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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
WE MUST BE FREE.
ArR.-Frw DAYS.

This Unions coming to an end, few days, few days;
For Southern rights we will defend. And be free /;
The North has pushed lis to the wall Few days,
few days.
And Sopthrons now must figh. and fall, or be free
Choyw-Ohl well have a Southern Union
Few days, few days;
Wen have a Southern Union; The South
shall be free
For Old Abe Lincoln shan't rule us; Few
days, few days;
Abe Lincoln shant rule us; Wen be free
Brave South Carolina led the way Few days, few
days;
She saw twas ruin to delay Being frcel
Her banners hung upon the wall; Few days few
days,
And loudly sounds her clarion call, To be free
Chorus.--Ohl Wen have, &c.
Bold Mississippi followed FAST, Few days, few
days.
And Florida would not be last, To be free
And Alabama's not behind, Few days, few days;
While Georgia. too, s made up her mind, To be free
Chorus Oil Wen have, &C.
Thus one by one they're joining in, Few days, few
days;
And soon united wen begin To be free
Thus promptly answering Freedoms call, Few days
few days;
From Delaware to Texas, all shall be free
Churus.-0h Well have, &c.
For they have pushed US to the wall, Few days
few days;
And Southrons now must fight and fall, Or be free
Then let us don the blue cockade, Few days, few
days;
And show the North we're not afraid To be free
CAorus-Oh Wsll have Southern Union
Few days few days:
Well have Southern Union: The Soutt
shall be free.
For Old Abe Lincoln shant rule us, Few
days, few days;
Abe Lincoln shant rule us-wE'LL BIZ FREE
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

PROMPT AoTIoN-The Secretary of War
of the Confederate States called on Gov
Brown, by telegraph, on Friday evening
for tco or three Companies of volunteers
to march Immediately to Norfolk, Virginia
In three hours the Governor responded
that he had four companies ready which
he rendered. They were accepted, and on
Saturday evening left for Virginia. This
was prompt action on the part of the Com
mander-in- Chief and prompt response by
the gallant Volunteers. These four Com
panies, commanded by Captains uardeman
and Smith, of Macon, Colquitt of Colum
bus, and Doyal of Griffin, are among the
finest Companies of the State, and vii
make battalion which Georgia may wei
be proud to send to the Old Dominion
Federal UAiOR
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
Incidents of the Bombardment
at Charleston.

We clip.from the Courier the following
interesting Incidents;
A HOME ScENE.--A member of one Of
our gallant companies on leave of absence
in the city, received summons to appear
at his post on SulIivan's Island on one of
the nights of last week, when the air was
most rife with the most startling rumors Of
the coming of an overwhelming heet.--
With cheerful promptitude the brave soldier
prepared to obey the imperative call. He
is husband, aud the father of blue-cyed
little girl, who has just begun to put words
together. After the preparation for the
camp had been made, the soldier neryed
himself for the good bye. Those present
thought that the wife felt the parting less
than the husband. Lively words flowed
fast, and her fair face was as bright and
calm as morning in May. Her heart seem
ed to be full of gladness.
She cheered him with pleasant earnest
ness to show himself man, and running
on in gleeful strain admonished him not
to come back if he were shot in the back
With incred bic fortitude she bade her child
tell papa good bye, and to say to him that
she would not own her farther if he prov
ed to be coward. The echo of the sol.
dier's football through the corridor had
hardly died away, when gastly palor was
seen spreading over the lady's face. In a
voice weak and husky, she begged friend
to take her child and before she could be
suppoted, she fell from her chair PROSTATE
on the floor.
BY tremendous effort of powerful will
the noble woman had controlled and con.
ceald the feelings that were convulsing hei
delicate frame, but nature could bear the
tension no longer, and she tainted. The
swoon was deep, and twas some time before
consciousness returned. At length she
opened her eyes languidly, and looked
around upon the sympathizing group ant
in tremulous tone, inquired, III SHE Hal
PAINTED BEFORE HER HUSBAND LEFT TIL
ROOM"
We know of no instance Of self command
of unselish Affection, that partakes more
largely than does this one Of the morale
sublime.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

SuFFERINGs OF TUE PILGRIMS TO THE
WHITE HoUsE.-The Washington States
and Union says:
"The distress prevailing among this
unfortunate class is truly lamentable. A
aumber who came here with bright sntici-
ipatons, find themselves, after two week s
sojeurn, out of money and without friends
The proprietors of the hotels can attest this
fact; they have now over four hundred car
pet bags and vaiises, which have been left
by the pilgrims in search of Office, for their
boarding bills, AS far as heard from there
is only one valise which contains anything
valuable, and in that one was found well
executed counterfeit twenty dollaE bill on
the State Bank of Ohio"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
President JEFF Davis.

Crafts w Wright, Esq, who was class
mate and room mate of President Davis
graduating at West Point at the same time
has communicated to the press some of
the traits Of character of the distinguished
Mississippian. He says Of him:
president Davis is a gentleman-cau
tious, quiet, frm--acting decisively The
natural inclination of the mind of President
Davis is to military affairs. As Secretary
of War, he had large experience. In the
line of his duty, he has made himself thor
oughly acquainted with the capacity of the
country-its lines of attack and defence
the power of the forts depots and stations.
While performing his duty as officer of
Government, he knew no party-he would
know nothing but efficiency and ability in
the performance of his duty or appoint
ment to Office. He left his position with
out shadow of charge. He will not
know anything but efficiency. He will sur
round himself only with those who are
competent. know most of the prominent
officers about him to be the most efficient
in the service. This statement is due, not
only to relieve Davis from the charges OF
official impropriety so often made. but also
that we may not underestimate his ability,
not be deceived as to his policy"
| He tells us that caution is one of the
habits of Mr.. Davis-which, while he takes
every possible measure to concentrate in
formation in regard to every point and
measure-yet the same will prevent him
from allowing any to know his ultimate
purpose. 1t is these qualities of Mr. Davis
that make those who know him so appre-
hensive of the fate of Washington City
He may be occupying Georgetown Hights
of the city itself, before we, ont here, could
hear that he was marching Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
Death of George w. Lyle, Esq.

1t is with much pain we announe the
death of the gentleman whose name heads
this article He died at his residence in this
city on Sh'rsday night last; disease con-
sumption. Mr. Lyle stood high in the le-
gal profession, and in the social circle he
was an active Wing and American polite
ian. He was not an ofice-seeker; but la
bored arduously with. his pen and on the TO-
rum, to secure the success Of his party sole
ly on account of the correctness of its prin-
ciples.
He was an active member Of the Metho.
dist Church, and died in the full enjoy.
ment of the Christian hope. He leaves an
interesting family and many friends to mourn
his loss.
We hope some friend will prepare ar
obituary notice that shall do him Justice
Chattanooga Gazette 23d inst.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
Shake Hands and Part.

This is the advice of the London Review
te the North and South
Mr. Lincoln is an honest man, but he ia
not equal to the emergency. And in say
ing this we do not seek to disparage his ge
MUS or his courage The circumstances
are too great and too awful for the power
of any citizen-great or small, known or
unknown. To do or not to do is equally
mischievious. To consent to the independ-
ence Of the South or to coeree it into sub
mission would be alike unwise on the part
of a Republican magistrate such as Mr..
Lincoln. But whatever complications may
arise, it grows more evident from day to
day that reunion Of the States is no lon
ger possible, and that it would not be de-
sirable if it were Mr.. cward, the new
Secretary of State under Mr.. Lincoln and
who has donomore thanany other American
statesman to bring about the present crisis,
declared year ago that the conflict between
the slave and free States was " irrepressi-
BILE" His prophecy has been fulfilled in
manner that be could scarcely have antic.
ipated
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

PATRIOTIC NEGRoEs.-Wey yesterday took
occasion to allune to the fact that compa-
NY of negroes had been offered to Gov. Moore
to assist in defending the South against her
Black Republican enemies. Since that
time other evidences of the.loyalty and pa
trotism of the slave population have been
given. Albert, a slave, belonging to Gen
IIardway, and Alfred, another slave, be-
longing to Col. W, Q. Bibb, having sub
scrbed to the authoized loan of the Con-
federate States. The former took coupon
bonds to the amount of $500, and the lat
ter to the amount of 500. They are per-
factly satisfied with ther investment,
And perhaps we may as we'll mention, in
this connection, that ON yesterday, when
the intelligence Of the secession of Virginia
reached the city, an old negro acquaintance
of ours who wears secession medal, re-
marked, after indulgiug in an ejaculatory
chuckle, "Bress God, my old State am all
Iright"-Moatgomery AdOertiser 10.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
The President's Proclamation

The Louisville Journal makes tie following re-
marks touching the Presidents Proclamation:
We are struck with mingled amazement and in
dignaton. The policy announced in the Procama-
ton deserves the unqualified condemnation of every
American citizen. 1t is unworthy not merely of a
statesman but of man. 1t is policy utterly hair
Drained and ruinous. If Mr.. Lincoln contemplated
this policy in the inaugural address he is guilty
dsscmbleT if he has conceived it unier the ex-
element raised by the Seizure of Fort Sumpter he
is guilty hotspur. In either case he is misera-
bly, unfit fer the exalted position in which the
mics of the country have placed him. Let the peo-
pie instantly take him and his Administration into
their own hands if they would rescue the land from
bloodshed and the Union from sudden aud irretrev-
able destruction.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

A ROMAN MATRoN-A case has come
to our knowledge, and we doubt not many
others of a similar nature have occurred, Of
a lady having two sons, both under age,
who belonged to the volunteer corps which
went to Norfolk on Saturday In bidding
them farewell, she addressed them thus
my sons, it is your duty now to defend
your country. Rather than you should re.
turn with any stain upon your honor,
prefer neverto see you again" With such
noble mothers, the breed of brave men and
patriots will not become extinct. Yirgini;
can safely trust her honor and safety in
their keeping --Petersbstrg Erpress.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

lhe Indianapolis Sentlnel, the organ OIL
hundred thousand voters in that State
says
THE ABOLITION WAR OF SEWARD, LIN.
COLIN AND COMPANY.
The telegraph dispatches announcing
that civil war commenced in Charleston
Harbor, on yesterday morning, will cause
intense excitement all over the country
Civil strife has commenced. The Aboli-
ton and Disunion Administr ton have
attempted the coercion Of the Confederate
States. Such are the first fruits of Repub.
licanism-the end no one foresees. Mr.
Lincoln will seek to evade the responsible
ity of inaugurating civil war, by charging
the overt act upon the Montgomery Gov.
ernment. If war was not intended, why
was military and naval expedition fitted
out, with the men and appliances to rein
force and occupy Fort Sumpter at all haz
ards? This was not peaceabe mission
1t was an expedition intended to convince
the people of the Southern States, in Re
publican language, that we have Govern
ment 1t was known that the demonstra
tion would be regarded as an act of war
and the men of the South would have been
regarded as mere braggarts if they had no
resisted unto death. Their honor was a
stake. If they had yielded without resist
ance they would have stood disgraced be
fore the world.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
suMprEn AND PEcKENs CANNOT STAND

SUMPTEE AND PIcKENs CANNOT STAND
BoMBARDM ENT. .-Gentlene skilled as en-
gineers, and whose judgment is usually
sound, express the opinion that neither
Pickens nor Sumter can withstand bem-
bardment if their assailants are not opera.
ted against by land ferces. The forts in
question we're not constructed to sustain q
siege, but to defend harbors against hostile
fleets. For the latter purpose they are ad-
mirably adapted-no ''wooden walls" could
withstand the fire from their batteries or dc
themselves harm; but well sustained fire
from different points on the adjacent shores
it is maintained, will reduce them both il
time, unless they have men and guns enOugf
to promptly demolish the assailing forts
Cor. ". y. Times.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
The Secession Of virginia-Au-
thentic News.

We learn from the Virginia papers that
the Secession Ordinance was passed on
Wednesday. The Richmond correspond
ent of tho Petersburg express thus re.
cords il
Virginia redeemed AT about 2 to- day,
the injunction of secresy being removed in
the Convention, it was proclaimed that the
Old Dominion was freed from Black Re-
publican fetters The people, ] tile and
big, were frantic with joy The Henrico
troop, Capt j Lucien Davis, with de-
tachment, took possession Of the Custom
House, which was promptly surrendered,
and the Southern flag was hoisted. The
u. S, flag was immediately hauled down
and torn into fragments he nag of the
Confederate States was soon afterwards run
up to the head Of the mast on the Capitol.
The star OF Virginia ie in the center of
the seven, and the largest of them all Ev-
cry countenance was illuminated with joy
at the glad tidings Our beautiful flag has
eight stars. The enthusiasm is beyond
description
The secession Ordinance was passed yes,
terday at 70 minutes past 4 p. NJ.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
For the Chronicle.
Meeting in Lafayette, KY.

|
At a meeting of the Citizens Of Lafayette and
vicinity, on motion, Mr.. Henry Young was called to
the Chair Col. John D. Morris then explained the
object of the meeting, viz under the present state
Of affairs what should we do?
Mr.. L. L. Leavell then addressed the meeting.-
On motion, the following gentlemen were appointed
a Committee to draft Resolutions: Drs. D. G. Tuck
J.J. Rogers, Garden Messrs. Pollard, James Brame;
and Stephen Edwards and Cheatham. The Com
mittee then retired and soon after Introduced the
following resolutions
WHEREAS We are in the midst of civil dscord
and war--brought about by various circumstances
over which we had no control--therefore,
Resolved, That the Legislature of KY. which is
about to convene should place the State in proper
attitude of self-defense by armiug and equippng
the militia and thus be prepared to repel any nya-
sion upon her soil.
ResolUed, That we endorse the action Of Gov.
Magoffn in refusing to furnish soldiers for the sub
jugation of our sister Slave Statesof the South
Resot0ed, That Kentuckans will never be agents
in their own subjugation and in placing the yoke
upon their own necks.
Resolved, That we Immediately proceed to organ
ize alone Guards" to arm and equip the same as
best we under the circumstances.
ResoIUed, That Committee of three be appoint
ed to draw up rules and regulations for the govern
ment of the home guards, and report at the next
meeting-sad committee consists of DR.. D. G.
Tuck Mr.. Cheatham and DR.. J. J. Rogers.
After several qnite animating speeches, from DR.
Metcalf, Esq, Sypert Mr.. J. G. Hester, Mr.. L. L
Leavell and Col. Norris the above resolutions
adopted.
Col Morris then introduced the following resolu-
ton
| Resolved That subscription be taken up for tht
purpose of arming and equipping the young mel
" no will volunteer from this district No. 81 anC
vicinity to defend their State in the present war
Carried.
| Committee of Collection, J. D. Turner Stepher
Edwards, J. c. Wooten Dr. I. H. Fraser, H. G. Coop
er, Martin Young and Robt. Ford
Moved and carried thata copy of these resolu
tons be sent to the Clarksville Chronicle, and Hop
kinsville Mercury; with request to publish tn
same.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to ASSEMBLE
again in this place next Monday evening at on
o'clock. HENRY YOUNG, Chairman.
i J. G. HESTER, Secy.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
sg-The following is from the Baltimor

seg- The following is from the Baltimore
American:
Mayor Brown, of Baltimore, went to Wash
ington on Sunday, at the request of the
President, and had a long interview in
the presence OF the Cabinet and General
Scott.
The Mayor SAID the authorities would use
all tho lawful means to prevent parties leav-
ing the city to attack troops passing at a
distance, but was unable to promise more
The President answered that 10 more troops
would be sent through the city unless OBJ
structed in other directions, with the un-
Outstanding that the city authorities
would use their best efforts to RESTRAIN the
people.
The President urged the absolute neces-
ity of transit through Baltimore Gen.
SCOTS opin was to bring the troops through
Maryland, avoiding Baltimore, if the peo-
pie would permit it, if not, troops needs
must fight their way through. The Presi-
dent aud Secretary of War heartily concur
red in the decree to avoid collision.
The pesple of Norfolk have seized the
powder house at Crany Island, and re.
moved the powder to the city, and are
making arrangements for vigorous de-
fense.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03

ANDY JOHNSON IN LYNcHBURd--NAR.
ROW ESCAPE Andy johnson, late Uni.
ted States Senator from Tennessee, passed
through Lynchburg, Va, on his way from
Washington to Teuuessee. A large crowd
assembled and groaned him and offered ev.
cry indignity he deserved, including pulling
his nose Every effort was made TO take
him OFF the cars. The demonstrations were
first suggested by Tennesseeans Great diff
fculty was experienced in restraining the
populace. johnson was protected by the
conductor and others, who begged that he
might be permitted to proceed home and lei
his own people deal with him, denied send.
ing message asserting that Teenneessec
should furnish her quota of men.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
RECOGNITION OF vIRolNIAs ISnrpR,

RECOGNITION OF VIRGINIA's INnEPBN-
DENoE,-The first official act Of the repre-
sentative of q foreign Government indca-
ing recognition Of the independence Of
the Old Dominion was performed on Fri
day by Hon, Mr., Moore, Her British Ma
jesty's counsel at this port. In preparing
the usual clearance papers for a British brig
from Halifax, n s., he erased the printed
words, 'United States of America" ard
wrote Commonwealth of Virginia" When
compimented for this significant use OF his
official pen, he replied that he had only done
his duty, - Richmond Whiy
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-05-03
[From the Milton, N. c., Chronicle.
Old Abe Burnt in Efigy by
Negroes.

On Monday night the negroes of this
place, commanded by an old colored gem
man. dubbed Chesterfield" by the Citi-
zens, for the suavity of his manners, formed
a torch-lighht procession and with Lincoln
seated astride pole, marched about the
town and carried him on the "hill'' at which
place they applied the torch to his artificial
person. Chesterfield, you must know
was at one time valet Of gentleman oi
some political note, and talks with pride OF
the many great men he has seen and convers-
ed with; he processes to be something Of
a politician; is quite beauish in dress and
carries his long, lank and dandy jack per.
son with sham dignity that is often frol.
ieked by the "little niggers;" so while thu
efhgy was burning, the Captain was call
ed on for speech, and addressed his col
ored friends in these words:
My Congregrashun: You is most valient
and suhstansnul the most Southernest set oi
niggers! l does wish wewus all at Fort Sum.
ter rite now. I'd like to take my KNAPP.
sack on my back and go to Fort Pickens
dis very mint All de confushun amongst
de nice ladies aud young ganmmen is caus.
ed by dat old vilium, (poiDting to old Abe
efigy with his long hand and shaking il
madly at him. and he orter bin hung for.
ty year ago. Here is three groaus for poor
old Abe, (bowlng and swaying his tall frame
and giving three unearthly groans;) here he
lays, (again pointing 10 the efiigy indeed
he is received his reward here, and has nc
doubt will get it again in hi.