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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05
Correspondence between Hon.
II. S. Foote. and Hon. Andrew
], Donelson.
GOV. rooTE TO MAJ. DoNELsoN.

NAsnvnLs, March 15 1861.
Hon. Andrew J. Donelsoa:
Sir: In the progress Of the very interesting con-
versation, which occurred last evening, at certain
public place in this city, in which you prominently
participated, had the satisfaction Of hearing you
enunciate the views at present entertained by you
touching the policy and dutAof the Border Slave
States at this fearful and perplcxng crisis. There
was so much of what you said on that occasion,
which heartily approved, that feel justified in
thus calling upon you to enbody the same in wri-
ting, in order that your fellowcitzens, generally
may have the opportunity accorded to them of prof
iting by your sage and sautary counses. / agree
with you in supposing it to be altogether probable
that Virginia, in her Convention, now in session,
will be able to mature satisfactory ultimatum for
the whole South, which after having been duly rat
fled by the Border Conference, which she is evident
ly about to call into existence is likely to eventuae
in relieving us, in one of two ways from pres
ent embarrassmeuts. Either the utimatum refer
red to- being presented to each of the free States
of the North for consideration, will be accepted,
and enable u.s. by such act of acceptance, to employ
suitable persuasives among the seeded States of
the South to induce them to return within the fold
of the Union; this ultimatum, being rejected by
the free States of the North would enable us TO re-
store ourselves to our former happy advantageous
connection with the cotton States of the South,
from whom we have been of late so unfortunately
separated.
1t is due toour long standing social relations, and
to my own reputation for frankness, to say that
see but little if any hope of finding the Northern
States disposed TO grant the needed concessions So
far, they have appeared to be utterly regardless to
the claims of justice con-fraternity. STILL am
quite willing, under the circumstances that the last
experiment will be made, in the hope that if no
other good effect shall result united South may
at least be secured. ! am the more reconced to
this plan of operation, since deem it quite certain
that if faithfully pursued, present troubles will
be brought to termination in the space of three or
four months at most.
Hoping for an early reply to this communication,
have the honor to be,
Very cordially and respectfully,
FOUR friend and fellow-citizen,
II. S. F0OTE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

Why there are more women than men is
explained by De Quincy:-"It is in con-
formity with the arrangements of nature;
we always see more of heaven than earth. :"
He that is good will infalibIy become
better, and he that is bad will as certainly
become worse for vice, virtue, and time,
are three things that never stand still
Educate the whole man-@the head, the
heart the body the head to think, the heart
to feel, and the body to act.
How is it that trees can put on new
dress without opening their trunks? Be-
cause they leave out their Summer cloth
ing.
Figures won't lie" is an old and home
ly expression; but few men can look on a
fashionable woman's figure -a-days and
say as much.
Woman's empire is matrimony. Here
she is always in the majority always reigns,
and Gas scurrilous old bachelors say some
times storms.
TROUBLES arc ladies babies-they grow
bigger by nursing.
1t is vain to talk about the equality Of
both sexes-they are not equal The smile
or tear of woman conquers man.
| We don't admire rufiles, but you had bet.
ter have one to your shirt than to your
temper.
1t Is said that Old Abe Eueherd the Bal
timoresns; but, the facts are, that he saw
their hand and merely said \ pass. The
Baltimoreans then gave gave him the "deaF
This is the whole ont.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

NEW AND SHoRr RoUrE TO MEMPHIS On Thurs
day of last week the track was completed on the
Memphis 4 Oaiksyille Railroad and new route will
thus be opened from Nashville TO Memphis, New Or
leans, ST. Louis, &C.. via. Edgeheld &Rentucky Rail-
road. this route is fifty miles shorter than any now
open. We understand regualar trains will shortly
be put on making the trip 70 Memphis several hours
quicker than by any the routes now in use. Owing
TO the shorter distance, this should become the main
theroughfare between the principle cities Of Tenn
essee, and TO the Southwest and West generally It
will be great advantage to Nashville in opening
up a region hitherto inaccessible TO our busnsss
men.--NashUiiie Patriot
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05
LIME AS MANURE.-Professo johnson

LIME AS MANURE.-Profess johnson
says in relation to the effects of lime upon
different soils:
The purposes served by lime as a chem
ical constituent of the soil are at least of
four distinct kinds;
1. 1t supplies kind of inorganic food
which appears to be necessary to the
healthy growth of all our cultivated plants.
2. 1t neutralizes acid substances which
are naturally formed in the SOIL and de-
composes or renders harmless other nox-
ious compounds which are not unfrequent-
ly within reach of the roots of plants.
3. 1t changes the inert Vegetable matter
in the soil, so as to gradually render il
useful to Vegetation.
4, 1t causes, facilities, OF enables other
useful compounds, both organic and inor-
ganic, to be produced in the soil, or so pro-
notes the decomposition of existing com.
pounds as to prepare them more speedily
for entering into the circulation of plants
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05
FELIX ROBERTSON,
Chairman Union Com.
The Position of Missouri.

The following are all tho resolutions s1ontaa h.
,ho IT, Co., 5S,...,;o 9 ,t,..
80. " ''.S'''' 'o"o"'us 'ne
existing diherences among the States OF the Union,
aRd are copied from the St Louis N,ps of the 25th
inst.
p.,,
- 4o'V, u"s NJ present 'nere Is no adequate
- ~ " 'ps' psI S, " uISSol'e her connection
";tn 'ue t o"on' pu' ou ,ne contrary she
or euIu an aoVuslulen, OF eAstng trouble
"s WI ee.u'e tne peace as wen as the rights and
eqo''it5 VI a., 'ne rI o''.es'
:. i,,eow.h iu". ,ne Peopie OF TINS state are
e'opeu,y a'H'cneu 20 .ne INSTITUTIONS OF our coun-
tiyy' anu e'ln.S.y ueslle 'nat oy hir and amlca-
au al SAuses oi disagreement tnat at
p.esen' ur,o' ''uni'ey uis'r"ce us as people may
oe removed, 10 the end that our Union may be pre-
eol'eu ~ anu PeIpe'u"'eu, anu peace and harmony be
ies,oi1a oe'ween n, tne Norlh ana the south.
, ., HesosOea, mat the people OF this State deem
e 10 .ne constitution OF the United
1ta1es, proposed oy the Hon John j. Crttenden, of
Mensuchy, my, Win tne extension OF the same to the
ieirl'o.leS nero''ter 10 90 acquired by treaty or
BASIS Oh adjustment which will success
,lny remove the causes OF difference forever from
ihe arena OF national politics.
nesooed' ihat the people OF Missouri believe that
he peace anu quiet OF the country VIII be promoted
" Ooh' ehron 10 pass amendments 10 the Const-
.uuon oi inc Chited states, ana thls Convention,
.nele,ore, ges 'ne Legislature oil this State, and
VI other otaeS 10 iake proper steps for calling snch
Oouven'ou, IN pursuance OF the hfth article OF the
anu 10 proVlae ny law Tor the election
tne people oi such NUMBER oil delegates as are to
oe sent 10 Sucn SohFehtlon'
D. hesofoed mat IN the opinion OF this Conven-
tlon the employment oi military force by the Fed
eral government 70 coerce tfe submission OF the
seceaing STATES OF the employment OF military force
tne seeeulhg states 10 assall the Government OF
.ne onitea oa'es VIII inevitably plunge this coun-
ly ihto cisil war; ana thereoy entirely extingush
al nope Oh an aihicaoie settlement oil the fearful
ISSUES aow pending before the country; we there
lere earnestly eheat as wen the Government as the
Seceuing states, 10 Withhold and stay the arm Of
ml'itary power, ana on no pretence Whatever bring
upon tue nation the horrors of civil war. And in
oruer 70 tue restoration OF harmony and fraternal
ieeing oetwsen 'he ulnerent sections, we would re-
eoiuinenu 'ne pohey OF witedrawin9 the Federal
troops from tue iorts wnn the borders OF the sece-
ung oates where tneTe isdanger OF collision between
'ne o'a'e ana Tederal troops
o. heso'osdi mat when tnls convention adjourn
tS session IA me city OF St LOUIS, II VIII adjourn
70 meet IN te nan OF the House OF Representatives,
at Jenersoh Oity on the third Monday OF December,
lool'
I. Feso'vea Ihat there shall be Committee to
consist OF the PRESIDENT OF this Convention, who
shali oe sr SD'e'o chairman ana seven members one
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

UNION BANK RoBBERY - CONTRADICTION. We
published the other day the fact that rumor was
current that Jno. S. Miller Esq, of Jackson mer-
chant of standing, had been implicated in the rob-
berry of the Union Bank of Tennessee, which occur
red about two years since, We learn from the
President of the Bank at that place, W. NJ. Ste
phens Esq, that the rumor is entirely groundless,
and We are authorized positively to contradict it,
which we 10 with great pleasure. We trust it any
Of our exchanges have copied our notice they viii
also copy this Nashville Banner.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

TRACTS AND TRAcKs.-"May leave a
few tracts?" asked missionary of an eld-
'erly lady who responded to his knock
Leave some tracks? Certainly you may"
said she, looking at him over her specs;
"leave them with the heels toward the door,
if you please"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

tary of the Treasury Of the Southern Confederacy
that no portion of the loan of $4,000, 900, author
aed by the Montgomery Conventon, has yet been
taken. That officer gives notice that one-,hird Of
the amount will be offered TO the public on the 7th
of the present month"; to be issued In SUNS ranging
from $50 10 81, ,o00
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

10. The correspondent Of the Washington Star
writes from Richmond, Ya that Gov, Wise inform
ed the secessionIsts in meeting which the held
the night Of March 20, that if they were for imme-
diste octon, he would have nothing more to do
with them
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

DISPATCHES ron EuRoPE--A special messenger
left yesterday with dispatches from Lord Lyons
giving full statement OF the condition of affair Ia
the United States and South, Including copies Of
the new tariff Of this Government and OF the Con-
fedente States.--[New York Express, 2lst.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05
Official Table of Members Of Con.
gress under the New Census.

[From the Cincinnati Commercial
The result of the official census is declared, and
the States entitled to Representatives in Con-
gress as follows:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

p1S- Seward has written letter to the Southern
Commissioner, iu which he proposes a National
Convention TO settle cor dnhcultles.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05
NUMBER IS. ,
TEEre HIC.
RrcnNosn March %.

RTcHNosD March 20.
Rumors Of transfer Of gaHs iO,n Belona Arse
nal near Richmond 10 fortress Monroe, were the ba-
sic Of resolutions in the House to-dey protesting
against the movement Of OF an increase Of ar
mament by Government within the limits Of the
State. Substitutes to the resolutions were offered,
and long debate ensued out no action was arrived
at
NEw YORK, March 20.
Paris letter in the Times states that the French
and English Governments are fitting out powerful
feet of war steamers for the United States. The
suggestion came from England. France will fur
nish three first class frgates and the English con-
tngent will perhaps be larger. The feet will sail
with sealel orders Spain is also preparing 10 send
a formidable force to the Gulf of Mexico, though
not working in concert with France and England.
WAsRlSdroS, March 2s.
II is repored that Carl Schurz goes Minister to
Spain and Cassius NJ. Clay TO Russia John s. Har-
veY is appointed Minister to Portugal.
SESArE.-Trumbull offered resolution In favor
of the enforcement of the laws of the Union in all
States. No action was had thereon.
The Senate adjourned sine die.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05
State Convention of the Union
PARTY.

The undersigned, upon consultation with the peo
pie from various paits of the State would respectful
ly suggest Thursday the End day Of May next as az
appropriate time for the assembling of State Con
vention of the Union party of Tennessee at Nash
vile, for the purpose of nominating Candidate fo
Governor. We would also suggest that meeting b,
held in the different Counties in the State, on tn,
lst Monday in April, for the appointment of dele
gates TO the State Convention.
FELIX ROBERTSON,
Chairman Union Com.
j. e. Manloye, James Walker,
John Hugh Smith, P. w. Naxey,
w. B. Hurley, Horace H. Harrison,
W. F. Bang. A. L. Demoss,
S. P. Ament John P. Greer,
Isaac Paul, Sam. D. Morgan,
Thos. r. Jennings, John Shane,
Geo. G. Richards, r. Fleming,
j. II. Budeke, c. w. Nance,
NJ. Mccormack, B. W. Hall
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

A judicious silence is always better than
truth spoken without charity.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

SLAVE STATES.

Total members.
Net gain-Free State members. ....... 7
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05
STEWART COLLEGE,
C1arksville, Tennessee.

The present session of this fourishing Institut on
will end the 9th day of June and the next will be-
gin on the FIRST Monday Of September, ls6l
The charges are from SIS TO S25 per session Of
20 weeks with So per session as contingent expen-
ses.
Boarding, including lodging, washing, fuel and
lights, can be had in private hmilies for $65 per
session.
The success of the College has been and is very
decided and taterng, and It's prospects IN future
are very promising.
For further particulars inquiry ma! - made Of
tho President, Rev. Dr. NcAulltn
Feb. 22, ls6l-ly
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05

nfan- A large quaIiliy OF arms and mutations Of
var were shipped t~m New York on SATURDAY. fuy
'he South,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-04-05
The Southern oonfederacy.

GAINESVILLE March 20, 1861.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28
-arrespoaoenee' Of the Richmond Dispatch.

WARN Syringe, March %
ms county ia undergoing great revolution
~ public sentiment. The people are rapidly
.elhog over % Join the Southern cause, and
'adFecate the immediate assumption by
NHHlui3 Of ali the powers delegated by her
" Inc Federal Government. Our leading
u-Lt1s, Of both parties, have already taken
.1is ground, and there can be no doubt that
'4s county Will go the same way. The hope
VI TIT nstruction IL gone, and virginia must
~ with the South.
|fe>'ing one. VIVA. Skeen, ESQ. of Poca-
.Jaiss. one of the ablest lawyers of the West,
1in ssed the people on The subject OF the
IF n powerful speech, which was received
SIN f-reat applause bir. Skeen left home
'-Ile ~eeks since "A warm Union man. las they
TAI hose who espouse Il Union which is no
,lnsrr IN existence > and made trip 10 the
North. While there and in Washington, he
-" md heard enough 10 Danish all hope of
reunion, and satisfy him that there was no
'Nrir FOR Virginia but in separation. He had
~ r. iurned, and gave his fellow -citiZensSt
d fnii account of his own conversion, ARD
powerful argument in behalf OF immediate
stpar ion
alter Mr.. S IS speech. a petition for the i'm
'Sila'r passage OF an Ordinance of Secession
FAs prepared, and received the signatures of
sItnipf. OF our leading citizens. L name the
~ 1.'V wing, that persons ACC uainted with dear
-. - nam may know how she is going: Tie
t,opf'toT9 OF both the Hot and Warm
ipp.Ass, Doctors MeChesney, Cameron and
1,!sh Col. Shields, Jno. Il. McDonnald,
r P5 IA Of the county, and others. There is
~, H. u"lihcuon Of party. The leaders OF all
$40 !1eirtlly In the glorious cause of Virginia
A'a The South. WARM SPRINGS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28

HORRIBLE MuRDER.-Dr. Williamson, a very
wealthy planter of Assumtion, La was muir
dered on the 10th inst, by Henry and Frank,
two brothers of his wife whom he had adopt.
ed, having no children of his own. They had
quarrelled with him in the morning. The
New Orleans Bee says
In the evening, DIR. w. went ont to visit n
patient, taking with him his little negro boy
On returning, justas the boy was raising the
bar to let the carriage in, two men rushed
forward. While one seized the bride of the
horse, the other asked if it was DIR. William
son who was in the carriage. On receiving a
reply in the adirmat tive ne discharged six bar
rels OF a revolver at the Doctor who fell bath
cd in blood. The little negro fled and when
the noise OF the firing attracted The attention
of the household, DIR. Williamson WAS found
stretched on the earth in the agones of deat tn
having received four balls in different parts
OF his body. Suspicion falls on the brothers
Henry and Frank, especially the former
when accused OF the deed, replied in his con-
fusion at was not | that fired at him: it
was my brother" Both have been arrested
Public excitement is at the highest pitch and
special constables have been appointed TO
guard the prison and prevent the accused
from suffering the rude and summary justice
OF Judge Lynch
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28
Correspondence OF the Richmond D;rra,rh
Charles CITY County Hems ~ Nsss.
+. cRaRIHs Cirr Corsrr. T..
March "a toe, -


Sharies City Comfy Court has been In eos.
SION severai days, transac ting business or va.
riea importance, At its February term n "a
solutioh was passed to issue county bonds IN
uie amount OF $500 to equip the two cn,,'
pahies Oh volunteers raised last wear. M tho
present. ressn, tMarchu term, the order was re-, re'
an. onr county Is strongly In favor of mme.
~ secession, as was plainly proven on las,
- $3.50 oy vote by acciamation, ON reso
% sso"s "a instruction TO our delegate in the
,SohNention, TO that effect. The resolution.
.noweNeF, VIII not be published, as we we'll
n"ow our delegate is, he has ever been
" we 10 MS section, its integrity honor and
aneerests. several OF orr countymen have
announced themselves as candidates for the
oaU senate, rospec.ive of party / under
STAND that some five or ak others are also an
nouhced IN the other counties composiur ths
district Won't the dear soyereigns have a
loiiy time, II Convention of the people does
NOT dec"mtate some OF them Please ask
the Virginia State Convention what, in the
name OF common honesty, decency and self
respect keeps them from submit ting an Ordi-
nance OF Secession to the people for ratfca-
ton? Yours. n
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28
From Washington.

"AsHiNsToS. March 2T.-Private accounts
from New Mexico represent that the Texas
SPECIAL commissioner had net with but little
success in his secession efforts in mai Tarri
tory.
Inc prospect of an extra session of Congress
Is MOI enc uraging. Many of the Republican
senators are opposed to it, The subject has
not seriously occupied the attention of the
Administ ration
The Lighthouse Bureau has almost entire
~ suspended operations, owing to the unva-
lidity of the funds
Col. Lamon has returned from his oaic;,,
errand TO Fort Sumter
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28
Northern Markets.

BALTIMORE, March 27.-Flour steady Howard
Street IS 60: City Mills S5 Wheat frIi-rsd 81 %
g 81 SO; white 81 .49N1. G5. Cora steady-mixed
9TW5!r. Provisions steady. Coffee firm at late
Whiskey steady at lie.
NEW YORK, March Election steady Flour
firm. Wheat and Corn steady-Mixed $50 new
yellow southern GsW7o. Whfskey firm at I7i6a
Lt: sugar straightforward 4.1ec. Coffee
steady at ~ Turpentine firm, with sales of
2,ooo bbls. at 3i3U3ht. Rosin firm, sales of 5000
bbls: at 25- Rice finn aud sales of 400 tierces -
stocks hrmer and dull-N. I. Centrals 75f: Mo-
e. a ' ;
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28
Counrma,ioc,hx,n IN. So

WAsniSGrox, March 27.-George Sands
postmaster at Abingdon; A. Judson Crane
Attorney for the Southern District NJ u.
g'nia Alexander Mcdonald, Postmaster a,
Lynehburg, Va; Robert Wood Surveyor for
the Port OF Hampton, Va; Thomas j. Gard.
her, maTshai Tor the Western District of Ten
western District OF Tennessee John s, Hon.
Kns, Attorney for the Eastern District Of
tennessee; blackstone Mcdaniel. Marshal
LOT 10 ihe Eastern District of Tennessee: ID. p.
holloWay, Commits sioner OF Patents
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28
fotlixion nj SEQ

NEW ORLEANS, March 25-The schooner
Wm: Mason, from Franklin, La, bound to
Baltimore eoIliGed at sea with the ship
Queen OF the West, bound from Liverpool to
Mobile The former was sunk, and with her
cargo is total loss. The mate was drowned
put the captain and crew were saved and
tahen INTO Moblle by the Z neen of the West
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28
BY Il. L. HAZEL, Auctioneer.
AR G e. ATTRACTIVE, AND PER-
- EMPfORf SALE OF a JOBBER'S STOCK OF
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c

WHiTTEM0RE j. HAZELL
Will sell at Auction. on
TUESDAY, APRIL 1851
And wiag days until sold, sale to commence
at 10 o clock each dav at
No. l65 Chambers Street New York,
(By order Of 2. N. CHAPMAN, Assignss)
ISAAC L. HUNT Il CO.'S
Entire Stock of HARDWARE. CUTLERY &c
comprising Il large and ared assortment Of Heavy
and Shelf Goods, suitable for City and Country
Also
CARRIAGE AND SADDLERY II A Z D ARE
large and complete assortment Of Carriage
and saddlery Hardware.
Also
60 TONS MALLEABLE IRON GOODS,
the Trade.
TERMS Under $780, cash over that amount
approved, endorsed notes, payable in the city OF
New \ ok, or Eve per cent. discount for cash
A5s Catalogues viii be ready, aud can be had
At the oilce OF the Auctioneers, on MONDAY
March 18th.
WHITTEMORE Il HAZEL, Arc'rs,
ofdce i53 Broadway, New York.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-28
From, Texas.

NEW ORLEANS, March 27.-The Texas La
gisiature has passed resolutions approving
the Conventions act Geposing Gov Houston,
IGe bill TO raise n regiment of Noun ted
Ri1i"men of 900 men, for the frontier has
passed.
Tne Indian depredations are increasing