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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
GENERAL LEES REPLY TO GENER.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, w. Va. !

I
August, 26, 1858. +
GENERAL: l have had the honor
to receive your letter of this date, and
in accordance with your suggestion
have conferred with a number of
gentlemen from the South, in whose
Judgement l have confided, and who
are acquainted with the public senti-
ment of their respective States,--
They have kindly consented to unite
with me in replying TO your eommu-
nication, and their names will he
found, with my own, appended to
this answer. With this explanation,
we proceed to give to you, according
to statement, what we believe to be
the sentiments of the Southern peo-
pie in regard to the subject to which
you refer.
Whatever opinion may have pre-
vailed, in the past with regard to Afri-
can slavery, or the right of aState to
seeede from the Union, we believe we
express the almost unanimous judy
ment of the Southern people, when
we declare that they consider that
these questions Were decided by the
war, and that ii is their intention i'm
good faith to abide by that decision.
At the close of the war the Southern
| people laid down their arms and
sought to resume their fornaer rela-
tons with the United States Govern
ment. Through their State Conven-
tions they abolished slavery and an
nulled their ordinances of secession,
and they returned to their personal
pursuits with a purpose to fulfill all
their duties to the Constitution OF
the United States, which they had
sworn TO support. IF their action in
these particulars had been met in q
spirit of frankness and cordiality, we
believe that ere this old irritations
would have passed away, and the
wounds inflicted by the war would
have been in great measure healed.
AS far az we are advised, the people
Of the South entertain no unfriendly
feeling toward the Government
of the United States, but they
complain that their rights under the
Constitution are withheld from them
in the administration thereof. The
idea that the Southern people are hos
tile to the negroes, and would Cypress
them If ii were in their power to do so,
Is entirely unfounded. They have
grown up in our midst, and we have
been accustomed from childhood to
look upon them with kindness. The
change I'm the situation of the races
has wrought no change in our feelings
toward them. They still constitute
the important part of our laboring
population. Without their labor the
lands of the South would be compar-
lively unproductive; without the EN-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

WE return thanks to The Hon. j. S.
Golladay; Of Kentucky, for copy OF
Beast Buffers speech on the bond
question. We tender our thanks for
the kind attention, not for the speech,
which is certainly on the right side,
but as the brute can't do right with
out n sinister motive, we haven't the
patience t. read u document every
word Of which suggests-spoons OF
bribery in some other shape,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

THE Boston Courier asserts, and
promises the proof that Confederate
prisoners in Fort Ne Allister, in the
pious State of Massachusetts, had fol
rations, half pint of raw corn and a
pint OF water. The statements OF
Commissioner ould are bringing GU,
other facts Of similar nature going
To show the lnetihble cruelty of the
Radical government all the time II
was arraicning the Confederate gov
eminent for fancied harharilics, The
truth will como ont, and Radical VIII
lalny viii ue fJlly mmaskvd.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

A Brooklyn Radicals sheet says that
thc leading merchants in New York
have resolved to give no more credit
Ia Southern merchants. We are glad
10 hear IT, and hope 1t is true. South
ern merchants ought never to have
asked credit in any Northern city,
The South has harhors and cities in
which the trade Of the entire section
should, long since, have centered -
Perhaps this recent insult to thechar-
actcr of southern merchants may re-
mind them Of the existence of New
Orleans, Mobile, Savannah, Charles
ton, Norfolk and Baltimore. We say
perhaps, because we have ms little
confidence in southern patriotism n.
in yankee integrity and humanity
A dimes difference In favor Of New
York viii turn the scale Of trad,
against any Southern city.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
introduced by Mr.. JOHNSON.

African Lion and Lioness. Ruffed I.emur
Ocelot, Wild Dog of Tartary, Civit, Copyba-
crested Coclkatoo, Zebra, Chacma, Mandril
Red Monkey, Chimpanzee, Diana Monkey,
Great Flanfngo. Tyre Bird, White nose
Monkey, Persian Lioness, Roso Cockatoo,
Aiexandrine rarroquets, African Leopard,
Tiger Cat, Ceylon Tiger, Ichneumon, Anierl
lean White Bear, Russian Cinnamon Bear,
rot, Australian Kangaroo, Grizzly Hear,
American Buffalo, African Bison, African
Paca, Golden, silver and Chthese Pheasants
Agile Gibbon, ursine. Howler,'White Pea
cocks.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
CHANCERY SALE OF A VALU.
ABLE FARM.

Sugg Fort. Admir- VS.. Heirs andCreditors O
- e.. A. Sugg, decd. .,
by virtue Of a decree Oh tho Clianocry
Court at Clarksville, Tenn, rendered at the
october term 1867, Will offer for sale to the
highest bidder, on the promises, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 2TH, 1903,
The fine Farm belonging TO the estate OF G.,
A. Sugg, decd. This farm contains about
420 acres, is situated II miles from Clarks-
Vile on the Keysburg road and within one
mile OF Forts Station on the Edgeficd 4
Kentucky railroad. The improvements
consist of a good dwelling and out-houses,
fine stables and barns. There are about
three hundred acres OF the tract cleared, the
balance being heavily timbere,i,
Considering ITS situation ON the railroad,
Its fine productive qualities, tho perfect con-
dition OF the fencing, and tho character OF
the tmprovements, this Is one Of the most
admirable farms I'm Montgomery county.
IL is rented for the present year, but the pur-
chaserwill have the right TO put In q wheat
crop.
TERMs-One and two years credit. A lien
Will be reserved, and notes with good ST.
curity required of the purchaser; the notes
to bear interest from date
w. T.. SHACKELFORD, c. q NJ.
print fee 10. mug 70 lSdS-5w,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
"Mothcr, make Bill bchaveW
U\Vhat IL Bill doing ?pr

w h'b II i'iii t'liiE
"Every time / hit him on tIIehead
with the hammer, he hollers."
This is the justice and humanity
melted to the South by the Radical
Congress. Every mmmur of discon-
tent is construed into the mutterings
of slumbering rebellion, and the cry
comes up from the beastly tyrants-
Make the South behave.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
In the County Court or stewart
County.
James Rolls, administrator, de bonts non, Oh
William l.. Coison, deceased, plaintiff.

James Rolls, administrator de bonts non, OF
William l.. Coison, deceased, plaintiff,
rs.
A. A. Stalls ana wife, Martha II. Stalls; for
Inerly Martha y. Coisdp, Mary Daniel
formerly Mary Coisoii, Ida Frances Col
son, the daughter and only heir and dis
tributee of Emily Howard, formerly EN-
lily Colson, George CoisoD. nnsl Ella Colson,
the minor heirs and distributes of Geo.
Coison, DECEASED and Marian ceison,
widow OF William T.. Coison, deceased,
Charles glasgow, John Glasgow, Mary L.
Glasgow and Sarah Colson, defendnhta
IL appearing from affidavit flied In this
cause that Charles Glasgow, John Giasgow,
bfhry Il. Glasgow, ida +. Howard, Sarah A.
Colson, Ella Colson, George 4. ColsOn and
Marian colson, eight Of the defendants, arc
non-residents OF the state OF Tennessee, so
that the ordinary process OF law can not DO
served upon them; IL Is therefore ordered
that publication DO made for four suceesp-
sive weeks in the Clarlsesville Chronicle, q
newspaper published inthe City of Clarks-
vile, for them 10 appear atthe Courthouse
In the town OF Dover on tho first Monday
in October next, then and there to plead,
answer or demur TO the bill of complaint,
on the same will he taken for con f,,sscd and
set for hearing OK parto us 70 them.
W. COOK, Cl'k.
Aug. 2s, 8s4wt.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

Hon. EDWIN A. KEEBLE, Of Muir
frnesboro, in this State, died on the
Goth ultimo, in the 62nd year of his
age. Col. Keeble was Democrat OF
the Jackson school, and represented
that District In the Confederate Con-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
NEW PROVIDENCE TIN sMOP.

III next to that occupied by w. 8. Poin-
dexter, better known ~ the BOatwright
Saddler Shop, we would he pleased to see
will be ready to serve them with any arti-
Gle in our line. They will find their old
friend W. n. Hargislve nj his post to attend
TO their wants. .-t.,
We have complete asscrtmef.tcf stoves,
Crates, Furnaces and other c.lstihgs with
every variety of Tinware, Yi,dt Cans and
Jars. We work good Stock and will sell
market.
Guttering and Repairing drite I'd or,iar at
the shortest notice and mt thSlowtst rates.
stoves, Crates, &C., of any size Or pattern
that may be wanted. Call and zee us.
CORNELIUS MEXICAN.
Aug. 2s, '6S-3ms. 81
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
Ills ACRES MONTGOMERY COUNTY,
TENNESSEE, LAND FOR SALEAT
FIVE DOLLARS PER ACRE.

JuIE UNDERSIGNED OFFER ELEVEN
l. hundred and fifteen acres of timborcd
land for sale, situated ON the south side 81
Cumberland river at the very low prioe OF
Ave dollars per acre. IL has been divided
into nine tracts, varying in size from sixty
To two hundred acres, u plat OF which can
he seen by chilling ON either of us, In Ciarks-
VILE, or upon our agent, Oliver Pinsiey, who
lives adjoining the land.
We would prefer that persons wishing TO
purchase this land should look at lt in per-
son, rs we are certain 10 IN worth twice NJ
much ms the price asked. We will warrant
the little, which Is perfect.
j. ". BAILEY,
Aug. q, '6S-iw. Z. u. SMITH.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

POR Wirz was murdered for the
crimes committed by Gen. Grant and
proven upon him by the war records
Of both sides. This vicarious atone
ment, Grant will find wholly insuiiic-
lent to shield him from the infamy
which history has in reserve for him.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

wR,were approached the other day
by d colored voter James Barl<sdaleN
with a request that we except him
whenever we speak of the colored
voters us belonging to the Radical
party. jim has been q consistent
Conservative, and Is entitled to our
respect for the boldness with which he
has ayowed his opinions, at n time,
too, when there was danger to he APP
pretended from the violent character
of the Loyal Leaguers. We take
pleasure in giving him the benefit of
the exceptions, ami assure him and
all who stand with hing, chat when
denouncing tire folly Of the negroes
who adhere to to the carpet-baggersr
VIC always except those whose good
sense and good feelings prompt CO.
operation with their only friends, the
whites, among whom they were born
and raised
But, willing as we are to do full JUS
tice to Barksdale and every other coll
ored Democrat, we do not wish hina
OF any one else TO misunderstood our
position. We are opposed to negro
suffrage under any circumstances be-
cause we are convinced they are not,
and never will be, competent to exer-
else that right for their own or the
public good. hnd entertaining this
opinion, it would be dishonest to sup
press 1t with view toiniluencing any
Nc yro vote. The bulk of the negroes
belong to the carpet-bagsers, and vote
as they are instructed to vote. They
are bitterly hostile to the Southern
whites, and do all they can to destroy
our rights and give money and office
to our Radical enemies. Let thens
continue in the same lire If actios--
there is better day coming and
when it docs come, the negroes em't
say to us: We have been your
friends, and it is right that you should
consider us entitled TO all the rights
that were unconstitutionally confer
On the contrary, we can say to
them: When you had political
power, you usef 10 TO trample upon
our rights, and to foster miserable
traitors to our race. Tive rights which
you then exercised only for evil, are
Of two sacred u character to- I've en-
trusted to men SO ignorant and so east
ly leI astray by any rascally white
man who chooses to deceive them foi
his own profit or revenge. Satisfied
that this question will come up fol
decision, Mt no Distant day, we do moi
intend IL shall then be said that W,
held out any promise to respect thos,
rights In consideration of negr,
votes for the Democratic ticket. I
they would all so vote, it WOULD re
dhund to the public good and promot,
their own social AMI civil welfare I,
great extent; but the fact woul,
still remain thas they are not fittet
by nature, education or experience
10 exercise u right which is habitual
ly abused by thousands of educate,
whites ignorantly or corruptly.
Self government is II glitterini
theory that no race has permanent!
reduced to practice. With every ad
vantage in its favor IL has signal,
tailod in this country where the OK
trcme of freedom meets the eXtrem
of despotism. What can be hopc'
from II renewal of the expert
ment with II ballot-boX open to dis
tinet races aud mixed breeds witt
the mass of ignorance, prejudice an,
positive antipathy that will eontro
the motives and actions of the heto
rogcncous compound.
$1,000 - --r----
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

BRowNLow, in his paper, the Knox
vile Wing of last week, says IF the
militia is authorized, and he finds 1t
necessary to call them out, they will
be ordered out to whatever extent he
may deem 1t necessary to protect 10y
al men-white or black.n
"But," he adds, at is not well to
give the rebels and bad men in the
State, generally, any occasion or
pretext for beginning the "war of
races" so much desired and so often
predicted, and therefore," he con-
cludes Nash. Banner.
"The Governor, on this account,
may not ut first call out any but the
white troops, so that no shadow OF
excuse can remain for white men
numbering and beating the black
men. But if the white militia are
inadequate to suppress riot and insub-
ordination, then the colored troops,
which will he held as reserve corps,
will be called out in sufficient strength
TO put down all resistance to the
State authorities" aI lo 'a a
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

EAST TENNESSEE rejoices in the
finest corn crop raised in that section
for forty years. r r..t..
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11

THE Democrats Of Now York have
nominated Mayor Hoffman for Gov
ornor, and those of Massachusetts,
John Quincy Adams, Jr.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
Notice TO the Creditors Of VIM. hin.
Widdle. 40

A III. PERSONS HOLDING CLAIMS
"A against VIM. Dinwiddie are hateby no.
tilted to Ale the same with one of tl,e I'M
dersigned properly authenticated, oh'cfsfS.-
ing TO the terms of compromise agreed upon
between the said VIM. Dinwiddle and his
creditors, when on that day a pro rata dis
erty secured by the said creditors frofn tile
said Dinwiddie will he made, the said prop
city having been sold by ms, the first pay
ment on which IL to be made on the first
day of January next. A failure TO COMPLY
with this notice will result in the loss OF the
claims JOHN w. SHELBY,
sept. 4, '6S-3w.l II. HERNDoN.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11
c. Nj. KELLEY,
The Champion Icaper Of the World.
GRAND CRirUIT0US EXHIBITION!

A gorgeous ancient Paeennt--The Grand
Chariot Of Mars, nberon and Achilles; Iiy-
i.nights ana Gladiators. In Armor OF An
eient Romans as escort to the itiering and
costly Oriental Equipages. This grand and
Imposing Procession viii be preceded by
the Chariot 81 ObcT0n, containing
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-09-11


safe repositories of political power
They would inevitably become the
victims of deniagogues, who, for sci.
fish purposes, would mislead them, to
the serious injury. Of the public.
The great want of the South is
,peace. The people earnestly desire
tranquility and the restoration of the
Union. They deprecate disorder and
excitement as the worst obstacle to
their prosperity. They ask n restora-
ton of their rights under the Consti-
tuition. They desire relief from Op-
pressive misrule. Above all they
would appeal to their countrymen for
the establishment in the Southern
States of that which has Justly been
regarded the birthright of every
Anherican+-the right Of seltgovern-
meut. sll,l'' ,...I-- !,
Establish this on firm basis, and
we can safely promise, on behalf OF
the Southern people, that they will
faithfully obey the Constitution and
laws of the United States, treat the
negroes with kindness and humanity,
and fulfill every duty incumbent on
peaceful citizens, loyal to the Consti-
tuition Of their country. f
We believe the above contains q
succinct reply to the general topics
embraced in your letter, and we ven
ture to say on belialfof the Southern
people, and of the officers and soldiers
Iof The late Confederate army, that
they will concur In all the sentiments
which we have expressed.
Approaching the patriotic motives
which have prompted yourletter, and
we have the honor to be. ~.
Very respectfully and truly.
r. LEE, Virginia
| w. y. Sutherlin, Va. q. +. Beauregard, La
a. B. James, La. A. II Stephens, Ga.
T. Beauregard, Texas. A. II. II. Stewart, Va
n. Q. ii. Norton, La. c. II. Conrad. La.
+. p; Branch, Ga. sinton stephens, Ga
II. Il. Russell, Ga. A. T. Coperton. Va.
sam. J. Douglass, Fla. John Echols, Va,
]. E. r. Morton. Va. F. s. Stockdale, Texas
John b. Baldwin, Va. i. w. Pickens, S. c.
Geo w. Boiling, Va. Wm.J Robinson, Va
Theo. F.Conway, Va. Jas. II. Anderson, Va.
Jas II Lyons S,@s.s w. W% soT F. Turner % Va
%I3hn Letcher, yay ?. c; Adams, Miss.
Il p. ". Daniels, jun.
To General w. s. Roaecrans, Minister {,
| Mexico, White Sulphur Springs
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-27

very duil. on the landing, and some-
thing that seldom happens, occurred
yesterday, and that was, not one regu-
lar departure of steamer left our
whar7es yesterday during the day.
and it is evident from appearances
that fly time viii soon be upon US.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-27

no printing establishment ir the West
DAs better facilities OF greater ability IoT
doing fine steam boat Printing. our assorI-
nnent of Job Type. though very large amt
eoLn plere. is constantly being added to- and
or job department is under the personal
supervision of one Of the best job printers
n the United States. We are prepared 70
print Posters, plain or fancy. Bill Heads,
@ills Lading, Cards, Deck and Meal Tick
els. Bills Of Fare, Mates Tickets for Labor,
&c, &C. Orders left with either of the
wharf BOATS will be promptly attended &c.
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-27
Weather - YFafer.


The arrivals and departures up to
three o'clock, yesterday, include only
the Alice ", St. Louis to Pittsburg;
Mollie Norton and Newsboy, Hender-
son to return; Darling, Memphis to
Cincinnati; Ollie Sullivan, to Glover
nnrt
The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1868-05-27

Y id stra4teueg iroumstanoes-Without
charge. and, at his request, Capt Lew
Hates took them ca board the Oar
ling to Cloverport, their place Of des-
tinatiou This is only one Of the many
thousand instances where steamboat
men dispense true benevolence. Of
which the world never hears. Taken as
a class, nobler men than the steam
boatmen on our Western rivers do
not exist......Claude Summers has re-
tired from the River department of
the Louisville Democrat, and Thomas
A. Alvey succeeds him. Claude goes
back to the local department. Alvey
makes his debut by quoting poetry.
ike Bill Hayes used to, which is a
very bad sign. Stick to plain prose
and reliable river intelligence, that
is what sensible river men WANT.
We learn that Mr.. G. Denning, Of
Henderson, has purchased the inter
est Of Mr.. Woodruff IN the Newsboy.
The papers were being made up yes
terday.........The great low pressure
Richmond was momentarily looked
for as this report closed........"We
call the attention of steamboatmen
to the able speeeh Of Senator Nor
ton, on the subject Of bridging the
Ohio, published in this mornings
Journal. The speech is marked by
his rsua1 abilitv and will ma ,b;nt
- ~ ~ - -
Hi7e1 ne views q y esJerh STEAMBOAT.
men generally.
taieRnings from our Exchanges.
PITTsBURG. - The Commercial Of
Saturday saws.
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: 49,. ~ li.oi.s4 49, a.
Gli Z Z i-s-a ln5i - 1eet men
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anu +" ..tHa
N1NclNNA4l.-- ne LdEs.ts Of Mon /
day says.
Mrs Perry widow IL ~so+ "a ,,,,a1 /
PERRY deceased anG .,-sn4roo+Ia- IL .
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wears ii ace
A lot of -four was recently Skinned
from ST. Louis by river to New Or
,,e7anss' and there re.-shipped for New
:. = "L ll M 4. N N aes1lnati9n ~
avs that .if onrs +brongb = r : I .os15
do not pay more attention
70 their roads and less to the stock
l LlaIiKel, Ihey Wi! ma formidable
IN I;no > ~ 4" az 'iaus PoI "a
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r;Ias 49, 49, o. p5..I II 1''Hl W. =
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49,, 49, Co ~ 'nis aoclu9uI
n vresb;-a ~ 80 $50 yJseeloay:
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a. 49, - 49, IL - 4 sonsilel ole oePIn'
iTSb;1o h -. aeG ,,,a- tlteI. IN
he river with the mud Ieaving .,,To
raj posts sticking up nearly a foot
rom the surface which will be dan
eroNs 70 steamboats, making land
1g' Wnen the river again rises.
II would oe good idea # our city
authorities would order the mud /
7ashed of the wharf here a. i has I
oo,n,,)o+od a So oc - {
: = ia ~ !" 'ou1 " me wharf a
car 70 the depth OF several inches. !
lne of the steam FIRE ENGINES would G