.. BaYard will be early in the field. The lat
ter having been reelected and expecting 10 get his
seat without objection is relied upon TO lead the
Administration forces inside, while the gentlemen
named will marshal them outside.
Gen. Gushing has been closeted with these gen.
temen for two days past and although extremely
sensitive at the attacks which have been made up
on him, and greatly disturbed by the newly-awa-
kened feeling for Douglass in New England he has
gone too far to retreat Since be left Charleston
those he served there have shown no signs of re-
pentance or of moderation. They will hold him
stcrnly 10 his record.
Yesterday the Vicc-Presidents room was quite
evee, which was attended by Senator Bigler, Gen.
J. l.. Dawson, W. II. Witte, Alfred Gilmore, Of
Pennsylvania, and DR.. Gwin, Of California, and
Senator WiKtall, of Texas aud others.
Gen. Dawson, who has been designated 10 throw
the vote Of Pennsylvania in the National Conven-
ton, was sure be could get unit vote for Breck-
inridge from pennsylvania at Baltimore, after lew
ballots for Douglas. Mr.. Witte thought Douglass
would be nominated, and Mr.. Wigfall Indicated his
determination TO stump Texas against him II he
was. The Vice-Presideut being indiSpoSed, was
serious and silent.
The COVode Committees testimony will make q
terrific volume. Among the interesting evidence
impeaching Mr. Buchansn's Administration Is a
letter from Judge Black TO a former United States
Marshal Davidson, Of Illinois, some two years ago,
deman ndinQ of him onpose Douolaa for limited
States Senator, even TO the extent Of helping the
Republicans. For refusing To do SO Davidson was
removed This letter has made the Black-biTds
futter about the Attorney Generals office.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Glarksrille Chronicle.
NEBEETT & GRANT,
For the Chronicle.

FOR the Chrohlcle.
Mr.. EDIroR ALLOW me, through your valuable
paper To call attention to matter which has long
been neglected in prosperous little city. That
is the erection of Hall for amusements Of every
kind, and as there are many new buildings which
will soon be completed, would suggest that the
owners Of them spare neither time nor expense in
furnishing us with good Hall, which every one
must see at glance would pay him well for the
time and expense, yielding him handsome income
besides, adding much amusement to our already
growing city. We venture to assert that city in
the State, with the same advantages are as desrth
in the way Of amusements as ours, simply because
we offer no inducements. We cannot invite actors
and actresses to come among US, be they ever 80
willing, for we cannot accommodate them. II Is
true Fcwler's Hall would suit admirably Samuel
Cowel OF some negro show, but am satisfied the
people of Clarksvlle are people of refined taste and
from the small crowd that have assembled recently
to witness the performances at the above place,
goes prove that such does not suit their tastes
There is nothing we all know to be gained from
such, but 60 simply because they are like angels
visits-few and far between--aHd TO pass off o dull
tnono,onous hour, we 60 though we would greatly
prefer to hear Booth, Murdock in Hamlet or
Richard the 3rd Let US have hall at once with
out further ceremony and obligs all lovers of fun.
Clarksville, june 1890. BOB.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
The Maiden and the Hero.

On the night before the battle of Brandywins
was sent with message from General Green tc
Count Pulaski, noble Polander who took promi.
nent part in our struggle for freedom.-He was
quartered in aneat farmhouse the upper forts
After our business was finished the uount asked me
to take some Refreshments and at the same time
called out
"Mary lass, Mary"
In an instant rosy checked girl entered, her face
beaming with joy, it would seem at the very sound
of Pulaskis voice.
"Did you call me- count2" said the maiden tim
idly.
''How often have told you, my little love" he
said bending his tall form to kiss her cheek, 'not
to call me coont; call me dear Puaski.-This q re.
public, my little favorite; we have no counts you
know"
"But you are count sir when at home, and
they say you come long way over the ocean to
fight for u.s."
ayes, Mary very true--I did come long way
the reason was, had to come. Now can you get
for this gentlemen and myself little refreshment2
He has long way to ride tonight"
Certainly, sir" and she went out of the room like
fairy"
"Fine pleasant girl" said Pulaski, "would that
had the wealth once had, would give her por-
ton that would send half the youths hereabout after
her sweet face"
On the morning of the llth of September, l777
the British army advanced in full force to Chadd's
ford, for the purpose Of crossing Brandywne creek
and bringing on an action with Washington; Sir
William Howe drove Maxwell's division across the
creek by ten o'clock at one of the lower fords.
The Hessian General Knyphausen, with large
force, advanced upon the creek and uniting with
CORVALLIS, who commanded the left wing of the
army crossed the upper fords Of the river and creek
1t so happened that during the raging Of the con-
flict, carrying orders passed Immediately in the
nf k.I al,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, June ll.-SEsArB.-wilson Offer
ed a resolution changing the adiournment from the
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Politics in Alabama-Bell and
Everett,
Everett.

The editor of the Memphis Enquirer, who is
spending few days in Huntsville, Ala, writes to
his paper as follows:
The Douglas Tor rather Baltimore) wing of the
Democracy, are getting in the ascendant here, but
the seceders are distinguished by extraordinary
zeal, and they number among them some men of
the first order Of talent. There is consequently an
amount Of political excitement in the county, which
have seldom known. The seceders do not hesi-
tate openly to say that if Judge Douglas is nomina-
ted at Baltimore they will vote for Bell and Everett
They seem TO regard a third nomination at Rich
mond as a folly las indeed it is, and believe that
in voting for such nomination their suffrages would
be thrown away. ! am told that this is the feeling
throughout the northern and along the western
border of the State and do Lot doubt the fact.
have been repeatedly asked what are Mr. Bells
opinions upon the subject of protection TO slave pro-
perty in the Territories. To such inquiries have
replied that had no sources Of information which
were not open to the public. That Mr.. Bell made a
speech in the Senate some years ago. Il think it was
on the Kansas billy in which he took the ground
that Congress had the right to protect slavery in the
Territories, and If proper case arose IL would be
their duty to exercise the power. But had no
doubt that Mr.. Bell, in common with the whole
Constitutional Union party, believed the agitation
Of the question at this time to be Unnecessary and
mischieVous because we have no Territory into
which slavery can 60, or in which protection is
needed, or can be available. / have generally been
answered, "Well that is better than Douglas doc
trine. If he admits the power TO protect 10 pro-
per case, he is sound enough to be supported
against Douglas, or any man holding Douglass
opinions"
cannot tell what the feeling is in other parts OF
the State, but | have seen enough here to satisfy
me, that if Douglas is nominated at Baltimore Bell
will carry Alabama by decided majority. There
will Of course be spasmodc effort among the lead
ers about Montgomery to concentrate their forces
upon third candidate, but the feeling among the
masses is decidedly against it, and feel assured that
it will fall / had almost given up Alabama as
lest 10 the cause Of sound principles, but my opin-
ions have undergone a radical change within the
last few days, and now lookNo the result with
hope and confidence.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
The Motherless.

They are motherlesd Oh, gently, GENT
ly, keep back those bitter words. Avert
that cold, cruel stare. See you not the
quivering of the grieved lipsl Alas that
sorroto should ever make a chiId's heart It's
homel
They are motherlessl Strangers hands
ministering to their daily wants; stranger
heart -wsarying Of the irksone duty
No fond sweet kisB; no warm embrace.
No soft fondling Of little hands in prayer.
No motheri
Missing the low sweet cadence Of her
voice; missing the tender good night
seeking, seeking, seeking, all in vain, that
ark for the weary dove--a mothers hard
Draw the little forms near 10 your hear1
Pillow the aching head upon your bosom
Think Of your sunny childhood your
mothers earnest love Her gentle care
her patient forbearance-he precious for
giveness. Then, only in kindnsss let
your hand rest on each honored little head
only in love reprOve chat stricken little
fooki
Oh, let yours be the hands that shall
lead them in the green pastures, and by
the still waters of the precious Saviour's
lovel Let yours be the blessed benedictien
'Inasmu ueh as ye have done II 10 the least
Of these, ye have done IL unto me-. Re
member the angels do always behold the
face of our Father in Heaven. Then, IL
may be that a child's hand shall lead you
TO that heavenly home. A cbilds hand
place the crown upon your head
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
How to keep Men at Home.

There would be fewer wretched marriages, fewer
dissipated, degraded men, if women were taught
to feel the angel duty which devolves on them, to
keep the wandering steps of those who are tempted
so much more than they in the paths of virtue aud
peace-to make them feel that in the busy world is
noise and confusion-that at home there is order
and repose-that their "eyes look brighter when
they come"--that the smile of welcome is ever
ready TO receive them, the books are ever ready
be laid aside to minister TO the husbands pleasure;
they would find amusement then at home, nor
strive TO seek it elsewhere And not alone TO the
higher classes of society should this be taught-t
should be a lesson instied into the minds of all
high and low, rich and poor Fewer heart-broken
wives weeping and scoldng, would stand waiting
at the doors Of public houses TO lead the unsteady
steps Of their drunken husbands home, If that home
had offered room as cheerful, Gre as bright a
welcome ready and cordial as the tap-room they
frequent. Duty has seldom so strong a hold on a
man as women; they cannot will not for duty :
sake remain in a dull, tedious, or ill-managed,
quarrelsome home, but leave il to find elsewhere
the comfort and amusement which fails them there;
and when riot and revelry have done their work,
the wives and sisters who have done so little 10
make them otherwise, are ptied for their bad hus-
bands and brothers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Prophecy Of Henry CIay.

The New YORK Express remarks, that when the
political horizon is darkened by fanaticism and
sectional agitation with star to guide us through
the night how anxiously turn to those sentinels
who have kept watch in the past for some lesson to
teach us triumph in the trying hour. In their midst
stands the immortal CLAY, next to the "Father OF
his Country The noblest feelings cluster around
his still living spirit. In his wisdom and political
foresight he foretold ten years ago the present state
OF things and the rise Of the present Union party,
and at that time so near the termination of his
earthly career, gave to its principles and purposes
his hearty appreciation. Referring to the opposition
then waging in the North under the leadership OF
WN. ii. SEWARD, against the Compromise of 1850.
Mr.. CLAY declared that il il should continue and
increase and become alarming" it would "lead To
the formation of two new parties, for the Union
and the other against the Uhion." "And the plat
form Of the Union party exclaimed the lordy old
patriot, will be the Union, the Constitution and
the enforcement Of the laws. And il it should be
accordingly formed, announce myself in this place
member of the Union party, whatever be it COM
ponent elements. Sir, go further. have had
great hopes and confidence in the principles of the
Whig party, as being most likely TO conduce TO the
honor, prosperity, and the glory OF my country
But If il is 10 be merged into a contemplate Abo-
liton party and if AboliHonism is 70 he engrafted
on the Whig creed, from that moment | renounce
the party and cease 10 he Whig go yet a steT
further II | am alive, ! will give my humble sup
port for the Presidency TO that man, TO whatever
party he may belong, who is uneontaminated by
fanaticisn, rather than to one who, crying out al
the time that he is Wing, maintains doctrines ut
tery subyersive Of the Constitution and the I'm
ion
Aud now, when the germ Of Republicanism hA
developed, aud when URion party has arisen il
consequence OF such Development when, in short
the very contingency here powerfully depicteC
has occurred let as think Of the above unpreudice,
by past party feelings, and regard IL no, as an idl
prophecy - Nash Patriot
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22

MYSTERIOUS APFAIR-MAN SHoT.-0n Sunday
evening last Mr. Henry Ridley, a young man resi-
ding in this vicinity, (sepson Of Col. v 8. Allen)
was waylaid and shot, by some person unknown to
him. Ridley was walking in the woods near the
house, when the assassin stepped from behind tree
and fired, the ball taking effect in the inside of his
left and passing through to the outside whence
il was extracted by Dr. Bell. Ridley saw his as
sailant fire but was unable to recognize him. He
describes him as wearing black whskers and nous
tache. SO far as known Ridley has not an enemy
in the world and we utterly at loss to account
for this dastArdly attempt upon his life Carol
TsrR.) pltriou