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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16
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The secret sessions of Congress have
been occupied for some days in the discus
sion of financial scheme, intended to be
permanent during the wars.
It's action, the knowing ones assert, will
be to take the entire control of the cotton,
sugar and tobacco crops. As purchasers
paying to the people their value in Treas
pry notes, which will be current through
out the Confederacy, and redeemable in
given number of years in specie.
The Government will be enabled by their
control to negotiate in Europe heavy loans
of money, and when the blockade shall
be broken, or become impracticable in the
winter season from the high winds which
will drive from our coast the enemy 8
vessels, and in the judgment of naval men
destroy at least the blockade of Charles
ton, it can realize from its European Gus,
toners, ia.specie or in foreign bills of ex-
change, the proceeds of the sale of these
valuable commodities.
The Paris correspondent of the New
York News has announced what is known
here to be a fact, that the Confederate
Commissioners have purchased first class
steel-clad frigate for the use of this Gov
ernment, and there is also a proposition
favorably entertained by Congress to pur-
chase at high prices, such foreign steam
ers as may run the blockade into our
ports. Even now this feat could be per-
formed, and during the high winds of win.
ter no danger Of capture or injury would
attend the profitable exploit.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16
Loss OF THE 5rH MAINE REGIMENT

LOss OF THE 9TH MAINE NbHIM ENT.-
A special dispatch to the N. Y. Advert
ser, from Washington, reports that the
9th Maine Regiment is now at Alexandra
800 strong, having 90 killed, go woun.
ded and 800 taken prisoners.
When the l4th New York entered the
field, they passed wounded Major of the
rebel army, who begged for water A pri-
vate gave it to him, and he offered his
gold watch in return. The private declin
ed to take it. but the Major insisted, as he
said come else would get it if he did not
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16

psS- General" said a Carolinian, to
Beauregard when he first chose his posi-
tion on Bull Run, and began his works
there, ''if the battle of our independence
is to be fought here, we ought to have a
more classic name for this stream"
at will do about as we'll as cowpens,
drily answered the General.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16
coRREsPoNDENcE.l
To GEN. BEAUREGARD,
July 22, 1861,

JULY zZ, 1861.
To GEN. BEAUREGARD,
Or Commanding Officer Confederate
Army
SIR Il send this by friend and trusty
servant,who is well known to many officers
in your army He is sent for the purpose
of obtaining from you permit for Mr.. III
5. McGraw and myself to pass your lines
to obtain the body of Col. Cameron, who
fell in the action of yesterday. My solic-
itude in tie matter is an impulse of pri-
vate character. The rigid rules establish
ed in Washington with reference to flags of
truce prevent nae from carrying out nv
wishes without proceeding as I am now
doing. / believe General b. will reeollect
me while resident of New Orleans but
if President Davis, Gen. Lee, Johnston.
Gen. Wigfall, Coils. Miles, Keitt or With
ers are present, they will not hesitate to
vouUh for me. Gen. Bonham, and in fact
nearly all your officers, know me. In ad-
ditiOn to the qualification of performing a
sacred duty, l would be highly delighted
to meet in your camp many of my most
valued friends. 1t is proper for me to add
that | have not been in any manner con.
nected with the action of the Government
here, and that am neutral.
Very respectfully, yours, &C.,
[Signed ARNOLD HARRIS.
seA~ Please make the passpors for A
Harris, III. S. McGraw and two servants
| have not named my friend or servant fol
prudential reasons, but either of the gen.
tlemen above named can vouch for them
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16
Distances around Norfolk.

As a matter Of convenient reference, we publish
the following table of air line distances between the
most important points in this neghborhood. Tho
measurements are mathematically accurate, being
the results of careful triangulation. If we have
any captious readers they must not suppose we are
giving the enemy information; for we Gull the
items from the charts Of the Coast Survey, hun
dreds of which are among the archives of the Fed
eral Baboon himself:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc,
4Nanassas JMpction. Jnly 23.. 18h1.

4HdhdSSdS junction, July 23, 1861.
SIR Il am instructed by Gen, Beaure.
gard, commanding the First Corps, Army
of the Potomac to say that he has received
your note of the 22d, and to reply thereto
The General declines giving an informal
permit to any one residing beyond his ad-
vance lines for any purpose which may be
accomplished by those formal proceedings
known to and practiced by civilized bellig.
erent natioLs. By no act of his will he
lower the dignity of the Confederate States
as nation by permitting that to be done
indirectly which the usages of civilized
warfare accomplish directly.
The arbitrary and unusual course adop-
ted in such cases as you refer to, by the
United States Government, will be the
guide of the Generals conduct in return
Any one, therefore, coming within the
lines without the proper flag, will be sent
under an escort to the Confederate Govern
ment for examination.
The General deems proper for me to add
that humanity should teach an enemy tc
care for its wounded and christianity tc
bury its dead.
l am, sir, your ob't servant,
JOHN L. MANNING,
Abide Camp.
To ARNOLD HARRIS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16

FROM PENsAcoLA--The Mobile Evening News
of the I'd has the following;
From Pensacola, we learn tina. on the 3lst the
Niagara returned from ber fruitless chase Of tho
Sumpter, and resumed her anchorage off Fort Pick
ems. The Colorado was the only other vessel at
the anchorage
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16

STARTLING FROM KNOX UoUNTY.-Adispatch from
Quincy to the Chicago Times states substantially
that the 3lst ult party Of secessonists TO tho
number of about 1000 men, armed with rifles aud
shut guns, and having with them two field pieces,
nine and six FOUNDER surrounded the town Of
Edine, in Knox county, Missouri, where there wero
several hundred Union men encamped, all Of whom
were taken prisoners. The Union men were infe-
ror in numbers and indifferontly armed, and they
could therefore make no hopeful resistance.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16

The Austin Gazette learns from the ad-
jutant- general, that in few days there will
bo over $4,000 men in camps of instruc-
ton in Texas,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16
Southern papers please copy.

DEADLY IMPLEMENT or WAR.--The Raleigh State
Journal thus describes the model OF a compound re-
yover Invented by Mr.. T. F, Christian, Of Wilson
~ Co.
II consists Of twelve rows Of guns, twelve in
each OF which revolver containing seven balls u
attached, and revolving on It's axis inone minute. A
each revolution l44 bullets are fred, and in seven
revolutions, oceupyngthe smce Of one minute, ,oOs
bullets are Cred all Of which can be performed by
sensible lad of ten or twelve years, and one iuel
igent man TO point the guns which be IS enabled b
do with unerrng seTtaaty by means Of eontrisanc'
which need not here be expain'd.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16
sarThe Manchester Guardian, a mouth
piece of the great cotton-spinning interest.
dismisses the 4th of July party thus:

"The Americans resident in London
celebrated the 4th of July by dejemer,
presided over by a New York clergyman.
No American was present. and the speech
es delivered on the occasion are noticeable
only on the account of the absence of that
insolent and menacing tone adopted at the
Paris breakfast"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16

The cradle is a womans ballot box.--[Lucy
Stone.
Some of them pa, in ,wo vaiesAi oOee, which %
illegal. isn't H.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16
First Naval Battle.

/ The first naval battle between the North ard tho
South occurred on Sunday, July 2lsi, near the
for,i6caion ai Oregun Inlet on the North Carolina
coast between the steamer Beaufort, commanded
| by Lieut.. Duval and Federal sieomer nanie un-
known. The. particulars are given Ia an extra Of
of the Raleigh Standard. The result is highly cred
liable to the gallant Lieut.. Col. Duvnl, who cou-
manded ard his men. Though he fought against
immense odds, he achieved grelt triumph, which
Is more brilliant FROM the lispropuriiUu between the
vsesels and their forces The federal steamer was
large three-masied propeller, carrying six heavy
guns aud riled cannon lorN ard and aft, and hsv-
ing ON board at lenst ] rs men. TIE Beaufort is u
small steamer. carrying only one smOothbord gun
AID a crew Of twenty six.
The engagement commenced at 1913 4. VI and
terminated at IL NJ. The enemy fred 8 shots
five or six of which were from the the rifled eau
non. The Beaufort fred shots three Of which
struck the enemy. The Federal vessel finally re-
treated and sought safety behind projecting cliff.
+ Petersburg Express.
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BdsrThe subjoned is from the RushviIe (Ind.)
Jacksouian:
All over the North tho Democratic masses are
arousing to sense of their duty, and are holding
meetings denouncing the war and Lincons viola-
tons of the Constitution. The leaders may fall hy
the way side at the electric touch Of Lincolns gold
in the shape Of military commissions , contracts
but the honest yeUmanry sound to the core. At
Nyack New York, 1900 Of them met IN grand
council and resolved against further prosecution Of
unnatural war. So also in Wyoming Cataraugns
Oneida, Jefferson and n number Of other counties
in that State Over 1000 of tho substantial citizens
of Newark, N. j. have sighned a petition for
peace. In pennsylvania, Iowa. and other States the
same feeling prevails, and large and enthusiastic
meetings have been held
In our own INDIANA the interpid and fearless John
G. Davis for eight years the Congressman from the
Seventh District, has been addressing large asseu-
bages OF the people of that District Meetings have
been held in Vigo S'llivan Parke Owen, Clay,
Putnam, Orange, Crawford Marshall Union, and
other counties in which the Democracy have boldly
and resolutey taken their stand against the unnat-
ura and useless war now devastating the land. .at
the good work go onl
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16

TI0TTT0TT
GAINESVILLE, TENN,
o-.--r=-a. Where am prepared to perform all
NS(ttSesg operations belonging to Dentistry, with
NIIIlGO OncatueSs and dispatch. Teeth inserted
from one TO am entire set, upon the most approved
plan. As make nay own gold plate, ! can assur,
my patrons that they will have the best quality o
plate used, Persons having unsatisfactory pat'
wnrk are requested TO give me a call. All worl
guar utied, Office hour4 II "a ~ A. NJ, and Il
sPM.
March ., le60-U
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-16

sDstance of the Sawyer gun experiment-No
folk argus.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-15

BEAuTifuL FIGURE.-Two painter.
were eml loyai 20 iiescoe the wall. of "A
magnificent carhcdra both sioud on a
rude scatfold. constructed for the purpose
forty feet from the floor. One of them
was So intent upon his work thai ihe BE-,
came wholly absarbed in admiration, and
stood oil from ihc picture, gazing at il
with intense delight. Forsellin. where
he was, he moved backwards slowly. sur
vcyins critically the work Of his p-ncl
until he had neared the very edge Of the
plank upon which he stood.
AT this critical moment his c,sayariius
turned suddenly. and almost frozen with
horror, beheld his eminent peril anoih.
er instant and the enlhu,ias, would be
precipitoted upon the pavement beneath
il he spoke TO him it WA, certain death
If he held his peace. it Was equally sure.
Suddenly he regained his presence OF
mind, aud seizing wet brush flung il
against the wall. scattering The bs~urilul
picture with unsighas bl,Sches OF color.
ing. The painter flew forward. and turn.
ed upon his friend with fierce impreca-
ton, but s'srtled AT his ghaslly face lie
listened 10 the recital OF his danger. look.
ed shudderins over the dread space below.
and with tear, OF gratitude blessed the
hand ihat saved lin.
+ -. said preacher, We sometimes get
absorbed in looking upon the pictures OF
the world, and in contemplating them
steps backwards. unconscious Of our peril
when the Almighty dashes out the ina.
ses, and We spring forward to lament
their destruction into the outstretchet
arms Of mercy. aud are saved.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-15
moment in her husbands arms, kissing
and heinz kissed nd ZZifun1

moment in her husbands arms, kissing
and being kissed od liGitum.
Little explanation was needed. The
young mans brain, excited by extreme
anxiety regarding his trust. had led to
his cautiously rising in the night, and
unconsciously transferring the packet to
what he afterwards remembered as the
hiding place which had presented itself
to his mind on bringing it home the pre-
cedng evening.
How many times he has asked forgive
ness is not recorded. but Fanny is true
woman, quick to resent, but easily ap.
peased /; and Mark has taken George and
Georges affairs in hand so heartily that
the young scapegrace is actually improv-
ing, and there is even some hope Of Fan
ny's belief in his total reformation being
realized.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-15
a Last AdmOnitiOn.

A late reverend gentleman, who was
as well known for his eccentrci,ies as
his talents, one day sent his son. a lazy
lad about twelve years of age, TO catch
his horse. The boy was saunterng
along with an ear Of corn in one hand,
and bride in the other. dragging the
reins along on the ground.
"0liver," said his father, calling af-
ter him in solemn voice, "come here,
Oliver, | want 10 say word or two to
you before you 60"
The lad returned forthwith, and the
parson proceeded
"You know, Oliver. my son, have
given YOU great deal of good counsel.
You know I've taught You before clos.
ing your eyes, to say
Now lay me down to Sleep" .sc.,
besides good many other things by way
of exhortalion. But as this is the last
opportunity | may ever have Of speaking
10 you, ! couldn't let it pass without
giving you my parting advice. Be a
good boy. Oliver. and always say that
pretty prayer before going 10 sleep. ]
fear | shall never see you again ~
A. he said this in very serious man
ner. and solemn tone. the poor boy began
TO be frightened, and burst into tears.
with this exclamation:
Never see me again, pa ?"
"No-for 1 shall probably die JeJore
yo,t get back scah the horse :"
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-15

LAUGABLF SCENE IN AN ARKANSAS Ho-
TEA contributor to the Spirit of the
Times thus describes scene al the An.
ebony House in Little Rock, Arkansas
Late one bitter cold night in Decem.
der, some eight or -nine years ago, l..
came into the barroom. rs usual, To take
his part in Whatever was going on. For
some ressen the crowd had dispersed
sooner than was customary, and but two
or three Of the to~nsfolk were there, to-
sether with Il stranger. who had arrived
half hour or longer before. and who
tired, wet and muddy, from a .ong Ar
kansas stage ride. his legs extended, and
shoes off, was consolins himself with
Two chairs and a nap, opposite the center
Of the blazing fire. Any one who has
travelled until ten o'clock, in rough
night, over an Arkansas road. can appre.
ciate the comfort Of the fruilion before
that fireplace.
The drowsy example of the stranger
had lis effect on the others. and L., who
took a seat in the corner, for lack OF
conversation, vas reduced 10 the poker
for amusement. lie poked tie fire Wig
orously for a while. until it got red hot,
and becoming 1isgusled, was abou, to
drop il and retire, when he discovered
the great toe Of the strangers foot pro.
uudins through a hole in one OF his
socks.
Here was a relief to l.. He placed tue
glowing poker wilhia - foot OF the mel
ancholy sleeper's toe. and began slowly
TO lessen the distant between them: one
by one, the others. AS they caush, the
joke, began TO open their eyes, and being
awakened, mouths expanded into srins,
and srns into suppressed giggles-and
one ncontneut fellow into broad laugh
Closer and closer The red hot poker near.
ed towards tie unfortunate toe. The
hea; caused the sleeper resllessly 10 move
hi, hands. l.. was just about TO apply
the poker, when a sound of click! click
arrested his attention. lie looked at the
stranger the latter, with one eye open.
had been watching his proceedings, and
silently brought a pistol 10 bear upon l.
la voice just audible lie mutiered in a
tone of great determination
Jest burn il Barn a. jest burn
il and III be id ii | don't STIR yo..
up with ten thousand hot pokers in i've
seconds !"
l.. laid down the poker ins,anter and
remarked
Stranger, let's toke a drink i'm fact
gentlemen, MI of YOU
l.. afterwards said they were tn,
Icheapes, drinks he even bought
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-15
Seduction and Death.--A Case Of Ter.
rible DepFavity.


display OF depravity and heartlessness
came to light on Thursday afternoon. the
details of which were arrived at with
difficulty, and it is only at this late per.
iod that we are enabled to state them full.
ly. Coroner James was summoned to
hold an inquest on the body of'a young
girl. sixteen years Of age, named Henri.
eta Herbert, who resided at No. 'f57 Tn.
diana street She died on the previous
day from the effects Of chilu birth. and
with her last breath detailed history Of
sin and crime which will bring a shud-
der to every virtuous mind. Her story
was substantially a. follows:
She was born in the city Of Buffalo Of
a respectable family, and educated at
fashionable boarding school. AT An ear
ly age, her sister, who is at present liv.
ing IN this city, under the assumed name
of Lou Fitch. was seduced by young
man of thst city. and brought here to
live with him as his wife. The couple
lived together until about two years ago.
when they were separated, she THROWN.
herself upon the world for support. She
hired out as a servant in a respectable
family. but, becoming discouraged, or
displeased with her situation. she again
started out in the world. Misfortune
stared her in the face. and ere long she
became an inmate of den Of infamy.
where she still remains. While living in
this manner she formed the acquaintance
of young man well known in this city
rs man of dissolute habits This per.
son was possessed of dimond ring
which was strongly coveted BY the pros
ttute. and which he promised should be.
come hers upon the condition that her
sister, who was then Twin. in Buffalo.
could be brought 10 the feet Of the sedu.
Ger. With n heart almost inhuman she
wrote a letter TO her sister informing her
that If she would come 10 the citv she
would send her to schoo. at Evanston and
and take care of her while there. Upon
! this condition Henrietta was induced 10
to come to the city. Shortly after she
was introduced BY her sister TO the
young man above referred to. He used
every art in the power of man to COM
pass her ruin. At first the cruel sister
and the hardened william were repulsed
n every effort. But she was alone in the
city, without liends and without means.
and with no one t. look To but an outcast
for assistance and support. She WAS har.
rassed on every side. and was at las,
mado to yield to the arts Of her sister and
her sedncer.
| The couple ived together about year.
/ at the end OF which time Henrietta be-
came the mother OF child. which result.
ed in her death. During the time she
4 lived with her seducer she was treated
in the most brutal manner. He often
kicked and beat her with the utmost cru.
! ellv. and on one occasion shc was dis
covered on her knees with her hands
clasped as if begging for mercy. In.
formation was Immediately laid before
the police, and her brutal paramour was
| arrested but this was COMPROMISED and
] he escaped the punishment of his crime.
| The unfortunate Girl died on Wednesday
morning in the presence of her mother
aud a few personal friends, Chicoyo
Times
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-15
Receipts for .-Particuiar.
ly Applicable to Hard Times.

For LADIEs.-Keep off Broadway
when great bargains" and "extraor.
dinary reductions" are advertised.
Leave your purse in the bureau draw
er at home, if necessity compels YOU to
pass 50 cheap store -
If you catch yourself thinking how
nice it would be If you could have new
carpet, just transfer the adjective to an
other subject, and reflect how mice"
the old one still looks.
Ifyou see anything going "at ruin
Gus sacritice" it go.
Don't subscribe to that doctrine of
economy which buys a shilling calico
"to save" and then pay dressmaker
three times the value Of the fabric TO
make it up.
Settle in your mind just what you can
afford to buy, before You go to market,
and don't allow yourself u be tempted
by any surprisingly cheap luxury"
Have your purse biz enough to hold
the pennies, and keep them there.
Don, feel mortified because your
neighbor sneers at the darn in your
pocket handkerchief, or the mended place
in your gloves /; the time will probably
come when all the needles and thread in
Christendom will be insufficient to mend
her broken fortunes.
Remember that your expenditures
must be regulated by Your own circum
stances, not tie say 50" of Mrs Grun-
dy Let every woman Judge for her.
SELF is a capital motto.
And above all. never allow yourself 10
forget that money goes faster after cheap
things than expensive ones. And thai
as the wife cannot earn money, it is hel
duty to save it,
For GENrLEMEN.-Get a portmonaie
with good rheumatic clasp 10 it
those purses that are easily opened are ea.
silly emptied.
Don't carry bank bills about with you,
unless you want TO use them immediate.
ly leave your money at home with your
wife, and 1t will be great deal easier L
say No, to those borrowing friends who
come within the Scriptural clause ot
never repaying."
II you feel inclined to smoke six CEN
Havana. just put good rye straw be
tween your teeth instead, and chaw il a
your leisure. 1t is astonishing how su
perior you will find the flavor.
Don't get into car or omnibus TO ride
half dozen blocks, but walk, and sci
your sluggish blood into circulation
Thereby YOU will save two things gs-you,
fare and your doctors bill.
Remember how very superior water i.
TO sherry cobblers and brandy-smashes
on all occasions.
Let no day pass without laying some
thing by for cloudy weather. Half a
dime is better than nothing. If You
can I save something out Of the smallest
salary. you may safely consider yourself
en- route for the poor house
Don't think how long you have had
that old coat Of yours think rather how
much longer YOU can make il last.
The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-10-15

\ broker, not long ago. when escort
lng fair damsel home, asked her what
kind OF money she liked best. OF course
the blushins beauty instantly suggested
matrimony. What rate Of interest does
it bring :" inquired the man OF current
funds and Wildcat documents. IL:
properly invested" lisped the fair charm
er--" II properly invested, il will double
tho original stock every two Years"