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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

No. Gen Mcclellan, finding that the
Southern trnoPs are approaching the Dor
tlers Of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, has is
saed u hypecritieal order, enjoiAing rigid
respect for private property. Sumpter
Anderson, too, has issued an order prohib-
ting the arrest of private citizens except
where the proof is strong enough to con
vict, before jury, of reasonable practices.
These officers failed to interpose their an
thority until an immense amount of prop
erty has been destroyed, and some Of Che
modest sons of Kentucky are immured in
Dungeons, and until the prospects of retail
iation frightened them into deceitful
show of regard for public justice and in
dividua rights. Such tardy repentance,
under the fear of punishment, betrays the
innate depravity of the barbarous foe, and
can not be accepted as an atonement, aud
must not withhold the most signal pun
ishment
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
For the oafksvilie ChrOnicie.]
A Word Of Caution and Consolation

Mr., ERIToR 1t is we'll that the public should
know that that part of the Governors Message,
calling the attentisn of the Legislature to the
heartless speculation and extortion now mani
Testing itself among certain Glasses of dealers
in provisions, clothing and other necessities of
life, has been referred to the Committee on Ju-
dietary In short time the most stringent le-
gislation will be brought to bear on those soul
less money lovers, who, taking advantage of the
public necessity, are making themselves rich at
the expense of the many. To all producers of
the staples of life, to mllers and dealers in pro-
visions, clothing and army supplies, would say
beware Of all combinations. Let not these heart
less epeculators entice you into their schemes,
and thus involve you in their crime Sell what
you have for sale at fair reasonable price, and
thus supply the wants of those who need.
To those whose love Of gains cannot be re-
strained by he considerations of humanity and
patriotism a wholesome lesson will in due time
be administered in the shape of fines, forfeit
ures, and imprisonment.
Oct. II, 1861. Respectfully, A. RoBB.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

ssn- The Governor, in his message,
which We publish today, rebukes, severely
but justly, the ravenous sharks who are
preying upon the body polite, and we
hope the Legislature will adopt measures
that win correct the crying evils Of avari-
cious SPECTATORS upon the necessities Of the
Government and the people To interfere
with trade in times'of peace, would be an
act of tyranng, hut in juncture like this
justice and humnfty demand the interven.
ton Of law to protect tho great body Of che
people against the effects Of capital welded
by the selfish and unfeelng for the oppres-
sion of the millions who must suffer, OF
submit 10 the grasping exterticn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
BY TELEaRAPa.


RIcBxcxD, Oct l2.--The blockaditg vesscIs al
New Orleans are probably as follows: Sl6op Of war
Richmond Yincennes and Prebie; steamer Water
Witchan another steamer.
RIcHRoSp Oct lathe ehemys blockadinv
force, which were attacked by Hollins had krtv
guns and one thousand men. The confederat,
forces had sixteen guns with three hundred men,
It sreportcd that the steel prov Of the iron
lner sunk the Preble.
Fifteen steamers were lying off annapolis on
Thursday. Ten moro are expected. *
Tile Baltimore Americaa Of the sth says that
Wool has returned to the command Of Fortress
Monroe. Cen Mansfield is at Hatteras Mellow
eli has been promoted to Major General; Commo-
dore Stringham has been Superseded by Goidsbor-
ough
The Washington star says that John Ross, the
Cherokee Chief has declared for the Union.
Passengers report that Lord Lyons has taken M
his residence in Baltimore.
BOWLING GREEN, Oct flowing 10 misconstruc.
ton of orders, one of the pckets ct Green river,
yesterday destroyed part Of the railroad bridge.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
n6y-One Of the circumstance assnieiohs

p6S-One Of the circumstances aespicioas
10 Southern success is TO be found, we
think, in tse towering ambition and un-
doubted shrewdness of William II. Seward,
whose energies are directed to the Presi-
Jlency or Dictatorship of the North. Civ
ing him credit for the talents so univer-
sally claimed for him, il weuld be palpa-
bic denial of that claim to suppose that he
believes, for moment, in the possible re-
construction Of the Union, and if he does
not believe in its Reconstruction, it must
follow that his ambition is to rule the
North alone. How, then, is he to compass
the end in view? Simply by seeing to it
that no military man shall, by the brillian-
cy of his exploits, supplant him in the af
fections of the Northern hordes. Know
ing that the South can not he conquered,
he looks to every defeat of the Nortlrera
army as step towards peace, as we'll as
the removal Of rival, and awaits, with
cool indifference, the moment wien the
people of the North shall demand cessa-
ton of hostilities. and look to him as the
great civilian who is to bring order out of
chaos and settle the vexed questions which
shall have arisen out of the war
From the beginning, he has had nothing
to fear from the age and imbecility of Gen.
Scott, and already have the operations on
the Potomac disposed of him and Nc
Dowell aud Patterson. Upon their fall,
arose McClcllan--thc Napoleon of the war,
who, through the agency Of the press was
rapidly rising upon the wings of fame,
when mutterings Of discomfort were heard,
from the papers especially in Stewards in
terest, at the inactivity of the army at
Washington. The great efficiency and
ability claimed for Mcclellan, and the
promises, in his behalf, that the insurrcc-
ton would soon be crushed, have resulted
in nothing but disappointment of highly
wrought expectations, and this idol, of an
hours worship, will soon be broken by a
tickle populaee at the instigation of a willy
demagoguo, unless--which is anything but
probable speedy victory shall restore
public confidence.
Fremont, more bold than discreet, put
forth his bid for the Presidency and it was
received with such manifestations Of pop
ular favor and admiration that the arch
Secretary of State became alarmed and
promptly went to work to counteract his
dangerous influence, through the instru.
mentality of the Blars. The result will
be tho sudden subsistence Of another hero
and thus will it be with every General
whose prominence may endanger the SUI
premacy of Seward And in thus remov
ing his rivals, he consoles himself with the
reflection that he is Fastening peace with
out endangering an impossible recon
struction of the Union, If we are no
mistaken in the man, this is his policy,
and while promoting the ends of his
ambition he is really aiding the cause of
the South
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
Battle at Pensacola.
Nlississippians in the Fight.
The Casualties at Santa Rosa.
Hessians Refuse to Respect Our Hospitals

A dispatch from Pensacola to-days re-
ports that five companies of the 7th Mis-
sissippi Regiment were engaged in the
fight at Santa Rosa Island, Fla, under
the command of Col, Chalmers, with Capts
Benton, McGowelL Peake, Miller, and
Lieutenantr Watson, Mickle, johnson,
MCGOWAN, Banks and Smith.
The casualties were three killed, among
whom are privates w. e. Weber, Among
the wounded are Captain Samuel Benton
and privates Day and Stillman.
The Georgia troops suffered severely.
The enemy have twepry two Confed crate
prisoners, including the wounded. Lieut..
Sayre is in the enemy's hospital, doing
we'll.
Col. Brown, commanding Fort Pickens,
will not respect our hospitals, and Surgeon
Ford refuses to remove our sick, until they
are fred into by the enemy. Sixteen OF
our dead are now being brought over from
the island.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
News From Kentucky.

BowLING GREEN, Oct. 1.-THE Louis
Vile journal of the Sfh, says that Sherman
has superseded Gen. Sumter Anderson.
Large bodies of troops are passing thro'
Louisville for Muldrough's Hill.
Fifteen Confederate troops whipped sew.
enty FIVE OF the enemy, east of Cave City
killing three men and taking thirty hor.
SEES. One of our men was MORALLY wound
ed. Our boys fought like tigers.
Postmaster General Blair has gone to
st. Louis, to look into Fremonts case.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

Beg~ Bombastes Furioso Bennett, of the
Herald, warns England and Spain that the
North will have over three hundred thous-
and veteran troops and navy of five hun
bred ships at the close of the war, which
will be turned loose upon Canada and Gu.
ba if their home governments do not be.
have themselves new. Such threat, from
such source, win have terrific effect up.
on the parties threatened, and they must
be bold, indeed, if they do not quail be-
fore the power of Government too weak
to quell feeble insurrectioa.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
From r ensac0Ia. The Condition OF
the wounded.

MOBILE, (via New Orleans,) Oct. TO-
A special dispatch to the Advertiser and
Register, from Pensacola, dated the 9th,
says that Lieut.. Slaughter, bearer of the
flag of truce, was released. Walter Tug
gle was easier, and hopes were entertained
of his recovery. Burgess is alive. Twen'
ty-nine of our wounded are in the Inva.
lides Hospital, at Pensacola, receiving eve
ry attention.
Gen. Bragg witnessed the fight from his
head quarters, and was much pleased with
the conduct of our men and the result.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
Puhlin aalA.

On the 18th and 18th days Of November, prox.,
the undersigned will offer for sale, to the highest
bidder at the late residence of Atlas Northington,
decd, miles east Of Port Royal, Tenn large lot Of
HORSES, MULES, CATTLH. SHEEP HOGS;
Together with the
cRoP OF ooRR, OATS, 49,,
and the Farming Utensils, Household and Kitchen
Furniture belonging to the csa To Of said decedant
Persons desiring to purchase such property will
do well to attend this sale, as il will be extensive
and peremptory.
TERNs;-All sums under $40, cash--on all snms
Of $40 and over a credit Of IL months, for notes
with approved security.
sA1L NORThINGToN, Ad'mr,
Get ie, '6l-2w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
AT IT A C AIM!

WE WOULD STATE TO OUR FRIENDS
w hhd the public, that we are prepared to furn-
ISL all kinds Of Pictures In the very best style and
at the very lowest prices. Having been quite sue
cessful in several smuggling operations, our stock
OF Cases and Frames canpot he beat anywhere and
we will sell rs cheap as the very cheapest Call up
and see McC0RM eco,
Practical Photographers,
Public Square.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

FRMoSr PRlsoSER.-Sews was brought here
yesterday, by gentlemen from Henderson and
Evansville that Gen. Fremont had made an attack
on Mccullough and and Prices combined forces and
that his army was whipped and he takon prisoner
Go8di Go0dif
This news, these gentlemen say was published
in the St. Louis papers, and in the Evansville Jour
mai and is no doubt true. Tine particulars of the
battle were ao; further known
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

N7g' Information is to the effect, that the
cargo Of the English ship, Beunuda, which
ran the blockade at Havannah, consisted,
in part, of seventy tons Of powder, seven
Thousand Enfield rifles, ten riaed cannon,
sixty thousand pairs of shoes, large
quantity Of blankets aud clothing, quinine
and morphine.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
Interesting to the Afflicted.

IL L.. IL u nj ON nj =. D.J
Formerly associated with Dr.. D. Mortinnofe,
ia the treatment of Rheumatism in all its forms,
Neuralgia Dyspepsia, Chronic Diarthea, Diseases of
the Heart 4 Lungs, Disease Of the Kidneys Il Blad-
der, Chronic Cutaneous Diseases, and all Chronic
Female Uterine Diseases, has taken rooms at the
NATIONAL HoTBL in GAINESVILLE, where he will re-
main until the / 9th of November or longer if the
number of important cases on hand shall require IT,
No charge will be made for consultation, but the
time and terms of treatment will be agreed upon,
before any chronic case will be undertaken.
Dr. Lurton refers to Rev. Dr. II. N. McTyeire,
Bev. DIR. Il. w. Sehon, Rev. DR.. j. b. MeFerrin, and
Rev. DR.. L. d. Huston Of Nashvile Rev y. NJ.
TAYLOR and John Alcorn, Esq, of Clarksville; al
so the following extracts from accredited sources
I'VE are pleased TO learn that the professional visit
of DR.. Lhrtoh TO odr city has met with great sue
cess Owing to the number Of important cases of
Chronic Diseases on hand the DR.. has been tompell
ed TO prolong his stay.
Montgomery (Alh,,) Mail.
"Knowing these gentlemen for years past, do
not hesitate TO commend them in the MOST un-
qualified manner They have given 10 Chronic
Diseases their special attention for years In the
treatment of all Female Diseases, Dr. Lurton. in
personal observation and experience, has few equals
if any superiors."
REV. DIR. j. w. HARMON,
Pastor of NJ. Il. Church, Livingston, Ala.
'Drs. Mortimer & Lurton remain at the Worsham
House over tomorrow. Their stay, already pro-
longed by positive demands, has been productive Of
most beneficial RESULTS TO the afflicted Certain tits,
Drs. Mortimer & Btirton are establishing a solid
fame by their great skill In the treatment OF Chronic
Diseases II Memphis Bulletin.
Besides these, certificates Of cures performed,
and. letters of commendationmi be presented,
bHt&nown as these gentlemen are ia Memphis,
Natchez, Huntsville, Montgomery, New Orleans and
many other towrs and cities throughout the
South, Il ia deemed unnecessary TO offer further
testimony of their ability and success III the treat
merit of Chronic Diseases.
N. B.-Dr. Lurton has concluded 10 locate per-
manently in Ularksville.
Clarksvlle, Oct 3d. 1861.
MEssRs. CLARK, GaEGoRy & Coil have been for
several years sorely afflicted with frost bitten feet
during the winter rnonths until happily found a
remedy Ia your valuable medicine, the Ambrosal
Oil since that time have used it in Toothache,
rheumatism, Sore Throat Collie ard Burns and
found a never failing remedy in the most severe
eases. therefore take great pleasure in recon-
nending the AmbrosiRl OH 10 u world Of aiiieiion
feeling confident Il possesses the requisite qualities
10 cure the most severe cases for which YOU recon-
mend il. MRS NJ. A. HUDDESToN.
Bolivar, Tenn. June, 1850.
For sale by THoMAsS BRO. MecAULEY h
BELL, aud W. o. VANCE.
Oct N, CLAW,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

uA- Every voter in Baltimore, at the
approaching city election, will be required
to take the oath of allegiance to Lincoln
and all who refuse will be disfrahchised,--
The free North--as il has been vauntingly
called-has touched the lowest depths Of
degradation and slavery,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

B67- Che Griffin (Ga. Confederate States, of the
3Oth utimo. has the following from reliable cor
respondent
l was brought up on the seacoast of this State,
and know how much it is exposed to the incursiohs
of the enemy. The following extract from let
ter just received from lady near Brunswick gives
some insight into their designs; "My sister-in-law
writes that she has seen Southern gentleman just
from the North, who says they getting up every
men are to arm them. Their object is the whole
coast, from North Carolina to Texas. There ate
maps selling on the streets Of New York, giving
the plan of the seaboard, and len miles inwards
with every plantation and the owners nariei the
number of his negroes, the name of every inlet
creek &c Their object is to destroy the crops and
carry of the negroes
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

~ In anticipation of fight at Fort
Henry, on Monday last, the commander
made requisition upon Fort Donaldson
for sixty men. Accordingly, that number
of Capt. T. Beaumont's Ccmpany--Dunlop
Greys--nnder command Of Lieut. Robin
son, repaired to the point first named
The gunboats came in sight, bat made nc
hostile demonstration, and the affair wound
up with three shots from Fort Henry al
the retreating boats, which did not re-
spond. The next morning, three of the
boats crew were found dead in cornfeld
and it is supposed they were caught steal
ing corn and shot by some of the citizens
who did not recognize their right to depre'
date upon private property.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
Militia Order No. 4.

II is hereby ordered that elections shall be held
in each and every company, of the Slst regiment
of Tennessee Militia, TO I'll all vacancies that now
exist on the LIST Saturday in November next, and
the constables of each district win give noce and
hold sad elections accordingly
JOSHUA COBB,
Col. Comd'g. olst Reg Tenn. Militia
5. w, WILLIAMSON, Adiutant
Oct g. 1861.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

neA. We are authorized to announce JoHs r,
HOUSE, ESQ, as candidate for Congress in the STU
District. Election on the eth November.
Oct 4, sl-tds
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
NOTICE.

Where's my wife, Ann Gray, has leh my bed
and board without just cause or proyoealion,
hereby forwarn all persons NOT to trade with Of
harbor her on my account. This Oct. 3, 1861.
T. l.. GRAY
Oct IL, '6l-lws
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

sea- Last Tuesday evening We eonversN
ed with very intelligent French gentle
man, from New Orleans, who had just re-
turned from the North, and, among other
things, he said an influential abolitionist--
"a preacher by the name Of Tsylor--told
him that, in the event the whole South
could not be.suhSu gated, the North will be
content to hold Missouri, Marylsnd, Ken
tucky, Western Virginia and East Tenrcs4
see-slavery being abolished within their
limits. This is in accordance with FIRE.
mont's proclamation as well as with the
strenuous efforts now being made by the
Lincoln government, to overrun the afore-
said States and parts of States, and the
Union shareholders thereof ought to take
warning from the indications that such is
the purpose Of the tyrannical government
which they so foolishly uphold. No man
in the North, conversant with the strength
and resources Of the South, entertains the
faintest hope Of being able TO subjugate it,
and it follows, as fair inference, that the
Intention rs to weaken it as much as pos
sible, by making free States of Maryland,
Kentucky and Missouri, and detaching
Western Virginia and East Tennessee and
erecting those fractions into free State
Such, we are satisfied, is the programme,
and the war is prolonged for its accom-
plishment and not with the expectation Of
subjugating the whole South.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

BeA- The paper currency Of the North
is based upon the chances of subjugating
the South, and the worthlessness of the
security foreshadows the early and hopeless
bankruptcy of Yankeedom.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

Res- Col. James f. Buckner, of Hop
kinsville, KY, who was arrested as a Lin
coin officer, and sent to Columbus, passed
through town, last Sunday, on his way
home, having, we presume, taken the oath
of neutrality This is the best way to dis
pose of small potatoes,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
DENTAL NOTICE.

TO my friends and the public generally would
erS..=a most respectfully say that my eonueo-
HS{e - ton with the Railroad Investigating
S1iI4pCommittee will no longer Interfere
with my professional engagements, and that can
be found, at all hours, either night or day, al my
Mssonie Hall continuation Of your patronage
respectfully solicited.
n, NJ AGREE, Dentist,
Sept. II, sl
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

pea. News from Virginia reports the
death Of Bishop Mead, at an advanced age,
Hiss loss will be severely felt by the Church
Of which he was 50 long the worthy and
distinguished head
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

es7r in the late naval battle, at the Pass,
the enemy had seven vessels, forty heavy
guns, aud about one thousand men, whilst
the Copiederates had si2 small vessels, SIX
teen guus and throe buudred men,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

sdsr The returns received from the recent Ju
dioial election, indicate the election Of W.
Cooper to the Supreme Bench Of the State.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
NAsnrILLE. Oct: 14. lsei.

NASHVILLE, Oct: ID 1861.
D. N. KENNEDY, Eso.-Dear SIR II have the
honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of
this date, the very kind and complimentary char
acter Of which demands prompt and rank reply.
1t would be incandid in me not to admit that I
should feel hOnored and CRASHED to, occupy seat
in the Confederate States Senate II is position
which might well tempt the ambition Of any man.
But having been reelected TO the Office Of Gov
ernor for the third term, by majority unpreceden-
ted in the history of the State and feeling that
cry citizen should sacrifice his personal wishes and
aspirations when in conflict with the duties impos-
ed by the public do not feel at liberty to allow
my name to be presented for any position which
would make it necessary for me to abandon the one
so generously conferred by the people. ! must
therefore decline being considered as a candidate
for the Senate.
For the very hattering manner in which you
were pleased to speak of my public services, accept
my profound thanks. Very respectfully,
ISIIAM @. HARRIS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
LATEST NEWS
FRoSs RrCHmoN1s.
Highly Important from New Orleans.

Tsse Prebie sunk and the other
vessels Driven Ashore.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18

rr-pnrnlcfINa rur srArr.

Mr.. MARTIN, Of Shelby, from the joint select
COMMITTEES to whom was referred the subject Of re-
distrcting the State reported the following bill,
which was unanimously agreed upon by The com
mttee;
No. PA Bin to lay of the State into Con-
gressional Districts.
SIC. l. BE il enacted By he General assembly ct
the STATE Of Tennessee, That the counties of John
son Carter, Sullivan, Washington, Hancock, Haw-
kins, Greene and Cock shall compose the First
Congressional District. M
The counties Of Campbell, Claiborne, Union
Gfaingcr, jefferson, Knox, Sewer and Blount shall
compose the Secobj Congressional District.
The counties Of Marion, McMIinn, Meigs, Rhea,
Polk, Bradley, Hamilten Marion, Sequatche, Bed-
soc, Grundy and Franklin shall compose the Third
Congressional District
The counties OF Anderson, Roane Cumberland,
Morgan Scott Fentress, 0verton, Jackson, Putnam,
White Van Buren,, and Warren, shall compose the
Fourth Congressional District.
The counties of Macon, Smith, DeKslb, Wilson
Ind Davidson shall compose the Fifth Compression
al district.
The counties OF Cannon, Coffee, Bedford Mar
shall, Rutherford and Williamson shall compose the
Sixth Congressional District
The counties of Lincoln, Giles Lawrence Wayne
Lewis and Murray shall compose the Seventh Con
gressional District
fhe counties OF sumner, kobertssn, Montgomery.
Cheatham, Dickson, Humphreys, Hickman and
Stewart shall compose the Eighth Congressional
District
The counties of Henry, weakley, obion, Dyer,
Gibson and Carol shall compose the Ninth Con.
gressiona District.
The counties of Hardeman, Madison, Henderson
McNairv, Hardin, Decatur, Benton, and Perry shall
compose the Tenth Congressional District
ghe counties Of Fayette, Shelby, Upton, Lau-
derdale and Haywood shall compose the Eleventh
Congressional District.
SEC. 2. This act shall take effect and DO ia fore,
from and after it's passage.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-10-18
FOUNnI

Lady's Hair Brcast-Pin, which the owner ean
get approving property and paying for this adver;
tisemeht Enquire of McCAULEY BELL.
Oct ls, 's1-lw