davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
How the News was Received
in PHILADELPHIA.

Forney's Press thus tells how the news of the
terrible defeat of the Federals at Manassas was re-
ceived in that city;
The streets were speedily filed with hundreds o
nervous, pailid citizens, who spoke in low pitiful
language of the probable effect of the repulse upon
the prolongation of the war; the courage OF our
sodery, and the iuhuman exul.ation of the Rebels
Had an epidemic swept the city, or desolatior
entered into its houses each felt in his hear
the tabled DEATH or anything of individual or per-
sonal misfortune occurred, there might have beer
some cheerfulness to light up the anxious faces. II
this case, however it was an impered nation which
implied to every Philidelphian an imperilled home
and disgraeed people.
The brightness of the sky seemed suddenly over
cast the quick pulses of the morning beat SLOWLY
and sadly there was sorrow in household, and The
terrors of war came home to our once happy peopl,
in all their ignominy and acuteness.
We heard of number of cases where weak ant
aged citizens fell half lfeess at the first intmation
and many were taken to their beds, under circum
stances of almost hopeless recovery.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

,tTeH- Whilst the Lincolnites of Kentucky
are continually rrating about the sacred
ness of their neutrality, proofs are daily
coming to light to establish the fact that
they are secretly cooperating with the
Northern Government for an invasion OF
Tennessee, over their territory. Such con-
duct is in keeping with such traitors to
the South-such abject slaves of militia
ry despot. Tennessee has scrupulously
respected Kentucky's neutrality, although
she knows tito be sham-the contempt
BILE subterfuge of cowardice and sordd in
terest; but our authorities are cognizant
of all the movements aud designs of Ken
lucky abolitionists and if they wish to
drench their soil with blood, let them in
vite Northern army upon it, and the wish
will be gratifed. Tennessee will meet the
invaders on neutral territory, and the
treason of Kentucky will reap its we'll.
earned reward in the devastation of its
fields and all the horrid concomitants Of
civil war. We seek no collision with Ken
lucky, and have studiously avoided every
cause that might provoke it; but Lincoln
must do the same-his friends in Ken.
lucky must do the same, or collision isin
evitable. We will not wait for the enemy
to cross our borders, and when they com
mence their march from one side of Ken
lucky, we will commence ours, from the
other, and the place of meeting will be the
scene of the struggle-whether it be in
the heart of the State or upon its North
ern line.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
From Gen. Wise's Division.
Brilliant Campaign in the Kanq,cha VALLEY.

Brilliant Campaign IN the hdRd'oha valley.
A letter from an officer in the Wise Legion, re-
ceived in this city yesterday, gives some interesting
particulars of the recent brilliant action in western
Virginia We have been permitted to make the
following summary of facts from the letter:
The battle took place on the afternoon of the
18th near the mouth of Coal river on the Kanaw-
ha The enemy's forces were twelve hundred
strong, and were led by Colonel Norton, the COM
mander of the Federal expedition sent against
Wise. Our own strength did not exceed nine
hundred and fifty, of which not more than four
hundred and fifty were at any time actually en-
gagged, under command of Capt. George S. Patton,
formerly of Richmond The attack was made by
the enemy, most Unexpectedly to our men, who
had been informed, and correctly informed, by a
scout that the Federalists were on the other side
of the Kanawa river, the latter having rapidly
crossed in steamboats, lower down the stream with
out the knowledge Of Capt. Patton. The battle
lasted four hours, and proved most disastrous to
the enemy. AT one time our men were thrown in
to some disorder, but their brave leader quickly
rallied them again, and with two hundred follow
ers, made dashing charge upon the opposing col
umn, in which he fell smartly wounded. The con-
fusion naturally created by this fall under the gal
ling fire of the Federal Artillery was but momeu-
tary. The command was at once assumed by Col.
Anderson, of Ncaraguan fame, or rather this Off
Ger with reserve, rushed forward to assume the
command, but before he could reach the spot an
other reserve on the enemys aank, had put them
completely to route, wounding and taking prison.
er their Col. in chief. The disparity of arms was
even greater than that of numbers. The enemy
had several heavy rded cannon, our forces had but
two small smooth bore pieces. The following off.
GERS were taken prisoners, and will probably be
sent to Richmond Col. Norton, commander in
chief of the expedition Col, Villiers, Col. Wood.
ruff, Lieut.. Col. Neif, Capts. Hard and Austin and
Lieut.. Brown. The battle was fought on our side
entirely by Virginia troops. Two hundred and
thirty of the enemy were killed. Our loss was
but three killed and few, very few wounded
among whom YVES Capt. Patton, who was in fine
spirits, laughing and talking with COL Norton, who
was wounded and a prisoner in the same room.
The route was so complete that it is not likely
that the enemy will again show themselves towards
Charleston.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
MARRIED,

On Tuesday, July aOth 1861, in Trinity Church,
by Rev. James H. otey, Mr. MrcAJAH H. CLARK,
formerly Of Richmond, Va, to Miss LILLE W.
KERR, daughter of NJ. NJ. Kerr, Esq, of this city.
pa Richmond, Louisville and St. Louis papers
please copy.
On the goth of july at the residence of the
brides father, Mr.. john CAN of GAINESVILLE, to
Miss MATTE HURT, of Elkton, KY.
On the 3Oth of July, Mr.. G. A. LIGoS, of this
city, to Miss EMMA L. WHRRRY, of Nashville, Tenn
On the 2sth ult., by Thomas Mcintosh, Esq,
Mr.. JAMES BRowS to Miss LUoRETIA J.. WEDB-all
of Stewart County Tenn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
aea. The plenary pawers conferred ur

aeap The plenary pawers conferred up
on Gen. Mcclellan virtually supercedes
Gen. Scott as Commander-in Chief. and
the reward of his treason to Virginia and
the South is ingratitude, contumely, and
neglect The laurels he has won, as ''the
greatest Captain. of the age, have been
stripped from his brow, and upon his fair
fame as man and a patriot rests the taint
of treason. The way of the transgressoI
is hard, and public justice is sure.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

SUDDEN DEATH of HERMAN Cox, Eso.-The many
friends of this gentleman were startled yesterday
morning by the announcement of his death, which
occurred suddenly, at his residence in the south
ern part of this city, about l2 past o'clock, A. M
Mr.. Cox has been for many years member of the
Nashville Bar, and was appointed previous TO the
separation of Tennesses from the Union, United
States District Attorney for the District. He was
one of our most public spirited citizens and enjoy
ed the esteem and confidence of all who knew him
He represented this Pictorial District in the Gener-
al Assembly one term, and served for many years
in the City Council of which body he was a men,
Der at the time of his death. He leaves wife and
several children 10 mourn his untimely DEATH
Nash. Banner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
DIE D.

In Palmyra, Tenn, on gath ut after long suf.
iering, Mr.. JAMES LAIRD, son of W. r. and Mary
A. Laird, aged 81 years.
This young man but few weeks since, in the
glow Of health and pride of manhood, volunteered
his services in defense of his own native South
But, alas grim death released him from the senti-
nerspost on Garth and called him beyond the skies
].
AT the residence of his mother, near this city, on
the lsth ult of Typhoid Fever Henry O. LoFr-
LAND in the 10th year Of his age
At the residence of her father, in this county on
the 2Tth ult, Miss sUE cooxE, about 10 years Of
age.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
Report of the Secretary of War

This report has been sent into Congress for con-
sideratiou in secret session, and we understand
that the recommendations il makes of such large
additions to the army are likely to be opposed, at
least to Il certain degree. The report shows that
already 1914 Regiments and 32 Bauaions have
been accepted into service besides various dea h
ments
Information is obtained from the report Of the
recommendation that Congress accept and call into
service three hundred Regiments. This large in
crease to the army is recommended aud urged 4
view of the immense additions to the forces of the
Lincoln Government
1t is understood that there is no doubt that Con-
gress will make large increase to the army, prob
ably by bill to authorize the President to MAKE
such increase as he may determine to be necessary
-LyRch6urg Rep
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
80 The Lower Honse Of Lincoln's Con

REH- The Lower House of Lincoln Con-
gress has passed the bill imposing a di-
rect tax upon the people. Fhe citizens of
Kentucky will be madet to grunt under the
burden imposed upon them, and when
their property is sacrificed in order to
raise the tax necessary TO subiugate the
Confederate States, perhaps they will dis
cover the mistake they have made in the
choice of governments Lay on Me.
duff
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
EErom the New York World. l

Gen. Johnston with his army when last heard
from was on his way to winchester Whether he
intends to move his column towards Harper's Ferry
and give battle is not known.
Such was the impression under the belief that our
forces there had been much weakened by the with
drawal of the tree months men. The Government
is prepared for this.
The Fire Zouaves been since the retreat in a
state of INSTRUMENTATION which reached its climax
in open revolt on SATURDAY last Acting Brig McCune
ordered out one of his regiments, and by bold and
energetic action succeeded in suppressing the insur
recton and disarming the whole regiment.
Nine of ElIsworth's Fire zouaves attempted to
desert to day but caught in the act and lodged
in Jail.
Capt Waller, of Middetown, Ct, one of the aids
of Gen. Tyler and Lieut. Gordon, of Co b, End U. s.
cavalry, aid to Col. Reyes, are missing.
Especial to the N. Y. Post
WASHINGTON, July 80, 1861.
A party of Rebels were observed last night en-
gagged in sounding the depth of the Potomac at
Coon's Ford, above Great Falls
Beauregard has sent parties of troops into Loud
Gun, county, Virginia, to procure provisions and
wagons
Gen, Mcclellan has issued an ordes forbdding the
departing soldiers from taking their arms with
them.
Two companies went out yesterday on the railroad
distance of ten miles from Alexandria, but saw no
traces of the enemy.
Asave, who has just arrived here from the Spring
field Station, Virginia, reports that there no
Rebels at that point but that considerable num-
Der of the enemy are posted at burks station, five
miles above.
Gen. Reberc Anderson visited the Secretar OF
War to-day.
Especial to the N. Y. World.l
The Confederate forces are moving Northeast and
Southwest from Manassas. Thev intend three stimuli
taneous attacks on the approaches TO Washington.
The center will make feigned attack on Airing
ton Alexandria. There are pickets not five miles
apart on the Potomac and Chesapeake, from Harpers
Ferry to Fort Monroe
WASHINGTON, July 25.--Wise's balloon went up
this morning early, and when between Fort Corco-
ran and Bulls Cross il was to collapse sudden
ly and fall with great rapidity. The general i'm
preston is that it was fired into. Your reporter
at Fort Corcoran at the time, and witnessed the
swift descent of the balloon. 1t was too far off 10
ascertain how many in the car, but il is feared
that their escape from sudden and terrible death
was impossible.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

neA- We understand that our worthy
townsman, w, w. Valiant, is candidate
for Colonel of Regiment of Minute Men
in this Division. Without any intention
to dirparage others who may aspire to the
same position, we are justified in saying
that Mr.. Valiant possesses the elements Of
most superior officer, From long prac-
teal acquaintance with the discipline Of
troops, in several branches of the service,
he has become fine drill officer, and his
cool and determined bravery is well calcu.
lated to win the confidence and nerve the
arm of the soldier in the hour OF danger
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
PRIVATE LETTER MAIL
40 and from the Federal states

ALL LETTERS for the Northern States enclosed
in an outside enveop both envelops being prepad)
and addressed to me at Nashville, Tennessee, with
ten cents enclosed in outside envelop will be ear
ried across TO franklin, KY, and there mailed for
their proper destination in the old States.
In like manner all letters from the old States may
be directed to me at franklin, KY. and will carry
them across to Nashville, Tenn. and NAH them for
the proper destination South. If found ineenseni
ent TO prepay inside envelopes for want Of the prop
er stamps, 10 cents may be enclosed in postage
stamps Of either Confederaey, or cash, and win
prepay and forward as above. This arrangement
to continue during the war. rsnf
REFERENoE.--Any of the citizens Of Memphis OF
Nashville. I b. WHlTESlDES.
July 9, ls6l-iw.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

r5~ We beg leave to say to correspond
ents that the excitement incident to the
war demands that our space shall be given
up as far as practicable, TO its details, aud
that our readers look upon merely sonti-
mental eIusions--whether prose or poe
try-as tax upon their time and pa
fence. Even the ladies' full of patriot
ism and devotion TO the cause of the South
look Tor news rather than sentiment, and
turn from the lattor, as out of place, il
1t decidedly insipid.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
rae LAVE aEN. pARrow


On motion of Mr. Garland, Of Ark, the following
resolution was adopted ~ TIT
Resoiced That the Secretary be and Is hereby
directed to have, possible the proceedings
of Congress on the announcement Of the death Of
the Hon. Francis S. Barlow together with the speech
es made on the occasion, presented in pamphlet
form, and that he cause $500 copies Of the same
to be printed for the use of Congress-
DEBTS DUE AT THE NORTH
On motion Of Mr.. Smith, Of Ala, the following
resolution was adopted:
Resolpcd That the Committee on the Judiciary
be instructed to report bill amending an act "to
authorize certain debtors to pay the amounts due
by them into the Treasury of the Confederate
States as TO provide suitable penalties for vio-
lations of the prohibitions contained in said act.
MEETING IN GEORGIA.
Mr.. Hill, Of Georgia, presented the proceedings
Of meeting held in Marietta, Ga, at which resolu-
tons adopted in favor of free trade etc, which,
on his motion, were referred to the Committee on
Finance
ooSFIscATIoN OF PROPERTY.
On motion of Mr.. Kenner, of La, the following
preambles and resolutions were adopted:
Whereas, The Congress of the United States has
passed law providing for the ''con6scatiou of the
property Of all rebels found in arms against the
United States;n and
Whereas il is known by the public official dec
arations of the Executive and Congress Of the Uni
ted States that the intent and meaning of said act
is the coniscation not of the property of rebel cit
liens of the United States, but of the citizens OF
this Confederacy, who are alien enemies of the
United States, and,
Whereas the coniscation aforesaid Ia, In effect,
a general confscation of the property of all the
inhabitants of these Confederate States, inasmuch
as they are all in arms against the United States
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

WHAT RUSSELL THOUGHT OF THE BATTLE.-WAsH-
INGToN, July "a, p Mr.. Russell Of the London
Times, states that the loss in killed and wounded
to the Federas must amount to twelve thousand,
and that the loss of the Confederates will probably
reach four thousand. He states that history re-
cords no such defeat for the past century-no route
so utter and complete as that of the Federal
forces. The fighting Of the southern men he says
was magnificent. They fired with the precision of
veterans. They would fall to permit their artile-
ry to fire, and then rising discharge their muskets
and charge bayonets in splendid order. Some of
their evolutions were superb, and performed with
perfect rapidity, GOODNESS and discipline Cores
pondence Baltimore Exchange.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
Trophies /!

Besides the regular Supplies for war, in vast pro
fusion, the grand army had great many pretty
and curious things, which fell into the hands Of the
vctors. bill Of fare for dinner in Richmond
next Sunday sundry boxes of champaign large
number ortrunks filed with splendid ladies dres-
SEES pack Of cards, and very luxurious chair
with winfield Scott on both, were among the
spos.-Rich Why
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

pay The Missouri Convention has de-
posed Gov. Jackson and other State off
GERS, and will fill their places with men o.
its own choosing, We are greatly mista
ken if Jack son and McCulloch do not soor
depose the Convention.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
Delaware Heard From.
Dispatch to the Philadelphia Enquirer

IUIspdIVH 70 VHO IHIIluVTVH1N IIQUTVI'I
LEwBs, DEL. July &C.
The seceesonists are very violent here just now.
A number of excursionists from Dover, calling
themselves the peace Party" came ashore yester-
day, headed by Mr. Ridgly, Secretary of State
Early in the day Ridgly cheered Justify for JEFF
Davis, Bcauregard Co.. entreating other of our
citizens TO fall in with his crew. They remained
on shore all day, Ridgly in the mean time becom-
ing beastly intoxicated.
The citizens met and quelled the traitors for a
time, but last night after being reinforced, they
again assembled on the bank of the creek and vel
led like sayages for the Confederate States
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

A despatch from Richmond, dated the 26tbi
says
THE Bank Convention adjourned to-day, after ex-
messing an opinion in favor Of the Government
issuing Que hundred millions OF Treasury notes in
addition TO the the amount already authorized
Those of the denomination of five, ten and twenty
dollars, not To bear interest the other deuomlna'
tons 10 hear interest at the rate Of $40 per eeO
p,r aLnnm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
Ringwaldan Institute.

THE 18TH SESSION WILL BEGIN on THE
First Monday Of September mart
Music by Miss NJ. q. Ring. Terms, as heretefsre
payable in advance.
Us @ af L. D. RING
Aug 2. lssl-sw a....l. $50
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02


NJ Some unknown friend has sent us
a carefully enclosed copy of the Hopkins
vile Mercury, and as there was no mark
inviting our attention to any particular
article, We presume the intention was to
lay before us the various Icing paragraphs
about Camp Boone, aud Tennessee gener-
ally, and to invite comment upon them
We have read, with mingled contempt and
indignation, very many similar paragraphs
in the Lincoln organs of Kentucky but
knowing that the plainest statements of
facts would lead to no correction by the
guilty parties, aud that the exposure of
one falsehood would lead to the fabrica,
ton of others, we have deemed it best to
pass them over in silence. Were such ed
itors TO confine themselves to the truth
they would cease to be abolitionists and
traitors to. the South, because the virus in
their hearts would be neutralized by the
antidote on their lips But the men who
can tolerate, much less applaud, the tyr
amy aud usurpations which have overrd
den the Constitution and the laws, can
never be loyal to the great principles OF
liberty, and, true to their instincts, will
ever pride themselves upon the grace with
which they wesrsthe chains that ensavC
them, Fol-, such men the South has NO
use, and certainly no cause to fear; aud
were they treated with silent contempt
they would soon subsde into that imbe
ellie ohscurity from which they are tempo
rarily rescued by injudicious notice,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

CoMNG IN BY THoUsASDs.-During the past week
the number of troops which arrived in this city,
averaged about 1900 per day--all Of whom were
splenddy armed and equipped. Where they are
destined we will not divulge but think IL likely that
old Abe and some of his minions will hear OF their
whereabouts before many days.--LyIehburg Rep
goA CO
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02

bsa- Old gEauny Patterson has been
AonoraLi. dismissed because he couldn't
whip Gen Johnston. win mot Gen: Scott
he eashiered because he e'ouldnt whip
Gen Beasecsard
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
Beautifully ClearI
Pure and white!
WHAT

Any face after the use of the Magnolia Balm, NJ
ma tier how unsightly it was before.
Price so cents per bottle. Sold everywhere.
w. E. HAGAN Co, Proprietors,
Troy, New York
See advertisement.
Aug 2, ls6l-3m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
DIR. A. J. vANDENsLICE,

LATE PROFESSOR OF THE ECOLE CLlNQUE
DE MEDICINE PHARMACY IN PARIS,
A Practitioner Of TtOeny Years.
Announces to his friends and the public that he
continues TO devote his time to the curing Of the
following diseases
Coughs, colds asthma fits, dropsy, dyspepsia
liver complaint piles, fstula, govt rheumatism,
scroha, white swelling, nervous affections, fever
and ague bilious complaints, &c, &c.
DR.. Vanderslice has met with great success by his
peculiar mode Of treatment Of diseases, where 9th
er very eminent physicians have failed to produce
a cure. To attest his confidence in his own skill
and merit he viii undertake the Of all patients
without charge excepting the cost of medicine; re-
quring no fee until after the restoration of theiI
health
Diseases of peculiar character he guarantees to
remove radically in few days without offensive or
deleterious medicine.
neA. He warrents to all, no matter how long
or severe the disease aud efectual cure or he re.
qures no pay. Females suffering with irregulari-
ties nervousness debility, &c, can be permanently
relieved by DIR. " Invalids In any section of The
country, by undressing a letter to him (post paid,
and enclosing, fee can have advice and medicine
will be promptly sent them.
MAJ Office at Clarksyille, Tenn.
DIR. A. j. VANDERSLICE can produce over one
hundred certificates of the speedy cure Of various
diseases. Call and see him.
~. CONSULTATION GRATIS.
This is to certify that was afflicted with the
Fistnla in Ano for six years years. After trying
every remedy, placed myself under the care OF
DR.. A. j. Vandersce Of Louisville, and In three
months was perfectly cured. Given under my hand
this 18th Of September, 1858.
j. SUGARMAN
This Is TO certify that have been afflicted with
Piles for seven years Amer trying all known rem
edies and falling Dr. A. j. Yanderslice performed
perfect cure in three months n
tlalli.aisi 81 LoGIs CoUREAT.
Jaiy 26'6i-tt n
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-08-02
MACRAE G COULTER'S,
To the Public.

We are selling Extra Family Flour at IS per bar
rel. Bran At so cts per hundred. Cash in every
instance
We will pay rs cts for wheat il delivered imme-
diately.
SEAT, KRoPP & co.
July g. ls6l-2w