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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
Inpeachment.- Opinions or the Eng.
llsh Press.


The steamer Csba arrived yesterday Morn
ing with dates TO the I2th. d. ti
In our files Of London papers, we end the
impeachment question thoroughly and vari-
ously discussed. The London Times thinks
impeachment would be fatal blow 10 the
Constitution, aud adds. T
at Is impossible to view with unconcern
the essential modification of the American
Government, which appears to be imminent.
II has been often said by constitutional crit
les, especially by continental writers, that u
is vain to hope to preserve the balance Of
powers within a constitution. Attempts
may be made to devise schemes 10 which the
government Of country shall be the result
Of co-existing forces, but they must all fail
of success. Divisions must arise between
them; struggle tor mastery will tnsue, and
however, the result may be disguised, one
of the component sections OF the Legislature
will certainly overpower The other. Hither.
to the Government of the United States has
appeared to disprove these sinister conclu-
sions, but the course of events in America al
the present time too evidently justife'
them.
alt would seem that the natu
raj consequences of tho change through which
the Union Is passing is an increase of tn,
power of the more popular body OF the Leg
islature until II becomes supreme.
| The Pail Mall Gazette discusses the cues.
ton at length, and gives On outline of wha
will probably, in opinion, be the grounds o
impeachment.
The Star says that "the Republicans
| hava oca rcalv avar vavarad In thair .iut.n
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

Hon. ELIJAH HIsE. In the Washington
correspondence of the Charleston Mercury,
under date of the 10th instant we find the
following
Judge Hise, of Kentucky, a stout-built old
gentleman, with a massive head and strong
face, made forcible speech yesterday on the
Nebraska bill, which the papers barely deign
to notice. He became so excited that he ad-
vanced down the central aisle nearly to the
Speakers chair, and declared that the men
in Congress who would force impartial suf-
frage on Territory, in violation of the
United States Constitution, were guilty OF
corrupt and damnable perjury" The fate
of the bill was in such peril that Senator
Wade had to come upon the floor and make
an earnest appeal to one Of the foremost
among the Republican recusants. The final
vote cannot be passed over the Presidents
veto, but. when the pinch comes, the whole
party will come in to the crack of the whip
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

THl subject Ok impeachment ssill holds .
conspicuous place in northern papers, and
various are the opinions Il has evoked from
every shade Of political prediction. If it
Is attempted, and the President submits, arst
to suspension, and then to deposition, the
country win lese nothing by his removal,
for the simple reason that he will have DEM
onstrated his total inability to grapple with
Radical treason, and to appreciate the respon-
sibilities resting upon him. His oath Is a
solemn one, and he has no right to compro-
mise the very existence Of the government
by yielding, in the most trifling particular,
TO the revolutionary proceedings Of an I'M
constitutional Congress.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

tbs lying New Orleans correspondent o.
the N. Y. Herald gees up wonderful story
about the killing of yankee cotton grower
in Bowie county, Texas. The story runs,
that the yankee was shot and, though NOR
tally wounded, went to New Orleans, got a
company Of cavalry and returned to Texas
10 carry off his wife and children. The yam
kee possessed wonderful powers of endu-
rance, or the correspondent has wonderful
faculty for lying.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

GENERAL LEE.-Nothing could be more
modest and unobtrusive than the course OF
General Lee since the surrender TO General
Grant. He has had nothing to do with pol
itics, and, as we learn does not 30 much as
read the newspapers. His time and atten-
ton are exclusively devoted TO the perform
ance of his duties As president Of Washing
ton College, where, upon a salary Of 81, 500
or 5000, he lives in the plainness and sim.
plicity which have always characterized the
man His example Is one that shoald COM
mand the respect Of his enemies and the imi-
tation Of bis friends. No one ever hears
from HIM a solitary word which savors Of
querrulousness or discomfort. Cheerful,
faithful and true, he Is grander In adversely
than prosperity, and tested by all circum-
stances, exhibits an equanimity Of spiri,
which is proof alike against the batteries
and ftowns Of fortune.-Baltimors TSas-
SCRIPT
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

We give below, sample of Radical leg
islation on the militia bill:
The Loyal Militia bill was called up on lis
second reading.
Mr.. Brien protested against the passage of
the bill on its second reading without first
having it printed, SO that members could
easily see the real provisions of the bill. As
it was now, members were not acquainted
with its provisions, and could not be censid-
ering its length and importance, until hav-
ing full opportunity for examining its fea.
lures. He would therefore move that the
bill be informally passed over and two hun
bred copies be printed.
Mr.. Doughty responded in a somewhat
wild strain, that loyalty must be protected
and rebellion made odious. The rebellion
was worse now than 1t had ever been. If
loyal men cannot rule this State by peaceable
means, they will do it by forcible means
ENOUGH oE BLOOD HAS NOT YET BEEN SHED.
Mr. Richards asked how could members
vote intelligently on such vastly important
bill without first examining it The thing
was simply preposterous. 1t has been said
that enough of blood has not been shed. Is
that the idea Of the majority in this House
If so, alas for Tennessee.
Mr.. Mulloy favored the passage of the bill
now on its second reading and then let ii
be printed afterwards.
Mr.. Lellyett said he had not yet heard the
bill read. There were others in the same
predicamsnt. A bill of its Importance
should certainly be printed before being
passed on its second reading.
Mr.. Brien's motion to informally pass over
the bill and have 200 copies printed, coming
up,
Mr.. Smith, of Hardeman, moved to lay
that motion on the table. Carried, yeas SO
noes 20.
The main question, on the passage of thu
bill on its second reading, was then carried
and the bill passed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

RHrURsISG TO Massive saw Satur-
day some twelve or fifteen negroes, more
than half of them under fifteen years of age
and all females but one, who left their mas
ter, Mr.. Owens of Fauqulsr Co., In SO, and
made their way TO this county, where they
have sinced lived. Some weeks ago the
grown members of the party wrote to their
former master telling him of their destitute
condition and asking TO be taken back as his
servants. Mr.. Owens consented 70 the re-
quest, forwarding money here to relieve their
immediste necessities, and also to pay their
fare over the railroad 10 their former home.
They len yesterday on the Orange cars, and
were rejoicing at the prospect Of again hav-
ing kind master TO take care Of them
Lyneh5vrg News
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

A Bit was before Congress, the other day.
which proposes to donate Agricultural Col.
less Scrip to Tennessee, and was so amended
as to prevent any Confederate from hold.
ing professorship. II this he the condition,
congress had better keep its scrip for there
ne s,a brains enough In the Radical party
81 Tennessee, TO furnish teachers for prims-
ny s>hool, aRd II there were, they would
teach nothing tha, a genlleman's son ought
10 Learn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

+. REPuDlArros.-Ths Richmond Times
says:
ave do not know that the mantle of
prophecy has ever fallen upon US, but we
venture a prediction. tits this: That signs
of desire 10 repudiate the national debt
will appear in the North, long before they
do here, although the debt Is more theirs
than ours. And we venture the further pre-
diction that as soon as the Northern people
have fully recovered from the excitement
caused 6y the Radical lies Of the last cleo
ton, We shall begin TO bear growls about
heavy taxation. The man who will wipe out
taxation soonest even by repudiatiou " III be
the fayorits."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

A resolution was introduced into the Le-
gislature Of West Virginia, prohibiting the
sale of likenesses Of Lee and jackson, and
requesting the President TO have no more Of
his pictures taken. The vote was close, and
before the Speaker could count it, some one
prevailed on the fool who moved it, to with
draw the resolution. Free government can
not long survive the control Of such internal
fools.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

BILL SroKEs lately made speech in Con-
gress, during which he plead guilty to early
secession procivities, but said he had sorely
repented, then joined the federal army, and
is now willing to spend three more years in
the saddle. Dare say he would, for the pay
but the saddle he might ride would be in no
danger of being damaged by bullets.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

Matters at Washington and elsewhere look
much more favorable to a peaceful solution
Of our difficulties than for some time past,
the disposition evinced being less encourag-
ing 10 those vindictve extremists who seek
notoriety by attempts to keep upa fierce war
of words. Without being able to specify par
ticularly what advantages in the direction Of
peace have been gained, we yet feel that
there is better tone prevalent at the nation
al capital, evidenced by the fact that i'm
peachmen. projects find only slight encour-
agement comparatively, the great impeacher
of sll--Gen. Butler-having evidently lost
bis opportunity through the wild desire for
notoriety shown by otherwise small fry
Ashley, Loan 4 Co.
We are glad TO congratulate our readers
upon even temporary Improvement. When
it is evident that the Republican party, as
represented at Washington, might give us
peace forthwith, II they had but the indie
pendence and brave purpose to do it--inde-
pendence Of party tnmmels and party expe-
dency--what a pity 1t seems that peace
must still be postponed, and this because po-
litical sscendency must be maintained in
fear still of the beaten section.
ny hON1 ihoeeta VI hhiSl lhk ~ biuNt ~
lance upon the patriotism Of the masses
upon their Observation-Disclosures APP
pealed to--not TO allow the Government 10
be subyerted for any cause. How is il pos
sible, after what has been demonstrated al
ready of the power Of the Government TO
deal with rebellion in whatever shape-how
is II possible, we say, not to rely upon the
people still, and dealing literally with those
hopelessly cast down, lift them once more
upon their feet, and, upon occasion, whip
them again IL the lessons already given are
not effective enough2 A little brave trust
In the people, better faith in the destiny Of
the Republic, would suffice for all this and
we hope yet that at Washington wiser and
more generous eoonsels may prevail, and that
we may he conceded that quiet which is the
hest guarantees Of good government. - Bala,
m0ft Commercial
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

WE see frequent accounts of the burning
of northern churches, and the idea always
suggests itself that they are fully insured
Radical christians have no use for church.
es as long as there are city halls and parks
where they can hold their political meetings.
1t is not Improbable, therefore, to insure, and
then burn, the temples in which God is no
longer worshipped.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

Grs. vAuenS lately wrote to Gov. Fetch
er, of Missouri, letter in which he denounces
him rs a liar, a murderer and thief. While
his hand Sin, 'cussin' Governors, we hope he
win take tiltat the one in Tennessee; and
he needn't vary the terms, l6less for the
sake OF variety.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

The unconditional Union men of East
Tennessee, at . recen. meeting, Endorsed the
action Of Governor Brownlow and instructed
their delegates 70 vote for his reconciliation
in the State Convention on the 22d Of Feb
ruary. In case he declined, the delegates
were directed to vote for Col. Stokes, and
then r. B. Butler was named to succeed Col.
Stokes in Congress in case the latter was
nominated for Governor.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

The Heralds Washington special says It
has been stated on good authority that In
approving the bill authorizing the assembling
OF the Fortieth Congress on the 4th OF March
next, the President has contributed to his
own impeachment, and the committee on the
Judiciary are working industriously Ia col
lecting evidence, but viii not report until the
close Of the session, and thon the report will
be in favor of impeachment The task Of
Offering articles of impsschmsn, will devolrs
upon the ntIt Congress.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
GREAT REDUCTION In PRICES.
FOR RENT.

A TRACT OF LAND, known a. the Dab
II ney place, Is miles from Clarksvills and
I miles South Of Port Royal, with about
$50 acres open laad, with good dwelling
house, apd the usual ont buildings. Appli-
cation 10 be made 70 Charles Landlord near
the place, or 70 N. N. Kerr, In ClsTksvilla.
Feb. !, ls67-lm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

II would seem, from the action Of Gen.
Sheridan, in regard to the rebarhl Of the re-
mains OF Gen, Sydney Johnson, that the OFF,
GERS of the federal army are afraid OF the
dead bodice Of Confederate soldiers. They
r,sjl s,t ne iool-.Ihegss 70 danger
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
nr. Ch~hs A. Lssno~& Aslpr, Gdiassto'
fe19,


CaW2Sy."
Frea tle Memphis CoUHercial and Argus.
We are requested by GeS. Forrest TO
urge upon the officers who served under his
orders duriA0 the late war, especially Hter
the baale Of Chickanaupa, the necessity Of
forwarding, without delsV, their accounts Of
the orgRization and operations Of their res
pective commands, as otherwise 1t will be
impossible to do them full justice In the pro-
posed memoir Of "Forrest's Cavalry" now
rapidly progressing toward completion.--
Many q those to whom Major Strange's cir.
cular soliciting material was sent have not
yet been heard from, but It is known that
some of them are preparing reports, and it is
one Of the objects Of this note to beg that
these reports be sent forward inmsdiately.---
All who may he able To contribute memo
randa of any kind, useful in the preparation
of the contemplated work, whether hereto
fore applied TO or not-privates as well as
oficers-it Is hoped will do so at once.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
Female Boarding School.

MRS. r. p. HELM WILL COMMENCE
LII the third session of her School on the
first Monday in February, at her fathers
peter Q. Buck,) old residence, six miles
west of GAINESVILLE.
TERMs--For tuition and board (including
washing,) per session of Twenty weeks,
$50 00-one half in advance.
Feb. l, ls67-3w
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

The total receipts Of the tbeatrsS public
dancing rooms, concerts, and other places "
amusement in Paris, for the month Of No
vsmber, amounted 10 f73,4s5, bsing an 10.
increAss Of ~, SOC on the previous month.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
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TIM0 @. ALLYN, President.
GEO. N. COLT, Secretary.

otLsasO Jan 2l,lee j
W. do hereby certify that Hart.
satisfactory complied with all the
KENNEDY has also complied with the
and the business Insurance.
TENN This
LIST Of July and January OF each year.
s. w. HATCHETT, Comp Of Tsns.
ded thanT Dollars 0
ID. ~. KENNEDY, GENT
January iss7s tsh-lss-as Ashe- -e4- ss4tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
FOR RENT.
LOST!

ON the asth, inst, either In Clarks-
vile or between Clarksville and Poplar
Springs Furnyce, about $4,000 90 in Green
backs, in large leather pocket book, which
was much worn. The finder will be paid
$50 90 upon the delivery Of the book and
contents TO Vim. Ferrill, at Clarksville, Tenn.
B. N. FERRILL.
Feb. Q. '61-3ws
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
. Funessi OF aonosai Johnson
The fsAswing correspondence 10 publish


ed:
Galveston TEXAS, Jon, 1857.
Nay. Gen. r. N, Sheridan, Commanding Be-
pertinent Of the GUY, Nsw Orleans:
The citieeHs Of Galveston wish 70 give a
civil escort frem the Steamer 10 the cas- to
the reBsains Of General johnson. General
Griffin, eomUanaing, has issued ppshihiAery
orders. Win you give authority 70 the eiti-
zsAs 10 give civil esesrt To his remains.
(Sxaed. CHAmKs A. LEsNARs,
Mayer.
Mr. Ch~ks A. Lssn0~d AsOr, Gatusston,
fes@.
Sir: ssspessfSsl, assiine 70 grant ysur
request. have too Rxck reserd fsr tho
unGy q the brave msa whs alea to pre-
serve our Government, 10 ssthsriee Cohfsa-
e~ste 6esa o~sAsst iosss ever the sesores Of
any one whs atesn ptea 10 ssstrey it.
(SigAsa. P. II SpERIDAS,
MAJ. Gen. U. s. A.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

Attention, E'iremen:
=. The regular monthly meeting Of
~ Clarksville Delugs Fire Company
Ne. !, will be held at Firemens
Hall, Strawberry = LEY, on Tuesday next
9Th inst, at 81 o'clock, p. no. 4
JOHN YOUNG, Pres't
W. !: SOLOMON, Sec'y.
Feb. l, lss7-lt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
WASHINGTON.
Proceedings Of Congress.
SENATE.

WAsHiNaToN, Jan. 26.-Mr. Lane intro
duced bill allowing che payment of the
claims of loyal citizens of States not in re-
belion, for teamsters stores actually furnish
cd to the United States army without receipts
being given, upon proper evidence. Refer
red.
Mr.. Wilson introduced bill to abolish
and prohibit peonage in New Mexico, and
all other parts of the United States. Refer
red.
Mr.. Lane, from the Conference Committee
on bill in regard to the appointment of
pension agents, made report, which was
agreed to. The bill goes to the President as
passed. It removes all pension agents ap-
pointed since the LIST of January last, instead
of the st of October.
The tariff bill Yves taken up, and several
amendments were offered and rejected
Mr.. Davis moved to increase the duty on
manufactured hemp, from $25 to $50 per
ton.
Mr. Henderson addressed the Senate in
favor Of the postponement of the bill until
it was ascertained what the House intended
to do about reducing internal taxes.
Mr.. Wilson obtained unanimous consent
to introduce q resolution calling upon the
President for a copy Of the report of Gen.
Wilson on the capture of JEFF. Davis. Res
olu.ion adopted.
Mr.. Trumbull, from the Judiciary Com.
mittee, reported joint resolution intro
dueed by Mr.. Wade, to amend the constitu-
tion by prohibiting the reelection Of any
person TO the Office of President of the Uni
ted States.
Mr.. Wade gave notice that he would cali
this up at an early day, and ask the Senate
to pass it, so as 10 submit it to the Legisla-
lures of the States this winter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
Tax Sale of Land in stewart County.

MONDAY NEXT. HOUSE DOOR
sevenly thereon 1860 and lssvhi
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01
HOUSE.

On motion the Postoffice committee was
instructed to inquire into the expediency Of
establishing under the direction of the Post
office Department package, post or steam
boat and railroad routes, of the United
States, for the conveyance of parcels, mon
ey and merchandise, at such rates of compeH-
sation and under such rules as may be es-
tablshed by the law
The House then proceeded to the consid-
Grafton of Mr.. Thaddeus Stevens rsconstruc-
ton bill.
Mr.. Ross made speech, stating bis objec.
ton to it as unconstitutional and adverse te
the principles enunciated by the Republican
party during the war and as being unwise
and inexpedent. If Congress could depose
the President and paralyze the Supreme
Court civil government would be destroyed
in this country. He thought he saw amole
the leaders of the Republican party types Of
Robespierre, and the morals Of the French
Revolution. He appealed to Congress to lei
well enough alone" Rather bear the ills VIZ
than to fly to others we know not Of" A.
to the impeachment of the President, h,
thought he might be impeached for having
so many disunionists in of1ce.
Mr.. Stevens gave notice that he woult
take the floor of Monday and seek to Ynt tn,
bill on passage. If Mr.. Ashley would with
draw his substitute, and Mr.. Bingham wsul ID
withdraw his motion TO refer the bill to u,
Committee on Reconstruction, he would ash
to have it considered under the five minutes
rule as in Committee of the Whole.
l Mr.. Ashley withdrew his substitute, ant
announced his intention to vote against tn,
reference bill.
In the course Of Mr.. Ashley's remarks, h,
alluded to men holding their seats on tn
Democratic side who had co-operated with
the Rebels.
Mr.. Winfield took exception to the remarl
and denounced II as utterly untrue and I
base SANDER.
Hr Hunter added: And so far as | an
concerned it is base lie.
Mr.. Hill called Mr.. Hunter to order, an,
the Speaker rxsd that words were out o
order.
Mr.. Randall, of Pa, said But neverthe
less true.
i Mr.. Hill moved vote Of censure agains
Mr.. Hunter, which was carried--s0 agains
81. The speaker briefly administered cen
sure to Hr Hunter, who stated that he usn
the language in moment OF irritation at
false charge, but that he intended no disres
pect to the House.
4 Mr. Ashley made an explanation Of his re
marks, which he intended for those here O
elsewhere, who, during the war, were in 50
cret alliance with the Rebels
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-02-01

slid into he river, taking with II a portion
of Main street and endangering the founda-
ton Of the hotel and several stores which
will have to be torn down and rebuilt fur
T. er back. II is feared that large number
of business houses In that vicinity will have
10 be vacated at an early day.
ToRoSTo, Jan. ls.--The report Of the Ca
madam Minister OF Crstoms recommends
that American vessels be refused the privii-
eye Of passing through the Welland canal for
few months. By doing this, he said, We
will bring the Americans 10 reason.
Housros, TEXAS, Jan. 26.--Gen. John
son g remains baye arrived. All the build
ings are draped in mourning. Thousands OF
people met the body at the depot and escort
ed Il to the Female Seminary, where II will
lie in state until Monday, when II will be
taken to Austin for burial.
NEW ORLsAss, Jan. 27.--Ths remains of
Gov. Allen, were buried to-day al Lafayette
cemetsry. The procession was very long
and the services very impressive. Bishop
Wilmer oficiated.
LOUISVILLE, Jan. Though the money
market remains comparatively easy, only the
moderate wants Of the best customers can be
supplied.
Eastern exchange remains inactive but
6rm, buying at par and selling at lilo prem.
Government securities are quiet In this
Market while In New York they made q
slight decline.
Gold Is frmer, having opened in New
York at 1914, advanced 70 la4t and closed
at 4 .. n. at ls4s.
LIvsRPooL, Jan. 2s.--Cotton opens quiet
and steady; public sales. 10000 mldddng
uplsnds eth quoted a, issd,