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

The ratification of the convention of five States
shall be sufficient for the establishment of this Con-
stitution between the States so ratiBng the same,
2. When five States shall have ratified this Con
stitutou in the manner before specified the Con-
gress under the Provisional Constitution, shall pre-
scribe the time for holding the election Of President
land Vcc-Presdent and for the meeting Of the Flee
tora College; aud foe counting the votes and naugu-
rating the President. They shall, also, prescribe
the tmo for holding the first election of the members
OF Congress under this Constitution, ana the time
for assembling the same. Until the assembling OF
such Congress, ahe Congress under the Provisional
Constitution shall continue TO exercise the legsla
tive powers granted them not extending beyond
lie time limited by the Constitution Of the Provis
ional Government
! Adopesd, unanimously, March IL, 1901.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

GES. HARNEY's LETTER.--We make the
following extract from the letter Of Gen.
Harvey, recently published:
Forty-two years have heen in the milf
tary service OF the United States, and have
followed, during all that time, but one flag
the flag of the Union. have seen it pro.
tecting our frontiers aud guarding our
coasts, from Maine TO Florida. have wit
messed il in the smoke Of battle, stained
with the blood of gallant men, leadingit on
to battle; planting upon the strongholds.
and waving in triumph over the Capital of
foreign foe. My eyes have heheld that flag
atfording protection to States and Terrific
ries on the Pacific. and commanding rever-
ence aud respect from hostile fleets and
squadrons. and from foreign Governments.
never exhibited to any other banner on the
globe.
Twenty stars, each representing a State.
have been added to that banner during nv
service, and under its folds have advanced
from the rank of Lieutenant to that which
/ now hold. The Government, whose hon
ors have been bestowed upon me, l shah
serve the remainder of my days.
The flag whose gories have witnessed.
shall never be forsaken by me while l can
strike blow in its defense. While have
breath | shall ever be ready to serve the
Government Of the United States, and be its
faithful and loyal soldier.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

A WEsTERNER says that prejudices against
color are very natural yet the prettiest
girl he ever knew was Olive Brown.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

A GIANTS CAUsEwAY-lNTEREsTTN DIS
CovERY IN TUoLUMNE-Th Columbia Con-
rier gives an account of singular discovery
near Sonora. The owners of claim, while
hydraulicing steep bank, about seventy
feet in hight, were suddenly surprised by
the caving down of an immense amount Of
gravel. limestone, boulders and lava, which
revealed beyond, In the heart OF high hill
some hundreds of basaltic columns of dull
brown color, pentagonal in shape and
standing perpendicular, from ten 10 twenty
one feet high. The open space between
those pillars nowhere exceeds -four or five
inches, aud rows of them run into the hill
from thirty to fifty feet, closely packed to-
gether. In some places, at certain angles,
It is possible to see beyond this cOlonade
into an opening, formed apporently Of
quartz rock, which is certainly exceedingly
rich 10 gold; for even at that distance from
the observer, in kind of dim twilight,
strong indications of the metal are quite
visible. Rays of light seem TO penetrate
into this opening through assures in the roof,
sides, or from the rear, although the most
dilgent search has not as yet led 10 the dis
covery of any of them, or Of any probable
avenue through which light could enter.
The bill is thickly covered with cbapparcl,
which makes the search difficult and unsat-
isfactOry. The we'll known geOlogist Of
Columbia has been to the spot and exam
ined the place with great attention. He
reports that the columns are exceedingly
hard. usually regular in shape and closely
packed together that their igneous origin
is very apparent; and that on examination
be found augite, feldspar, titanic iron and
olivin in their composition. lie is certain
that this is the only instance so perfect a
basaliic developement Of rock has been
found in California--although he has seen
as good Development in the West Indies
and be considers il, among all the geo
logical discoveries 10 this country as by
far the greatest and most worthy OF scien-
tifc observation. AS might be expected,
the whole hill. and one or two adjoining.
are staked off in claims, and excitement
and speculation reigns supreme 10 Colum-
bia, Sonora and all the surrounding camps.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28
Nrrada democrat.

The EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND THE WAR;
The prayer for The President of the Unit
ed Statesr continues to be repeated Ia the
churches Of the several Southern doceses
which preserve the liturgical forms Of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of America.
Only the Bishops of Louisiana and South
Carolina, are known to have followed the
political fortunes of their States. and with
drawn, with their respective dioceses, from
the mother church of America. and these,
doubtless, have taken the liberty of substi-
tuting the Confederate States,' for the
"United Statesn in the prayer for the Pres
ident. With these exceptions, we believe
the Protestant Episcopal Church. North and
South. has remained faithful to the country
and respectful of its civil authorities. Some
OF the Northern Bishops have put forth
special prayers, as they are allowed by
canon for the restoration of peace to the
country, and the quelling of hatred and
passion throughout the laUd, which prayers
are ordered to be read in the several
churches under their charge. The Bishop
of the Diocese Of this State, Right Rev. w.
l. Kip, has appointed the following prayer
to be read in the Episcopal Churches Of
California:
80 God, our Heavenly Father, in the
midst of manifold aud sore troubles, which
our transgressions have brought upon us,
we come to Thee as our only refuge. We
acknowledge and bewail our many sins
which have most justly provoked Thy wrath
and indignation. Spare US, who now con-
fess our transgressions unto Thee. Merci-
fully behold us. now humbling ourselves
under Thy mighty hand, in this day Of con-
fusion and trouble.
Thou alone makest men to be Of one
mind. and stillest the outrage of violeuce
aud disorder. Take away, we beseech Thee
all hatred and prejudice from among us,
and whatever may hinder the return Of
peace and concord. Appease the strifes
and tumults which have arisen that they
bring not upon us. more and more. the sins
of blood outlines. Restore peace in our
time, o Lord, and so turn Thine anger from
us, truly repenting Of our sins, that being
restored to gody quietness here, we may
again be all of one heart aud one spirit,
united in one holy bond Of faith and charity,
and may with one mind and one mouth glo-
rity Thee, through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
Amen"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

A SPECIMEN OF Cool IMPUDENCE.-Alex-
ander Ii. Stephens, of Georgia, provisional
Vice President OF the Confederate States,r
was, the other day, at Richmond, Virginia.
and made model revolutionary spercb. In
the course of 1t he declared that "the canFe
of Baltimore was the cause Of the whole
South" So, then, let il be; for this will en-
able the North TO make quick work Of the
Southern cause. But the cool impudence
of Master Stephens n his new character of
a secessiOnist was in bis argument to show
that President Lincoln, in calling for $4,000
armed men to stand by The Union, aud in
denouncing all Southern confederacy men
as pirates who sailed under letters of marque
for piratical purposes, usurped the powers
Of Congress aud violated our Constitution.
Pray, Mr.. Constitutonalist, where was the
authority iu the Constitution for the rob-
berries committed by the authorities and
people Of the revolted States, in the appro-
priaton Of all those custom-houses, mints.
ursenals, forts, ships, post Offices, &c., the
property of the United States? IL there Is
any authority In the Federal Constitution
Of the Union, or in that Of the revOlted
States, for such wholesale stealing. we have
not been able to find il. Nothing except n
pious exhortation of honesty on the part of
a highway robber, after emptying the pock-
cts Of traveller. could equal the cool con-
stitutional pleading of Master Stephens
IN Y Herald.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

MILITARY Force AND ARMS OF PENYsYI-
yANIA.-The whole number of organized
volunteer companies in Pennsylvania is
about 500, averaging about 40 men TO
company, making an aggregate Of over
10000 uniformed volunteers. The entire
military force Of the State is about 100000
men capable Of military duty. The arms Of
the State are all in the possession Of the
volunteer companies, and comprise l2,0eO
muskets, 4,706 rifles, 2,0s9 cavalry swords
and sabres, 3,l47 pistols, go pieces ordnance
being six pound bronze cannon.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28
Bankers and Assayers.
GEO. W. KIDD,

BANKER.
GRANITE BUILDING, BROAD ST, NEVADA.
GOLD DUST Purchased at the Highest Market
VI Rates and liberal advances made on Dust for
warded for Assay or for Coinage at the U, 5, Mint.
sight Checks oR San Francisco and Sacramen-
TO. DRAFTS on the Eastern Cities at the Lowest
Rates.
RS- Collections made, and State and County Sc
curites purchased at the highest Market value.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

CARROLL. OF CARRoLroN.--Tbe Baltimore
correspondent Of the New York Times
writes: Last week. Mrs. Harper. daughter
of Charles Carroll, of Carrollton, died here.
She was present as a child when Washing
ton resigned bis commission at Annapolis.
Her picture may be seen as one Of the two
auburn-haired girls in Col. Trumbulrs
painting in the rotunda of the National Cap
toll"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

A SENTIMENT or JAMES X. PoLK.-The
McMinvile (Tenn.) Peoples Paper. places
OF the bead Of its columns the following
MOTTO. which it credits TO ex-President
Polk:
mo treason to mankind, since the organ.
ization Of society, would be equal in atroc-
ity to that of him who would lift his hand
TO destroy the Union"
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

WHAT is true as TO the external and int.
rior phenomena Of our globe, is also true az
TO character-that the extreme coldness up
on the surface may exist in connection with
greatest internal heat.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

THERE are 365 lighthouses on the coast
Of the United States. Florida has %. Mis-
sissppi and Louisiana 26, Maine Al, Massa-
chusetts 81. North Carolina, 26. On the
Pacific coast there are l6 lighthouses.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

SEVERE SEA SIcKNEss.--On n late trip Of
the steamer Salinas, from San Francisco to
Salinas. lady passenger was so sea-sick
that shc "beaved" overheard one hundred
and fifty dollars worth Of teeth.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

McKEAN BUCHANAN ia about returning
from Australia to England, and threatens
70 revenge himself on the antipodeans by
writing book about them.
The Nevada Democrat., 1861-05-28

TIE population Of the Canadas, accor-
ding to the last census taken, is 100000
Canada West has l,4Go,0O0; and Canada
East, 100000.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26
VERMONT ITEMS.

The Windsor journal has not curtaied its
dimensions it only curtailed our share OF
last weeks paper, by sending to US half a
sheet.
John Carlton Of Woodstock died on the
18th from injuries received by falling down
stairs.
Edward A. selden of Bennington has re-
ceived Lieutenants commission in the U. s.
Navy.
A jury of inquest has found that Frances
Kenyon of Sandgate came to her death from
injury inflicted by persons unknown.
T. o. Flanagan of Middlebury died in a
fit at Vergennes on the 18th inst.
" In Stockbridge the other day, an OK
thrust his tongue through crack in a stall
occupied by horse, when the savage brute
seized and bit it clean off, The OK had to be
kill.
Steamers on Lake Champlain commenced
running on the 18th
The St. Adams Messenger publishes Dai.
ly edition.
The Rutland Herald has been enlarged.
At the meeting of military officers at Bur
lington the right feeling prevailed.
Some people are surprised that Vernon
did not have her troops ready as soon as Mas
sachusets Vermont, unlike Massachusetts
had no troops furnished for active service
Rev. Messrs. Foster of Burlington ant
Dunn of Fairfax sailed on the Sd inst f,
Palestine-on visit.
tU Frank, young son Of Mr.. Wolcott
employed in wooden mill at Springfield, fel
into bucket of boiling water, one day las
week, and was scald to death.
A man in East Burke named Hayward, ha,
been put under $500 bonds for breaking tn,
peace on Sunday
Vermont State Fair at Rutland 10th, lth
18th, and 18th days of September.
The Bradford Guards are all ready, not
withstanding &c &c. Right
Hon. Daniel Needham of Hartford has of
fered his services for the war to Gov. Fair
banks
The Ascutney Bank (Wiudsor) tcnde
funds to the Governor
Quarter-Master Gen. Davis is now in Bos
ton, purchasing clothing and camp equipag,
for the Vermont regiment.
Col Bush has opened IA recruiting Office a
Rutland for the Allen Greys.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26
HYDEPARK ALL RIGHT!

Ii1 nhfAhhs pm 10
Mr.. EDIToR:-The citizsns of this place
to-day manifested their loyalty to the Union
and Constitutional Law, by raising over the
American House, amid prolonged and enthu-
siastic cheering, beautiful national flag, on
whose folds glittered constellation of thirty
four stars.
There is nothing that can more forcibly re-
mind us how dear the American Union really
is to the people, than the readiness and unan-
unity with which staunch old democrats, who
have fought the republicans hilt to hit, now
throw aside all partizan feeling and join in
the grand uprising to vindicate and sustain
the int gritty Of the Union and the majesty Of
constitutional law.
A volunteer company OF infantry is soon to
be formed in the county, 81 'spunky Lamoille'
will show herself still spunky as ever and that
her patriotism is equal to the emergency.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26
For the Daily Journal.
WORCESTER ALL RIGHT!

" VItN T0I Z NJ y TITII ~
Mr. EDITOR The Stars and Stripes were
unfurled to the breeze here this morning
amidst the ringing of bells, firing of guns,
and hurras of the people. That glorious old
banner of our fathers now waves proudly
over Main street, constant reminder to us OF
the Liberty our due and the dear price at
which it was purchased. Much credit is due
the ladies for the labor and enthusiasm which
they devoted to the making of the flag May
they display equal devotion in fitting out
their brothers and sons to fight in defence OF
our common country.
Nermonters, let us unfurl the Flag of Free
dom IN every village and hamlet Of the Green
Mountain States. Let there not be the shadow
Of suspicion of disloyalty in a land which
boasts the memory Of the deeds Of a STARK
and an Ethan Allen, A.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26
b Y T f l. L G r A p II
VERMONT WATERMAN & JOURNAL,

MIDDLEBUBY, April 81
Our whole community are aroused. The
ladies are making clothes for the Union Guard
to-day, who are ready TO move. The sur
rounding towns arc in blaze of excitement.
Our citizens are pouring out their money and
the young men are rallying under the star
spangled banner of the nation. The sons Of
Allen, Stark and Warner from our hills and
valleys are painting for the conflict Their
cry is liberty or death, and their motto is con-
stitutiona liberty and death to traitors. The
students in College have formed themselves
into a company and are daily drilling in the
Armory They are ready to march at a mo-
ments notice.
BRANDON, April 81
There was large and enthusiastic military
meeting in this village last night. Fourteen
hundred dollars were raised for the Allen
Greys Of Brandon.
New YORK, April 20.
The meeting in Union Square this after
noon was a tremendous demonstration of the
peoples voice for the Union. Over 100 900
were present. Among the speakers were D..
S. Dickinson, Senator Baker, Mayor Wood,
Richard A. German and H. j. Raymond.
A dispatch from New Orleans says that a
Texas armed vessel, the Hatagorda, is after
the Calfornia-steamer There is much ex-
element at Washington and an attack on the
city is much feared.
The Nirginian troops, , 800 strong, are at
Harper's Ferry, and hourly increasing.
The Seventh Regiment has arrived safe in
Washington.
Volunteers are anxious TO enroll here, and
Vermonters too.
The schooner L. L. Watts has been seized
with quantity of arms-shipped at Hartford
for the South.
Enlistments at Wilmington, Del, are at
the rate of rs to 100 daily. Delaware will
send her full quota Of troops.
The steamer ColumJid, chartered by the
Government will sail tomorrow morning for
Washington. A dispatch from Col. Lefferts
says the 9TH Regiment left Philadelphia by
railroad for Havre dc Grace, thence to embark
by steamer for Annapolis.
PHILADELPHIA, April 20.
The government has taken possession Of
Baltimore railroad No trains leaving here
for Wilmington. Union men in Delaware are
in a bad fix. Though population largely u
MON, all the State arms arc in the hands of
the secossionists, transferred by the Governor
who has not responded to the requisition Of
the President, and will not.
BosToN, April 20.
The 5th Massachusetts Regiment and Bos-
ton Flying Artillery, start for Washington
this evening.
NEw YoRK, April 20.
The Pacific mail steamship Company have
supplied their vessels with canon, muskets
and ammunition to insure protection of mas
sengers and treasure
Major Anderson attended the Union meet
ing, and was most enthusiastically cheered
be goes to Washington tonight
The government also has chartered the
steamers James Adgrr and hd,ioa, They
sail tomorrow.
PnGLADELPHGA, Pa, April 20.
The Massachusetts Regiment which arrived
here yesterday, has gone on to Washington
per steamer Keystone Suite.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26
Harper's Ferry Arsenal
DESTROYED BY ITS GARRISON.
BRILLIANT MILITARY EXPLOIT.

CARLISLE, Pa, April l9.-Lieut. Jones,
late in command Of Harper's Ferry, arrived
with his command, AZ men, at 3 o'clock this
afternoon. The Lieutenant having been adj
vised that force of $500 troops were ordered
by the Governor to take possession Of Har-
per's Ferry, and finding his position untena-
BILE, under the direction of the War Depart
ment he destroyed all the munitions of war,
the ormory, arsenal and buildings. lie with
drew his command under cover of night, and
almost in presence of $500 troops. lie lost
men. Fifteen thousand stand of arms we're
destroyed. His command made forced
march Of 30 miles last night, from Harper's
Ferry to Hagerstown, Nd. They look much
worn and fahgued. They were enthusiastic
ally received by the entire population of this
place
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

CHuRcH -0oiNG.-On Sabbath afternoon.
in warning his congregation that by reason OF
an Inflammation Of the throat he might be un-
able to complete his discourse, Mr. Lord OBJ
served that. with the prayers, praises and ben
ediction Of the service, accepted with patience
and kindness, the people would not lose theil
pains. 1t was happy adaptation Of the verse
of an old, quaint and charming Christian po-
et---George Herbert:
he that gets patience. and the blessing which
Preachers oouclnde aith hath not Loaf hts rains.
Ne that BY being ~ church escapes the ditch,
Which he misht fall 10 BY companions gaur.
~ that loves God's abode. and TO oombus
with saints earth shah one day With them shine
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

Is brief, to the point, capital. Il was re-
ceived with hearty cheers, and is universally
approved.
Lieut.. Gov Underwood deserves equal
praise.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

The lRIsHMEN All RIGHT.-The Tablet.
the organ of the lrishmen in New York, thus
periodically treats the issue Of the day
The Seeessionists have now begun the war.
and not only do they talk Of resisting the L.
nted States Government but Of making an
aggressive war upon il. The United States
Government must put forth all It's energy to
put down the rebellion, and every true man
must now stand up for the Stars and Stripes.
God save the Union
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

The LADIES ALL RIGHT. A letter re-
ceived at the Montpelier Postoficc on Satur-
day, from lady in Albany, n. Y, had tho
glorious Stars and Stripes attached to it,--al-
most enveoping it. Good.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

PRoMPT.-Tho materials for fine Nation
al Flag having been received from Boston
this morning, the Ladies Of Montpelier have
taken hold Of the work and will finish it to
day The ladies are always for Tho Union.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26
PATRIOTISM AT HOME.

James r. Lengdon of this village has ten
dered twenty thousand dollars from his pri-
vate fortune to Erastus Fairbanks for the
war.
The Bank of Montpelier has also rendered
him $4,000 and as much more as is necessa-
ry, even to the full extent of their capital
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

Our OF FLAos-A gentleman Of this vii
lage was commissioned to purchase U. S.
flags in Boston. Not one was to be had, so
he sent stock of bunting for the ladies to
manufacture. They will do it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26
ORDEAL OF FLAME AND FIRE ! 1!

They Fight 80 hours after Eating their Last Custlll
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

DrPrHERIA CURED BY WEEKS MAGIC
CoMPoUNp.-I think taking Weeks Magic
Compound altogether it is the best thing
ever knew. know Of several persons who
have used it in several attacks Of Diptheria
and have been entirely cured by it. have
purchased over two dozen bottles for friends
who have used itwith the utmost satisfaction.
II is gaining public favor every day Those
who have tried it once will be sure to have it
again.
T. J. MESSERVEY
Hallowell, Me, Feb. /.
I0- The Legislature begins with a brillion.
day. May lis results be glorious.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

The RIGHr TALK.-The Newport Ns,cs
reports the following:
"A correspondence of which the following
is the substance, is said to have passed be-
tween Gov Hicks Of Maryland and Gov.
Sprague Of Rhode Island, on Friday or Sat
urday Of last week, by telegraph
GorcUor Hicks 10 GotcrHor Sprague-I
understand that you are about to proceed to
Washington with the Rhode Island Regiment.
advise you not 10 take them through Balti-
more, and thus avoid trouble
Governor Spragte 10 Governor Hcfs-'Ths
Rhode Island Regiment are going to fight.
and it matters not whether they fight in Bal
timore or Washington.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26

- col T. r W00dbrilge Managing Trus-
tee Of the Ruuand and Washington Railroad
has informed Adj Glen. Baxter that troops
Will be conveyed over that road free. Other
Vermont railroads will undoubtedly follow
this example.
p. S.-Supt Chaplin of the Rutland & Bur
llngton Railroad, we are glad 90 hear, makes
the same offer as Mr. Woodbridge
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-04-26
DEFENSE OF IT. SUMTER 4!
The Garrison reduced to Starvation ! !

Every Man a. Hero
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Ludlow, April 20.-A meeting was held,
and after spirited speeches, 9 men enlisted in
to the Cavendish Light Infantry, into the
Woodstock Company, and 40 were enrolled
for a Company at Ludlow.