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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

Bas~ We publish, in another column, commune
cation signed IA Farmer, in defence Of South Car
olina and the other seeding States, and urging
Tennessee to adopt the course Its leading po-
stions are, we believe, wholly untenabe, but we
lay it before our readers, because it is
right that the people should hear both sides before
they act upon so grave a question as the one now
presented for their consideration. We differ in
opinion with many personal and political friends as
to the policy which Tennessee should adopt in the
present emergency and freely conceding to them the
same honesty of purpose we claim for ourself, il
were as unwise unjust to withhold from them the
privilege of being heard through the columns of thi:
paper. We are all agreed as to the end, but differ
as 10 time and mode, and this is a question fol
the people to decide, they are entitled to all the
light thu be ELECTED by the collision of mind
with mind. "Audi alteram partemn is an admira
BILE maxim, and it is only after hearing both side!
that any one becomes competent judge.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

ga Let notthe people Of Tennessee suffer them
elves to be provoked into the commission Of wrong
by the insinuations that they are coercioniss and
submissonists. There are none of either in this
State but there are men--and not a few ofthem--
who think the Union still worth preserving, on fair
and honorable terms, aud who will not be diverted
from effort TO save il, by any imputations THAI
may be uniustly cast upon them. To break mp a
government is an easy task-a child may apply the
torch 10 q castle, but when thus consumed it re-
quires men of skill and ability to reconstruct it,
Is it, then the part Of wisdom to look to those who
are demolishing the best government on earth, fol
the construction of better? The fact that they
are capable Of rashly destroying so perfect gov
crnment is volume Of argument against their ca
pacity to govern themselves or others, and should
admonish us at least to pause aud reflect before we
confde 10 them important trust To resort
TO revelation in vndication of honor, and u
repel tyranny, is proof Of noble and generou;
sprit-ot manly virtues that may be trusted to lead
wherever right and honor may call but to resort tC
it when patriotism interest, peaee-aye, honor it
SELF bids us first seek redress through the agencie,
prescribed by the institutions under which we live
is warning not to confde in those who are, with
out making an effort to save II, demolshing thu
government which has so long conferred upon then
the richest blessings enjoyed by any people on
earth.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

By" Mr.. Dix Secretary of the Treasury, seems to
be exposing the financial condition of the govern
ment and the picture he draws has no bright side
to it. The ircompstency of Cobb and the roguery
of many of the officials have played sad havoc with
the public money, and a loan of twenty-five mil
lons-addcd to all that has been borrowed-will
barely suffice to keep the government wheels in mo-
tion even when aided by all the revenue from all
legitimate sources. Verify there has been much
stealing done.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

BtasH The Democrats of the North make great
display of their devotion to Southern rights and
charge upon the Republicans the entire responsible
same Northern Democrats had in the Charleston
Convention, conceded the very demands now made
by the South, might not the result have been differ
ent2 But they refused to recognize The right of
Congress to protect slavery in the Territories and,
in doing this, they not only placed themselves, vir
tuay, upon the Republican platform, but actually
took the first step towards the secession which has
followed. Now, however, they profess a willing
ness to concede that which they then denied, and
have either greatly changed their opinions, or are
maneuyering for a reconstruction OF the party.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
T E L E G R A P H I G.

iCuARLEsTowN, Mass. Feb O.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held in
this city last evening, Hon. A. r. Thompson presi-
ding
Messrs Everett, Saltonstall, Dana, and Frothing-
ham addressed the meeting.
The following resolutions were adopted:
Resolred, That this meeting concurs most heartily
in the sentiments of the distinguished leader and
premier of the incoming administration VIM. H.
Seward, viz That the question Of slavery is not
now TO be taken into account; that we are to save
the Union and then that are TO all that is
worth saving.
ResolUed, That we earnestly hope that the propo-
siton of the Hon. John j. Crttenden will be adopt
ed as a basis of settlement of the impending perils
Of the United States being the only practicable
plan that all sections fairly and honorably adopt,
and which is all that human wisdom has been able
TO offer to our distracted country.
Resolved That the proceedings of this meeting
be forwarded to the Hon. John J. Crttenden, with
the request that he will present them TO the Senate
of the United States as the voice of the Union men
of Bunker Hill.
ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 3-The Salt Lake correspondent
of The Republican says that the memorial about to
be presented to Congress for the admission of Utah
into the Union with Constitution as the State OF
Deseret will be the last appeal on the part of the
Mormons
SHELBYviLLE, IND, Feb. 2,
The Republican county convention met here this
evening The border State proposition was adopted
with great unanimity. The Republicans invited
the Democrats who had appointed NEE ing at the
same time aud place, to unite with them, but the
Democrats declined and withdrew TO another place
and adopted the Crittenden Compromise.
ALBANY, Feb. 2.-The Republicans in caucus this
evening on the 10th ballot, nominated Ira Harris,
of Albany, to succeed VIM. II. Seward in the United
States Senate. His principal opponen were Horace
Greeley and Vim. NJ. Eyarts.
The Assistant Treasurer at New Orleans refuses
10 give up the coin and bullion in the branch mint
10 the amount Of $4,000 to the order of Secreta-
nv Dix. on the ground that the branch mint has been
taken possession Of by the State of Louisiana On
recent of this news this morning the president call
ed an extraordinary session Of the Cabinet and I'll
whole subject was considered.
Il is understood that Senators Benjamin and Sill
deli were sent for TO know If they were aware OF
the transaction. The Government telegra9hed the
Collector and Treasurer 20 know the facts connected
with the seizure.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
XVIII CONGREsS---ed SESSION.
Tnssdau's rroceedma. contnaed.


Sendte-Mr Pea-ce advocated the BILL which then
passed.
The Presidents message came up
Mr. johnson, of Tennessee made speech sup
porting his former position against secession, and
defending himself from the attack made in conss-
quence Of his saying he had strack treason blow
and the engaged in it being traitors, felt the
blow. He said the grief yesterday in the Senate
was well played, aud was got up 70 order but wheth
er the anxious mourneH were well prepared for the
occasion he could not say. He then reviewed the
different points in ar. Benjamins speech
He said the United States bought Louisiana and
pail for her. and then admitted her into the Union
ie asked If there was any wrong oppression then.
Was there any wrong at the battle OF New Orleans,
when Kentucky, who, thank God, stands firm to day
and Tennessee, who, he hoped, would stand with
her went to help and save the city from Lord Pack
enham3 Is the protection to sugar another wrong2
Mr.. johnson continued at some length with great
esrnestness taking the ground that Louisiana had
no right to leave the Union to take possession Of
the public property, without consent of the rest
There is no need Of going beyond the Constitution
to discover what is treason, and treason ought to
be crushed North and South and traitors should meet
with traitors reward.
Mr.. johnson gave way to a motion to adjourn.
wAsHNeroN, Feb 5, 1861.
Mr. Tyler, on taking the chair to preside over the
peace convention delivered address, which is eu-
logized by those who heard it as highly patriotic
and concatory. The proceedings were chiefly
confined to an expression of views, and were some
what conversational.
| Mr.. Chase, of Ohio expressed himself as particu-
larry grati6ed with Ex-President Tylers speech in
the Congress- and assured him. as most of the other
commissioners did, that they were willing to follow
where Virginia led. The hopes of the Union are
high tonight In the Congress to-day notice
was given that Massachusetts, would send Commits
sioners The motive for not proceeding to business
was the desire to wait for the Missouri Illinois Ten
nessee, and New York delegations.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5.-Wigfa and others have
telegraphed to Montgomery, urging the appointment
of Alexander II. Stevens as Provisional President
of the Southern Confederacy, in order to conciliate
the Southern conservatives.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
Land for Sale.

Mrs. Susan Bowers In pursuance of an order
Us. and decree of the County
10 and John Bowers. Court of Montgomery Coun-
ty, Tennessee, made at the February term 1861,
directing me to sell the Land upon which Mrs. Su-
san Bowers lately resided, belonging to the Estate
of her deceased husband shall, upon the premi-
scs or late residence of Mrs. Susan Bowers, upon
the 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1861, offer for sale,
to the highest bidder the said tract of Land, con-
tanning sl3 acres, as shown by Plat ON file in my
office. Terms-One half cash, the remainder upon
IL months credit bond with good security requir-
ed and lien retained upon the land until the pur-
chase money is paid. Sold for division among
the heirs. w. Il. NEWELL,
Clerk and Commissioners
Feb l9GI-9w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

RSS" The seeding States, in spite of their ordi-
nances, seem to be nowhere recognized as out of
the Union. They are counted in with Kansas to
make thirty-iour States and enter into all calcua-
States. Indeed, they do not seem to recognize them
selves out of the Union, and freely avail them
selves of "Uncle Sans money aud name wherever
and whenever they can be of profitable use. The
children are not weaned and are excusable for
hanging on to the teat.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

Valuable Property for sale.

BY virtue of two Deeds of Trust, executed to me
by Wells Fowler, which are duly registered in the
Registers Office of Montgomery county, in Book
No 6, page 445, aud IN Book No 7, page 249, J.
Thomas w. Wisdom, will SELL ut public auction, on
the premises in GAINESVILLE Tenn for cash, on the
9Th day of March next, Three Store Houses in
GAINESVILLE, fronting on Franklin street, above
which is the very large, commodious Hail. known as
Crow LER'S HALL
This valuable property will not be subject to re-
demption, the right having been waived in the
deeds Sale about IL o'clock.
T. W. WISDOM, Trustee.
Feb 8, '6l-4w-pr fec 81
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
LAND FOR SALE.

W. b. Stewart Admir- In pursuance eff decree
o. of the County Court, made
James Morgan, ct ais. at the February term, 1861,
directing me to sell tbe tract of Land in this cause
belonging to the Etate of Montgomery Morgan,
deceased shall, al Atkins Store in District No
IA, upon the I'd day in March, 1861, sell to the
highest bidder 81 Acres of Land, the same being
the said Morgan's interest in the division of Willis
Morgan's Land, lying in Civil District No. IA
Terms-S25 cash, balance on a credit of months,
bond with good security required, and lien retain
ed upon the Land until the purchase money is paid
Sold for division among the heirs.
W. Il. NEWELL,
Clerk and Commissioner
Fob l96l-3W
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

HeA. There seems to be growing belief in an
early adjustment of sectional quarrel, and ma
ny think it certain unless the seeding States pre-
vent it by precipitating war, and, through symra-
thy, involving all the slave states. This course is
advised by many sy,npathizers with secession but
the policy would be so transparent, and the wrong,
injustice and cruelty so outrageousy criminal, that
we doubt much whether the border States would
not leave the guilty aggressors to fight tout. If the
border States settle the difficulty to their salts
faction, they have much right to do so as the Sc
ceding States had to go out of the Union and to
undertake to prevent such settlement by plunging
the whole country into civil war; " ould be the act
of demons rather than of men. If the Gulf States
foreign Republics, they have nothing to do with
the border States and their Intervention in our af
fairs in any way, is wholly unauthorized and UNI
justifable.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
Barber Shops VS.. Butcher Shops
Feb. 8, lssi-sw'

The public are hereby informed that have Sc
cured the services of No. ! Barber, ROMAN
SPEARS, Esq, who is lineal descendant OF the
famous Barber of Seville. ii amy one doubts that
the mantle of his illustrious progenitor has not
fallen upon Roman spears shoulders, one OF his
clean, soporiic and luxuriant shaves wiii al once
satisfy him. All who would paironize the art ton
serial in its highest perfection, are solicited to give
Formerly JERRY WEAKLEY,
Now wEAKLEY L SPEARS.
Feb ., issl-em
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

Be SURE TO YoTE FOR DELEGATEs.--E Union
man should vote for delegates to the Convention
Even II he should vote against the Convention, he
should not fail to put the names OF those men upon
his ticket who represent his sentiments. Upon this
subject, we refer our readers to the last paragraph
of the circular of the Candidates for the Convention
which shows the imporanceof voting for delegates
in a manner that will make it clear to every man.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
lot FOR SALE.

On the first Saturday of March, on the premises,
win selIhe undivided half of the Grocery lot in
Port Royal, now occupied by d. a. Wilkins, MS a
Grocery Store, for Cash. as the property OF 3 A.
Elliott, and in pursuance of deed of trust executed
10 me by said s. A. Elliott on the lth day of May,
| 500, and Registered in Book No. T. Page 744 and
& IIARBERT LEWIS.
Feb. 8, lSGl--4w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
Valentines Valentines ! F.!

S. II. LAMB, Bookseller and Stalioncr, has
ceiyed n complete assortment Of Valentines aud
Envelopes, varying in price from 50 to cents In
style from the cheap comic to the most beautiful
and tasty All of which will be sold at unusually
low prices for cash. Remember the 18th of Feb
ruary is at hand and not fail to call early and
make your selection.
Feb /, 1861.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
Notice.

On Saturday, the 2nd of March, win sell for
cash, likely negro man, named JOSEPH, about 80
years old in the town of Cumberland City, Stew
art County, Tenn. Taken as the property OF Simon
and Martha Williams, to satisfy an execution in my
hands that Robert Davis and others obtained
against the said Williams Sale within lawful
hours. j. II. PARCHMAN, Coast.
Feb /, ls6l-3w-pr fee 81 60.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

ptN- Peterson's Magazine, for March, has an ex-
quisite engraving entitled "Christ blessing little
children audit fashion-plato patterns and designs
are all executed in the most finished style ofthe art
1t is an admirable number in every re. ect, and
proves that two dollar magazines can equal the
three dollar ones-saving one dollar to the subscr-
Der, and giving him The equivalent Of three.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
NEGRO BOY FOR SALE.

will, on the LIST Monday in March nskt at the
Court House. in GAINESVILLE, Tenn, sell FOR CASH
to the highest bidder NEGRO BOY, about IL
years old, levied on as the property Of Henry Gear
in, to satisfy execution in my hands In favor OF
Smith Batson. Sale within lawful hours.
T. 7. HARPER, Cous't
February l, ls6l-3t pr. fee 81 60
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

Bea. The Legislature adjourned on Monday last.
II called State Convention, legaliled the suspen-
sion OF the Banks until July, 1862, passed stay
law and repealed the conventional interest BILL
Our able and faithful Representative, gave an ac-
count of his stewardship at the Court House, on
Monday, but we had no the pleasure Of hearing
hun.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
Strayed or Stolen.

On Tuesday night tho 22d Of january, 1861, in
the city of GAINESVILLE, from my Wagon, BLACK
HORSE MULE, about nine years old, medium sine
and perhaps marked with gear. Any information
concerning said mule will be thankfully received
and literally rewarded.
GEO. sNODDEN,
lIadensvils, Ky.
Feb ls6l-3t
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

DISCRIMINATORY!

The firm Of II. y. Beaumont 4 Co, expired by
Limitation on the first day Of October, 1885, either
member of the late firm 10 wit; II. Y. Beaumont
Sterling +. Beaumont and W. "A. Gilai Will use Ia
name only in liquidation.
HF. beaumont and Sterling y. beaumont oOn-
tinues the Tobacco business under the style 81
II. 7. BEaUMoAT 4 SON.
Clarksville, Jan. IS, ls6i-4w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

pea, The Governor has ordered an election of
Judge for this Judicial District to fill the vacancy
occasoned by the death of Judge Pepper-which
election will be held on the 9th Of March The
candidates, far are J. o. Shackeford, and Mr. I.
W. Wisdom.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
PLANTERS HOUSE.

MRS. JOHN A. BAILEY has taken the PLAN
TER's HOUSE, and is prepared TO accommodate day
boarders and the travelling community. She can
accommodate gentleman and lady with excel
lent room and board.
Jan. 10, l96l-lm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
FOR RENT.

On A COMFORTABLE HOUSE, with good
GiI out-houses and cisterns on the premises stu
aied on 7th street occupied last year by DIR. Dan
gerfield Any one desiring such residence Ter Tie
present wear viii please call on McCulloch Pitmaa
or W. l.. GARDINER.
February l, ls6l-2w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
DIR. j. NJ. PIRTLE.
GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE.

OFFICE and residence, corner Main and Fourth
Streets, opposite Cumberland Presbyterian Church
February l, ls6l--ly,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
NEW PROVIDENCE BRASS BAND I
Permanently Established +!

Are now ready to receive orders from home or
abroad for Pic Mics, Jubilees Excursions, Funerals,
Serenades, &c, &c. Apply to
EDWARD @. JOHNSON, Leader.
New Providence, Team
February /, lS6l--4w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
Estray Notice.

Taken up by Harden Durham, in District No. !,
on the 26th Dec. 1860 sorrel MARE, IA hands
high, about years old, right eye out ooth hnS
Tss, white and blaze face; marks OF the saddle and
gear Valued at $50.
ELI LoCEERT, Ranger.
Feb l, 6l-5ws
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
NOTICED

On the 2sth February next, that very fine Farm
of Jno. r. Patterson, deceased, will be offered for
Sale on the premises of the said Patterson, on Wells
Creek Stewart County, Tenn, on credit until the
gAth Sav of Ian neNt also
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08

negA. Announcing Marriages and Deaths, free ),
Obituaries and Tributes Of Respect over ten lines,
charged for as other advertisements.
Fa5- All Communications must be addressed 10
the Editor. Business letters 10 the Publishers
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-02-08
Nineteen Negroes.

Note and approved securities required and lien
retained ON the Land for purchase money until paid.
All persons having claims against the estate will
present them in the time prescribed by law Those
owing the same will come forward and make pay
ment
J. X. ALLEN
h. RICHARDSON, Executors.
WM.T t. PATTERSON,
Feb. 8, ls6l-3w'
Minnesota Staats-Zeitung. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1858-1877, 1861-10-12
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