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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
FARM FOR SALE.

propose selling my farm lying on Cumberland
River, in Stewart county, containing 395 aeras; Sc
acres of bottom land, the upland well adaRtea to
the production Of Tobacco. About 90 agres now
in cultivation The buildings consist Of An excel
lent new frame dwelling, situated on beautifully
elevated spot in view Of the river, good cistern,
milk house, kitchen, negro cabins and out-buldngs
There ia also young orchard, with some bearing
trees on the place
propose taking part in negroes should il suit
the purchaser the baIanee on reasonable terms.
Corn, HAY and Stock also be had on the place.
TERMS 0ne-th.rd cash, or note drawing inter,
est from date, balance In tyo equal annual pay,
ments without interest. Apply TO- Q, Il. Wilson,
on the premises, or to 7. d. LEONARD,
Real Estate Agent Clafksyille, Tenn.
August 80, lsdl---lG
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

PERsoNAL.-The last Chronicle, announces that
Mr.. G. NJ, Hitter whose pen has often graced the
columns of that paper heretofore, viii hereafter
take charge of the local department. He is neat
and racy writer, and we welcome Film to the ranks
editorial.-[ Jeffersonian.
So we amt wholly unappreciated, after all We
feel decidedly encouraged and may yet survive the
effects of that election, and even again come to
feel the allurements of ambition and make another
grab at the worlds honof,sl
Seriously, though, we thank our neighbor tor his
complimentary notice, and esteem it all the more
highly as coming from one whose sound literary
taste and judgement are SO well established.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

DEATH OF Cor. LYoN.ICol. Lyon of the eth
Arkansas regiment was instantly killed, OF Thurs.
day night of last week, by being thrown from his
horse at The Tennessee river bridge. TIE horse
became frightened at something, and Col. Lyon en-
dsAvOred to urge him forward with the spur, when
he srrag to one side over a steep bank, and in the
fall Col. Lyons neck was broken, and he was "a
ken up dead.
Col. Lyon was resident of Camden, Arkansas
about So years old, and was esteemed an excellent
officer, having seen great deal Of service in from.
tier Indian fighting
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
Tennessee Marine and Fire ilrsuranes
Company.
-. 90 -.- -, ->.
Capital $l5O,OOO--iII paid In.
AGENCY, oLARKsVlELr AT THE NoRTHERs

AGENCY, oLARKsVIILE AT THE NORTHERN
. .bANk' M, :
Risks taken on Dwellings, Factories and Other
houses. Goods in store, against loss or damage by
FIRE. Also river and marine hazards from and 10 all
ports. Also negroes, against the dangers Of the
river ut
t..- :. it't DIREcToRs.Y q 49,.
John NJ. Hill, Joseph vaulx, ~
james Corey, Thompson Andersen.
q. NJ. Fogg James Ellis,
AleS. Allen, N. e. Aioway,
r. II. Gatdner, Henry Blood,
W. s. Eakin. s.h
JOSEPH VAULX, Prebidenl
A, W. BUTLER sec'y.
Nov. 10, '60-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

Large let of Grey Goods for Uuiforms ~ -,
-" q Jeans and Tweeds for Fatigue clothes
Soldiers Shirts and Shirtings-Inen and Cotton.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
EsTRAY.

TAKEN UP, by R. II. Williams, In District No.
IL, one and a half miles south Of Clarksylle, Q
light gmy horse, about 10 ysRs old, with dark
LEGS, and a blemish 10 the leh eye, Valued Al
800. ELI %OaKRRT Rangsx =
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At a called meeting of Pythagoras Lodge, No.
90, /. o. o. r., it was announced that Past Grand
FRAsk S. BEAUMONT, Captain of Company II in the
18th Regiment of tennessee Volunteers in tFe Pro-
vsional army of the Confederate States Of Ameri-
ca, on the 9th day OF October 1861, died at Warm
Springs, Bath county, Virginia. of Typhoid fever
contracted while in active service dt the head ofhii
company. ...
On motion, T. MeCulloch, II. W. King and W. W
Kirby were appointed a committee to draft an ap
propriate tribute of respect They reported as fol-
lows which was unanimously adopted and ordered
to be spread on the Minutes, and copy sent to the
family of the deceased, and the city and Lynch
burg, Va, papers requested to publish same.
s-Born and reared in our midst Bro. r. s. BEAU
WONT was intimately known by as and endearet
Tersoually and officially by many years of kind anC
aHectionate intercourse in all the walks of life auc
as an officer and member of this Lodge. We will
miss him sadly in thousand ways and places
We can bear sincere testimony to his integrity, en-
erz, proSiy and friendship. Wherever he wa
tried he was found not wanting. Young active
brave, ihtehigeht-he gave promise Of brillian
fnture-whch, alas has been prevented by tia
fell destroyer WHO
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
love q shlning MINK .

To his bereaVed wife and three little children
we can offer no consolation-ther loss Is irrepaa-
ble-but We can and do assure them that this Lodge
will ever have warm heart and an onen hand to
sympathize with and relieve and support them in
all the vicisudes Of this life. And they proud
y refer TO the deceased as one of uutarnshed rep
utaon, and an exemplary useful and respected gen
man and a christian.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
GOING NORTH.

Leave Tenn. River, $3.50 A.. NJ.
g GAINESVILLE, ll:24 "l
State Line, l:04 P. NJ.
~ Russellyille 1853
Arrive at Bowling Green, $40 I"
nay Passenger trains run daily. Freight and
Accommodation trains run on alternate days-run-
ming Southwark on Monday, Wednesday and Fri
dayrv7 Northward on Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday. ,,-. al al ,,t a.
Extra trains win run North Of Bowling Green
according to opportunity and necessity. Trains
Southwark make close connection fer Memphis,
New Orleans, Mobile, etc
GEO. B. FLEECE, Sap't
Sept 81, 1851
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

-, ~ Bianks OF every description neatly prints5
iS:s a. tie oSionisis OBJ
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
To Correspondents.

We will be pleased to receive con.
tributions from our friends. in and
around Shreveport. An occasional
article from our planters, relative to
the crops, will be very acceptable
In fact, we desire correspondence
from every section of the States.
Personal articles will not be pub
lished, either as communications or
advertisements.
Those friendly to our undertaking,
who may hear Of any local, or other
items, that will prove Of interest to
our readers, will favor MS by handing
in the same at the office of the News.
In writing. be brief and concise,
bearing in mind, that lengthy com.
1uunications are seldom appreciated
by newspaper readers.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
Called 10 Account.

Notwithstanding its abolition pre-
clivitics, the St. Louis Republican
takes Seward to task for his prophc-
cies, etc. The Republican seems to
place but little confidence in that
great prophet or his predictions, and
let's fall upon his devoted Uranium the
following rather severe blows:
"The prophetic Mr. Seward, who
in February last said all the troubles
Of the country would be settled IT'S
sixty days-who three OF four months
ago predicted that the blockade Of
the rebellion would be broken in nine
tv days-and who on divers occasions
since has promised important and
highly interesting developments with
in specified periods, has again tried
his hand at soothsaying. A few days
ago he prognosticated that something
grand, something gigantic, something
that would have Il direct and very
strong influence in restoring peace
would take place within ten days Of
the tilne when the premonstration
was nSsle. 1Smpus JIgit, and We
are beginning to get impatient for the
promised stroke. Mr.. Seward is,
hopeful, as we would have him be-,
for he always looks at the bright side
Of things, but he must hurry up his
magnificent coxp, or We shall have tu
set him down as no vcri:able prophet.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
Reports to the Legislature.

Among the reports to our State
Legislature, we notice that Of the
Adjutant-G General; from which we
learn that there are 23,577 troops in
the field, from the State of Louisiana;
2O,2O2 Of which were organized by
the State, and 1875 volunteered.
The report of the Louisiana In
stitution for the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind, exhibits the state of the in
mates as in good health; not single
death is announced, and no serious
sickness. The expense for the past
year was Sls,752 Is, leaving a bal
ance on hand of $4,000 from the ap-
preparation last year; which the
Board of Administrators say will be
needed for necessary expenditures.
There are thirty-tive- females and
forty one males in the Institution
sixty of whom are mutes, and six
teen blind.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
From Europe.

AS will be seen by reference to
dispatches published in another part
of our paper, quite an excitement was
created in Liverpool, by the receipt
of the intelligence of the arrest of
Messrs. Slidell and Mason on the
deck of the British Mail steamer,
Trent. An indignation meeting was
Immediately held by the people, ex-
pressive Of their feelings on the sub
ject. We are informed that England
demands the return of our Commits
sioners. However, we do not feel at
liberty to pass any comments at pre-
sent, deeming it advisable to await
further particulars, which probably
will come to hand in the course of n
few days.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
T E L E G r A P II &c.

New Orleans, Dec. 1S.-A special
dispatch to the Picayune, dated Nor.
folk, 18th, says flag Of truce on
board Il steamer from Fortress Mon
roe, had arrived with New York
dates Of this morning. and SAYS that
England sent Commissioner With
special dispatches to Lord Lyons de-
manding the return of Mason and
>lidell on board an EnSlaish vessel.
or to demand his passport, WHICH
caused great excitement at the North
and rejoicing here.
The Gazette is reliably informed
that twcnty-eight Federal soldiers
entered within the lines of Zollicoff;cr.
few days since, unler a flag Of
truce, explaining. aft; reading Lin
coins message, that they could no
longer bear arms again. the South,
and We're ready now to fight the alb
clifton tyrant.
Richmond, Dec. ia letter to
the I.ynchburS Republican, from an
officer at Camp Allegheny, says our
loss in the Valley Mountain fight was
two captains three Ii-utenants, and
fifteen privatcs killed, and 81 woun-
ded.
One dispatch says the enemy were
driven back three times across the
river before they were tiaally dis
persed.
The Federal Toss is believed to be.
fully five hundred. Gen. Milroy
commanded the f dcraL forces, and is
supposed to be killed, as learned from
reports os prisoners and the people Of
the neighborhood.
Col Johnston ac-ed most gallant
ly and appeared on the field dressed
as a WAGNER with musket in one
hand and club in the other.
Louisville, Dec. l2.-All the regi-
ments in Indiana which have the
minimum number of men have been
ordered to Kentucky. This throws
some nine or ten thousand more troops
into kentucky during this and com-
ing week. Gen. Rosencranz is ex-
pected to arrive in Cincinnati to-day
from Western Virginia.
Nashville, Dec. lS.-We learn that
dispatch from Bowling Green, last
night reports a heavy skirmish be
tweenthe Texas Rangers and large
body of the federals that had cross
ed Green river yesterday afternoon.
Col. Terry and one other Ranger
We're killed, and eight Wounded
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
Merry Christmas.

Tomorrow will be the 25th day Of
December, the first Christmas in the
Southern Confederacy; 1T it be well
observed. To all of ouI subscribers
we extend the usual salutations of
the day, hoping that it finds them in
the enjoyment Of good health, and
that they may all live to see the In
dependence for which we ure battling,
Acknowledged by all, and peace and
prosperity once more reigning tri-
umpllant throughout the Confederate
States.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
How it Acts.

We make the following extract
contained in letter from Louisville
to the Cincinnati Commercial, which
informs us as regards the reception
Of Abe's slavery policy:
1.-The Presidents message was dis
cussed in the Journal Of this morning
in a column and half editorial The
Journal condemns the course of the
Executive in his illusions to the
slavery question. The article meets
with the approval of all classes here.
and unless Congress pursues Il differ
ent policy than that urged by the
Abolitionists, a wonderful change will
take place in this and all other : tates.
Several leading military gent lrnen,
whose names l can furnish if neccs-
sary, have openly proclaimed that
they will resign at once if the slavery
issue is to have any thing to do with
this, war. AS have already written
YOU, there is the intensest feeling in
the army and among thu. Union ele-
nent here upon this subject, and it is
difficult now to foresee the eonse-
quences to the Union cause if Con-
gress fails to rebuke the Abolition
fanatics Immediately"
Effect Of Liucoln's Messoge-A
private letter frnm Nashville to us
dated the 18th inst, says:
"John Mcdowell, member from
Greene, Andy Johnson's county, and
of Greenville convention notoriety,
made speech in the House Of Re-
presentatives, of Tennessee Legisla-
ture, on the 14th, inst, in which he
declared that Lincoln's message and
Cameron's report had driven every
vestig. Of Unionism out of him, and
absolved East Tennessee from all al
legiance to the old Federal govern
ment- He came out fully, fairly and
squarely for the South. His speech
elected the rapturous applause of
the House. memphis appeal.
Brig. Gen. L. p. Walker, late Se-
cretary of War, has assumed COM
mand of the troops ON the west side
of Mobile Bay.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
From the Rio Grande.

ult., gives full particulars Of the do
ings in Matamoras. Gen. Carvajal,
at the head of the State troops, ap-
peared before the town Of Matamoras
on the 18th ult., and the people OF
the town Immediately raised the
black flag. On the 18th Gen. Garcia
who was supposed to be in Tampico,
suddenly marched into Matamoras at
the head Of troop variously estima-
ted at from $50 to 600 cavalry. His
presence seemed to infuse confidence
at once, for the population, which
was flying to the other side Of the
river, at once set back to Matamoras,
and began fortifying the city in the
most secure manner.
Barricades We're built across the
streets leading out of tho Main Plaza,
or public square, and forts were hastily
thrown up at many places three or
four squares from the Main Plaza.
The assault commenced with a
lively charge upon the upper end OF
the city, the assaulting column being
lead by Commanders Pena, Aldrette,
and Manso. Citizens Of Brownsville
who heard the assault, state that it
sounded as if three thousand muskets
had all exploded at once. In the
midst Of this terrible rattle Of mus
kerry, the advancing column shouted
with enthusiastic gusto, "Niva Penal
"Niva Trivino - Viva Carvajal "
The response of the citizens of Mata-
mor1nas rolled back over the roar of
battle, "Niva Garcia!" Viva
Capistran! Death to the traitors! -
The attacking force, made great
headway, towards the main plaza, at
the outset, driving the enemy before
them up to within three squares of
the public plaza. The time was then
occupied until daylight in selecting
positions and bringing up the re-
serves for the onset Of the morning.
The Rojos {CarvJal's party) com
menced a forward movement at an
earl y hour after daylight, and in a
short time the force inside of the city
was completely surrounded, being
hemnled in at the Plaza.
The fight continued, with varied
success, from daylight till almost halt
past two o'clock afternoon, when tn,
cavalry force OF Gen. Garcia sailed
forth, and drove the assailants back
towards the river. In this contest
the defenders of the town pressaged
their sally by throwing a few bomb
shells in Carvajals quarters, opposit.
Freeport; and having created some
thing of a confusion among the Rojos
they made the successful sally. The
sally was short-lived, however, fo,
the lines soon closed up again, and
the Rojos were left masters Of the
situation so far rs the surburbs Of the
town were concerned.
The number of lives lost, is not
stated. Ten large commercial houses
were totally destroyed while nearly
every hous.. in the town is somewha at
injured by the firing Of nusketry.
1t is now pretty we'll ascertained
that Gen. Thos. L.. Crittenden has
no more than 5000 effective men,
We or. i,atar,neI tho,, MONA fri 1.l. ton
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
European News.

he New Ork l1erald OF the Ith
instant, contains highly interesting
news from Europe, by the steamship
North American, from Liverpool 21st
ultimo, via Londonderry 22d.
The case Of the Harvey Birch at
tracts great attention. The Nashville
remains at Southampton for repairs
The Captain of the Harvey Birch
had gone to London to consult the
American Minister. The crew of the
Harvey Birch We're vowing vengeance
against the crew of the Nashville, as
they We're placed in irons for refusing
to take the oath Of allegiance to the
rebels. The officers of the Harvey
Birch declare she was on soundings
when the Nashville bore down upon
her. Col. Peyton was OH board the
| Nashville on a mission from North
Pegram, had gone to London. Com
mander Pegram wants the Nashville
mace into a ship Of war ct South
ampton, but legal di ifficu],ies are raised.
Questions are.also raised whether the
neutrality proclamation has not bsen
infracted by the landing Of prisoners
of war. 1t is reported that the Nash
Vile has spare officers on board 70,
rebel ships preparing in England.
The London Times, in alluding to
the case, points to the recent visit of
the United States steamer James
Al ger, and IT would be to the interest
of England to keep them both out OF
her harbors; but if this cannot be
done, they must both be let in alike
The Lnodon Star, although wi sh.
ing the commander of the Nashville
to be- punished. says if he can pro
duce n commission from the Confed
crate States, the Government must let
him go, as they have recognized thos,
States as helligerents.
1t is reported that the Galway
steamer Adriatic has been sold and is
fitting out for the West Indies, but
there is a strong impression that She
is designed for the Confederate States
INtss;ssipp Mihtia.-A bill has
been introduced into the Senate OF
Mississippi to collect the militia and
volunteer laws of that State into one
After providing for !, thorough organ.
ization into companies of all able.
bodied men between the ages of IS
and so. years, it is made the duty OF
each company commander, immedi-
ately after the organization of his
command, to prepare number OF
tickets equal to the number of his
company, one-third of which shall be
numbered "one," one third numbered
"two," and one-third numbered three:
they aSe then to be placed in box
or hat, and drawn by the n.enbers OF
the company. Those drawing mum.
Der one shall constitute the fiji st class
and shall be transferred into active
service first, and the second class next
and shird class next. ANY person
who furnishes substitute, must take
the place Of the substitute in the
class from which he was taken. A
like classification is to be made an
nually, and no man shall be require.
to serve in the regular service fe,
more than twelve months.-Memphis
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

We have received the tirse number
Of the Confederate States, published
in New Iberia, La, by Messrs. Simp-
son & Burnett. It is neat in appear
ance and ably edited. Success attend
your efforts, gentlemen.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

At Knoxville, on the 17ths two
more bridgeburners were hung by
order of Gen. Carroll.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

Why are penmakers the most dis
honest persons in the world? Because
they make people steel pens and then
say they do write.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

Job Work must be paid for Oh de-
livery.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

Fire in Nontgomcry-The Mont
gomery Advertiser, of Friday, makes
note ofseven attempts within the two
preceding days to set fire to build
ings in that city and vicinity. In
one case, the residence of Mrs. f. II i.
Dickerson, just beyond the city linn
it's, was fired in several places, and
consumed. Loss about $4,000, of
which 5000 was insured.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

Postmasters can act as a gents, &
retain 30 cents from the amount
forwarded, for every yearly sub
Scriber.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

The New York Herald publishes
the following paragraph from its spe-
cial telegraphic correspondent, under
date of Washington, Sd inst:
Considerable feeling is manifested
here at the fact that Powell, of Ken
tucky. and Bright. Of Indiana, have
taken their seats in the Senate. Their
loyalty is doubted, hence their posi-
ton is a dangerous one for the Union
cause, since they are entitled, if they
remain in that body, TO attend the
,cret sessions of the Senate, where the
strength and movements Of the army
are to be discussed, and other inpor-
tant information is to be communi-
Gated, which ought not to be known
t, the enemy.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

Ordered .South.-The Richmond
Enquirer, OF the 14th, states that the.
6oth regiment of Virginia volunteers
Col. Starke. left Salem, in Roanoke
country, on the 18th, via the Tennes-
see and Virginia railroad, with orders
to report at Charleston, South Caro-
lima.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24
AGENTS..

Mr.. JOHN w. TABER, is our ALL
thorized agent in Natchitoches.
Mr.. ID. ID. O'BRIEN, No. 6, Ex-
change Place, New Orleans, is our
authorized Agent for that city.
Alr. II. c. CLARKE, Bookseller, is
our authorized agent for Nicksburg
and Natchez.
Mr.. j. II. LOTION, is our agent
at Bellevue, Bossier Parish.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

Brig. Gen. L. Z. Walker, late Sc
cretary of War, has assumed COM
mand of the troops on the west side
of Mobile Bay.
Shreveport semi-weekly news., 1861-12-24

North Carolina has devoted $780,
900 to the manufacture of salt, to be
supplied at actual cost.