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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

ssa- We had hoped that when cut off
from Northern Icing dispatches and news
papers, we would have reliable information
from the various theatres of war but, so
far, the hope has not been realized, and the
reports that flow in upon us, in
a continuous stream, give rise to the pain
full suspicion that Icing is as catching as
the itch, and that many of our own people
have taken the infection in its worst form.
This is not only wrong, but very annoy
ing to the public which is constantly on
the look out for important results from the
various divisions of the army. Sensation
lists take advantage of this anxiety, and
disseminate numberless falsehoods that are
very reprehensible and unbecoming an in
telligent people, Let us have the truth,
or silence.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
Proclamation of Gen. A. Sydney
Johnston.

WHEREAS, the armed occupation of part of
Kentucky by the United States, and the prepara-
tons which manifest the intention of their Govern
ment TO invade the Confederate States through that
territory, have imposed it on these last as neces-
sity of sefdefense, to enter that State and meet
the invasion upon the best line for military opera
tions:
AND WHEREAS, IL is proper that the motives of
the Government OF the Confederate States in taking
this step should be fully known to the world;
Now, therefore, /, ALBERT S. JOHNSTON, General
and Commander of the Western Department of the
army of the Confederate States of America, do
proclaim that these States have thus marched their
troops into Kentucky with no hostile intention to-
wards its people; nor do they desire or seek to con-
troll their choice 10 regard to their union with e.
Their of the Confederacies or to- suhjugate their
State, hold its soil against their wishes. On the
contrary, they deem it to be the right of the peo-
pie of Kentucky to determine their own position
in regard to the begerents 1t is for them to say
whether they will join either Confederacy, or main
tain separate existence as an independent and
sovereign State. The armed occupation of their
soil, both as to its extent and duration, will there
fore be strictly limited by the exgences of self
defense on the part of the Confederate States.--
These States intend to conform to all the require
ments of public law and international amity rs be-
tween themselves and Kentucky, and accordingly
| hereby command all who are subject TO my or
and the legal authorities within that State so far
as the same be compatible with the necessities OF
self-defense. If it be the desire of the people of
Kentucky to maintain strict and impartial neu-
trality, then the effort to drive out the lawless in
truders, who seek to make their State the theatre
of war, will aid them in the attainment of their
wishes. If, as it may not be unreasonable to sup
pose these people desire to unite their fortunes with
the Confederate States, to whom they are already
bound by so many ties Of interest then the appear
ance and aid of Confederate troops win assist them
to make an opportunity for the free and unbiased
expression of their will upon the subject. But if
it be true, which is not to be presumed, that
jority of those people desire to adhere to the United
States and become parties to the war; then none can
doubt the right of the other begerent to meet that
war whenever and wherever it may he waged =
But harboring no such suspicion now declare, in
the name of the Government which | serve, that
its army shall be withdrawn from Kentucky so
soon as there shall be satisfactory evidence of the
existence and execution Of like intention on the
part of the United States.
By order of the President of the Confederate
States of America.
A. S. JOHNSTON,
| General Commanding Western Department
of the Army of the O. S. of A.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

n@- The discussion Of purely political
questions have been so long discontinued
that we scarcely know how to return TO it.
But as the Legislature will soon convene,
and as the important duty ~ electing Con-
iederate States Senator will develve upon
u, il is time that the people-not the poll
'ticians-should be casting about for the
right sort of man to whom their interests
may be confded. Without intending to-
disparage the claims of any one to that
high position, we give it as cur honest con-
victiou that no man is so clearly indicated
for It, by popular sentiment, as our towns
man, Maj, G. A. Henry. There is scarce
ly man in Tennessee who has not heard
b 5 clarion voice in defense of the great in
terests of the State, and no one within its
limits has performed so large an amount Of
unrequited labor in every field where intel.'
lectual vigor and dsnterested patriotism
could be brought into efficient SERVICE
Impressed, at an early period of this rovo-.
luton, with the conviction that the South
ought to dissolve its connection with the
North, Maj. Henry entered into.the con-
test with earnest zeal, and all over the State
his eloquent appeals were heard in behalf
of an oppressed people struggling against
sectional tyranny and for violated COM
no. n rifrb 70 ,1a,,o1 T., = II
the great contests that have, for years, been
waged in Tennessee, his time, money and
talents have been freely given, and all in
defense of popular rights and the interests
of tie State. The people, whose cause he
has so often and ably advocated, appreci-
ate his labors, and, as far as we can learn,
are earnest in their, desire that he shall be
rewarded with a seat in the Senate, and if
the Legislature reflect the wishes of their
constituents, we have no misgivings as to
tho result
In advocating the claims of Maj Hen
ry, we ignore all old party associations and
"iNhi''So, "hu pdSO bhCh upOu luC
grounds Of eminent fitness, intellectually
and morally, and devotion to Southern
independence that looks to nothing short of
eternal separation from the North. For
this he has labored with zeal and ability
that entitle him to rhe gratitude of every
true-hearted ennesseean-looking for re-
ward only to conscious rectitude of pur-
pose. And as the time has come when
promotion should be based upon merit
when political juntos should no longer
stand between the people and their friends,
we, as one of the people, take pleasure in
presenting the name of Maj Henry to the
Legislature as a candidate for the Confede-
rate States Senate. We urge his election
not as an old line Wing, but as a true
hearted Southerner, gifted orator, a states
man of ripe and enlarged experience, and
an honest man-one who, content with the
rank of a private, has never been an habit
ual ofice-seeker, thrusting his claims upon
the people at every election, and grasping
at every vacant post
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
To the Benevolent Ladies of CIarks-
vile, Tennessee.

LADIES Accept from grateful soldiers the warm
est thanks for your liberal donations. Z Although
selfexiled from our homes-our friendss fleeing,
scattered in all directions-our hearthsones desc
Grated BY pllaging hordes, and our Southern prin-
ciples by oar OScn Legislators, as merting Capital
Punishment we car be but more sensible Of your
bounties; and your remembrance will be held most
dear to the hearts of Southern Kentucky soldiers.
Many, now ready for the battlefield, thank you,
who so kindly assisted them from their beds Of
sickness by your timely gifts Of clothing and other
necessaries as well as by your cheering and sym
pathizing presence
To our Kentucky neighbors, many. very many
thanks are due. To enumerate their acts of good
ness would be pleasant, but long task yet you
will please accept soldiers thanks returned in a
sodierlv manner-blunt but eincere.
"BARTLETT"
Hospital of Sd Reg. Kentucky Volunteers,
I
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
HVFts N'NIINIFIj
Bowling Green, Sept. 18th, 1861.

A Coon THING FOR OUR NEGRoEs.-It cannot be
denied that number of diseases must result from
the wearing of leather shoes by our negroes, when
engaged in outdoor operations during the cold
weather, or wet situations. In Germany Belgium
and France in order to prevent these evils at least
to some extent the use of wooden shoes has long
since been introduced, and are extensively worn
by the whole farming and laboring population.
The Governments of Europe have very much en-
couraged the manufacture Of the same and their
preference over leather shoes is much recommend
ed by all Boards Of Agriculture and of Heath.--
There is hardly an operation on the farm and about
the farm houses, the garden, &c, in which they
could not be most proftably used. They are per-
ectly secure against the penetration Of water and
being always dry will keep the feet waim and
thereby prevent many diseases.
They are light and easy TO wear, Of pleasant
appearance, and may be blackened or vanished
They can be worn with or without stockings and
with many other advantages, they combine such
durabiiites as to last almost whole lifetime, at
cost of from twenty-five TO thirty-seven cents.
They are certainly entitled to the attention ofthe
farming and laboring population Of the SOUTH
The wood for their manufacture is to be had, IN
great abundance, in most Of our Southern States.
---FiU7nr and Planter.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

neap The Richmond Examiner has taken
the position that Vice President Stevens
should be superseded because he held out
too long for the Old Union. This is stri-
king illustration of the tendency of zeal
to outrun discretion, and ought to serve as
a warning to the people to turn deaf ear
to the counsels of those who have not the
patriotism and magnanimity to discard par
ty predictions for the good of their coun-
try. What would the Examiner think if
every volunteer were rejected whose advo-
cacy of secession does not date so far back
as that Of the original projectors of disun-
ion? Oh, no; that wouldn't do at all
Later converts may do the fighting, but the
original Secessionists must hold the offices,
reap all the honors and emoluments of the
new Government. Such sentiments are
worthy of Yankee spoilsmen, but the high
toned Southern patriot can not entertain
them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
BY TELEGR RAP H.

RIcnMoND, Sept l9.--Sixty-eight Iessian prison.
ers taken in the mountains Of Virginia, and fseen
taken at Manassas, arrived by this afernoous Cen
trail train ~
Ex-Secretary Walker now Brigadier General win
probably have for his command. Walls, Judges and
Bullocks Regiments Of Infantry and Clanton's Cav
airy Regiment, all from Alabama with the Colum-
bus, (Ga.) Artillery Battalion.
The Richmond Examiner was to-day sold at pub
lie cutlery by the consent Of the owners for S5 O00
John NJ. Daniel was the purchaser The Examiner
will be continued as formerly.
No news of interest from the camps,
The reported sbelling of Leesburg is all bosh.
RICHMOND Sept 25.-Both the United States sem
ators from Maryland are reported to have been ar.
rest and BAstilled.
The statement about the shooting of four hundred
troops by order of General Mcclellan for refusal
to advance on Confederate troops, is believed here
in high officials circles where It was obtained.
RICHMOND, Sept. 2O.-Many Yankees are banding
up their notions and endeavoring to escape before
the expiration Of the 40 days. and many pseudo
friends of the South arriving from the North tC
protect their property from the North, TO protect
their property from sequestration.
A shipment of Hessian prisoners for New Orleans
will be made to-day to be followed by further con.
signment tomorrow.
RsHMoND, Sept. 20.-The sequestration Of Yankee
effects has been going here at the rate of half
million of dollars per day, for the last few days.
KNOXVILLE Sept. 21.-An engagement took plac,
on the 10th at Baiboursville, Kentucky, between
800 Conrederates and 1900 Federals, in which the
Federals were completely routed. The Confederate
troops consisted of a portion of Battles regiment
assisted by Captain Simpsons and Plumlee's caval
ry. we took 400 stand of a ms besides other equip
ments. We have possession of Barboursville. 0ul
loss two killed-Lieut Powell, Of Hawkins county
and one private. Loss of Federals unknown.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
kay- The Richmond Wing shrewdl1

sG~ The Richmond Wing shrewdly
suggests that there must be some radical
defect in Government which, beginning
with Washington as its Chief, ends with
the elevation of such a man as Abe Lin
coin to the same position. This defect is
to be found in an imperfect elective sys-
tenn, and an amount of Executive patron
age which gradually absorbs power until it
becomes overwhelming, corrupting and CEN
tralizing. Whether the Confederate States
will profit by the experience of the pas,
and correct these defects, remains to be seen;
but the Constitution, though an improve
ment on the original, contains within itself
no provisions looking directly to these i'm
portant reforms. The institutions of the
South and the character of its people may
do much to preserve the purity of the gov
eminent, but it is not safe to rely upon
these.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

Ray A body of Hessians is encamped on
Muldrough's Hill, AS a stragetic point,
Gen, Buckner considers il, Of no impor-
lance, and declined to occupy it when in
his power to do so. 1t may prove a trap
to the enemy, Our troops occupy impor-
tant positions, and Southern Kentucky is
safe from Lincoln's clutches,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

BaA. The Governor of Pennsylvania of
fcred old Abe 300, 900 men to aid in put
ting down the Instruction, and now the
citizens of Philadelphia are urging a draft
to raise force for the defense of that clty
Most of those 100000 men are still at
home-why don't they volunteer?
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

THR OTHER BIG Gun DIscovERED-Our readers
will recollect the 35-pounder rihed that the
Yankees lost in the battle of Manassas and the con-
gratulations which they bestowed among them
selves upon the manner in which they had disposed
of its mate. The latter has been discovered in the
Run by Col. Pendloton who had the river dragged
upon information given by small lad, who over
heard the artillerists in their retreat commenting
upon the loss of their pets The first has been sent
to Aqua Creek, but what disposition will be made
of the second is not yet determined.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

Bay Tie Baltimore American says that
Baltimore will be burnt on the approach of
the Confederate army. Well, it is not far
from that point to Philadelphia, which city
is about as combustible as any on South
ern soil-even Cincinnati is not fire proof
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

LAUNCH or STEAM GUNBoAT.--0ne of the steam
gunboats which has been under construction for
some time past at Algiers, at the shipyard Of
Messrs john Hughes & Co., was launched on Sat
ariay last. This boat has been built very quick,
aud it is Thought will make a very fast sailer.--
There viii be several more ready for launching soon
at the different ship-yards in the vicinity.[H. o.
Bulletin, 23d
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

u.s. 1t seems to be true that ex Cover
nor Morehead has been arrested. Thus be-
gins the re-enactment of the scenes daily
witnessed in St Louis and Baltimore. The
Courier is suppressed and Durrett; its for
mer editor, has been arrested, together with
the Southwestern news agent-Mr Barr.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

nsn. The news from Western Virginia is
too underlined to allow statement approx
mating the truth but the prospect is that
the veil will be lifted from the scene in a
few days, and reveal glorious victory over
the abolition minions of the kangaroo
government We are satisfied that the
movements there can have no other result.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

psa- Gen, Floyd, in letter to his wife,
says he did not lose a man in the battle OF
Carniiax Ferry, though he had but two
thousand men to eight thousand against
him, and fought from about three O'CLOCK
in the evening until night. The loss of
the enemy was very heavy, but the exact
extent We will probably never know
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

peA- The Legislature of Kentucky, by a
decisive vote, refused to print the Govern
ors veto message. This is the first instance
of the kind of which we have any knowl-
edge, though it will surprise no one who
knows the character Of hat infamous abo-
lition clique.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

pa- The demoralized state of the Nor
thern army is getting no better very fast
and assertions are so frequent that, at Al
exandria, the officers have removed, from
the river bank, every piece of plank which
could enable a man to float across the Po-
tomac
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

rea- Gen. McCulloch has called for if-
teen additional regiments from the States
of Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The
indications are that the brute, Fremont, is
making desperate effort to overrun Mis-
souri,, and to win for himself an immortal
ity of infamy by system of warfare that
sinks him below the savage.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

In addition to tho above, we have full stocks Of
other goods, and we invite the early attention Of
buyers TO these goods. We have the largest and
best stock that can be offered this year. aud per-
sons who wish 10 save money and secure useful
supplies for winter, should give us an early CALL
We sell exclusively for CASH. and no one, however
prompt and responsible, shonld expect us to keep
accounts
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

n@. Mcclellan has informed his soldiers
that they have suffered their last defeat
From this there is but one legitimate infer
ence, and that is, that they are to fight no
more battles.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

sG~ The specie in the banks of New
York is rapidly diminishing, and the inan-
cial condition of the whole North is wear
ing most gloomy aspect. This winter
will be distinguished by great suffering,
bread riots and cry for peace
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
To the Citizens of Tennessee

In the Lincoln Journal of the 22d inst, see
the following Card indicating desire on the part
of the Fayetteville Bar and citizena of Lincoln
county, for me to become candidate to fill the
vacancy now existing in the Supreme Court of our
State.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

sea- The forty days allowed by the Con-
federate Congress, for the removal of alien
enemies, have expired, and if any such still
remain in the South, we hope the proper
officers will take them in hand and deal
with them as the law directs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
Original Attachment.
Rice 4 Moore

4. s. Montgomery.
The plaintiffs on oath saith that the defendant
hath removed himself from this State, and that he
is indebted to them; and the plaintiff having OBJ
tanned an original attachment from ma against the
estate of said defendant, which has been .eved on
his property-it is ordered by me that publication
be made in the ClarksVille Chronicle, a newspaper
published in the city of Clarksve, for four con-
secutive weeks notice to the defendant to appear
in the city of GAINESVILLE on the 9th day of Novem-
Der, 1861 to defend said attachment suit or Il ~in
be proceeded with exparte.
CHARLES BAILEY, J. p.
Sept co. '61-4w-pr fee 81
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

pa- Gov Harris, Gen. Polk, ard Maj,
V. X. Stevenson are few of the numbers
spoken of as fit to 6ll the vacant post of
Secretary of War.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

The Lincolnites boast that they have
10000 men in, and around, Washington,
and yet the great Mcclellan can not, with
that mighty force, put down an insignif-
cant instruction. He dare not march out
of Washington to fight an enemy so feeble
as not to be recognized as a belligerent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
MACRAE G. COULTER.
Special Notice.

We wish to buy all the Wool, Jeans,
H.insey Ond socks, that we can get and
will pay the highest market prices in any goods we
have. Remember the large new store-room, ON
Franklin Street, near the Market-house, and you
can easily find MACRAE COULTER.
Aug 20, 1861
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

EDITOR JEFFERsoSIAN: As the time is near AZ
hand for the election of municipal officers, for the
ensuing year. you will please announce me as a
candidate for the Office of Mayor at the ensuing
election LIST Saturday in October.
GEO. SMITH,
Sept, 20, ls6l-tde
neA. We arr authorized to announce B. A. Roc
Frs candidate for Recorder Of the City.of Clarks-
VILE Election on the 9th October.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27
DENTAL NOTICE.

TO my friends and the public generally would
esy=s>. most respectfully say that my connec-
NE - ton with the Railroad Investigating
LIDCommittee will no longer .interfere
with my professional engagements, and that | can
be found, at all hours, either night or day at my
Office, south side of Franklin street, opposite the
Masonic Hall. A continuation of your patronage
solicited.
II. NJ. AGREE, Dentist.
Sept "a, '6l
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-27

Bay- Read the correspondence, on first
page, between leading Union men Of East
Tennessee and Gen. ZollicofFer. 1t is very
gratifying to learn that all danger of civil
war, in that section, is at an end