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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
European Powers and the Con-
.i .-. federates.

"IUn," the long and wen known special CORES.
pendent of the Baltimore Sun, says;
The sensitveuess of capital and commerce has
been greatly excited by the occurrences of the las
week. IL is now apprehended that there is moro
reason for the belief entertained by the Confede-
rate States that they will be recognized by foreigd
powers than has been supposed. Would they have
sent such embassies as they have now done to Eu.
rope without some assurance against the mortiica-
ton Of non-receptionP 'nl
The reported conference between the Govern
ments of England and France in regard to Ameri-
can affairs may have resulted In an invitation to
the Confederate Government to present propositions
for recognition free trade ard protection. Powers
that have allied Themselves for avdwed interven-
lion in Mexico, would not scruple To interfere in
our affairs also If their interests could be prom oted
by It. Besides, this country cannot, like Mexico,
indulge in tivil war without disturbing the com
meIce and perhaps even the peace Of Europe. In
fact it is of the umost importance TO England aud
France that the disturbance inthis country should
cease.
Some of the New York journals deprecate war
with England or France, pronounce that the United
States cannot afford it and therefore propose that il
be avoided by quiet Submission 10 their demands;
others again second Mr.. Stewards Recommendation
Tor timely PREPARATION. The Executive Govern
ment has in fact, aud ayowedy, had an eye on
these Warke preparations the last sin months, to
dangers from abroad as well as at home.
As the danger does not admit Of much delay, II
is proposed by some 10 deferd New York city by
lines Of earthworks across Long Island and also
at other points, By the sid OF which militia may
repel an attack by land while The forts and water
batteries guard the entrance from ships Of war
II any thing Is really to be done for tue defence Of
eastern ports aud harbors Il should be done before
next spring, for by that time f at all foreign in
terH en- ton NAV be expected.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
rof the Chronicle. !,
Soldiers Relief Society.

oSnss5HtiONs yoT the week ending Oct. 4th, 1891
The ladies Of the Soldiers Relief Society, Of
GAINESVILLE, take great pleasure in acknowledging
the following list of contributions, for the week
ending Monday, Oct 4th. Many Of the ladie,
mentioned, as well Others in the vicinity, have
heretofore given literally to this cause:
From Mrs VIM. Allen, Montgomery County, tper
T. @cCdlloeh,) $50 90.
Miss Jane Magnire, city, So co. gril4
Mrs. Sam. Hodgson, IS 90. a,5.s
Miss Tennie Moore, from J. b. johnson / Co.
40 yards calico spools thread, 8 yards flannel :
papers pins, 10 pocket handkerchiefs.
Miss Mary Allen, 2 pillows, comfort
Mrs. Doris, bottle pickles, catsup
Mrs. I. D. wardlaw, dressing gown, B ring pads
3 cushions
Mrs. DIR. Ring, pepper sage and rags.
Mrs. Herblin and Mrs. Crozier, 6 pillows and {
pillow cases.
Mrs. B. o. Keesee, pillows pair of seets !
comfort. 40
ms, Col Smith, pillows comfort sheet :
shirts, 8 pair drawers.
Mrs. Crusman, pair drawers.
Mrs. Bobo, pair of socks.
Mrs. Price 6 chairs and stools
BY order of Mrs, G. A. HENRY, Prest.
Mrs. W. B. MUNroRD, Sec'y.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
Winter Oats.
New & valuable article of Grain!,

fali or Winter Oats were introduced into North
Carolina few years ago, the Spring or common
Dat having entirely failed from rust, as It has done
here The Fall Dat if sown in September, octo-
Der or November, affords an excellent winter pas-
ture, the harvesting coming off about two weeks
earlier than the common oat producing better
and heavier crop aud weighing about forty pounds
to the bushels; they are particularly adapted to
thin lands growing much taller than the cid cat
having invariably done well since their introduce
ton into North Carolina
This oat was introduced into Tennessee last Falr
and has proved to be al claimed for II.
For further references to the above, call upon
the undersigned, who have large lot for sale. -.
Nov. I, lS6l-2w. r GLENN& CARR.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

n@- The Northern people are continual.
" prating abcut their loyalty, intending
thereby 70 cast reproach upon the suppos-
ed disloyalty Of the South. If they mean
that they are loyal to Che Union, the term
has no application because there is no IN
ron ; If they mean that they are loyal to
the Constitution and the principles upon
which it was. founded, they lie most eyre
griously, because the Constitution is now
dead letter, and every principle of free
government that It enumerated has given
place to the basest despotism on earth ;
but if they mean that they are loyal to a
lawfess tyranny, they tell the truth. Of
such loyalty, none but the vilest slaves
would boast, and the highest compliment
that can be paid to the South is to charge
it with disloyalty to the despotism at Wash
ington.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
sa- Al public meeting in Nashville.

sSD- AT a public meeting in Nashville, a
resolution was adopted, requesting the Lee
gislature to impose upon every gallon Of
whisky, made during the continuance of
the war, tax sufficient to prohibit the
manufacture, and that the proceeds of such
tax be given to the families of soldiers
We would like for the Chairman of that
meeting to inform the public what amount
of money will be collected when not gal
Ion of whiskey will be made under pro.
hibitory law. The families thus to be pro-
vided for, had better make up their minds
to starve, if this be their only dependence.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

ma The Northern papers seem to have
learned, at very early date, the disastrous
character of the Federal defeat at Lees.
burg, and have acknowledged the corn
far more promptly and honestly than was
to have been expected of them. Lieing is
rapidly losing its virtues, and the time is
not distant when they will exaggerate
against the North in order to hasten a
peace-hoping to save remnant of the
wreck OF once prosperous government.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

S@- We are informed by Geo. B. Fleece,
Esq, Superintendent of our railroad, that
the Tennessee river bridge is now COM
pleted, and that the first train passed over
it at 5 O'Clock last Monday evening. 1t is
regarded, by all who have seen it, as a
structure of rare beauty and strength
Beginning with Wednesday, 18th inst,
trains will run through-between Mem
phis and Nashville without change of cars.
Henceforth our road will be in position
to command and easily accomplish large
remunerative business. We are informed
that already freight has commenced NOV
ing between Memphis, GAINESVILLE and
Nashville with rapidity, and that large
amounts of freight arc in store ready to be
transported. We congratulate the friends,
projectors and supporters of the NJ. c. &
L. Railroad upon the final triumph of their
great enterprise.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

no. When we look around upon the
business movements of the country and
see how eager the tfadesmen and capital
lists are for the accumulation of wealth up-
on the necessities of the people, and how
earnestly politicians and would-be great
men seek after positions of honor and
profit, we can not but suspect that profes
sions of patriotism are but too often a
cloak for the most selfish designs. 1t is a
painful reflection, and one that leads us
seriousl y to doubt whether any form of
government can long withstand the de-
structive tendencies of a popular corrup-
ton which seems to have taken an even
start with our infant Republic. Instances
of self-sacrfcing patriotism are not I'M
frequent amongst the unaspiring friends
of Southern rights, but love of money and
of place is the motive which controls the
great bulk of those who are loudest and
most prominent in lip-service to the cause
of the South.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
MIA The minors about Fromon+,s 80

sen- The rumors about Fremont's re-
moval are so contradictory that nothing
definite can be known about it. Seward s
policy, we believe, is to let Price dispose Of
him, and in that way avoid the clamor and
discomfort which might otherwise grow out
of his removal. Should it happen, how
ever, that he keeps out of the clutches Of
Price, then he will be laid on the shelf
through the Vaccinations of the arch Sec
rotary of State.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

bar The correspondent of the n. Y,
Tribune, speaking of the battle of Lees.
burg, says THE destruction of life has
"been far greater, in proportion to the
number engaged, than at Bull Run"
The N. Y. World says of the same bat
tie ; "Now comes the truth in all its ma.
"ked horrors. We have met with sick.
"ening repulso one involving the loss of
NEARLY one thousand men, in killed, woun-
"ded and missing, and of many and skill
'ful officers accompanied by scenes OF
"hOror unequalled in any previous battle
''of the war" If the World will double
its figures the account will he very nearly
true.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
The Election

Up to the hour Of going to prose- we have 70.
turns from only thirteen of the twenty districts IN
ths--MonigoAac The vote in tie tbiF.
teen districts is as follows,
For President and yice-President- and
Stephens $685. for Congrcss--C. o. Fazon .se2
Thos Menees Ice.
The vote of the county, and indeed Of the Staff
will be very small we think, owing to the fact that
there was but one ticket for President. In our
next we shall give all the returns up to the day oil
publication. rrt M
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
Interesting to the Afflicted.
L, L. LURTON. M. d

Formerly associated with DIR. ID. Mortimore
in the treatment 1T ChRUSio DISEASES, has taken
rooms at the National Hotel, Carksville, Tenn.
Special attention given 10 the treatment of Neural
giai Dyspepsia, rheumatism, Chronic Diarrhea, dis
eases Of Heart Lungs Disease of the Kidneys Bad-
der, Chronic Cutaneohs Diseases, aud all Chronic
Female or Uterine Diseases. In the treatment OF
Chronic cases, no charge uiH be made for the first
Utst or for the first Consultation his ROOM but he
tune and terms of treatment will be agreed upon,
before any chronic case viii be undertaken. Pri-
Fate or Family practice win receive prompt atteii-
ton. ND l.1, r
DR.. Lurton refers to Rev. DR.. II. N. McTyeire.
Bev. DR.. e. W. Sehon Rev. Dr. J. b. McFerrih aud
Rev. DIR. L. d. Huston of Nashville; Rev. Il. NJ.
Taylor, and John Alcorn, ESD, Of Clarksyille; al;
80 the following extracts from accredited sohrces
1--WE are pleased TO learn that the professional visit
Of DR.. LurtOn to our city has met with great sue
cess Owing 10 the nurnOcr Of important cases of
Chronic Diseases on hand, the DR.. has been compe-
cd TO proloDg his stay 80,
Montgomery (Ala.,) Mail.
"knowing these gentlemen for years past do
not hesitate TO commend them in the most un-
qualified manner. They have given TO Chronic
Diseases their special attention for years Ia the
treatment of all Female Diseases, Dr. Lurfon ll
personal observation and experience, has ieV equals,
II any superiors." ~.
REV. DIR. ]. W. HARMON,
Pastor Of NJ. E. Church, Living ton. Ala.
"Drs. Mortimer Lurton r. uIain ~ the Rorsham
House over Tomorrow. Thgr stay, already pro-
longed by positive demands has been productive OF
most beneficial results 10 the afflicted Certain Il IL
Drs Mortimer & Lurtou are establishing n solid
fame, by their great skill in the Treatment OF Chrouic
Diseases 81 hemphis Bulletin. a tgt
Besides these, certificates of cures performed
and letters Of commenda,ionmight be presented
but known rs the Doctor Iurton ia In Memphis,
Naichez Huntsville, Montgomery New Orleans, and
many other towns and cities through bout the
South, II is deemed unnecessary 10 offer further
testimony Of their ability and success In the treat.
ment Of Chronic Diseases
~ B.'-Dr. Lnrton has concluded to locate per-
in Clarksville.
Clatkssi e. Oct 3D. 1851
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

For the Chronicle
Mn. EprpoR:A-In times like the present every
one ought not only to do all in bis power TO aid
our Government in the glorious struggle, for lber-
~ and independence but above all he ought 10 re-
frain from doing those things which tend to ipjute
the cause. If man can do no good himself in the
name OF our common country LET him not prevent
others from doing SO in whatever way their sense
OF duty and the circumstances SURROUNDING them
will permit. You can daily see meh--stout aSle-
bodied men--on the street corners, criticisns the
action Of Others who in such manner as they deem
their duty are lending their aid, humble though It
be- to our cause. Now Mr. Editor, don't YOU think
such individuals would be better employed march
ing toward the foe with muskets on their sheul-
ders, than standing on the street corners with ci.
gars in their mouths casting reflections on the mo-
tives or questioning the courage of those who dare
to do their duty in the manner they think right
and proper regardless of the taunts and inipreca.
tons of ali the aforesaid gentlemen A number of
gentlemen form themselves into a company for The
avowed purpose of protecting their homes from
instruction or invasion, aud in case It became nee
essary, go into active service. Most or these men
had families dependent on them for their daily
bread and they cohld not leave their wives and
children dependent upon others for support and
protection till the tohhg men of the country and
these who could leave their families INDEPENDENT
were fonhd insufficient to fight our battles The
services of the company have been rendered to the
proper military authorities to perform any duties
they might require at theft hands but thev did not
deem it their duty to go on any and every expedi
ton tina. any self constituted adviser might plan
regardless of pioprety or necessity. For having
the moral courage thus to act they have been ac-
cused Of cowatdice and Of not intending to fight
Under any circrhistances Now Mr. Editor, are
companies Of this character desirable? Should men
because they are unable to 60 at once into activ
service, be deferred from forming such organiza-
tions as above named from drilling and preparing
for active service when they may be called into the
feld2 IA.
do hope that every man will calmly and con-
scientiously determine what is his duty and 20 at
once and do it with all his might, and allow 9TH
ers the same privilege, and particularly that the
'0aTIihe critics above alluded to will at once ex-
change their cigars and the street corners for a
musket and the tented field and show by their nc
tons that they can use the latter as faithfully and
perseveringly as they have the former.
| will only add that mean no tersuual reflection
upon any human being, bit simply to disk yo',r aid
in putting down what deem great evil.
FAIR Play
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
Confil nation Of our Defeat at
Romney-A victory by Geners
al Flovd.

The Iynchburg RspsbLcan has received letter
from member Of McDohald's Cavalry fully con-
hrming the Confederate defeat at Romney. We
were attacked from two directions by oYerwhcim-
ing forces and after fighting two hours were forced
TO make preclpitaie retreat leaving behind al
OR baggage, Commissary and Qnartermaster, 4
stores, papers, and three pieces o. cahnon.
Our whole force was from five To six hundred
mon, two hundred and fifty casairy-.the balances
militia. The enemy's force was 5000. Their cav
airy eqnnlled our entire force stationed at Romnev,
and il was impossible for US to get reinforcement
from any other point-our men esssywhore fight.
ing ten times their number. 5 -
Many Of ouf troops are missing and a considera,
Die portion are believed to be killed. wounded and
taken Ptisoncfs. Itis impossible 10 arriyeat our
correct loss.
On monday 2ls inst, Floyd's command attack
ed The Hessians near Cotton Hill repulsing them
with considerable loss Our loss one killed aad
several wounded. The enemy's loss was % killed
and many wounded. Our forces are in drum
sound of the enemy, and sharp skirmishes occur
every day. m
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

HeS" Since the battle of Manassas, the
Northern papers have teemed with ac-
counts of the immense number of troops
that have daily arrived at Washington, un.
til it would seem that the mighty host was
almost beyond computation. But now that
Mcclellan has failed to fight great battle,
and has been whipped at Leesburg, the
same papers attempt to excuse him on the
ground that his army is too small and his
supplies deficient. From this it would APP
pear that 100000 men and $500, 200, 600
are insufficient for the suppression of a
instruction.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
pra- We are indebted to Rev. DR.. Hen

na. We are indebted to Rev. DR.. Hen
drick for the use of late Chicago Tribune,
long enough to copy Gen. SCOTS letter of
resignation. There was quite solemn
farce played on the occasion, in the shape
of old Abe's acceptance and SCOTS reply
to the Presidents barney, all of which we
would have copied but for want of time
"Old Fuss and Feathers" retires on full
pay, and carries with him into retirement
dropsy and vertigo superinduced by the
frequency with which he has taken the
oath of allegiance. The fame of life
time has been blotted out by one act of
treason, and the old man closes his official
career unregretted by the North and de-
spised by the South.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

BaE~ Some of the Northern papers are
giving minute descriptions of the floating
batteries that are designed for the descent
Of the Mississippi, They are formidable
things-on paper but, as they are to be
towed by gunboats, will prove SO unwieldy
that it will require Confederate force to
manage them. We hope the Yankees will
put their best guns upon them as they are
destined to fall into our hands. Twenty
six are said to be finished.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

n@- From all we can gather through
the press aud otherwise, there has never
been any foundation for the report thai
Gen. Floyd had entered or was going to
enter Kentucky. He is still in pursuit Of
the enemy in Western Virginia, with a
fair prospect for fight, and, of course, a
victory. The Hessians are greatly weak
ened, in that section, and may yet, before
winter fairly sets in, be driven across the
Ohio.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
RICHMOND
FOUNDRY
MANDATORY OF TYPE
on SOUTHERN SOIL fB
SOUTH OF BALTIMORE

The proprietors of the above Foundry have also
united with their Foundry a complete a complete
Printers Furnishing Warehouse
Having on hand, or furnishing to order every ar
ticle requisite for Printing Office,
From a Bodkia TO Ten Cylinder Press I
Type and Printing Material from any Foundr,
North furnished when required.
we can and will manufacture in Richmond AZ
good al article, and at the same Specimen Prices.
Ms any fouhdrp north, We. respectfully solicit the
patronage of the South 'e
=. HENRY L. PELoUZE & co.
we refer you to every printer in thi5 city. We
also desire every newspaper in the South TO copy
this advertisement for one month, sending US one
county of their paper, and receive their pay for
such advertisement upon purchasing five times the
amount Of their billfrom us. II. LIP. 4 CO.
Oct 20, '6l-Im "a Il
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

FASTING AND PRAYER.-we had nearly forgotten
to call attention to the proclamation of Presiden,
Davis, setting apart and Recommending, Friday the
18th, of this month, as day of fasting hunilia-
ton, aud prayer to ALneHrY Con, in view of His
manifest mercies to us and our dependence upon
Him. We should like TO extend our notice Of this
proclamation, but have time, now, only to ask ev-
ry one to read it. and comply with it Let there
be general observance of the day here. God hes
been with us in our struggle for independence let
US devoutly and thankfully acknowledge it,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

The PRISONER AoCoUNT-It Is cotnputed that
since the commencement of the war we have ia
KEN altogether, about ten thousand prisoners while
the enemy have captured less than Two thousand
meni
AT this rate, the Yankees can Calculate" hon
long it will take them to whip and subugate the
South Rich Eng.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

reA- Accounts from Paducah represent
the Federals as getting along slowly with
their Notifications. The truth is, they
hate to spend money in the accumulation
of provisions and munitions of war which
they are sure the rebels will take away
from them; and the breaking of their
bridge, a second time, leaves them little
hope that they will be able to carry of
except their lousy carcasses.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

). A SpLksDrp CoNPASY.-Captain Ben. Deshas
Company, nineiy-hve strong, from Harrison coun-
y, Ky, passed through Nashville Yesterday on
their way 20 Bowling Green. They came BY way
of Presohburg, Ky, and Bristol, Tenn. and had 10
fairly fight their way through the Blockade. There
IS not in the Confederate service a company con-
posed Of better material tian this The boys were
allin fine health and high spirits.-LOp. Courier.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

FALifNG RACK FROM GREEN RitfR.-Odr forces
at Green River on Thursday evening fell batk to
Rocky Hill seventeen miles from this Mace. We
are not advised of The reason for this MOVEMENT,
but none who know our Generals will doubt that il
was wise and proper.--Jou. Coulter ... =.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

aeA. There is not Jew among the Federal
prisohers in our hands, while there is scarcely a
regiment IA the Confederate service bat numbers
from twenty to fifty of them. In New York and
Baltimore they are suspected Of dsloyalty, and are
under close .nrveillapce Il oM Ca,Lrier
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

f0S~ Thirteen hundred sewing women,
in the employmentof the Hessians, at st.
Louis, We're required to take the oath of
allegiance, The Internal scoundrels have
been so often thrashed by Southern men
tnat they are even afraid of Southern wo-
men.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

Ge9- We apprehend that the vote, on
"Wednesday, for President, Vice President
and members of Congress, was a small one.
The number OF voters dispersed all over
the country, and the total absorption of
the publicin the progress of the war, are
sufficient te account for il, should there be
a very small vote, aud no want OF uHanim-
ity can be Justly inferred thcrefrom.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08
NOTICE.

On Monday, the I'd of December next At n. G.
Ryes Store, District No. 20, Montgomery County, !
will expose to public sale, for cash. one muatto boy
named Phil aged about 25 years collier by trade:
levied on as the property Of T. Y Dickson, TO sat-
sly four executions in my hands in favor Of H. c..
ten other other sales For further particulars look
on the timber Sales within lawful hours
:. J. IVES. BROOM, Const.
Nov s, 6l-3w-pr fee 81 go
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-11-08

p9> Fremont reports that three hundred
of his body-guard whipped more than two
thousand of Prices men at Springfield
Such gross Icing will not bolster up his
waning fortunes, and he must be very des-
perate to resort to it.