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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
"A woinan's Devotion.

Under THIS head, correspondent of the
Mobile Aduertizer and Register, writing
from Warrington, Florida, says.
A woman in camp is raro AUS, a sight
good for sore eyes. They are like angel
visits, ''few and far between" However,
[ have several times seen one lately and
she comes upon most painful and s6r-
rowfnl mission, to see brother who is un
der sentence of death for striking an off
Ger. He is fine looking young man.
have never witnessed scene so harrow
ing 10 my Feelings, SO painfully impres-
sive as the prisR scene, in which she first
met him. never heard pathos and elo
quence equal to hers The spectators
we're in teass. was sent for by her and
went to the prison. would not, for a
long time, announce my arrival, but stood
at distance, held in awe by the sigular
scene. In the dim light of the prison,
she wes kneeling by her brother, and ut
tering such as l never heard before. A
friend and relative accompanied her, and
to him at last announced myself. But
it was long before he could talk coherently.
"My God and this is wari" wss his reit-
Grated exclamation.
His sister had hurried to see him at the
first notice of his situation. She had la
bored for his selyatien, moral and spirit
ual, with the spirit of an angel. She OBJ
tanned copy of the proceedings Of the
Court Martial, and went as fast as steam
could take her to Richmond to get a par
don for him. The President was sick,
but she saw the Secretary of War; and he
advised her to come back and get petition
for his pardon. Back she came, and with
great difficulty got one numerously signed
by officers. One officer of high rank re-
fused to sign it, She seemed much deiec-
ted at this, and asked me what she should
do. | replied, "Go to him yourself, Mad
am, and he will sign it. l know YOU are
irristible, and no man with heart in his
body can say mo to you" | had signed
1t myself against my views Of military
discipline, but would have torn the car
ticles of war" into atoms rather than
grieve that noble woman by refusing her
request. She took my advice, went in
person to the reeusant officer, and he
signed it. She started that same night to
Richmond again, to plead for her brothers
life. He was to have been shot to -day at
poon. This morning an order came post
poning the execution of sentence. Hook
for her soon again from Kichmond.-
Heaven speed her efforts. She is young
married woman, and lucky is the man who
has such wife. She is, indeed, Jewel,
and il her mother has any more like her
at home, | shall go to see them when this
war Is over.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
A Stringent Enactment.

The Abolitionists in the Kentucky lie.
gislature are attempting to rule with q
high hand, and they seem to be capable oi
creating unjust and oppressive enactments
with as much ease as Lincoln and his ad
visers set aside the Constitution and laws
of the country in their outrageous pro,
ceedings before the meeting of the FEEDER
al Congress.
Among other laws passed is one ID
which the Frankfort correspondent Of the
Louisville Journal alludes in a most com.
mandatory manner, but which would dis.
grace the statute Books of aiy people who
have written laws 1t is stated that il a.
mends the laws relating to descents and
bequests, so as to provide that whoever
has or shall hereafter voluntarily form any
military force for the invasion of the State,
or shall give aid and comfort to any mill.
tarJ f6ree Invading the State, shall be in
capable of taking any estate in Kentucky,
by devise, bequest, descent, or distribution.
Those now holding commissions in the
Confederate army who shall resign within
sixty days and retdfh to their allegiance,
aud soldiers in the same employ Who shall
escape as soon as they can and return to
their allegiance, are not made incapable.
Any one now with the forces invading the
State who shall after thirty days accept a
a commission Dir be promoted, shall not
have the right 10 resign to be made 6aba-
bic within the provisions of this act
This infamous law originated with the
Judiciary Committee Of the Kentucky
Senate. and passed into law so far as the
Legislature is cohcsrhed Itwas Thought
it would be vetoed by Governor Magofin.
i Memphis Appeal
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
Skirmish in the West.

A express arrived at Fort Smith on the
22d from Col. Stan Waite, bringing news
of battle between company of Chsro-
KEGS of Col. Watie's regiment aud com
pany of Jayhawkers, in which the Chero.
KEGS killed twenty-six, and three killed OF
the Cherokees, one of whom was Captain
james Bell, younger brother Of the late
we'll known Jack Bell.
The Herald of the 23d learns by let
ter from Camp Jackson that the Jayhaw.
kers are becoming troublesome on the
Kansas line, A company of them inva-
ded the Usage nation few days ago and
killed Capt. Matthews, white man, who
was married to an Indian woman. He
was a friend to the South, and it was tho
that was the reason he was murdered
Tney also killed an Indian. There will
be three thousand Indians in Kansas in
ten days that will clean out that abolition
hole.-G Memphis Appeal, "a.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

Thr SkoUEsTKATToN AcT,-We learn
that within the past two days, since which
the Receivers have got fairly to wofk, dtsf
one hundred cases, amounting at least to
5000, 900 Of alien enemies property, have
been brought before them
In ote case, the property of non-resi-
dent now at the North, will be to the
amount Of $4,000 in real estate and me-
groes.
In an6thet the sum Of $40, 600, invest
ed in a plantation and negroes, will be ad-
ded to the Receivers funds.-Chafleston
C6urtet, 1d
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

"OLD UNCLE NED."-Capt, Travis, who
is now Inspector Of arms in Gen, Vests
district, informs us that while he was at
Grenada, a venerable old darkey, Uncle
Ned, gave to the Confederacy two bullet
moulds that run thirty balls at time,
valued at sixty dollars; very iine shot.
gun that carries twenty five buckshot, and
two Queen Anne muskets. Ned refused
to take any pay, but gave up his arms
"for the good OBJ Massa JEFF Davis and
tho Souf Vjcksburg Pdpers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
Abe's cogitations.

We ought TO whip them rebel chaps;
=, think so, more and more;
We've got an armed feet on the sea,
And feet army on the shore.
Yet Madame L. with jocund smile,
Deems il but glorious fun
To call my Bethel fight Bull,
And ny last bully Rub.
"Bob" threw my message out the cars,
The reason now III tell
That inaugural he thought bore,
And didn't aagur well.
There is no commerce on the seSs--
All traffic now is dead;
Some say this comes from my blockade,
And some from my blockhead.
Faip would | now in secret weep
Twould free my soul from caret
But Rebel JEFF. has sternly said,
Don't drop private tear"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
THOMAS o. MOORE, Governor.
I shall cooperate with Governor Moore
in the enforcement Of the above order.
d. E. TwIGGs,
Major General Commanding.

From the London Official Gazette, Sept IL.
Extract of dispatch from Lord Lyons
to Earl Russell:
WASHINGTON, Aug, 19.-"I have the
honor to transmit to your Lordship here
with copy of a notice from the State De-
partment, which has appeared in the news
papers this morning. 1t declares that no
person will be allowed to go abroad from
a port in the United States WITHOUT pass
port from the State Department, or pass
port countersigned by the Secretary of
State and that no person will be allowed
to land in the U. S. without passport from
q Minister or Consul of the U. s, or, (if
a foreigner from his own Government,
cohntersigned to the U. S. Minister or Con.
sui. This hdtics has been issued without
any previous communication on the part
of the Secretary of State either with me,
or, so far as | know, with any of my col
leagues, nor has it get been officially an
nouncod to me.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
The Cotton Crop--Prociamation
Of Gov. Moore, of Louisiana.

Concurring entirely in the views cx-
pressed by the cotton factors of New Or
leans, l have determined to take the most
decided means to prevent the landing of
any cotton in this city. Notice is, there
fore, hereby given to all masters and ow-
ners of steamboats, and other water craft,
that from and after the 10th day of 0cto
Der, instant, no cotton must be brought to
New Orleans OF within the lines embra-
cling that section of the country between
the fortifcatons above Carrollton and
those below the city, and extending back
to- the lake. All steamboats, or other wa
ter craft arriving within the prescribed
limits will be forthwith placed in charge
of an armed force and escorted above the
point indicated. This course will be
adopted in all cases, whether the quantity
of cotton brought be large or small.
The railroad companies have already
issued orders in furtherance of the object
of this proclamation, and no violation of
them will be permitted. ..s......
THOMAS o. MOORE, Governor.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
NUMBER IS.
From louisville.

A party of Southern people came thro
from Louisville, which place they left on
Friday night
We learn that Judge Catron had issued
writ of hoJeus corpus to procure the re-
lease of Ex-Governor Morehead, Col. Dur
rett and Mr.. Barr, but the military author
ities to prevent its execution, had removed
the prisoners from the JefFersonviile peni-
tentiafy to the prison at Indianapolis.
The city Of Louisville was quiet. Strong
appeals we're made by the Lincoln press
and Lincoln officials for volunteers, bat
without success. sympathy for the South.
ern cause was oo the increase at all points
this side of Louisville through which our
iniormants passed. Nashville Banner
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

seAsThs following items are copied FROM
the New York Herald Of the 25th ult..
TIE NEXT GREAT BATTLE - PREPARING
FOR DEFEAT.
A terrible battle is al hand between Ne
100000 troops on the hanks of the ,Pot6.
msc-200,O0e on either side-a battle
which will be greater than that Of Water
loo, aud will probably Be decisive against
the party which loses it, The mighty re.
suits depending on it will involve the des-
tiny of the people. If there should be 4
partial defeat Of the Federal army, let the
abolition leaders who instigated the rebel
lion and the war = Phillips, Garrison,
Greedy, Beecher, Cheever, JOY, Tappan and
their associates - look out for another
country, as this will be too hot for them.
If there should be total defeat Of tho
Federal army, together with the capture
of Washington, let the anti-slasefy dem.
agogdes who, for the last forty years, have
been stirring up the embers Of strife
which resulted in the Southern revolt, look
out as fast as they can for some asylum
beyond the limits Of the American contis
nent, for this is the only way in which
they can consult the safety Of their inper-
illednecks.
GOVERNOR WISE AND HIS SON INDICTED Al
WHEELING.
Ex Governor Wise and his son, @. Jen.
nings Wise, have been indicted for treas
on by the United States District Court, AZ
Wheeling, Virginia.
Condemned 70 HARD LABOR.
Ulysses q. Yanderhof and Isaac vii.
coz have been tried by court-martisl id
st. Louis, on the charge Of taking up
arms against the United States Govern.
ment, and found guilty. They were sen.
fenced to hard labor during the war, and
their property copfscated.
TREASON AND PIRACY,
Bills of Indictment for treason and nj.
racy will be presented to day before tas
Grand Jury of the United States Circuit
Court of Philadelphia, against portions Of
the crews of the JEFF Dsvis and Petrol.
aELEAsE or ROSS wINANs.
FoRTREss MONROE, Sept. 23--Ross Wi.
mans having taken the oath Of allegiance,
was released this morning, and will to:
night accompany his son to Baltimore.
THE RELATIONS BETWEEN FRANCE AND
MEXICO.
A letter from Paris, received today
says that the French Government respect.
fully declined to inform the Mexican Min.
lister there of the object of the feet to ba.
sent to Mexico saying the goverpment of
the latter will be duly apprized Of It thro'
the French Minister. So far as appears
from the letter, tho movement Of Francs
and England is necessarily hostile.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

"SoUM UPPERMosT. The "gallant
Muligan, as the New York Herald styles
the cOmmander Of the late Yahkee army
at Lexington, is no less a parsonage than
the notorious rowdy, "BW AuHigan. "
who figured so largely iu the police court
last year. He was sent, we believe, to
Sing Sing Penitentiary for his disturban-
ces of the peace of the city, aud from that
classic abode he was transferred to the
c5hmahd Of Lincoln o6lumh II Mis-
Souri,.
The Herald called him plain "Bill Null
ligau' twelve months ago--now he is tbs
gallant wultigan" Of that prOstltuted
jourbSl. 1t would be payihg him a poor
compliment to say that he is the peer OF
Bennett We dare say that he is the
best of the two and bad enough at that
P.hrsINyq EvpTa<
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

CoTToN Us. LINT.--Some discussion has
been INDUCED in by the newspapers as to
the relative value Of cotton and lint for
dressing wounds. DR.. p. j. b. Edwards,
of Cleveland Tenn, writes that his expe-
rience is in favor of cotton. He com
menced the use of it more than twenty
Eve years ago, in the dressing of wounds
of every description, and since that time
has had no occasion to prepare lint in the
old way. The cotton is prepared by card
ing it into bats of the desired thickness is
a pair of hand cards,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

R6- Major Louis Armstead aud Lieut.
l.. Hardcastle, late of the U. S. Army in
California, bave arrived in Houston, en-
route to Virginia. Major Armistead is a
son of that gallant officer whose defence
of Fort McHenry has made him forever
famous by the song of the "Star Spangled
Banner The Major has been long
time in the United States Army, in the
9th Infantry, and was esteemed one of its
best officers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

SNobJlR DIsoovERY-An artist in Paris has
made discovery which will effect. complete rev.
oution in the manufacture of calumet work. He
wood so soft that II will receive an impression o..
ther Of the most varied sculpture or the most deli
cate chasing The wood is then hardened 10 the
tonoisiency Of metal, ile the impressions femdip
perfect. The artist has already completed some
splendid scuptured articles such as picture framesI
inkstands, chests, and liquor stahds Vita the inl
PRODUCTION Of this new art it is expected thsl ar
tieles Of hoisehod furniture will bo considerably
reduced in price.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

Eag- We are informed that on the l4th
of September, Mr. G. NJ. Emack, of Prince
George county, Maryland, was arrested by
party of Sickle's Brigade, and carried
before General Walker, commanding the
Brigade, during the sickness of Sickles.--
Selling an opportunity, he suddenly drew
his knife and stabbed Walker twice, NOR
tally wounding him. He was then fred
upon b5 the soldier who was guarding
him, who fortunately missed him He
then struck at the soldier. cutting off three
of his fingers. Mr.. Emack rushed by
the rest of the guard, and continuing His
flight succeeded, after toilsome Journey,
in reaching the Potomac, aud crossing in
to Virginia, and is now at Ashland near
this city. 1t is said that Gen. Walker has
died of his wounds.-Rieh. EIrapliner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

OSE FEDERAL STEAMER Losf.-The
steamer that was so severely injured on
Wednesday last by Capt. Walkers Bate
ry, at Freestone Point, was the Resolute
that we'll known thief Of the Potomac.
We are happy to be informed by reliable
gentleman, that she was afterwards sunk
from her injuries, while descending the
Potomac. Hersnoke stacks ale to be seen
sticking out Of the water near Matthias
PoiRty
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

0Ln San JAuSTo--EK-GovernoF Houston, Of
Texas, publishes in the Galveston Civilian come
what lenghy communication, designed rs n refnta-
ton OF les OF lies in the New York Of the 10th,
charging him with still entertaining Union senti-
Iuents, and quietly awaiting for good chance 10
ayow them by a-change Of the r bic policy which
The Herald asserts is gradually taking place. Gots
ernor Ho,iston says "If there is any U7ion senis
ment IN Texes, / am no, spprised Of Il. When
the millions of Persia invaded Greece the Spartans
were not more united in defence Of their country
and liberty than Is Texas united in support Of the
Souihern Conlederacy, All tho fallaeios Of news
papers with all arts which can be devised win ncv.
Or be able to Controvert one Of these piaismentse-
lkem. AygUs
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

HoHs MADE LETTER pAtEh.--we hAvs seen
fine specimen Of letter paper made at the new pa
per mill established at Knoxville Tenn. which
is very credtable TO the manufacturers Whatey-
may be the great detrment to our conntry IN the
way Of commerce. occasioned by the present war,
there Is no denying that far as manufaciures are
concerned il Is doing idrc TO tall for the enter
prise and energy Of our people than whole wears
would have done under the system Of dependence
upon the North, which had already made us too
subseryent and deposdent upon their peope.--.Nl
q. re.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
SEWARD ON THE sUrriRaEEssIoN Of IN

SEWARD ON THE SUPPRESSION OF THS
LONDON TIAEs.-A COMMITTEES Of federal
citizens, indignant at the afti6ls Of The
London Times, which alluded TO the fea
eral loan as worthless, have written
II, Seward, suggesting the suppressioH of
the London Times id Amefica. Seward
replies that the best way to eEfect that OBJ
ject will be for the American Journals ID
shut down on the republication Of articles
from the columns of that offensive but
influential sheet.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

RICHMOND, Get, "A reliable dispatch
states that the Lincolnites have crossed the
Potomac in strong force at Occoquon for
the purpose Of capturing one of our bat
teries. No particulars are given, but il is
believed they will be cut off, as they don't
know the precise location Of our batter
les.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

A CALL ron TRooFs.-Gen. n n. Pearce has is-
sued call 10 the people OF Arkansas for troops to
respond to Gen. Mccullochs late call for fifteen
Thousand men. The troops are to report at Fort
smith.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11
For the Chronicle.
Addressed 10 Captain Tom. W. Beaumont and he
Company
BY EDNA CORA

Tennessees proud sons II ever bs
The bravest mid the brave.
Who march upon the battle field
Our glorious South to save.
To save our country from their grasp
To shield us from distress,
And drive the Northern foe away
That sow our shores infest
Their countrys cali they have obeyed-A
Their oaths are heard on high,
To free her from oppressions heel
Or bravely for her die.
Your cause is just--your hearts are brave,
For all that makes life sweet,
Your mothers, daughters, sisters, wives,
You go the foe to meet.
ye bear your noble Southern fag
Where honor points The way
To place il where the eagle proud
Henceforth viii ever stay.
Encircled by the Southern Stara
His eyre now must be;
Uncaged he seeks our sunny home
our,proud bird Liberty.
Ye bear with you the rife now
And deaths unerring ball
Win cut an onward path for you
AS foemen round you fall.
Twill nerve you in the dangerous hour,
When death your thoughts must share,
To know that God will smile on you
And keep you in his care,
Then fling your banner to the breeze,
Its star-gemd folds must wave
In triumph DER your conquered foe
While heir pale lbrows ye lave,
Twill float above the battle ground
Der the wounded and the dead,
And fan our dying soldiers face,
Stretched on his honored bed.
An honored grave he gave his life
To make his country freei
All who would ask nober death
Than to die for libertp'
His happy native land, and home,
And all that made life dear;
He'd ratheN fall protecting them
Than live king elsewhere,
Obi would that could proudly stand
Upon the battle field,
And send abroad the deadly ball
To make the tyrant yield,
Ia claim no boasted power on earth,
Save the one the red field gave;
I'd be martyr in the cause
To fill warriors grave.
Go, climb the highest steep of fame,
And pluck the laurels there,
And wreathe them on your noble brows
Henceforth to ever wear
How proudly will we welcome back
Our warriors brave and true,
Forgetting not the honored dead,
And pray they may be few,
Brave hearts, our prayers will always be
That his protecting arm
May ever be around you there,
To shield you from all harm.
You go where death and danger crowd
Forever round your way,
But with bold and dauntless hearts,
Your noble deeds display.
God be with you now, my brothers,
God protect you and defend;
Keep you from the tyrant's power,
Grant our prayer and victory send,
DECATUR COUNTY, Sept 1851.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

A couple Of sailors were recently arrested "a Ply
mouth for throwing buckcr of tar ovfi each vihss
II was A Rip h-hatiai
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-11

ReA- II you are ~ indebted am Chronicle Of
see please ,oms ,orw ord and PAY uPFNDs
The weekly sun. (New York [N.Y.]) 1851-1869, 1861-09-14


VERY good, then" said Joe, a. " had adj.
Tercui that's all right; that's agnsed upon
hen Why go into subjects, old chan. which a.
LetWlN' NO sech must he forever unnecessary
Tier 'uh'ec's enou III AZ betwxi 'su -,ch
without Unnecessary ones. Lord T.. ,b,t #
your poor sRt' md t-r Rampagesi AMI don't
YOU remember 7 rklei
81 do indeed, joe"
Look - here, Of , chap" sid I,e. 81 d m.
What ! cotfi to- ter. .a'' a i I,ckler In sun
jers, but my poweT we-s ~, Away fully equal
y NV incl nGsions FOt when ,.'ur pour sister
kac mind to dup into yuu. IL were not 40
much" said Jcr, in hN favoute argumcntativo
way, "that she trupped into M too II put my
sell in OPP sition 70 her, bat that she dropped
into YOU always heavier ftT IL. notis,i that II
amt grab at mas wliisker nOF yet . shake
or two Of a man (to which your sister was quito
wecome) that nj pJt man oil frow getting
lirle chiid out Of punishment Put when that
it'll child is dropped in'o heavier for that grab
OF whisker or shaking, ticn that man material
up and say to himself, Where is the COOL "a
you are doingi sriSt you I see thu arm
says the man, but ! dJnt see the COOL | call
upon yor, Sir therefor, to pin OFT tite gD'd :"
"The man says, observed, "a 10, vailed
or me 10 speak.
The man says" Joe asssnted. rs mo right,
that man?'
"Dcar Joe, he is always right"
well, old chap said Jo-, then abide Nv
YOUR NOfuS. ~ ne always right (which in
general he's NOR likely wronl he's ria ht when
he saws this: Supp sing ever YOU KEEP any liz
lie matter 10 yourself when YOU was a LIVE
child, you KEEP 1t mostly because YOU knowil a.
J. eurgcry's power 10 part you and Tckler in
tunicrs were not fully equal To hi, inrlinatious.
Therefore, think no more Of il as botwixt two
seCh, and do not lei us pass remarks upin on
necessary subjects. nddv Civ herself a deal o.
trouble with nv aiurc | left (f,r | am most
awful duiO is | should view II in this li,ht.
and viewing II iu this light, a. should 80 mi
j.. 9th Of which % said Jop quite charmed
wit h u zeal arrangement, ",e,ns done, now
this to you true friend say. Namely. You
mustn't go overriding on IT, but YOU must
have your supper and your wine and water, AMI
you must he put bctwiNt the sheets"
The dclicacy with which Joe dismis ed this
hcme and the sweet tact and Kin lnes- with
shi'h Bddy-who with her womans wit had
hund me cut so so'n-bad prepared him i,r il,
niad' deep impression on ny mind. But whe-
ihcr Joe knew how poor was and how my
great expectations had all dissolved. Ike our
own marsh mists before the sun, | could not un-
defs'and,