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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

B6s- Last week we thoughtlessly gave publicity
to the mission of the Hillman, and though too late
to affect the result the publication was altogether
wrong. This week, we notice in some of our
changes, dispatches and original paragraphs in ref
erence &c contemplated military movements in the
border Satates that ought to have been suppressed
We can not expect an expedition to succeed if the
programme is furnished to the enemy through the
press in advance of the movement; and editors
ought to exercise sounder discretion in selecting
news items for their columns. The more import
ant the Information the greater the necessity that
1t should be withheld from the enemy. The papers
had better be filled mp with doggrel rhymes and
musty anecdotes than disclosures OF southern move
ments the success of which may wholly depend
upon their secrecy The parties who intend to
strike the blow know what they are about, and no
one else ought to know until the blow Is struck
We can lot be more explicit without falling into
the error which desire to correct. As Il general
remark however may add, that the press has
been too much given to "blabbng, and the fault
will have 10 he corrected, or evil must come Of it.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

pay We publish to-day the proceedings of two
meetings in Christian county, Kentucky, and rejoice
to see that the right spirit is being manifested by
such near neighbors. Submission is an attitude
which Kentuckans can not long endure it is for
cgn to their nature, and their reputation for proud
independence and generous bravery will not be for
rem when invaded by fanatical usurper Henry
Clay said he never would consent to dissolution
of the Union but be never said that, if dissolved
without his consent, he would stand idly by and see
the South overrun by horde of northern fanatics
Neutrality was not an ingredient of his active and
determined temper, and were he alive now, he would
be for taking one side or the other--and which,
there is no ground upon which to build a doubt.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
From Harrisburg.

II ARRIsBuRG, Penn. April 30.-Governor Curtin s
mess age in extra session speaks Of the unexampled
promptness and patriotism with which The States
have responded to the call of the President.
1t says the slaughter of Northern troops in Balt-
more, for the pretended offense of marching at the
call of the Federal Government peaceably over the
soil Of the State admittedly in the Union, with the
object of defending the common Capitol, imposes
new duties and responsibilities the States and the
Administration.
This state of things cannot be submitted To-,
whether Maryland may profess TO be loyal TO the
Union or otherwise. There can be permitted no
hostile SOIL no INSTRUCTED thoroughfare between the
States undoubtedly loyal and their national seat Of
Government.
There is reason to hope that she route through
Baltimore may be no longer closed against the
peaceable passage of our people, armed in the
service Of the Government, but we must be assured
of this uninterrupted enjoyment of passage TO
the capitol by any and every route essential to the
purposes of the Government peaceably if possible,
but by force if necessary. The time for temporiz-
ing and forbearing with this rebellion is passed.
More companies have been rendered than will
make up the entire complement.
The Governor communicates the fact that the
Banks Of the Commonwealth have voluntarily ten
dcred any amount of money necessary for the com
mon defense and the general welfare OF the State
and nation The loan OF $500 900 is not exhausted,
but much larger sum will be required.
Forts Madison and Naisaise, near Annapolis, are
occupied by our troops.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 27.-The Northern
troops are defacing the Capitol at Washington, and
very much mutilating its stucco, and greasing the
walls. These troops are quartered in The fine com
mittee rooms.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, April 27.--The Lincoln block
ade is to bs extended to Virginia and North Caro-
lima ports on Monday aext.
ALExAYpRIA Va, April 27.--Com. Strngham is
in command Of LincOlns Naval forces. Lincoln
has determined to increase the regular army aud
navy TO 1000 men each. Gentlemen from Wash
ington, arrived here to-day, say that there are
Is, 900 Federal troops quarered in that city. The
heights of Georgetown are being diligently forth
lied. The public buildings are being undermined
The families of the Cabinet have all left the city
The hotels are all 10 be closed
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

Bea- The statement of the ARRAY between the
Omnibus agent and Capt. Ross, that was published
in the appeal of Tuesday last greatly erroneous
in almost every particular. The facts in the case,
furnished US by DIR. Merriwether are briefly these
Capt. Ross resident of GAINESVILLE, and graduate
of West Point who had come to our city to super
intend the erection of batteries, etc, had en-
ployed hackman to convey himself and family to
the Gayoso house for stipulated sum. Arrived at
the Gayoso, Capt, Ross paid the Hackman the sum
agreed upon, who thereupon demanded more. Ross
replied that he had no more change with him at
that time The hackman then left but soon after
returned with the omnibus agent, who, going up to
Ross, demanded the whole of the sum first demand
eG by the hackmay, saying at the same time that
in Of refusal his part to pay it he 1.-THE said
agent had broughta policeman along. Capt. Ross,
who upon seeing the party addressing him approach
in a threatening manner, had placed his hand upon
his pistol, then glanced around for Instant to see
if there was an officer present when the agent drew
his pistol and placed the muzzle very the Cap
tains face and fred nhicting severe and probably
dangerous wound from which the Captain is suffer-
ing extremely. The fellow at the time of drawing
the pistol with which he did the shooting, seized
the arm of Capt. Ross to prevent his drawing his
own pistol, and as the shot was fired ran of.
Capt. Ross then for the first time drew his pistol
and fired at him without effect as he was retreatng
--.HemphiS AUaldnche
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

nsA. Some of the northern editors are furiOusly
savage against the South and if hard words would
kill We would all be dead in ten minutes or there
about. Horace Greedy, who would run from set
ting hen stands the other side of the fence and
like an ill-natured, but cowardly cur, snarls and
banks. Why don't those valiant takers who are so
very impatient for fight, and who profess to be-
lieve that the South can be crushed as easy as an
eggshell out of their holes and lead the van
Oh, mol not they Brave on paper, they stirred
up the quarrel and striving to hasten the fight
which, not they, but their miserable dupes must
figure. A hundred thousand men, say these would
be tyrants, must march Immediately upon ltichmond
and demolish that den of traitors Try it, and let
We know how you like the sport.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

HeEA. Blackwoods Magazine, for April is on our
table, and the number is of great nterost--com-
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manner In these days Of momontous events when
the public mind is disnclined the light and friyo-
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without levity. The lumber opens with an argu-
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he component elements Of the humnu body, that
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
X SvILLE,
Friday, May Sd, 1861.

gF5y" The public mind is so ravenoas Tor informa-
ton upon passing events that we have almost hour
ly applications for the latest news. Restricted to a
weekly issue It not be expected of us to furnish
daily news and from the necessity Of the mach
that we gather UP during the week. is no longer
news to many Of our readers. But this is unavoid-
items up to Thursday eyening--with an occasional
extra when the Importance of the informoon calls
for its early dissemination. These remarks are in
reply to those who seem to think 1t our duty to
republish the news as fast ii comes in. With q
subscription for weekly, ouy; we can not furnish
daily
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
G.. A. Henry, in Russellville, KY
Correspondence of the Louisville Courier. !
RrssELLvILLg, ~. April 30. lsel.

RussBLLvILLE KY, April 80, 1861.
Editors Louisville Courier To-day has indeed
been gala day in our town. 1t having been pub.
lished that Hon. G. A. Henry, of Tennessee, would
address the people Of Logan to-day upon the usur-
patton Of Lincoln, and the old granny" idea of
neutrality, at an early hour the people came pour
ing in, not sngy but in crowds evincing that old
Loguns were aroused to the issue. His recep-
ton by the military and band at the depot far ex-
ceeded that ever paid to any in our place. Be
ing escortedto the public square, he made one of the
most thrilling speeches to the assembled thousands
ever delivered in this town, and one spontaneous
shout fora united South went up from every breast.
The flag Of the Confederate States floats from ev-
cry house top and all are awake to the necessity OF
decided stand by Kentucky. The "ball is rolling,
and is bound to he carried through,
At night, by solicitation Of the Ladies' he again
addressed the people. His spirt-stirrng tones and
burning eloquence will long be remembered by all
who listened TO him. and the fires of patriotism re-
kindled by him will be exhibited in the array of an
armed host, hailing from old Logan, on the first
field where kentuckys valiant sons shall be called.
Yours S
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
Another Seizure of Contraband
Goods for the South.

There was another seizure this morning of mu-
milton OF war bound for the Sonth. Five suspicious
looking boxes from New York. and directed to Carks-
vile, Tennessee, attracted the attention of some of
the employees of the Pennsylvania R. r. Co., at
the Duquesne depot. Word was sent TO the Commit
tee Public Salty, and numbers were soon and Or
dered to be opened. Two of them proved to con-
tain fine lot of revolvers, gun-barrels and knives,
together with a general assortment Of hardware
The other three had queer assortment Of dry goods
lanterns, &c. The committee had them stored in
the warehouse of Nimck 4 Co. Some excitement
attended the discovery, but everybody kept within
bounds utsburg Chronicle 27th.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
Clarksyille, May lst., 1861,

NEGROES VOLUNTEERING IN NIRGISIA.--About fifty
negroes in Amelia county have Offered themselves
10 the Government for any service.
In our neghborng city of Petersburg, two hun
dred free negroes offered for any work that might
be assigned to them, either to fight under white of
cers dig ditches any thing that could show their
desire to serve Old Virginia. In the same city, a
negro hackman came to his master, and insisted,
with tears in his eyes that he sho ID accept all his
savings, $780, To help equip the volunteers The
free negroes OF Chesterfield have made a similar
proposition. Sach is the spirit, among bond and
free through the whole OF the State. The fools
aud scoundrels who calculate different state ot
things, will soon discover their mistake Richmond
Dispatch
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
FArErrrvLLg AusryAL sunnrSDERKD.- The stage

FAYETTEVILLE ARSENAL SUERENoERED.-The stage
of Tuesday morning brings the intelligence that the
Fayetteville Arsenal was peaceably surrendered by
the garrison to 2,20O men, under command Of Gen.
Dranghon, who bad assembled to take Il il neces-
sary 10y force The arms munitions taken were
1900 stands Of arms, 5000 pistols, 1900 kegs OF
powder, and any quantity Of cannon, balls and
shells. With this armament the Old North State is
ready to engage in the contest either to preserve
their liberties on her own soil, or TO go 70 the aid
Of ANY Of her Southern sisters who may need it,
Ralfqh ReIister.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

Bay Frank Blair says that Maryland shnll be a
free State ferery white man in it has to be killed.
We are not surprised ct such remark from such a
source; but we hope some white man will get hold
of him and make negro whip his bare back,
The process of emancipation which Maryland has to
fear, is that of stealing, and, from all accounts there
are ten thousand negro-steaers already within
her borders.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

Bea,. Lincoln is carrying things with high hand
lie not only leyes troops and wages war without
the consent of Congress and in defiance of the Con-
stution, but has even increased the standing nrmy
and the navy to twenty five thousand men each on
no other authority than his own despotic will. He
is usurper. to all nents and purposes, and never
did n tyrant have more obedient slavcs-indeed
they are to be found even beyond the confines Of his
Kingdom.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
TFor the Chronicle

rOI NuTOnlClc
Mn. EDIToR:--In this time of gloom aud almost
total arrangement in every department of business
it behooves every citizen, whatever may be his
cupatipn calling to put forth his utmost endeav
ors to relieve those who, by the sudden and unex-
pected shock have been reduced almost to starva-
ton. Great necessity will exist not only among
the poorer class, but it must pervade all ranks of
society. Men having real estate are indeed no bet
ter prepared to meet the emergency than those whe
have none, because property will not now bring
money.
We have but little money among us, and what
we have we must use with great economy, as all
supplies from the North will, no doubt soon be cut
off, Now in this connection, Mr.. Editor would
suggest that the business men of our town-not
only one OF a few but all-take an active part and
lend liberal hand in reducing the expenses of their
customers Some Of our Merchants and Grocers
have now on hand full stocks and supplies fer
which they have paid no money, and perhaps never
will, las some of them say,) but demand cash for
them, aud that too, at advanced rates. Now how
can they expect advanced cash prices for their
goods, when men have no cash? Why should they
demand cash and increase their prices because
money has become scarce2 Do they expect the
people TO bear heavy prices now and give them
light ones when times are flush? Is that charac-
teristc of Southern generousness and liberality ?
Does that evincc determination to lend aid TO the
South at this storming period and to rally to her
rescue in this trying struggle? az am only asking
teW questions
! There are mothers whose sons and husbands
have gone, will go out to battle in defence
Of their country. Widows, whose only stay and
support--an only son-has taken mp arms in the
same sacred cause. Sisters, whose fathers and
brothers have left them to toll for themselves
while they, like Spartans have gone to bear theiI
countrys arms and fight their eountry's battles
Can cash, for such things these mothers, widows
and sisters are compelled to have, be expected
Nay, verify Gentlemen, reduce instead OF raising
your terms, if you expect cash.
EXPERTUS,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

ren- The proceedings of meeting at Cumbcr-
land City, have been handed in for publication, but
at too late an hour. Several stirring speeches
made in behalf of Southern Rights, and a company
of sixty was organized on the spot, with W. j.
Broaddus as Captain Some of the leading men in
Stewart participated in the meeting, and there was
but one feeling in the crowd-armed resistance and
southern independence
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

BsiS- The Russelvle Herald gives glowing ac-
count of the reception of Maj Henry at that place,
on Monday last and of his two brilliant and effect
i've speeches-one in the afternoon, and the other
at night. The Major never makes any but brilliant
and effective speeches, and what is more, they are
the lady couldnt help presenting it. and he couldn't
help talking abou, it in style as beautiful the
gift, and as pure as the gfyer
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

Hega. The resignation of three Judges of the Su-
preme Court and the death OF two others have Civ.
en- the Black Republicans the long coveted oppor-
tuny to reorgauise that department of the govern
msnt and to reverse the bred Scott decision. But,
for the qualification Of their ianatcal
hate the question of slavery is now beyond the iu-
rsdiction of their courts unless it may be brought
within the same by future treaty stpna,ous.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

aeA- The abolition troops at Cairo, in Selling the
of GAINESVILLE and Nashville have estab-
lished dangerous precedent. We have railroad
to Memphis that makes US independent of the Ohio,
and there are points below Cairo at which the game
of retaliation can be played with decided advantage
to us. Not a northern cargo can reach New Orleans
without passing Memphis, whilst southern trade
can reach that mart without passing Cairo.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

Bas~ Our readers will learn, with pleasure, that
Virginia has adopted the Constitution of the Confed
crate States-subject, of course to the decision of
the people. But we have no doubt that the action
Of the Convention will be fully sustained by those
who called it into existence. As son of the Old
Dominion, we l'proud of its prompt and decisive
course and hope that the noble example will soon
be followed by our adopted State
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

eSy' Seward is decidedly averse to referring our
difficulties, for arbitration, TO any European nonar-
chy; and the aversion may be safely charged to the
consciousness that the South has the sympathy of
the strongest powers of Europe sympathy arising
no less from interest than sense of Justice The
objection is significant of the future of the Confed
crate States the early recognition of their indepen
dence and favorable commercial treaties.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
EAST Trssrssrr.-The Knoxville Register says:

EAST TEsSEssEE-Ihe hnoxvlile Register says:
Our town is alive with warlike preparations, and
enlistmens are rapidly taking place. The warspir-
it is fully aroused. In few days a regiment Of
East Tenuesseeans will be in the field and will pro-
coed to Virginia All opposition to the war is fad
ing away and very soon the sons of East Tennessee
will be united in the common struggle of the South
em States against our merciless foe.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

gM- We are sorry to learn that our friend, Frank
Beaumont, had some of his goods stolen at Pittsburg
last week. He ought to have known, however,
that who will steal negros, will steal anything
else, and knowing this, should not have trusted the
Internal rascals 1t is to be hoped he bought the
goods on credit and will give the creditors order
on the thieves
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

ssA- From the Richmond Wing, we learn that
there is prospect of the abandonment of Fort Mon
roe by Lincoln; and the soldiers have been engaged
in the work of breaking small arms, spiking cannon
and periorating the walls preparatory to blowing up
the fort. IfLincoln keeps on burning and leaving
strongholds, there will be no fight.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

neA- If Gen. Scott has any sensbilty left, it can
not be otherwise than humilatng to him to see the
dirty rabble collected in Washington defacing and
defing the beautiful Copitol of once proud and
glorious Union, new disrupted by the vile fanaticsm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

ns9,. When the Baltimore petitioners told Lincoln
that Maryland could raise seventy-fve thousand
men to resist his army he is said to have replied
soil for sevcnty-fve thousand graves This is brave
talk, indeed Going to kill 'em all, Abe But
old fellow, what do you suppose the seventy-Gve
thousand men will be doing while you are digging
their graves2
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
From Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, May Qualifications commanding
the Annapolis railroad and the country for two
miles around were thrown up yesterday.
Annapolis was made military depot yesterday.
General Butler will remain here.
All the movements are as secret as possible
Orders were given yesterday to arrest all news
paper correspondents. Something important is go
ing on.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

hSS' 1t seems that the ioteign agents at Wash
ing,on are likely to give Lincoln some trouble
They insist that he shall give the ninety days notice
required by the laws of nations before commencing
blockade and hint that if this is not done, foreign
fleets may make their appearance upon the coast,
Lincoln hasn't sense enough To know what is re-
quirrd of him by the laws OF his own country how
can il bo expected then, that he should know any
thing Of the laws OF uations2 Il Seward doesn {
watch him narrowly, he viii get into serious roub-
ls mot through earlessncss, but stolid Ignorance,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
Gov, Letcher to Gov. Pickens.

RIcHMOSD, April 2s.-We shall not need the
heavy ordinance as we have twenty-five hundred
pieces Of ordnance, eapeursd al the Gosport Navy
Yard
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
ETNA INSURANCE COMPANY
ClarksriHe Insurance Aofncy.

Ct"FhSVt"e insurance Agtncy~
NoTIcE PoLicy-HoLDERs--The War clause will
hereafter be attached 10 all Inland contracts, open
and special Policies issued at this agency Of the
Etna Insurance Company, covering shipments az
follows; Warranted By assured, free nom cain
for loss damage arising from ciTii cpmbo-
ton or from Piracy, seizure, sequesraiion, OF
detention the consequences Of any other hostile
act Of the Government, or the people, person, OF
persons OF any State Of this Union, Of any Stsic
claiming 10 have seeded irom this Union.
s. ;. WILLIAMS, Agent
April 2s, Issl--lw.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

STATE OF VIRGINIA, CrY OF RIcHMoND to wit
This day personally appeared before me, a Notary
Public for the city aforesaid Boiling W. Haxall,
President, and O. i. Breser Secretary of the Insur-
ance Company of the State of Virginia, and made
oath to the truth of the foregoing statement, aud
that said Company hold bonds secured by lien on
real estate to the amount of one hundred thousand
dollars and that the said real estate is worth at least
two hundred thou,and dollars and these are the
FIRST liens on said property.
Given under my hand and seal, this 18th Janua-
ry, 1861.
IL. 81 J. L. APPERS0N, n. P.
May ., l86l-3w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

Hks' GOV. Letchcr of Virginia has received offers
Of axty.Gye thousand men for the defense Of that
State This locks lively and the yankees may take
il as a hint that the subugaliou of The south is a
very remote con,iugency--if an impoishity may
be 30 designated.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
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