davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
PROCLAMATION,

To The C6lstdbleS Of the several CVH Districts Of
Montgomery County: The undersigned, Colonies
Cammandant of the DIST and ODD Regiments
Tennessee Militia, embraced in said county, have
as preliminary step to organization, divided the
said Regiments into Companies, allotting one Coma
pany to each civil district .snd whereas the laws OF
Tennessee provides for the election by each compa-
ny, of its proper Officers
Now THEREFORE,, By the authority vested in us,
we do hereby notify and require the Consahles OF
Montgomery county to open and hold. on Saturday
the lth day of May prox in each civil district Of
said county an election, wherein all persons subject
TO Military duty a. all men between the ages OF
and As years. shall vote for Captain, lst
Lieutenant one 2nd Lieutenant one Ensign, three
Sergeants and three Corporas to constitute the Of
fcers of the Company, in each civil district, as
aforesaid and of said elections, in the districts
composing the respective Regiments, you will make
returns to as, according TO law, in other elections
The Constabes aforesaid shall hold these elections
at the usual places of voting, and appoint judges
and clerks as in other cases. and open the polls at
II o clock A. NJ, and close them at O'Clock p. NJ
F. S. BEAUMONT,
Col. Com DIT, 9lst Regiment.
l. II. SHELBY,
Col. Com'dt., 92d Regiment
April %, lsoi-st
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

ATTACK on BoAT.-The steamboat Weshnore-
land, bound from New Orleans for Cincinnati, few
days ago, touched at Napoleon, Ark, but was ini-
meiately told by the keeper of the Wharfboat that
there was no freight for him, but that mob there
was going TO lake the boat. Thereupon the order
was given 10 shove her off " and simultaneously
with it, there came from a crowd of fifty or sixty
men, on the wharf-boat, voey Of gun and pistol
shots, fred directly at the steamer. There a
large number Of passengers on board, including
many ladies, all of whom thrown into the ut
most alarm by this unexpected attack upon them.
The wheels of the boat were at once put in notion
and the hawser parting she out in the riv-
er, aud cut of reach of the fire, which kept up
..for some time. Although there were so many pas
sengers, gathered up upon the guards of the boat,
when the firing was done, yet only one man was
,killed-Mr. Henry Hammer, of Memphis. Several
Others were wounded, but none fatally.
The Weshaorsiand proceeded to Memphis, and on
arriving there formally seized and put in charge
of body Of armed soldiers; and the people were
TO determine next morning, what should be done
with her. She is an out and out Cincinnati craft.
We have since learned that the boat was turned
loose next morning.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

DEArn OF WESLEY WHEELEss.-This gentleman
70 well known and so highly esteemed in this town
and County, died about the first Of last month in
Liverpool, England after sudden illness, of only
a few days duration, Wehave heard no particulars
OF his illness and death, that his disease was
fever of some kind, His wife, and their two child
ren, We're with him when he died. Liverpool having
been their place of residence for some years past
Mr. Wheless was born and raised in this county,
and was for several years engaged in business in
this place From here, he removed to Nashville,
and there engaged in Bankng but being overtaken
by temporary difficulties in that business, be gave
Il up, aud accepted position as partner and mana
ger of the Liverpool house of James Hewitt, b Co..
which he held at his decease. His age was about
40 years.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

Ssg- The idea of neutrality on the part of the
Border Slave States in the present crisis is unwor-
thy of the name and fame of their gallant people,
nor do we believe it ever has been, ever will be
entertained by them.
To stand by and sec the hordes of Northern abo-
litionists wage war of subiugation upon our sis
ter States, and lift no hand to help them l--'rho
that bears the proud name of Tennesseean, can
contemplate it, and not feel his very heart 60 dry
mol the Interests and the cause of the entire South
are one and must their struggles and their desti-
my be
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

DEATH or AN OLD FRlEND.--We notice with un-
affected sorrow an announcement in the Chattanoo-
ga Gazette Of the Death of Mr.. George W. Lyle
He was native of this county, and lived here till
he attained to manhood. He chose the Law, as his
profession and few years ago, located in Chatta-
nOoga, where he soon won a high social and pro-
fessional standing, by his gcnemanly and christian
walk, and his cultivated talent. He has been cut
off in the bloom of life, when earthly hopes were
most alluring, but he was not unprepared for the
summons; for he had "lived the life of the right
eous, and his alast end was like his
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

= Tnn Nmrrr-Fr sr--.we have elsewhere spoken
of the forces at Camp Forbes, but did not there
mention Capt. Beqmonfs Company which is still in
town. There are about 60 men in this Company,
and they have offered themselves to the Governor,
we are told for service in this State alone. The Of
fcers are as follows Captain, F. S. BBAunoSr; LIST
Lieutenant FouNr. McWmRrBR; End Lieut., J. J
CRvsMAE; 3rd Lieut., &. WIrHERs. The other Off
GERS, if elected are not known to us.
Most of this Company young men, who are
capable of real hard service and they perfecting
themselves in military tactics BY daily drills. II
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
NEWS OF THE WEEK.


= The past week has been marked by much inter
esting intelligence from different quarters, but only
few actual events OF any note have transpired.
At home the ardour of our people has naturally
lost something of its feverish excitement, but none
Of its stern determination. The community is yet
as one man 10 their righteous purposes.
The stoppii Of the " Hlinaa at Cairo, and the
seizure Of large quantity OF powder and lead be-
4 longing here and at Nashville, excited intense in
dignation here. That single act would make five
thousand secessonists in Tennessee, If theraae
teriat were nit.
Some goods hardware, guns, etc., destined to
: house in this city, were seized at Pitsburg, few
days ago and stopped there. This system OBJ
tains with respect to anything like arms or
ammunition. passing through any free State to any
Southern State, whether seeded or not. In some
places it has provoked heavy retaliation. The pee
pie Of Helena, Ark, have seized the cargo Of two
> Cincinnati boats bound up from New Orleans and
also retained possession of one of the boats.
Another Cincinnati boat was fred into ard badly
damaged at Napoleon, Ark. Good for Arkansas
a regiment of Kentuckians under Blanton
Duncan passed through Nashville, Sunday, on
their way to join the Confederate rrmy.
Twenty-Five hundred men are under arms, at
Nashville. Our entire State, Including East Ten
nessee, is fully aroused and all right
The Legislature (ours) has now been in extra
session week, but nothing is known of their
proceedings, as they act in secret sessions.
The news of the secession of Virginia was greeted
all over the South with the widest enthusiasm.
The Congress of the Confederate States met at
Montgomery on the 18th April.
vice-Prcsident Stephens was recently in Rich
mond. Troops poured in there fast that the
Governor had TO order them not to come Norfolk
is full, too
North Carolina has called out 3d. 600 meni
Matters at Pensacola are in sdtu quo, except that
troops still accumulate there
Lincoln has called for 900 more of his North
ern souphoue soldiers to aid him in dispensing the
rebels. He proposes arnistce with Maryland
forsxty days. Baltimore is camp of anti Lincoln
soldiers The bitterness of Northern hate becomes
more intense every day.
The Banks in New York refuse to sell Bills on
LONDON for Banks
Everything looks encouraging and hopeful to us
Of the South II we will only be united, vigilant
determined at the start our independence will soon
De achieved
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

REPRSAls,-The system Of piracy on our steam
boa, commerce, inaugurated by Lincons mnons
has already provoked aud will continue to provoke
the niger worshppers very dearly,
The Cincinnati steamboat, Queen Of the Wssh
from New Orleans was stopped at Helena Ark a
few days ago and a valuable cargo seized by her
captorsi and few hours afterwards the steamer
Mars also of and for Cincinnati was stopped there
aad 400 barrels of Moasscs and large lot of sugar
rosn, mrpentine, Scl were taken from her. The
Queen is an old boat and the Helena folks let her
40 on to tell the news, we reckon but the Mars
they tied up under cannon, and say the Cincinnati
people may have her when they come and take her
or when they send down the arms destined for AR
Kansas that they lately seized Good for Helena
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
Ers,r,,u NrI7.ry.-Tb. military fever !. epi-

FEMININE MnIrARY-The military fever is epi-
demic in this community beyond all question. 1t
has even reached won'an, and infused itself into
the peaceful walks of sciencel The young ladies
of the GAINESVILLE Female Academy, instead Of
submitting to be taken arms as they ought to do,
have in their patriotic ardOr. taken up arms and are
now daily being instructed in the use Of gun and
pistol. Some of them too, we are told show a
remarkable aptitude to learn, and are already
"cracked shotsi" and they all say that if Clarks-
vile shall ever be invaded by enemy, they will
turn out and battle for its defense. Good [~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

FIRST OF THE SEAsoX.-We received, on the LIST
inst, from our esteemed lady-friend, Miss Lou.
CHnToN, of this city bouquet of fue large, nice
Strawberries fully matured, and luscious as the lips
of Beauty These are the first Of the season, we
reckon
~ Miss Lou will please accept our warmeSt ac-
acknowledgements of her courtesy to ''the Local.
with assurances of his prayer that neither her gar
den of Strawberries nor her garden of ropes, may
ever know the blight of drought, or frost
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
oarPogderi

y VOLUNTEERS. of the young men who have
Volunteered in this hour of peril, to go forth and
battle for the homes, the fresides, and the liberty
of the South are Clerks, who, in thus doing, sur
render situations on which they have been depen-
dant for their living They give them up, too, for
the perils of war and without the hope of any gain
save the glory they may win; and in view of this
we wish TO suggest to those, who have had these
young men in their employment that they shall
let their salary 60 on, as heretofore while they are
in the service of their country soldiers and that
whenever they employ other young men in their
place, it shall be with the understanding that it is
to be given again to the gallant Volunteer should
he return TO claim it and have proved worthy of it.
Our merchants are able to do this, and we hope
they will. If they cannot afford to continue the
full salary, allow haH Of Il, any way-(to such
as deport themselves good soldiers, we mean, of
course.)
We see that this has been done in New Orleans
the full salary continued, and the old situation,
with increased pay promised to the worthy, on
their release from service-and we hope it will be
done here. Who will lead in doing it2 ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

IRTsu CITIzESs.-Capt. Steve Brandon has raised
n military company, composed entirely of Irish
men, We believe there are about forty men, now
in The company, and they are as fine looking body
of men as we haveyet seen-all large, stout, mus
cular fellows, fit, and ready, for hard service
Last Saturday this company was presented, by
Mrs. McCuloch, wife of Thos. McCulloch, of this
city, with beautiful Confederacy flag, which was
received, in behalf of the company, by Capt. Bran
don, in neat and pertinent speech. 4,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

THANKs.-We have received, dnrng the past
week, from different lady friends, several elegant
bouquets for which we beg to return thanks II
is especially gratifying to TO receive these ttle
souvenirs of remembrance from our fair friends -
They lend cheerfulness to many an otherwise dull
hour, and our hearts goes out in thankfulness fol
them on every messenger of air that they perfume
Thank God that we live in a land of Women and
Flowers
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

PfRsoSAL.--We regret very much that we have
been so situated, for the last two weeks to pre-
vent our giving that attention to the military PREF
arations now going on in our midst, as We wish VIZ
could and as we may be expected, from our Official
position, las 1t. COLI to give.
Our associate is kept at home, by sickness in hi:
family, and so has one of our hands been, most o
the time, and this week, another is sick so it ha
required our attention to the Office, all the h,ae tC
keep things going.
Our heart is in the cause Of our country, any
way, and VIC hope that, very soon, our hands may
be in the work
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

REsIGNED.-Our gallant young townsman, Maj
JAP. WAGGEYER, being anxious for active service,
has resigned his commission in our Militia, and
joined Capt. Forbes Company of Volunteers, and
entered upon regular Camp life We are glad to
learn that on joining the Company he was honored
with a Lieutenancy. 1t was compliment well
and worthily bestowed. The company are now
ready for any emergency that may call them to the
field, and we predict for them full share Of the
glory that Tennesseeans will win.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
Good Saddle or Harness Hors
sherif'a sale of Land.

will sell ON the 9th day Of May, 1861, TO the
highest bidder FOR CASH, utihe Court House door
in the city Of Clarksve, Tenn, all the interest in
and TO one tract OF land that one ". n. crowder
has in said land. [The said tract Va formerly
owned by John II. Crowder, deceased1 Said lsud
lies Ia Montgomery county District No I, bounded
by the lands Of " Oyer,on, p. n, Duncan aud 9TH
ers to satisfy ore execution ia my bsds in favor
Of Jos. NJ. Jonc, against said Crowdsr. Sale with
10 lawiulho
S. Z. RANEY, shsda,
Anvil 3. 81 aa nr - 8 70.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

<ALL RIaHTi--The gallant men OF Palmyra and
vicinity have shown themselves among the very
foremost TO Volunteer for their native South On
wednesday morning company of over sixty men,
under command of Col. NJ. G. Gholson, came up to
this city, and repaired to the encampment, at the
Fairgrounds, there to await their call to the field
They are body of fine soldiers, and, under their
gallant Captain viii do yaI!ient service. All hon.
or to the gallant men of the South side
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

FLAG! FLAG I'VE should feel very proud
to see the flag OF the Southern Confederacy floating
from the tall Prevails of the Chronicle once, but
we can't sew ourselves, "worth talking about and
nobody, who can, has "as fur as he'erd irum" said
anything about making flag for us. We are
looking out, though, every day to hear something
like
"Will the Local Of the Chronicle bo SO good as tc
accept the accompanying Flag W hich the ladies oil
SO and so have prepared aud so forth, and so on
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
DIED,

In this city on the goth ult., after p otraeted
illness, THOMPSON II, BARTos, aged about SO years.
The deceased has been a resident Of our city for
number of years lie leaves wife, three chill
dren, and many friends to mourn his loss. We
deeply sympathiss with them in their sad bereaye-
meat, May they look to the God of Heaven alone
for consolation
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
LAKE ICEI

The subscribers are prepared to supply the cti-
zens of GAINESVILLE and others with any quantity
Of Lake Ice, they may want until cold weather,
next fall. We will commence delivering on Thurs
day morning from the Ice House from TO O'Clock
until further notice We have prepared, and for
sale Ice Tickets of 10, 10 and 25 etc value; which
can be bought at Thomas & Bros or @. A. Roth 8,
irquantities from one to fifty dollars worth, and
the quantity Of Ice wanted can be designated by
the amount sent IN tickets We are determined "a
sell Ice exclusively for CASH, consequently we
have prepared the Tickets. So there can be nc
trouble as to quantity and change.
THOMAS ROTH.
Bes- We will also deliver at Thomas l. Bro /.
store during the day, until further notice.
April g. 1861
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

HEAVY TRAvEL.-The passenger business of the
Railroad from Memphis to Louisville is now very
large. The Interference of Lincoln's minions a,
steamboats, has diverted travel from the river to
the railroad and the route from Memphis pid Clarks
vile being the shortest and quickest from all points
South, is bound to absorb nearly all the travel
One evening this week the train from Memphis
brought 10 this place IFS passengers l24 of thesc
being through passengers.
Mr. Cain and Mr.. Murphey are the Conductor
on our division of the Road; and more efficient ant
accommodating officers can't be "dug up anywhere
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
OZARK & FULLER's
AMBROSIAL OIL /!
Clarke, Gregory G. Co.,
SOLE PRoPRIEToRs.
CURES

Headache, Earache, Toothache, In three minutes
rheumatism Coughs Neuralgia, Colds, Erysipelas
Bronchitis Dyspepsia Collie, Cramps lntlamed Eyes,
Chronic Sore Eyes Sore Throat Cuts. Burns, Rrui-
ses, Sprans, Chapped Hands, Piles, Ulcers Diarrhoa
Bunions, Corrs, Frosted Feet Deafness Old Sores,
Sore Breast, Sore Nipples Scald- Head Ringworm,
letter, Snake Bites. Spider Bites, Dog Bites, Bat
Bites. The world is challenged for its equal tor
Scalds and Burns. II cures Scratches on horses
Sore Eyes on hor5es, Sprains Swinney, Poll Evil
Fstula saddle aid harness gals. fresh Wounds or
Swellings aud is the best known remedy to apply
to tender-footed horses from founder--tske up the
feet and battle well about the frog Of the foot
Cures all cntancous diseases on man and beast
No Que can cure all diseases but we can show
more real proof of the virtue Of AaRosrAL Of in its
healing properties, from responsible men, who are
above being bought, than can be produced for any
other medicine.
We do not assert cure for every malady to " hich
tho human family are subject butwhatwe proclaim
we can substaniiate by living witnesses.
The AMBRosIAL Oils n Nashville preparation
and sold throughout the South and Southwest by
all good druggists and general dealers. The South
may be justly proud that DR.. Clark native Ten
nesseeap, after much labor and research has produ-
cen really worthy lnediciue, which is bound TO
drive out much of the worthless imported trash
with which the country Is flooded.
Please call at our office, where will take plea
sure in showing letters aud testimonials toe numer-
Gus to put forth in the form Of an advertisement
some of which come from Physicians In high stand
ing who are using il in their practice they state,
with marvellous effects
We challenge the world to produce remedy go
speedy and etfectual in its healing properties.
neA Read the evidence of the virtue of Clark
Fullers Anibrosial Oil evidence so authentie, ans
| from persons whose word and standing are ire
proschable. Read and be convinced.
CLARK, GREGORY & co,
Sole Proprieiors, Nashville, Tenn.
! Sold by hcCAuLEY Deli, THOMAS BRo. aod
! = o. VANCE, Clarksye, Jan. IL, ls6l-ly.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

DsA- A collision between two express trains, oc-
Cured ON Wednesday, ten miles below Tennessee
river, by which the cans were badly smashed
but no one was seriously hurt. The particulars w
could not learn before going to press but the fac
will account for the trains not connecting tina, even
ing and yesterday morning,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

be- Rev. J. b. Duncan, pastor of thc Baptist
Church in this city, and Captain of our military
Home Guards, preached to the soldiers at Camp
Forbes, last Sunday-afternoon. Besides the militia
ry there was large attendance of civilians, ladies
and gentlemen, from town.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

4 GooDl-We have intelligence every day of the
Formation of new military companies in all parts
of the county. At New Providence, Palmyra, Pea
Ridge, Woodlawn, New York, Port Royal, Smiths
Shop, Cabin Row, and other points, companies have
been formed-all made up of the best men in the
neighborhoods. Let the work go on If war must
come, let go in to make short work of it, by
such fighting as the world never saw If
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
MARRIED,

In Paris, Illinois m the 22d Of April by the Rev.
Mr.. Newell, Mr. A. F. SMrTH of this city, to Miss
IMoGENE daughter Of o. w. Herring
On Wednesday last, at the residence of Mrs, N
Poston near this city, Mr.. JOHN G. THOMPSON ESQ,
10 Miss ELLA L, PosToY, of Kentucky.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

CAMP LIFE.-A regular military camp has been
established at the County Fairgrounds, some two
miles from town, and it has for two weeks past
been occupied by several companies of Volunteers.
There are now, we reckon, between 400 and 500
troops there, The camp is named in compliment to
Capt Forbes, who was the first man to repair the C
company in Montgomery county, We believe, also
belongs to Capt. Forbes. ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

Coon MovE.-Our merchants-all of them w
afternoon in order to allow their clerks time 70
drilling with the respective Companies to which
they belong
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
NEW SPRING AND SUMMER
@ O O ID 8!
c. B. Rountree & Co.,

Are receiving their Spring and Summer Stock OF
Boots and Shoes, which they offer to the Trade on
the most reasonable terms. They have bought
these Goods at very low prices, aud viii sell them
low on their usual time, and little lower for cash.
We invite all Glasses and conditions OF mankind
to examine our stock and promise TO our best
endeavors to please all in price and quality.
The ladies VIII frd an elegant stotk for their
wear, and DOCK will sell Them for he Is 30 accom-
modating.
When Dock fails all must know
TARR holds out for dollar or 80.
Country Merchants are requested 10 give us call,
and they will save money and TIME by buying of us
as we are fully prepared to do obbing business on
as reasonable terms any other house in the South
Farmers viii al all times fad our stock complete
and very cheap.
Cash customers cant get away " bout buying,
for cash takes them little lower than credit.
Very respectfully,
c. B. ROUETREE & co.
GAINESVILLE, March %, Lift,