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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31
The New York Tribune says the Demo.

The New York Tribune says the Demo.
cratic platform Of this year Is;
81. To make this "a white mans govern
menl by remanding the four millions Of
blacks into political nonentity and virtual
serfdom.
II. To relieve the people from taxation by
virtually repudiating the national debt"
To which the Chicago Tmss responds,
"The Radical programme must be directly
opposed to that reputed as the Democratic
programme. In such case, 1t would read as
follows;
!. 70 make this a black mans government.
by remanding eight millions OF whites into
political iionentity aud serflom.
II. To increase the burden OF taxation FOR
the purpose Of enriching Radical ohice-hold-
ers."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

Hoo CHoLsRA.-Dr. Smith. of Buffalo
repeated tests of the efficacy Of the follow
ing recipe, either as u preventive or u cure OF
hog cholera, and upon animals In all stages
Of the disease, aud had seldom met With a
failure to cure
TO one peck Of corn saturated with or
dipped in water, put one ounce spirits tur-
pentinc, one-half once pulyerized salt-petre,
and one pound OF unslaked lime, all stirred
miuutely together"
This will be sufficient for twenty hogs at
one feeding. This is very simple recipe
at least worth trial.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

President johnson is reported TO have said
would give $4,000, out of his own pocket,
If the Amesican people could have seen Gen.
Grant at the Cabinet meeting on Friday,
while questions were being pnt TO him about
bis action In the Stahton matter. He never
saw a man look meaner or more humiiated.
"He is not big man. said johnson, 'either
mentally, morally or physically; but before
he had answered the questions We put To him.
he seemed to have shriveled up into no big
ger than my fist."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

The New York World continues to give
statistics of the number of workingmen out
of employment. It recently stated that 5o,-
900 wanted work in New York city, and TO-
600 in Brooklyn, and now says that the de-
preston in New England throws ont Of work
at least 100000 people; 10000 in Maine,
20, 900 In New Hampshire, 10000 III Con-
uecticut and Rhode Island, and 100000 in
Massachusetts,.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31
CONFEDERATE GRAY.

You're like vour ma.,er wor, and old
And Scared with wounds nv suit Of gra '
I'll smooth you free of crease and fold
And Law Won tenderlv awav
Bot ere I hide you from nv sight
Forgetting ali that's lost and pone-
Let me recall the visjona bright
I saw when first drew Won ON.
saw n nation sprinp 10 breath.
saw a people proyd and grand
DO hattie to 4 bs very death
For freedsfn and their native land.
I saw n cause utre Of MI harm.
Thrice noble and without one stain
I gave for il nv good right arm
la gladly give IL DER againi
saw across a stormy sky
Tie bow of eiorious promise pleam.
And as its splendor blazed on high.
Fade like the fancies of a dream.
Then darkness ,ucb M might be felt
Came down upon our bepless land.
And vet we knew eur woe was dealt
In wisdom by Fathers hand
GRAY clothes. YOU fill nv heart with Tears
Though 10 INV ewes thew nav moi spring
Recalling our fonr olorjons vesr.
And ali the memories thew bring.
Our cause is ,ost opr bores are Asd
The land we love sits sore bereft.
Lamen,ino for her mighty dad.
You are the onlv yestige left
For all we hoped and planned and thought
And all we suffered and achieved,
In our Confederate gray was wrought
Well may IL be with laurel vreatlledi
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

General White, who sent challenge to
General Butler, while iu Richmond, for GER
tain words used by the latter when In COM
maud nf The Army Of the james, Is said b
be preparing To come to Washington TO get
the proper satisfaction from the hero Of New
Ugleaas.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

In the Supreme Court Of the United States
on the 2lst inst, the Commonwealth Of Viz
ginia u.s. State OF West Virginia, the Chief
Justice announced that the court is eq ally
divided on the demurrer, and equally divided
also upon the order which should be made la
consequence OF tha, division.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

A tippler who had bis load on "fetehed
NM against the side OF a house which had
been newly painted. Showing himself clear
bv a vigorous effort, he took glimpse, at his
shoulder, another at tue house lhlrd al DIS
hand, and exclaimed Well, that Is a care
less trick in whoever painted that house u
leave II s,anding on, all night for people TO
run against"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

rorty.seven years ago u chancery suit, in
yolving the right Of dover, was coamenced
in Albany, aud ii has just been deeidsd.--
All the original parties TO the suit are dead,
aud the entire value Of the property In dis
pule bas been swallowed up by costs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

Il is reported ,nat the Radicals In tho
House OF Repres sntatives have conoocsed
little scheme to foree the President 70 recog-
nise Stanton, by eslliog on him for certain
inforusIIon which eau only be bad al 'As
Var ufice
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31
"fke Col0red Troops Fought Nobiy.n

This has passed into proverb but after
all there is some evidence extant that cast
shadow Of doubt over tho assertion. The
records Of the War Department show that
fourteen "colored troops deserted where
one was killed that about thirty died OF
disease to every one killed; that nearly
twenty were mustered out the service for
disability where one was killed In battle
Look at the record:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

II is said the Cincinnatians did Mt
celebrate the Sth Of January because
they are partial TO packin-ham
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

Let not every pain send you to doctor,
every quarrel to a lawyer, and every tblrs'
10 q dlam shop
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-01-31

You're like your master, worn and old,
And SCARED with wounds, my suit Of gray
I'll smooth you free Of crease and fold,
And lay you tenderly away.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
ss- See Supplement-.

A New York paper suggests that Gen. Han
cock would be opposed by the Southern DEM
ocracy, "because lie was accounted one of
the most brilliant officers in the Union army"
1t is very true that the Southern people do not
frantically demand the nomination of General
Hancock because he was accounted one of
the most brilliant officers in the Union
army" they are not SO hypocritical, or so
subservient. At the same time they will
cheerfully support the nominee of the Demo-
cratic convention and, in the case Of Gen.
Hancock, they could approve his nomination
as that of man who has gained a reputation
in civil affairs as a champion of law, of lib
erty, and of right, far excelling any renown
that could be acquired by the most brilliant
military victories. Let those who desire it
vote for General Hancock because he was
successful soldier it is enough for us that he
is an earnest champion of the principles of
civil liberty.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
NE ~ BOOKS.

LITTLE DoRRIT. By Charles Dickens. New York /:
ID. Appleton x Co., 1868. Krull i Dickey, log
Canal street, New Orleans.
This is the latest issue from the press Of Apple
ton & Co. of their cheap neat and uniform edition
of Dickenss works.
DORA. By Julia Kavanagh, author of " Nathelle,"
Adele" ETC., etc. Illustrated by CASTOR Fay.
New York: d. Appleton & Co., 1865. Kru &
Dickey, LOG Canal street. New Orleans.
This is novel constructed with the authors
eminent skill and graphicness in regard to interest
Of plot, animation of incident, and distinctness
and strength of character, and yet it belongs TO
quiet and domestic, rather than to the sensational
order Of novels.
Nor WISELY But Too WELL. novel. By the
author OF "Cometh Up as a Flower" New
York: ID. Appleton & Co. 1868. Krull l.
Dickey, LOG Canal street. New Orleans.
Like the authors preceding work, this book
POSSESSES many strong and salient points. Its
descriptions, especially those which relate to
physical beauty, may sometimes be too sensuous
and warm, and too sculpturesque and bold. But,
whatever its faults that of being a dull and tame
production is not among them.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
rHE1mpEAcHMENr ExPEDIENr.


The impeachers begin to fear that they
may not succeed IN their little conspiracy af-
ter all and the voracious carpet-baggers, who
throng the Washington hotels in expectation
of an invitation to wades banquet are, con-
sequently, on the verge of despair. Strong
suspicious OF honesty are entertained against
some Of the Republican senator's, 1t is more
than limited that some of these recusant poll
ticians have more regard for their personal
reputation than for the supposed interests of
the Republican party. In this extremity some
expedient is rendered necessary to offset the
detection of the recalcitrant radicals; and
what expedient can be better than that of
bringing in two new senator's, who are not
afflicted with honor, conscience, or intelli-
gence? Such device would be strictly con-
gruous with the policy pursued, hitherto, so
persistently by the Republican radicals. The
right TO vote, on their theories means, as to
persons, the right and duty of voting the Re-
publican ticket; hence negroes must be en-
franchised and whites disfranchised. The
night to sit in Congress means the right and
duty of sending Republicans to Washington;
hence Democrats must be excluded wherever
pretext can be found. The right to vote in
the electoral college, means the right and
duty of voting for Gen. Grant, the heir appa-
rent to the Republican nomination for the
presidency; hence the Southern States must
be excluded until they are so reconstructed as
to make their votes reasonably sure in No
vember next The right to vote on the trial
of the President means the right and duty to
vote for conviction; but, unfortunately, there
is no way in which the Democrats and recu-
SAINT Republicans can be forced to fulfill this
duty. If enough of them could be expelled
to make sure of two-thirds vote for convic-
ton, expulsion would 60 on until
the Senate should be purged of the
last remnant of efficient honesty. This
agency is, however, exhausted. Neverthe-
less there is another method equally &C
ceptable to the ingenious and practical minds
of the impeachers. 1t is easy enough to ad-
NIT new senators for the occasion. Two of
these supposititious creations of fictitious
legislature have just been elected in Arkansas,
and are now asking admission to the Senate,
where they may take their seats beside the
"noblest compeers" of the expected Foster
Blodgett. Greeley, who is never so thoroughly
conscientious as when he is frantically urging
some rascally expedient, insists on the adop-
ton of this plan. The President must be
convicted-honestly if necessary, but dis
honestly if possible. Whether or not the
Senate will take this view of the case remains
to be seen; but there is little reason that re-
spect for public opinion, or for law and JUS
tiee would restrain the radical majority from
the adoption of plan which has the high
recommendation of intrinsic and unparal-
leled wickedness.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

ANTHONY TRoLLoPE.-A Washington letter SAYS:
Anthony TrOllope occupied with Mr.. Thornton a
front seat in the diplomatic gallery on Saturday,
and was the object which halt the opera glasses
in the Senate were Ievelled. He sat doubled no
like figure four, leaning his great bushy gray
beard on his arms, which rested on the railing 10
front. He is a strange looking person. His head
is shaped like minnie ball, with the point round
ed down little, or like the half of a lemon cut
uansyersely in two. Ii is small almost sharp at
the top and bald increasing in size until it reaches
his neck. The growth Of his hair and whiskefs
may give bis head more the appearance have
described taaa II deserves. His face ia red,
{" ruddyr is the English word) and his nose
shows an unmistskesble brandy blossom His
complexion and general bearing are much like
Dickens's. AID he has decided cockney air. He
dresses like gentleman, and not like fop, bat
he sqDeezes his small. well shaped hand into a
very small pair of corn-eolOred kids. he wears
esne,n as all E0elishmen DO. He seemed very
much interested in Mr.. Groesbeeks speech.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
IMPEACHMENT AND PARTY NECESSITY

There is intrinsic probability in the account of
the remarks by which MIR. Wade is said to have
foreshadowed his reconstruction programme
In case of his accession to the acting presi-
dency. The indecency with which, being
senator he openly looks forward to the occur
renee of this event, and the arrogant tone in
which he lays down in advance a policy for
his administration on the Southern question,
are scarcely calculated to hasten his advent
to the position which he so confidently ex-
poets to occupy. There are many reasons
why such a manifestation on his part should
make against the fulfllment of this expecta-
ton. The vulgar and revolving pruriency
which he has displayed for early induction
into the presidential office, is not the least
among the causes of regret felt by numbers
OF Republicans, who were once in favor of
impeachment, that is.purely party prosecu-
ton was ever commenced. The class of Re-
publicans referred to would at this moment
work and vote against the conviction of the
President, were it not for the belief, with
which the more reckless of the impeachers
have cunningly inspired them, that, though
nave DOSn a DAuuueI,
failure to push the measure to completion in
the removal of johnson and the installment of
a successor will be the ruin of the Republi-
can party
There is, to be sure, fatal INSTRUMENTATION
in this view. No vigor of execution can cure
error of conception; and to take counsel of
desperation in order to avert the conseauen-
ces Of imprudence, is simply to court perdi-
ton. Because it may be rash to steer into
the rapids of Niagara, it does not follow that
the true way of escape from the consequent
peril is to shoot the falls. Yet a political
plunge similar to such leap is what perhaps
two-tbirds of the Republican senators now
contemplate as an act of party necessity. At
all events, if they vote for the conviction of
the President, the meaning of their thus vo-
ting cannot be mistaken. 1t will mean that
the Republican party, despairing of popular
support obtained through regular channels of
political action, has concluded to prolong a
despicable and miserable existence by placing
itself at the feet of Wade dictatorship first
and Of Grant dictatorship afterwards. 1t
will mean that the ballot-boxes are to be
seized, that the votes of political opponents
are to be cancelled, just so far as such pro-
ceedings may seem requisite to keep a usurp-
ing faction in power.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

The American House. Boston, has recently com.
pie led the addition of forty family rooms in suits,
com uIising parlor bedroom, bathroom, etc., all
furnis bed in the most elegant style. The Ameri.
can, IN der the skillful management Of Mr.. Lewis
Rice, has long been known as one of the best no.
tells in the country, and the excellence aud liber
atty Of It's al engagements have gained for il wide
and justly m.srited popularity. Travellers and
tourists who ha We occasion TO visit Boston will
find the house entirely rehttsd and refarnished
with every luxury comfort and convenience.
With the most complete passenger elevator ever
constructed, an excellent cafe, spacious billiard
halls, and the most centrai location in the city for
business or pleasure. It will more than maintain
the popular favor which II has 20 long enjoyed.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

The Cincinnati Commercial says that "about
one-half of the senators will vote to convict
johnson, whether they believe that he has
been guilty of any other offense than differ
ing with his party, or not They are, of
course, Republicans, and partisans of the in
tensest Sort" The Commercial is RepubH-
can paper, and ought to know the character
of its party associates. Of these, it thinks
that one-half, taking the Senate as a repre-
sentative body, are simply destitute of honor,
honesty and truth, for this is the meaning Of
the statement above referred to.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

The MISSISSIPPI CENTRAL RAILRoAD.-A Water
Valley, Miss, special of the I'd to the Memphis
Avalanche says:
-Four hundred delegates representing fifty eight
thousand shares OF the Mississippi Central Rail.
roae' convened here to-day. Generals Beaure-
gard. Forrest. Walthall, Featherston, Lamar. A.
NJ. West, Colonel sam Tate and several large
Northern capitalists and other notables were
present. The meeting met at IL A. NJ, Judge
howry, Of oxford presiding; r. B. Hurt. of Jack.
son, Tenn, secretary. After several hours of de-
liberation and discussion, a motion TO lease the
ROAD Tor sixteen years. upon condition that il be
kept 10 good running order during that time ard
some three millions Of the roads Indebtedness be
PAID by the lessees, was almost unanimously re-
ferred to the present board of directors for An
action, with instructions to make the best terms
possible for the good Of the road. The meeting
was exceedingly Harmonious and the Opposition
feeble.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

The entertainment announced for the 18th
inst by the Metairie Jockey Club is creating
an unwonted stir in the world of fashion, and
promises to add another page to the record of
the clubs brilliant social triumphs None
but members will be privileged to subscribe,
and none but subscribing members can ex-
tend those invitations, the demand for which
is doubtless destined to create a futter in
many anxious hearts. Not the least interest
ing feature of the occasion will be the hurdle
race, by amateur gentlemen riders, many of
whom, emulous of the fame of young Loeb
invar. are even now, no doubt, eagerly await
ing the opportunity to enter their names as
competitors. And yet we are of opinion that
there will be witnessed no small degree of
skill in craftsmanship, for many of our young
men in equestrian attainments may Justly
boast their proficiency.
The matinee entertainment will also include
a variety of other opportunities for enjoyment
There will be a band of music present, and a
collation-the club never offers any but an ele-
giant one-will be served. And beyond all
this, the assembling together Of so many
friends, all of whom find pleasure in each
others society, cannot we predict, prove other
than one of the most enjoyable features of the
occasion. The Jockey Club has never yet
failed to send its guests home delighted.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

In his speech against the President, Mr..
Manager Boutwell,, referring to the legal pro-
ceedings arising out of the attempt to remove
Stanton, said:
When, by Mr.. Stanton's action. Lorenzo Thomas
was under arrest. aud proceedings were instituted
which might have tested the legality Of the tenure
OF Office act Mr.. Cox, the Presidents special
counsel, moved 20 have the proceedings dis.
missed, although Thomas was at large. upon his
When q case was made up which might have
tested the law, he makes haste to get it dis.
missed.
This is Mr.. Boutwelrs commentary on the
testimony as presented. The testimony
bearing on this point is as follows:
The Witness Mr.. COJ)-1he chief Justice hav-
ing indicated an intention TO postpone the exami-
nation, We directed Gen. Thomas to decline CIV
ing any bail for further APPEARANCE and TO sur.
render himself into custody, and announce to the
judge that he was 10 custody, and then presented
TO the criminal court sn application for writ OF
habeas corpus The counsel on the other side
objected that Gen: Thomas could not put himself
into custody, and they did not desire that he
should be detained In custody. The chief Justice
also declared that he would not restrain Gen
Thomas of bis liberty and would not hold him or
allow INN TO be held IN custody. Surprising that
he must either be committed or finally discharged
we then claimed that he be discharged, not SUP
posing that the counsel on the other side would
consent 10 IL, and surprising that would bring
about his commitment and that we should then
have an opportunity Of getting a habeas corpus
They made no objection, however, TO his final dis.
charge and accordingly the chief justice did dis
charge him.
or any other person than a radical i'm
peaeher, person would be surprised at so
tiagitious misrepresentation of the facts.
From Mr.. Boutwell,, however as from Butler.
nothing else could be expected than falsifi-
cation of the record.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06
The CoEstitutionaI Convention of Texas
Order Changing the Date OF MeelIng.

HEADQUARTERS FIFTH MILITARY DISTRICT
New Orleans, La, May 5, 1865.
Special Orders No. 81
Extract
/. The constitutional convention of Texas will
assemble on the LIST. instead of the 18th of June,
1868, heretofore directed, in special orders No.
IS, current series, from these headquarters.
By command of BrevetMsj. Gen. 2. G. Buchanan.
THOS H NELL
Major 18th Infantry. Brevet Brigader General U. 81 A
Acting Assistant Adutant 9saerai.
Chcial: NAfH ANiEL BURBANK,
I'd Lieut., 9th IEiantTy Bvt. lst Lieu o., U. s. A ,
Acting Assistant Adjntant General.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

The MURDERER OF DARCY MoGEs-whelan.
the assassin Of Darcy McGee, had long borne a
mortal hatred for him, aud frequently threatened
TO take his life. His personal appearance Is pre-.
possessing. There is nothing brutal. cowardly, or
cruel IN hls looks. One would hardly expect that
he would commit such q deed, although he has
sufficient nerve to do so. He is Of middle hight,
well formed and muscular, rather good looking,
and with fair complexion aud light blue eyds
He stands mp in the courtroom perfectly cool, and
seemingly regardless of the crime With which he
is charged, aud the vengeance Of an indignant do.
mini1n if he is proved guilty. He il very careful
to show conspicuously green neck tie which he
constantly wears.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-05-06

MECHANICS AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR AssocIA-
TIoS.-The stockholders of this association met
yesterday and unanimously elected the following
board of directors for the ensuing year: /. n.
Marks, c. II. Slocomb, W. B. Schmidt, A. W.
Merriam. G. A. Breaux. John Pemberton. G. F.
knight, A. Bower, N. E. Bailey E. A Tyler, C. J.
Leeds, J. Davidson, E. NJ. Russia, 7. W. Buddecke
Williamson Smith, G. W. sizer, W. MeCulloch, A.
W. Bosworth, L. Folger, James Jackson, Edward
Raruatt