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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
Yours truly,
sac

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22.-At IL o'clock last night,
AS Mr.. Van Wyck, NJ O.. from Orange county, N.
Y, was returning alone from the rooms Of Hon.
Preston King on Cap tol Hill, he was assaulted by
three assassins whose evident purpose was to take
his life Mr.. Van Wyck was approached by one OF
the villains, who when just alongside, made des-
perate lunge at his breast with knife. The knife
penetrated Mr.. Van Wyck's overcoat and undercoat
and also passed through triple-folded copy of the
Globe and nearly through pocket memorandum
book. II was a most deadly blow, and but for the
copy of the Globe and memorandum-book would
have been fatal. Mr.. Van WYck Immediately turn
ed and struck his assaant down. At the same
moment second assailant came up and struck at
Mr.. Van Wick with knife, blow from which he
received in his left hand while warding it of, aud
at the same time Mr.. Van Wyck knocked down his
second assailant with his right hand Immediately
thereafter Mr. Van Wyck succeeded in getting his
pistol out and fired at bis first assaiant who fell,
but Wr. Ya- Wyck, at this moment, was himself
knonked down by a violent blow from the third as
sassin which stunned him for time. The rascali
then made of with their probably wounded COM
panion After the assissins had retreated Mr.. Van
Wyck recovered his consciousness and managed tc
return TO his rooms at the National 1t is thought
Mr.. Van Wyck is not seriously injured although he
is obliged to keep his bed.
HARRIsBuRa, Feb. 23-Ths people Of this city
was astounded this morning by the announcement
that Lincoln had started in special train for Wash
ington, dispatches having been received requiring
his presence in Washington. Reports are buslly
circulated that there was pot TO assasslnate him
while passing through Baltimore, but such state
ments are not believed. The Baltimore committed
IS here, but did aot have an interview with Mr.
Lincoln.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01

MusINo.-Ive been reading the Bible to-day, and
1t strikes me that our foremothers were not very
correct old ladies. Who hirted with the serpent?
How came Simpsons hair cut of, and his peppers
extingushedl Who perlo a,ed Jaes head with Ten
penny nails! How came Jonah sent on whaling
voyage' Who helped AnnAnias tell fibs? Who put
Job up to swearingl Who raised hurricane in good
old Abrams house? Who danced John the Bap-
lists head off heyl I'd like to have you notice (thats
ally what race we ali sprung from.
If they wern't tetotally depraved may never
lind out which one of EN- descended froml They
didn't seem to have the least consideration for fi-
ture generations long since unborn Now don't
calculate, myself oteel responsible for their scrapes
I've read somewhere in Byron, believe, that every
wash tub must stand its own PEDESTAL Tor some
thing like that) don't believe in saddling my
shoulders with their old fashioned transgressions.
Curious though, isn't it? the mischief women
make in the world2 Great pity Noah hadn't sent
Mrs. Noah adrft when he took one of each kind
into the ark. should rather have stood my chance
for ducking, than 10 have been shut up with such
promiscuous menagerie. Noah was a worthy old
gentleman. No mention made Of his getting tipsy
but once, believe
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
NEW ORLEANs, Feb. II, 1861.
Ar. r. ". Thomas

Mr. Il. W. Thomas
DEAR sm: Encl osed send you short but sig
niicant article taken from this mornings Pcayune
Ttspeaks for ITSELF The political traitors who have,
with many throes, given birth to Southern Repub-
lie, don't want the machinery to be inspected by the
people They are, all of them, Secesscnists per SCI
and don't want a compromise to be effected. Bish-
op Polk has even issued his Bull changing the or
dinary form of prayer for the President of the
United States, and now prays for JEFF. Davis, the
President of the "Confederated States of America "
Invoke Heavens curses upon all such prayers.
thank God for the firm, proud stand Tennesses
and Kentucky have taken. God grant that they
may cling to the sinking ship so long as the faintes
hope remains of her rescue.
You will pardon me for thus troubling you.
With my best wiohes, ! remain,
Yours truly,
sac
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
FROM NEW ORLEANS.
TIE CONVENTION ELE.oTIoN.
. NEw ORLEANS Feb. le, 1851.

NEw ORLEANS, Feb le, 1851.
Eds. Pei understand from gentlemvn just
from Baton Rouge that the popular yote in the re-
cent convention election in this State in favor
of the cooperation ticket by 800 majority.
Although the convention was in session for some
time have not seen the official vote published and
as there can be no good for Withholding the
facts from the public, you will obiige many of your
readers if you will publish full statement of the
vote. cB.
a
We would gladly oblige our correspondent IL we
had the ability to comply with his request. The
official returns of the convention with the full vote
of the State, have been, and still are, withheld
from the public. Efforts have been made to obtain
them, but uasuccessfully. For reasons which, in
view of our correspondents statement as to the ac-
tusl result we can easily imagine, the duty of pub
fishing the returns for public information has been
shamefully evaded.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
For the Chronicle.
CLoU d $

'Tis of ratt er pleasant night
Not many days reversing,
When academic halls were light
That am now rehearsing.
know that night there was to be
Some wond rous sweet concerting;
And they who went thought might sec
A deal that was diverting.
So, with the thought donned my best
And looking quite the stranger,
wandered there among the rest
Not dreaming any danger.
The fair ones there were out in force,
The music was enhancing,
And I,-where beauty was Of course,
Kept up a sort of glancing.
Alas In glancing thro' that Hall,
l saw one fae too manyl
Which, counting roses, pearls and all,
Was ne'er surpassed by any.
Yet still, might forget these pearls,
The cheek with roses glowing;
But ah those sunny, clustering curls
That round her neck were fowingl
Twas by their charm, that laughing face,
Ny vision first enchanted,
IT'S by their well-remember grace.
Ny fancy still is haunted.
o, sweet indeed is music's swell,
When wrought by lips Of beauty;
But gazing where those ringlets fell
Ny ears forgot their duty
The Poets dream" and Norma's strain,
The merry "I4and of Dixie"
Tho sung in musc's richest vein,
No longer could transfix me.
Nor could see the beauties rare
So thick around me shining;
For sight itself was centered there
Where those soft curls were twining.
And should these verses meet the eyes
OF any one that knows her,
Oh tell her only half the sighs
She's cost the poor composer
Then she, of rosy cheeks and pearls
May give unto my keeping
Just one of her bright peerless curls,
To stay my weary weeping.
DAMON
March lst, 1861.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01

ANDREW JoHSsoS,-The following brief philIippic
from Turner'S Southern Star, printed at Camden,
Arkansas, is fair specimen of ATkankas writing
Speaking of Andrew Johnsons late speech that
paper says:
This scurEilous old puppy who would not fight a
yearug toad frog, If he could see cha ice to run,
has recently ma le speech in the L. State Senate,
in which he advocated coercion in the very bitter
est terms Hanging is too good for such degraded
old wretch. He should be made to eat Yankee nut
meg graters, until his lie was grated OUT and then
be should be taken 10 soap factory" aud rendered
up into soap grease, with which to make soap TO
wash the feet Of Hsrace Greey. Tennessee should
hurl such despicable old traitor from her conf
dence Immediately. We are satisfied that God had
no hand in eoncooting such men.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
LOOK TO THE LIGHT.
a Story for the Times
BY T. s. ARTHUR.

He is n poor creature indeed who has
not the element of hope in his character I;
who cannot keep his eyes on the light, and
trust to its guidance, even in darkness and
storm. What ship could come to its des.
tined haven in safety, if the pilot, terrified
by the tempest-shock, and the raging of
billows, should lose faith in all human eff
fort, turn his eyes away from the light
hung high for his direction, and let his
weak hands part from the wheel?
Mono. We must look to the light, and
bear steadily and bravely EDWARDS, no mat
ter how dark and stormy it may be. Prov
idence does not act for us, blindly and ar
bitrarily, but with us, in our earnest eff
forts to do the best we can. If we fail to
plant good seed in our ground, Gods sun
and rain will not bring us rich harvest I;
or, if planting good seed, we neglect its
culture, when the green blade appears we
must not hope for we'll filled barns in the
autumn time. How, then, can we expect
to reach the haven towards which we are
steering. if we do not fix our eyes on the
light, and hold the wheel firmly, though it
should be dark and stormy?
Fleetwood is in trouble again" said
one friend to another.
"Whats the matter now?" was asked.
"Hartleys failure has seriously involved
him"
"I'm sorry for that"
$50 am 1 for he is SO easily disheart
ened"
"He is seriously involved, you say2"
$50 he stated to me.
"Whenp"
"I saw him about an hour ago."
"Have you spoken Of this to any besides
myself2'
IL believe not. mentioned the fact tc
you, because of the interest you have al
ways manifested in Fleetwood"
"Did he seem greatly dsheartened?'
eyes. He talked Of giving up"
"That won't do. He mustn't give up, i
, there is any chance of bringing the shil
safely into port. Don't speak ofthis thins
any further. 1t will only make his posi-
ton more difficult. willse him at onct
and make an effort to inspirit him. On
e failure in our midst is enough we mus
not have two or three more. The effect oil
credit is bad. If Fleetwood goes under
some Ou0 VI MS OIOultOio uiuJ SN' VS.
heartened, and, abandoning the helm, los
his good ship also. While there is lif
there is hope, as the doctors affirm.
must see Fleetwood without delay"
The last speaker, who was merchant
went immediatelr to the store OF Mr., Fleet
wood. He found a number of customer
in; one or two OF them, good cash buyer
h from the country, as he happened to know
These were in the hands of clerks. A
his desk, away in the back part of tn
- store, sat Mr.. Fleetwood, by himself.
"Good day" said the visitor,as he reach
ed the desk at which the merchant wa
y sitting.
Mr.. Fleetwood looked at him throug
= woe -begone eyes, without speaking.
= whats the natter" was asked,
q "Havn't you heard the newsl'
81 "What news2 No one dead hope
y "Of Hartley's failure"
> ooh yes that's town talk
"And mine will soon be, also"
Al "What do you mean2'
, I'm on his paper Cor ffieen tbeusan
dollars"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01

FAcr.-Some editor, in speaking of the bad
literature of the present day, say; "You may read
many OF the literary weekly newspapers for year,
and scarcely find fact that will make you wiser
and better-all romance, fiction, lies, velvet and
feathers little 6end equipped in smiles and crino-
line, big scoandrels in epauetts, with love of a
mustache, turning the heads of simperng maidens;
the everyday history of life ingsnousy belicd and
beautifully outraged And yet 1t always ends most
beautifully. Hundreds who cannot afford a home
paper, in the course Of year, spend three or four
times the amount it would cost in purchasing this
trashn
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
C. H. BELL, NJ D.

lLate Physician Bellevue Hospital, New York City,
Resiasnes-- Aoorss Rotel Claksuils.
Affections of the THROAT AND LUSGs are permd-
aenily cured, except in the last stages Of Consump-
ton. Diseases Of the Nervous System, Stomach and
Bowels, Liver skin, etc, will receive the most
careful aud Judicous attention.
All operations upon the Fye and Ear, whether
for deiormity disease, performed to the satsac-
ton Of the patient.
BSiy- Dr. b. viii not answer calls for general
practice except In special cases
Satisfactory references furnished when required
lob :: 1894 ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
TEE BLARNEY STONE.

In Blarney Castle on cruihhllng tower,
There lies a stone, (above your ready reach,)
Which to the lips imparts it's said the power
OF facile falsehood, and persuasive speech;
And hence, Of once who talks in such tone,
The peasants say, "He's kissed the Blarney Stone
Thus, when see some hppant tonrist swell,
With secrets wrested from an Emperor,
And hear him vaunt his bravery, and tell
How once he snubbed Marquis; ! infer
The man came back--if but he truth was known
By way Of Cork, and kissed the Blarney Stonel
So, when hear a shallow dandy boast
In the long ear that marks brother dunee)
What precious .fdVors ladies' lips have lost
To his advantage; Isuspeet, al once,
The felIop's LYING that the dog alone
(EnOngh for him. has kissed the Blarney StOnsi
When some fine lady-ready TO defame
An absent beauty, with as sweet grace
With seeming rapture greets hated name,
And laude her rival to her wondering face
Zen Charity herself must freely own
Some women, too, have kissed the Blarney Stone
When sleek attorneys, whose seductive tongues,
Smooth with the JUNCTION of golden foe
Breathe forth huge falsehoods from capacious lungs
(The words are JUvRNALs 81 It's plain TO see
A lawyers genius isn't all his own;
The specious rogue has kissed the Blarney Stone
vi.
When the false pastor from his fainting flock
Withholds the Bread of Life--the Gospel news
To give them dainty words, lest he should shock
The fragile fabric of the paying pews;
Who but must feel, the mau, TO Grace unknow,
Has kissed-not Calvary-butt the Barney Stone
*"Immensa cavi spirant mendacia folles."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.

Not little sensation prevailed throughout the
city this morning as soon as it was known that Lin
coin had arrived in the early train. II was unsuo-
evssfuy sought 10 conceal the facts especially from
the newspaper press, his appearance here being at
first communicated to few political friends in con-
hdenee. He was met at the station by several gen
tlemen Of distinction, without any Formally, and
was Immediately driven to Willsrd's Hotel.
lie was yesterday advised to come hiiher without
delay.
Preparations had been made to meet him at the
station this p. NJ, aud the Mayor Of Washington
was 10 make welcome address, but Lincoln has
thus spoiled the programme. About 10 o'clock, Mr..
Lincoln, accompanied by Mr.. Sew rd, paid his res
poets to President Buchanan, spending few minutes
10 general conversation. Senator Bigler and rep
resentatlye Josn Uochrane heppened 10 be at the
white house when be catered and were accordingly
introduced TO the President elect NJ. Llncoln sf-
terwsrds retrned 70 his hotsl
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
q. I'll. LigOn S' Co.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
COnIcctiOnRrIes, Cigars, Nc., &C.,
CLARhSVILLE, TENN.

ALL orders from distance accompanied with
the cAsH) will be met punetuahy and upon very
reasonable terms.
Nov 81, 55-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01

DA- TIE following Characteristic lines from the
fertile brain Of the inimtsble SAKE are applicable
to more than one person or locality. Few Of the
folliss of the present age have escaped his trsn-
chant blade.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
the AMOUNT OF TOBACCO ON ruE @ GLoDE

the AmouNroF TOBACCO ON Tue GLOBE.
The present annual production of tobac.
co has been estimated, by English writer,
at 1000 100000 pounds This Is smoked,
chewed, and snufed. Suppose it all made
into cigars, 100 to the pound it would pro.
duce 100000 100000. -Four hundred bill.
lions of eigsrsl Allowing this tobacco,
manufactured, to cost on tho average, ten
cents pound, aud We have $500, ,000, 900
expended every year in producing nOx-
ious, deleterious woed At least one aud
a half times as much more is required TO
man nutacture it into a marketable form and
to dispose Of IL to the customer.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01

People would rather pardon the defects you have.
than the sfisetaton Of virtuss 700 have not
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
Notice to Builders |
GOOD BRICK, ,

The undersigned, having now on hand large
quantity Of
GOOD BRICK,
and being prepared to manufacture them as fast as
may be required, proposes to undertake con-
racts for any description of brick buildings, in the
city of Clarksville or vicinity. lie will engage TO
do work at the lowest established prizes in the very
vest manner, and promptly and expeditiously.
GEO. l.. MARI.
Jan. IL, lsGl-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
Tsnaesses Marine and Fire Insurance
Company.
Capital $l5O,OO9--AlI paid in.

AGENCY. cLARKsvILLE AT THE NoRTHERS
BANK.
Risks taken on Dwellings, Factories and other
houses Goods in store against loss or damage by
fire. Also river and marine hazards, from and to all
ports Also negroes, against the dangers Of the
river.
DIRECTORS.
John N. Hill, Joseph Vaulx,
James Corey Thompson Andersen
G. NJ Fogg, James Ellis,
Alex. Allen, N. f. Alloway,
z. II. Gardner, Henry Blood,
W s. Eakin.
JOSEPH VAULX, President
A. W. BUTuRR, Secy.
Nov. H. '60-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01

A pretty girle's sentimental religion--if
an agreeable fellow kisses you on one check
turn to him the other also.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01

saImmensa cavi spirant mendacia fOlles."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-03-01
SOUTHERN coNFEDERAoY.
Inaugural address Of President Dasis

Morrooxrnr, Feb. is.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-14
From WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Feb 13.-Besides guarding the
public buildings from fear of conspiracy, the
vaults of the Capitol are examined from time
TO time to guard against Guy Fawke's plot.
The United States artillery were ready to-
day at moments warning, but the Electoral
votes being counted peacefully, were not
wanted.
Gov. Hicks was before the special conspi-
racy) committee to-day. He said, that from
private letters and newspaper articles, he
thought there would be IL disturbance at the
inauguration, and attempted seizure of pub
lie buildings. lie, however, has no such fears
now as he had in January.
John G. Wright, of Cincinnati, attending
the Peace Conference, died in this city to day
Of pneumonia.
The Secretary of the Treasury has adver-
tiscd for loan of =, o00,0o0 under u recent
act of Congress.
The Chief Engineer of the Ordnance Depart
mcut has modified his former es t1nates in re
gard 10 the Notifications, excluding all appro
priations South of the Chesapeake, eXcep
| Forts Calhoun. in Virginia, and Jefferson
and TAYLOR in Florida. The War Department
! speaks OF the importance of the two last to
! Gulf depots, and says that $150,o0o might BE-
advanttgeonsly expended in oiiSering ant
| strengthening them.
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TELEGRApHIC NEWS.
Reported for the Richmend Dispatch.
Congressional.

WtsHtSaroN, Feb t3.-4Ssaate After re-
turning from the Honse Ito which the Senate
proceeded at O'Clock TO count the Presiden
tial Electoral ballot Mr. Pearce. of Mary
land, asked for committee of conference ON
the Deficiency bill
A bill was passed carrying into effect the
trraty with New Granada
air. Trumbuli reported a resolution, ap.
pointing committee to notify Mr. Lincoln
of his election. Agreed 10.
The tariff bin was up, and postponed
The District of Columbia Militia bill was
up. Mr.. Mason, of Va, obiec ted TO the bill,
because IL proposed an oath to privates,
which was unusual. The bill was further
debated, and recommitted
Several private bills were passed
Hoase.-Mr. sherman reported bill author
izine the reception of coupon bonds, not
less in amount than $50, at per cent. for any
portion of the late loan.
.iMr Garnett, of Va, opposed the bill, say
ing the President elect had declared war, and
he. the speaker, was opposed TO military des-
potism.
= Mr.. sherman moved a suspension of the
rules, but the motion was ruled out of order
u The Sena te and House. In joint committee
counted the Electoral vote.
Mr.. Breckenridge then announced that Alb
| raham Lincoln had received a majority, ant
| Is elected President. The Senate then departed
Mr.. Hndman, of Ark, suggested that Gen
Scott be informed mat there is no use for mer
| cenaries around the Capitol, AS the vote hat
been counted.
| The Horse ad journcd.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-14

FUTURE DAYS.


FURNITURE, PIANOS, &C.,
I At AUCTION .-Un FRIDAY, the 18th inst.
At 10 clock, will SELL at my store, large lot of
superior hapasoae sbssany
very handsome solid Oak wARDRoBES.
very handsome solid Black Walnut WARD
vary handsome solid Black Walnut sECRE-
TARY and BOOK CASE; Ger
NH Marbie-Top Rosewood BUREAU, with
wAsHsTAND,t TEN. to match, !. 3 i rrHyIrrRE. com.
Mahogany. Black Walnut and other styles b.
large Mahogany SOFA
Mahogany TETE- A. TETS, 49,, ro,,,a.
Mahogany French, Jenny Lind and Cottage
Nab pspSr h spping-seat Parlor RoCKIN G.
Cane and wood-seat CHAIRS. n,.,uu
Hair and shuck MATTREssES, OFFICE DESKS.
Solid Oak Extension TABLE, 10 feet;
10 bbls. superior SMOKING TOBACCO.
es-octave PIANO, in Rosewood Case, in hrst'
rate order man ufaetured by Sebastian Cook
e-octsve PIANO. in Mahogany Case rnanufac-
f. Il urea 0' ~ ""A' . I. b. COOK. Auclr
HORSES, MULES, CMNIBUsEs. DRAY
IL AND HARNESS, &c. AT AUCTION. -9p
at the lot on Council Chamber Hill, several Har-
ness and Saddle HORSES large, young MULES
one, of which is said to be very superior AMI
Three oMNIBUsEs AND HARNESS, in frst-rat'
condition. ,
ST. Charles Hotel for some time, are very light
and worthy the attention of those in want, ant
will be sold upon credit of four months, Tor ap
viii be sold, at the same time, mos, excellep
Spring DRAY AND HARNESS; Top Buggy
fe IA E. Il. COOK. Auct
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Southern Congress.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Feb. 13.--Mr Stephens
presented a model for Nag, and a model de
vice for a seal of the Confederacy, which Were
referred.
Mr. Wright presented communication
from Mark A Cooper, offering the Etoah Iron
Works, of Georgia, as suitable place for the
Confedefacy foundry Referred.
Mr.. Conrad offered a resolution, that the
Committee on Military Affairs and the Com
mittee on Naval Affairs be Instructed to in
clude in any plan they may propose for the
organization of the Army and Navy. suitable
provisions for such officers OF the Army ana
Navy as have rendered their designations ana
commissions i'll consequence of their adhe-
sion to any and all of the States OF tho
Confederacy Adopted.
Mr.. ATemminger offered n resolution that
the Commercial Committee be instructed to
inquire into and report upon the expectancy
of repeating the Navigation Laws OF the con-
federated States. Adopted
The Congress then went into secret session.