davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13
How the Elections are to be Conduc
ted In Tennessee.

There are about 100000 white voters in
Tennessee. or these 100000 are disfran-
chised by virtue Of Radical edict, support
ed by military force. At the same time lo0,-
900 negroes are made voters. This places
the State-tbe State Of jackson aud Polk
entirely in the hands of negroes. A Win
ston (Tenn. correspondent ofthe New York
Expr, ss thus states the case. He says,
~ wish you could have been here at some
of the late elections to see gray -haired wis
dom standing afar Of, disfranchlsed, yet pay
ing taxes, and the woolly headed, ignorant
negroes clamoring for their rights, and vot-
ing Just whatever ticket their Radical mas
ters gave them. oh II was enough to make
patriots despair. The negroes here rule COM
tely-that Is, a few whito men, who IL
their hearts despise the negro. use him for
party purposes. Over 1900 white voters out
Of !, 300 10 this county are disiranchised, and
yet man having served In the rebel army
was no bar to vote, IL no would vote the
Radical ticket. speak to you tho truth,
and do not speak under the rose There
are men In this county who served with me
In the rebel army, yet who are now allowed
TO vote. They belong to the Loyal League,
and are Jacobins. Old men Of threa score
are disfranchised, and why, God only knowsl
Yes, we know too-they are Democrats, and
believe that Romulus set good example for
us, when he made citizens at night OF enc
niles conquered In the morning, and herein
said Tacilus, was the secret OF the power ol
Rome"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13

KUKLux on GHosr.--A pious o!d dsrhsk
Of Maury county, named Arthur, was terri
bly, alarmed few nights since by finding .
mysterious horgeman riding beside him
through the woods. Old Arthur spursd bis
mule: but whether he wsat fast or slow the
stranger kept beside him, uttering never q
word. As they emerged from be woods.
Arthur perceived that his eourade was .
skeleton. This paralyzed him with fright
But the worst was yet 10 come. A sudden
jerk brought his mule 70 q stand. Nosooner
had he stopped than his companion stopped.
raised its skeleton hand, took OF lis skull,
and said, "Igont gos hold that whas ! fz
my backbone :"
What was said or done old Arthur cannot
say. lie lcfl his mule and took across the
fields nor stopped until he had securely bolt
ed his door, put out the light and covered
himself up In bed without even taking on
his shoes. There he was found next morn.
ing and since then hs has not been Cd tho
farm.
Doubt who will, this 10 . true story and
old Arthur Is no liar. Says tho Columbia
Hersld.--kashVais Gazetf~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13

Old Jessee Grant Gran rja~l!aa in his biGssga. bRissgga.
of his precocious genius. Among
them, are the remarkable facts that
he could drive horse, when seven
and a half years old, and at nine,
could stand up on q bare back horse
while running at full speed. And
at about the same age, he rode a trick
pony in circus, and it failed to
throw him though aided by monk
Iey. We have have seen. many time
negro boys, no bigger than piece Of
chalk, perform similar feats, but in
our stupidity, it never occurred to us
that they were embryo Presidents
The admirers Of Ulyss may get over
this damaging rivalry in early genius
by claiming that it is accounted fol
by the near relationship Of the monk
ey and the negro. Be this as it may
we incline strongly to the belief tha
Ulyss would have been, deservedly
more successful and the country bet
ter off, had his daddy developed hi'
single talent by binding him to
a circus. The opportunity having
been lost, Ulyss ought to teach thu
old man to hold his jaw.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13
General Hancock.


The Pieayune Of the 2o,b mentions the
probability that Hancock will ask 10 be re-
lieved of bis command, in consequence oi
Grants recent meddling, and says
The request to be relieved must be diro-
ted to the President by whom Gen. II. was
assigned 10 command this district though II
will 60 through, II Is prvbable, the General
in-Cbicf no one except tho President can re-
lisve Gen. H., or assign another ofIicor to
take his place. We sincerely hope no such
order win be granted. We trust, too, that
the correspondence between Gems. Grant
and Hancock, accompanying and concerning
this last order, will be published US well AZ
the application Of the latter TO be relieved
We doubt not II will show Gen. q. to be rn-
willingly acting upon the dictsiion Of the
revolutionary juntA at Washington, which
now usarps all the powers Of Government Al
fully, and almost TO like extent with the rev
olutionary assemblies Of ihs era Of anarchy
In France.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13
Nsw ORLEANS, La, February 20, 1858.
Editor Nee Orleans OFeseat.


SIR: have just been informed that there
Is report it circulation in this city, that, In
responding to toast to "The President OF
the United States" at the festival given BY
the Association Of hx-Ofliaers of the United
States Army and Navy, at Lyceum Hall, on
the 22d inst, expressed sentiments which
were regarded as unfiiendly to President
johnson; and ! respectfully ask leave, through
your paper to state, that 70 preserve the hsr-
mony Of social meeting from which Nm.
dsrstood political expressions were to be 81
cluded, consented to respond TO that toast
and to omit the expression Of my political
expression Of my polical opinions.
! bad supposed Il wss too well understood
10 this community that am the personal
and political friend Of Andrew johnson, and
the political opponent Of Gen. Grant, for any
such absurd report TO obtain the slight est
credence; but as understand there are soma
citizens who do believe that entertain gym
pathy with Gen. Grant deem II due to N.Y.
self to say that am a. strongly opposed 70
the political views and action of Gen. Grant
as any man In Louisiana.
.rs The ~ ESsnnnaiiops w. of Congress, sustained BY
aV 70 tne great BODY ~ ,s.--. =. !. {.
people Of America, anI nsSss -consefvatiSSsf
that both be and Congress may be defeated
In their attempt to trample upon the Consti-
tation aud usurp the Government. lam,
JAMES B. sTEEDMAN.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13

The Franklin Revisw relates that the Ku-
Kiux few nights since, visited the house Of
a poor widow, whose two sons had fallen Ia
tue Confederate service, having on her doos-
step q package containing one hundred dollars
and a quantity Of domestic, ealcoes aud other
dry goods. widow lady OF Williamson
county, with three children dependsut
upon ber for support was the grateful rseip-
lent Of similar package, inside Of which
she found one hundred dcllars In eareucy
and q ls,ter which stated that tae writer was
formerly an intimate companion and fellow
soldier of her only son, who was killed while
member Of a Tenuessee lConfsdsratel reg'
Uncut
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13

MIxIco seems to be going back 10 her nat
uraI condition OF anarchy. Several serious
revolts have broken out in different parts OF
the country and accession movment has beeu
proposed. Lacedo, one OF the malcontents,
has sent messengers TO the Governors of Chi
huahua, Durangoy ySonora and Sinaloa with
propositions 10 form an independent govern.
menI 10 be called the Republic OF tls Pa
cife, 10 include Lower California and por-
ton Of Jslisco. Il Is reported that Gems
Cara, Cortina, Canales aud Caraydal are In
favor OF this project Gems. Diez and Esco-
bedo, two Of the ablest military men In tho
country, are much dissatisfied with Jusrer
aud bis government and their dfahection'
seem likely to help the revouiionisis. u
appears utterly impossible Tor these Mexieani
70 govern themselves with anything like sys
Nm, and with their siAFnai qaarreh the,
win keep the coun,ry 10 perpetual ehso3.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13
GgroI:nits.
R. W. THOMAS. ,..-....~..-. EDITOR

The Nashville Gazette can moi
agree with us that the democrats, ol
the North, will submit to the despot.
ism prepared for them. We used the
the term in no offensive sense, and
we are pleased to find our cotempo.
rary 80 hopeful. Though neither
sage nor prophet, in foreshadowing
coming events, for more than two
years, we have rarely been wrong, 80
far as regards results, and the signs
of the times are that the johnson
wing Of the democratic party will
adhere to the policy Of their chief.
If revolutions never 60 back
wards; we think it equally true, that
reyolutionists dare not pause, know
ing that hesitation may prove fatal to
their schemes. The magnitude Of
the political crime, now being perpe.
trated by Radical leaders, will hardly
encourge them to give an outraged
and indignant people an opportunity
to pass sentence upon their treason
at the ballot box, and sooner than
await certain and overwhelming de-
feat, they will take the responsibility
of appointing President and, this
being done, they will have reached a
point whence twill be safer to go for
ward than to retreat, and self-preser.
vation will suggest, as the only re.
naming hope for safety and success,
an armed defense of their position.
And having at their command insub.
ordinate and inscriptions army off,
GERS, they will build up around them a
wall of bayonets formidable to the
brave, and inviting the timid and un-
principled to seek safety and profit by
going over to the winning side. In
the meantime, the democrats, unpre-
pared, will fall easy victims of the
armed hosts Of conspirators, should
the former attempt to rise in arms,
In this way, submission, beginning
in policy, may end in submission from
necessity.
God grant that we may prove
bad guesser rather than a prophet.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13
,u. upon him from the unfathomable eyes Of

4
ous upon MIN from the uniathomable eyes o
oamina.
Alreauy tne hgnt rom me nigh window
va beginning 70 soften with the waning dsy
wnen as ee Ia'u oy ms pencil the yosnf
aIus, ,n oTsw 'ondiy oack 10 gaze upon his m
lsnea work.
For moment ne gazed lovingly and ad.
mlrlngy upon the exquisite curve OF the
PROUD neck, tne almost speaking lips the
periec. contour OF the noble head but thsn
,ne EYES OF tne picture caught and irresisti.
S'y csa'neu ms own, ana 'ne smile OF salts
% ac'ls'acton ned rom nis lace. what fear
Iui meaning was that which no bad 80 deity
painted Rg
HIS white lips parted with whisperl
uoa IN neaven' Oan IL 20 possible isi'
'ruun, OF am -
Inc ooor opened noiseiessly, and one ol
MS most oonndentiai friends approached him
WIN an open letter 10 h's hand, aud laying
us nanu upon n,s shoulder, said;
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13
A sEREsADE.
BY ". WESTON rosrxisx, or VIRGINIA.

W. "''s'oS foSrAiSH w VIRGINIA..
Ny ladie bright
Come sail tonight
On yonder moonIit river; !.
For there son beams,
Tn s,l.srs rsd;.ncs | s,,ivs.
We will release
To whispering breeze
Our rustling silken sail ; -
And gaily glide
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13

The Richmond Whig informs us
that both the Generals Thomas are
natives of Virginia. There are black
sheep in every flock but they ought
not to be allowed to stray into other
folds. Every slave State has furn.
shed its quota to the abolition army,
and such recruits are the lowest speci'
mems of that foul crowd.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13

Maynard and Stokes have been
stumping New Hampshire and ex-
hibiting themselves as evidence Of
the capacityof negroes for sclf-gov'
ernment. Maynard may boast of hi,
representing negroes, because he il
the offspring Of miscegenation, but
Stokes is simply dwarfed white man
an Intellectual an moral abortion.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13

General Grant Is said to have four
lives now being published. One life
of true soldier and patriot written
in actions, is worth thousand BIZ
ographies, which substitute fiction
for fact, cover glaring defects with
the putty of fancy, and make hero
and statesman out of a stupid block
painted and gilded to attract the ad-
miration of the undiscriminating
masses.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13

yErEpAs PnSrERs. Holly Springs
Miss Rsponor boasting Of an aged printer
John @. Barry in that lorality, The Herald
's,d Register OF Lebanon (reua.) reiorss that
thsy have brother Of the aforesaid prin'u
Nv. l.. Barry) at work In their sstsblish-
ment Ave year, oldsr--ss yeas OF age
who has sssn satting iyps for ssysp,y JsafA
and doss q good days NoIk yst.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-13
B. D. JOHNSON,
Attorney nf T,nx,

will practice both in the Courts Of Law and
Equity In the counties Of Robertson, Cheat
ham, Dickson, Stewart and Montgomery.
Office on Strawberry Alley, Clarksville,
Tennessee.
Feb. %, '6S.6m.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17

For the American.
OAK FOREST, IND. APRIL llth, 1868.
Dear Editor-At about clock L. NJ =,
9TH inst, our young cannon commenced
belching forth, aud at about the same
time the fife aud drums commenced to
play. La front of the baud was carried
the fag OF the 52d Ind Vols. Soon the
seats of the house were filled, aud those
who could not get seats stood in the aisle
The meeting was organized by calling Rev.
John s. Alleys the chair, aud on motion
Will r. Lee was chosen Secretary. Mr.
Alley, on taking the Chair, made a few
appropriate remarks, aud then introduced
Col. Farquhsr, who spoke nearly two
hours in an able and patriotic manner.
Mr.. Farquhar started off by saying that
the same Issues are before the American
people that were four years ago, and if we
want to be governed by loyal men we must
support the Union Republican party; but
il We want to restore rebels to power, then
vote the Democrat ticket. lie then spoke
at length on Reconstruction, laying down
the only way that the Rebel States can be
restored to the Union on a loyal basis
He then spoke of the great standard bear
er of the Democracy of this State, Tom
Hendricks. showing that he (Hendricks)
never opened bis mouth daring the war.
to say one word in favor of suppressing
the rebellion. The Col. next spoke OF
Judge Reid, showing that if he (Reid)
should be elected to Congress he w.
vote with the fire eaters of the South.
The Col. also spoke at length on the ma
tional debt, aud showed very clearly that
the Democratic policy would destroy the
country.
find, Mr.. Editor, that my letter would
be quite lengthy it pretended to speak
of every subject that the Col. did; how
ever, must say, before concluding. that
he spoke very highly Of the Federal SOL
diers. lie also spoke of George IL. Pen
dletou as being one Of the men who voted
and spoke against the issue of greenbacks,
declaring them unconstitutional rags, &C.,
but now they have become very good; yes,
so rery good that Pendleton wants enough
issued u pay off the national debt. The
Col. then explained why he voted for each
member OF Congress to receive So 000
salary, because at the same time he was
voting to give the soldiers an extra .boun
ty. The Col. then stated why il was that
the people OF Franklin Co. have so much
tax to pay. viz; because after one OF the
County Commissioners and some of their
relatives were drafted, then they could
vote to pay each drafted man $500 to hir.
a substitute, aud now the people are pay
ing off that money by taxation.
The Col. has many friends out here
lie is almost the unanimous choice Of th,
U nion party for Congress. After the con
clusion Of his speech a vote Of thanks wa
rendered him for the able manner in whicl
he addressed US. Then we gave him thre,
rousing cheers. Hurrah for Farquhsr.
Messrs. Israel Coen aud Jonathan II
Fosters Stump Jack has arrived. They
will soon be prepared to commence pulling
stumps. Success to them. L.. X. w.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17

Brooksille College is now in the enjoyment
of another prosperous term, Notwithstanding
the very bad weather. hs corps of teachers
are bgsily at work in the various departments,
aud fortunate the young ladies aud young
gentlemsn who place themselves in their
charge BrookviIle College is securing a rep
uiation second TO boue in Eastern Indiana,
and We are most happy in chronielipg its con-
tinued prosperity
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Cooley,s Hardware Store.

Henry X Cooley having recently purchased
j. c. Weller's Hardware Store in Brookvilie,
has added TO bis already large assortment a
new stock of Hardware OF all kinds wanted IN
this market HIS assortment is now complete.
aud comprises everything usually found in a
Hardware Store. Those in want of anything
ia that line Of trade, will Of course cal at his
store and supply-themselves. Mr.. Cooley sells
cheap for cash. Advertisement next week.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Millinerv and an Dress-Making.

Miss T. Blacklidge has taken possession OF
the room formerly occupied By Miss MeCready'
opposite DR.. KeeIy's Office, and has received a
large and handsome variety Of Millinery Goods
of the latest styles, consisting of Bonneis,
Hats. Ribbons. Flowers, Feathers. Silks, Wells.
Laces. Grapes. &c, &c. The ladies are res
pec,fnlIy invited to call and see her goods aud
leave their orders Dress-Sfsking also prompt
ly attended to.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Fudge Property Sold.

The Fudge Hotel building aud lots adjoin-
aug we're sold NJ public sale on Thursday OF
last week, Stephen Ii. Burton of CINCINNATI
bidding them off at 81. 600 for the benefit of
The creditors. The four bailding lots in
fhe Northern part of town we're purchased
by +. NJ. Stone for $3.50, and all the furniture
sn the hotel was sold in one lot to VIM. Flank
Tor 81, ,l50 for the benefit of the credi,ors.-
Total amount of sale, 81. 600.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Union Republican State Ticket.

For Governor,
Colonel CONRAD BAKER. Of vanderburg.
For Lieutenant Governor,
Colonel WILL CUMBACK. Of Decatur.
For Secretary Of State,
Dr.. MAX +. A. HOFFMAN, Of Casa
For Auditor Of State,
Major J. ID. EVANS, Of Hamilton.
+, For Treasurer Of State,
General NATHAN KIMBALI, Of Martin.
For Clerk Of the Supreme Court.
Captain THEODORE W. Mccoy, Of Clarke
For Reporter Of tho Supreme Court,
Colonel JAMES D. BLACK. Of Marion.
For Attorney General,
DELANA X. WILLIAMSON, OF Putnam.
For superintendent Of Public Instruction,
BARNABAs c. HOBBS, Of Wayne
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
xilliper, Goods at Metamora,

Mrs. L-as Biseklidge has just returned
from the city with . fine assortment OF Mil
hnsry Goods. Her stock consists OF Straw
Goods, Silks. Laces, Grapes, Ribbons, aud
.ryihing in the line of either Straw or Silk
work. She is alec receiving weekly all the Ia
test styles of Hats, Bonne,s, &c. Her place is
GU the corner of Wyan aud Church Streets,
near the Methodist Church.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
That Pinching Bar.

We neglected TO state last week that our in
toruani mus, have been mistaken in regard to
pincbiug-bar having been found on the
PREMISES of John Carmichael during the op
.rs'ions of Detective Bruce. Mr. Csrmichaers
friends say that no such instrument was found
there. We take this opportunity Of making
the correction.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Democratic Chuckling.

Our Democratic friends are secretly chuck
ling over the proceedings of the Convention
lasi Saturday, and are disposed to predict an
'freeoneilable division in the Republican ranks
IN FIanklin County. Dout deceive yourselves
gentlemen; our party will be Uni, 10 support
vt the nominee, Notwithstanding the dllIereu-
tes Of last SATURDAY..
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Widow Hackleman.

The Journal says that the widow Of the late
Pleasant A. Hsckieman, who gave his life 10
his country Al the desperate battle of Corinth,
has been appointed Post Mistress at Rushville
II gives Us pleasure to chronicle this act OF
kindness to the family Of General Haekleman,
aud we mark il as one Of the lew official acts
of Post Master General Randall that is wos-
thy of unstinted approval.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Leonard & simonson. Harrisor

Attention 10 directed TO the advertisement
Of Msssra Leonard 4 simonsoo, Of HArrison.
Ohio. to be found elsewhere. Their stock Of
goods will compare with any 10 the White
Water Valley, aud their prices are the very
lssssl.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Junction Railroad.

The Connersviile Examiner states thet the
Junction Railroad is completed to within seven
miles of Indianapolis. The balance Of the
work is being pushed rapidly forward towards
completion. The repairs on the Williams
Creek Bridge will be finished at an early day,
en- abling trains 10 resume their regular trips.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
New Millinery Goods at Laurel.

Mrs. Moihe Murray has jus. returned from
The city with full aud spleodld assort tmenI of
bonneis, HAS, Ribbons. Flowers, Laces.
Grapes, Silks aud Wells, which she intends sell
hing very low. The ladies' sould 90 we'll to
cad and examine her stock beio,e purchasing
elsewhere. Also Bleaching aud Pressing doue
an the very best style
Indiana American., 1868-04-17

It viii be seen BY reference TO the proceed
ings Of The Convention last Saturday, that the
the Popular Vote Sysiem. We shall have
more 10 say hereafter in regard to this impor-
fant change in the manner of conducting our
elections.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17

Attention is directed TO the advertisement of
Mira Hannah Reynolds Family Grocery aud
Fruis Store. to be found In another column
MIRA Reynolds keeps on hand one Of the best
assorimenis Of Family Groceries Of all kinds,
and sells them ., mos. reasonable prices Call
and see her new store.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Watchs.. cIocks. Jewelry. &c.

We call attention TO the card of John H.
Hanschen, dealer in Watches, Clocks, Jewel
ry, &c. His cases and shelves are crowded
with splendid assortment of everything usu-
ally found in Jeseiry Store. Call iu there
aud see Tor yourselves
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
THIS is NO LOTTERY.

But we offer as IN iaauecment 10 those who sub
scribe, aud will help TO push forward TO .ucecss
ful issuc u cheap aud valuable illustrated Family
Journal, and give u large number OF premiums
Subscribers will not have TO wait to know If they
have n premium. There will be 2,3i5 premiums
distrbuiedto to the subscribers. The paper will be
we'll worth the dollar. for the year. A book has
been prepared for subscribers with numbers from
to 100000, and the premiums are equally dis
tributed through the one hundred thousand num-
bers.
II there should be one thousand names received
on the same day aud date, tho letters will be
opened regularly as they como to hand, and
marked on the book Ia regular rotation ne opened,
90 that there will be fair distribution OF the
premiums. We shall publish the lanes of the
persons that are entitled TO tho premiums, Ia the
NEw YoRk MONTHLY ILLUSTRATED, end Ia the city
and cuuniry papers.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
To Return.

We are pleased 20 learn that u. v. Kyger
Esq, who has been so long ideuiifed with the
interests Of this County, and who recently
moved to Logansport, does not. intend to con-
'inue there, but will in q short time return
here, where he desires 10 permanently reside.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Spring Millinery Goods.

Mas Jennie Tappen has just received AN
ether splendid 10, Of Millinery Goods for the
Spring trade. comprising the very lsles. styles
Of everything in that line OF business. The
ladies will find il to their advantage to call
and see the new assortment. as they will be
sure 10 be saifed.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17
Millinery at Mt. Carmel.

Miss e, 4. Little. of Mount Carmel, Frank
lin County. Ind., has now on hand new stock
Of goods, such as Hats, Bonneis, Ribbons,
ilo~ers, &c. Work done on short notice and
In order. Prices to SUI. oil pockets Please
call and see for yourselves.
Indiana American., 1868-04-17

"Barrett's Vegetable Hair Restorative" tosk
the first Premium over al competitors at tne
New Hampshire State Fair. 1t stands coniessedly
without rival throughout the country, and Is
driving all other preparations from the market
lPhiladelphia Public ledger.