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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13
THE BRITISH COTTON TRADE.


OF the British cotton trade the London Times Of
September says:
Our imports have now reached neatly nine hun.
dred million hundred weight, or nearly three quar-
terS of what they were at the climax Of the cotton
trade in 1860; our exports are Only six millions
short OF the amount in that famous year But IL
the gross amount Of the trade is recovering It's for
ner condition, nothing can be mere remarkable
lhanthe reyo luton which has taken place In rs
course. ID tt .5 H. fs.t t.raf
In 1860 the United States sent Us the enormous
sum Of 1875 million hundred weights Of cotton
out of total Of 800 millions. In 1894, out OF
a total of 500 millions, the United States sent US
only Ia millions and India which sent US in $50
only 200 millions, sent us last year 500 millions.
India in fact, is now the principal source Of The
cotton supply, and occupies place little inferior In
proportion 10 that which was formerly occupied by
the United States Other countries, however, diJ-
play the influence Of the same stimulus.
An increase In the value Of our imports from
Egypt Of from sixteen 70 nineteen millions sterling
is due almost ent rely TO increase In the cultivas
tion Of cotton. China has added 81 5, 900 hundred
weights, or more than three millions In value, 10
the m.unt Of her imporat and though the
amount received from Japan Is small Il has Increas-
ed in the enormous ratio Of 1900 per cent. Tho
high price Of cotton has attracted from many coun-
tries the re-exportaan to our shores Of the stocks
they had imported for themselyes, and this plant
which was thought 50 difficult 10 raise aud So deli
cate that we could not endure the failure OF our
American supply, now comes TO us probably from
more parts Of the world than any other article of
commerce. t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13
MEETING IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
THE PEOPLE CALL FOR RELIEF LAW.

Al a meeting composed Of large number of
county, the meeting was called to order by D. w.
Nys, Esq, and On motion the Hon. L. N. Bentley
was chosen President, and Col. Hampton appointed
Secretary. '
On taking the chair, Mr.. Bently stated the object
.of,the meeting, and that,he would not detain the
object of the meeting was 10 petition the General
Assembly now about TO convene, for the relief OF
the people; that everybody had become embar-
rassed from, the condition Of affairs that multiplied
thousands would be turned out of house and home
unless the Legislature should grant relief, as the
people were not prepared now to pay their debts,
for the reason that from condition of prosperity
they have been very suddenly reduced to adversely,
and deprived of almost everything but their lands;
and that execution sales, costs, etc. will bankrupt
them, unless legislation is had to preventit.
The meeting then proceeded to business, and D.
W. Nye, Esq, offered the following:
At meeting of large number of the citizens
and magistrates from every part of the county Of
| Montgomery, assembled at the Court House at the
October term of the County Court, the following
petition to the Legislature OF the State of Tennes-
see was unanimously adopted viz
They would respectfully represent to the Legs-
lature of the State that in view of the widespread
embarassments that prevail amongst all classes OF
our citizens il will be necessary to pass some laws
that will relieve the people, if it can have the
benefit of two three crops, before they shall be
forced by executions to pay their debts. Some
provision by law that property taken under execu-
ton should not be sold unless It brings two-thlrd;
of its assessed value, might greatly relieve the en-
bairassments of the people. Provision might asc
be made that real estate sold under execution should
be redeemed any time within four years, il the de-
fendant in the execution pays the principal of the
debt with six per cent. interest thereon. A provis
ion of this sort would prevent thousands of persons
from being turned out Of house and home, anC
still do no real damage to the plaintiff or the pur
chaser at execution sale.
RssolVsd, That these proceedings be publisher il
the Clarksyile CHRONICLE and the Nashville Pres
and Times and copy be sent, with instructions t
our Senator and Representative. TN
l.. NJ. BENTLY, President
Col HAMPTON Secretary. TE
Clarksville, Tenn, Oct 2, 1865. -.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13

peA- In late speech before the Massac husetts
State Convention, General Butler took the grou nd
that the South has forfeited It's political rights
When he was in New Orleaus lac took the ground
that tho people Of the South had forfeited their sill
yer spoOns-and it afterwards found To be true.
There is ground for hope that the rghts' mot be-
ing convertible are more likely :" he returned
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13

Dick McCASS.-. "A dispatch received from Knox
VILE states thet Judge Rogers refused to admit Dick
McCann to bail, holding that the indictment was
py1ad Jacie evidence of murder in the first degree
and that the defendant must prove his isinnocence be-
fore he could be admitted to bail. The trial takes
place on the third Monday Of October in the Circuit
Court at Knoxville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13
.BoYp n. CnFATuAS, ! Secretaries. ,.
JoHE w. JUDD, N' -.

LETTER PROM GEN, LEE.--The Petersburg IndeS
publishes tho subioined extract from private letter
to one Of its editors, from Gen. Lee
at should be the object of all to avoid eontro
versy to Rllay passion, give free scope to reason
and every kindly feeliAg. By doing this, and en-
couraging our citizens to engage in the duties Of
life with all their heart and mind, with the deter
minatOn not 10 he turned aside by thoughts of the
past or fears for the future, our country will not
only be restored in material prosperity but will be
advanced in science, and virtue and religion
Wishing sou every success, I9.
am most truly yours. r. Z. LEE
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13

Cosr OF NEGRO PArPERs--fi is estimated that
the expense to the GoVernasnt Of the fat and lazy
negroes whom IL has undertaken TO support1 Is $50.
coo, 900 per annum. II we add 20 this the enor-
nous expenses of the various "Frcedmens Bu-
reaus," the aggregate will approximate to about
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13

Bsg- ",ian proposes, but God dkposes" said
pous aunt TO her oyercontdent neide.
"Let man propose 10 me If he dare" was the
response, sand win dispose Of him according TO
my own views, AS he suits me-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13

THE only difference between a negro suffrage ad-
Vocate aud negro is-the one has the "kink' in
Eide while the other has them nntIids
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13

pfa.. A letter from Nantucket says; "The grass
grows on the middle Of the streets that once echoed
To the busy feet Of trade. Vast edifces-sperni
candle manufactures, oil cellars, ship chandlers,
stores-are abandoned 10 the mercJ OF the Gle
ments, Whole blocks aud rows Of buildings are
deserted.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13
NATIONAL H1TEI,
IS B. GRANT P5opriei0r,
NlArH pUt1In

HAVING leased this well known House from Mr..
III q. NJ, Stewart am now renoyating and re-
fitting il for the accommodation of the public
When the arrangements being made are completed,
il will be Hotel in all its appointments. The
the market affords prepared in style will be served
at all times
cay Polite and attentive servants will be in at
tendance in every department.
ny Mrs Ellis, a lady Of long experience, will
iave general supervision Of the ladies and culinary
departments.
The House at Taits Station will be kept up, a
heretofore for the accommodation Of the travelling
community. Respectfully,
July At s u GRANT
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13

Ss- "whsre do you hail from?" queried Yam
kee Of a traveller.
"Whers do you raiL from2'
"Dont rain at ALL /" said the astonished Jonathan.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13
Special NoticeI oJ
THE CLARKSyILLR CLASSICAL AND MATH-
EMiIICAL SCHOOL.

THE Rev. De. wardlaw, Principal, aided by
i competent assistants, will commence on MON
DAY, Sept lsth, Ia the College Building. This is
expected 10 be permanent Institution.
'rERNs--For Egglish and Mathematics, s2g 90
Classics s2b 90 No extra. Sept ? 's5 n
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1865-10-13

"True, the Secretary of War gave an order for
seiEing the Southern churches; but who pat the
rnchristian and harbarous idea into his head2 Who
claimed the right, on the ground of eminent
vices rendered TO the party at the ballot bnx
But tAe noble President not wanting for decision
Of a tribunal already committed against everything
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07
Columbia County Prisoners.

We believe that some sixteen of these
unfortunate men, whom the "abo!ition
powers that be-" victimiz,d on ac(o IL,
of their political opinions, over foul
months ago, are yet in durance vile
This outrage is without parallel in the
history of this cruel war. Tho following
explains their respective condition -
In Fort Mi6l,n,-John Rantz and
Samuel Kline, each sentenced for two
years. In Har'isburg,-Samuel McHen
ry, Russell McIlenry, Geo. Hreman
Henry Hlrleman, Henry II. Hirleman
Val, Fell, b. q. Colley, Jos. yansickle
John Lemons, and A. l., Davis.
Tried Rev, A. r. Ru.an, and Abra
ham Gregory have been tried, but hav'
not yet learned their fate.
Discharged.-Dysr L. Chaplin, DAME
Nc Henry, Stott T.. Colley, Abraham
Hartman and Abraham Kline, were &C
quilted by the Military Commission ant
la't wSes returned houc,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07

Company to Put lown the Democrats Of
Benton. heard similar reports from my
son. live 10 Benton township. | men.
toned these reports to my neighbors aud
there was excitement about it. All this
was just before the Ranlz meeting, Ed.
McHsnry lives in the west part of Benton
township. His character for truth is bad.
JOHN IKEEER.
Sworn and subscribed before me, this SOlh
day of November, A. ID. 1854.
JESSE COLEMAN,
Prothonotary.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07

bsS~The city debt of Philadelphia is
Forty Millions, and large amount of it
has accumulated on account of the war
and bounty taxes. The city taxes are
enormous and they added to those levied
by the state and by Congress, make it ru.
inous to our property in the city. 1t is
to be remembered also, that the city is in
the hands of the abolitionists, which ao-
counts for tho perfectly reckless manner
in which the debt is increased.
If few of the same stripe, in Columbia
County, could have contreled affairs we
should now find ourselves in a similar sit
uation. But the Commissioners could
neither be frightened or forced into su cb
course of financial administration as
they required and we now Ace ourselves
without dollar OF increased indebted ness
and no additional county taxes imposed
upon our people. They will now, and
ever hereafter, appreciate the good sense
of the men into whose hands the democra-
cy had placed the conduct of affairs. -
Thus it is ever, and wherever we have the
power. Every where else We see extrava
gance, debt aud ruin.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07

The DRAFr-On Friday last, the draft ed
men of this county reported al Troy. We
have not received list OF those who were
accepted or exempted, but we know the fol-
lowing 10 be among those who were h eld
to service, viz: Captain JOHN A. Winner
VIM. w. Hays, Charles w. Chds, Curtis
S. Books, Daniel s. Bloom, Simon Lyon,
Gideon Boyer, Patrick Tennely, Jacob Bloom
Alex. Wands, Michael Rsdde!d, Henry
Gearhar, Wm. Angle and David p. Yerrck
Some OF The above ale going into The ser.
vice in person, and others have furnished
substitutes. The following were among
those exempted Chas King, Mike Spicer
+. c. Vorris, Daniel Douaheriy, Algeron $
Kester, jeremiah Huber, c w. Thompson
Gyms J, Heller, VIM BiTl, aud others. W.
were present al The surgical examination
at Troy and shall hereafter express our opin
ion in regard 10 ihs manner in which il i
done. - DanuiHe american.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07

THE TRIUMPH, OF THE REPUBLICAN, PARTY
,xpIrs DEFEAT. II is 10 accordance with
the philosophy Of things that when parry
is elected 10 power for the accomplishment
OF great ends ard fails il will be swept out
OF existence. TIE Republican party was
successful al The last iro elections because
The people believed that ii would put down
the rebellion and bring back peace TO the
county bu, lis victorious Hiumph will as
suredy prove defeat. The frs. iour years
OF rule lett the rebellion unsurpassed, and
The people expect that the war will be clo-
sed within The first twelve months OF its
second term. II it is nol-but if on the other
hand, a weak and hesiiaing policy should
| insure four years more OF inernecine war.
fare--lhe party will be swept of The earth
with a howl oil general execralion. Even
if il should succeed in putting the rebellion
under within the coming year there will be
reaction, financial and political, that vii
cut its Lille shori-i.s utmost limit being the
expiration Of its supremacy in Office. There
is a settled opinion that The radical portion
OF The Republican party is one OF the prn
.cipal authors Of the war; and when the ex
element consequent upon lis progress il
over and the account OF public debt comes
to be settled, the day OF reckoning will have
arrived In any event, then, it will be lound
that The triumph OF The Republican party i
virtually its deleat,-N Y. Herald.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07

GEN. SHGRMAS is said not 10 have reached
Savannah in fall dress military suit. A cor.
respondent describing his meeting, upon ar,
rival. with General Foster, Gays their first
interview was in The cabin Of the gnnboal
Nehama, when the latter arose from his
couch and, resting Oh his cruIches, received j
General Sherman who was allred in plain
military oyereoai, without a cape, an old
slouch hat, spur on oHs loot, aud with
tnll whiskers. The correspondent adds
Ina, General Sherman looked we'll. We
rather think he fell better lhan he ookeL.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07

a member. saw several sworn to sup
port the Constitution Of the United States
and Of tbi, State. William Appleman
vas there. There was no agreement or
understanding to resist the laws. There
wss nothing said about it.
was afterwards at a meeting at Peter
K.,e'., when Hiram Ash was there
philip Kise read the Speech Of Senator
Douelas-I believe his last speech made
in Congress. II seems TO me few men
were sworn in that night. There was
nothing 10 the proceedings like re'i'ting the
Conscription Law. The meetings were
introduced year ago last Spring and the
las. of them we're held 10 May or juno
lse3. There had been 40 U. s. draft at
that time. believe there was nothing II.
legal in any ri the Club meetings that
we're hcl2
I,.~as at the RantS meeting, in August
last, between three and four O'Clock 10
the afternoon. / was coming home from
visit to my sister. This was two OF
three weeks before the arrests were made
The conclusion heard was, that the peo
pie should 60 home and mind their owl
business, and treat the soldiers kindly !
they behaved themselves. This was th,
general talk among them. The meeting
was about breaking up when | came.
saw Mr.. Appleman there.
Edward M'Henry's character Is nc
good.
know that Mr. Appleman was In ia
vor of raising commutation money by tn
township, and heard him advocate it sov
eral times at meetings.
WILLIAM ASH.
Sworn and Subscribed before me, tn
3Olh day of November A. d. 1894
JESSE COLEMAN.
Trothono tay.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07
STATE on PENNSYLVANIA, COLUMBIA

STATE or PENNSYLVANIA, COLUMBIA.
County, IS.
l Jesse Coleman, Prothonotary Of the
Court ot Common pleas Of said county, do
hereby certify That the several persons
making the statements Aforesaid, person
ally appeared before me, and were sever
ally sworn, that their said several state.
ments as signed by them, were just and
true to the best Of their knowledge and
belief. And l farther certify, that the
said DeponentS are personally known tc
me, and are men of credit and character
in the community.
JESSE COLEMAN.
Pr0thoaofary.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07
Pee John and Direct Taxes.

The hickory quaker who would not pay
his militia tax BECAUSE he was opposed to
war, and who now tries TO edit the blood.
thirsty Republican, denies that there ever
we're any such thing as direct toaeS, are
now, or ever will be. There are two causes
for that asertion--first, his natural propen-
sity for lying, and second his natural and
acquired stupidity. We know very we'll
that nobody believes any thing he publish.
es but in this case we deem it expedient
10 prove him the ignorant falsifer we pro-
nounce him.
On the 9TH day of August 1861 Lincoln
approved "An act, Toprovido increased
revenue from imports to pay interest on
the public debt, and for other purposes"
Section Of that provides "that di.
rect tax of twenty millions of dollars be
and is hereby annually laid upon the Uni
ted States, and the same shall be ard is
hereby apportioned to tho States respec-
lively in manner iollowing' and then
follows list of States and among them.
"To the State of Pennsylvania one mill
ion line hundred and forty six thousand
seven hundred and nineteen and third
dollars
And by Section l 3 it is provided "ihat
the said direct tax laid by this &C, shall
bs assessed and laid on the value of oil
lands and lots Of ground, with their i'm.
provemonts and dwelling bouses,*
at the rate each Of them is worth in money
on the first day of April ls62"-excep'
that lot worth less than $500 - occupied
by the owner is exempt. The whole act
comprises SO sections, and prizes into the
most minute business relations of every
citizen.
BY Section ITO Of the Excise or Stamp
Law, it is provided that so much of the
above law 'as imposes direct tax OF
twenty million of dollarss OH the United
States, shall be h to authorize the levy
and Col lection Of one tax to that amount
and no other tax shall be levied under
and by virtue thereof, until tho first day
of April 1865, when the same shall be in
full force aud effect. Approved by Lin.
coin July /, 1862,
This act goes nto full effect on the Isl
April nov coming, as DR. Johns poor
dupes will frd to their cost,
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07

sarWe republish from the Star, in an
other column, an interesting letter from
our County Treasurer, DANIEL MeHENRy,
Esq directed to Senator Buckalew, in
which he gives some of his experience as
IN arrested citizen. Mr., McH0nry was
honorably and promptly acquitted by the
Military Commission of all the charges
against him, after prolonged, vexatious
and expensive trial, and the fading was
duly approved by Gen. Cadwalader, who
succeeds Gen. Couch in the command Of
the Department Notice in due form Of
the decision reached Mr.. McHenry on
the day following the date of his letter
and he was allowed to come home after a
detention of four months.
Upon his trial and upon tho trial oi
Stoi Il. Colley, the most full and com.
plete proof was given that Ed. McHsvy
the main witness for the prosecution, wa:
unworthy of belief on oath; that the
Club meetings of 1863 had no relation t,
Conscrlption, and that aledged conSpra
oy OF citizens to resist t,e laws was false
The true character OF the proceeding
against our people is now unmasked anc
stands forth in naked drformity subject Il
the reprobation Of all honorable men,
Justice, slow but sure, viii yet overtak
the wicked men, who have prosecuted in
nocence, and broken the laws to accom-
plish their foul and detestable purposes
And so may it be.
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AUDITORS NOTICE.
Estate Of Aieraner Mears, decsaseh

Estate Of Aieraner Mears, decsased'
THE undersigned appointed by the Or.
Il phan's Court Of Columbia county, Ia make distri-
button Of the baasre in the hands of Peter X erbyin
aud John Yeagcr, jr Administrator of Aexer Mears,
late Of Locust tnp Ia said county, to aud among the
creditors of the said deceased in the order establish
ed by law, VIII the creditors of the decea sed
the Recorders Office in Roomsburg. on SATURDAY
2eth OF JANUARY, a. u lsu5. All persons having
claims or demands against the Estate Of the deceased
requested tn present them to the Auditor be de
barred from coming in for share Of the assets.
JOHN G. FREEZE, auditor.
Bloemsburg January Z, 1865 3! 50.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1865-01-07

ese-The Legislature has adj j,urncd over
until next Tuesday, Hon. w, II, JAcoBY,
our member,is ruralizine in the intcIum at
homo, We think of printing Gov. Cur.
tins Message in our next Democrat,