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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

Four kegs Of nitro-glyccrine were
stolen from store in New York, not
long since, and the guilty Radicals
became SO much alarmed, that Speak
er Colfax gravely announced it as .
conspiracy to blow up Congress.
1t was doubtless thought that such an
announcement would tend to fire the
Radical heart. But the rejecting
man will seein it nothing but the tim.
idity of conscious guilt and the effort
Of the drowning man to sieze straw,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

The Commercial. of yesterday, made q
strong point on the Coagrsssional impeach-
ere. Il Was the awkxsrdrsss that may arise
In the application Of their own msssdres.--.
The Commercial says Of ths tsaure-of- Office
law; aai fsa tA ~ ~ s.s
aft must bs rvnssmbered tiss by the term
Of this act Cabinet officers are to hold thcir
Offices for aud during the term Of the Pfesl-
dent By whom they may hare been appoin.
ted, and for one month thereafter. The econ-
struction Of this language insisted upon BY
the Republican leaders Of tho House is, IN at
Il means that they ara to hold ill the end of
the four years for which the President was
elecetd, aud that Mr.. Liuclou's death would
not give Mr.. johnson the privilge Of remov-
ing Mr.. Stanton or any other Cabinet officer
before the 4th Of March, 1859.
"Let us reflect moment how this would
work IL Mr.. Jonson were removed and Mr.
Wade installed IN the Executive Mansion.
Suppose Seward, wellss, Sfsudbery IPnd tie
rest should choose 10 act upon Mr.. Slanton's
principle, and decline 70 leave the depart
menn Of wbich they arc the heads. Would
not ''bluff old Ben" End Il rather too empty
an honor playing Rgured-head 10 an admins
tration of which each department was con-
Quoted as nearly as possible upon Johnson's
policy2 II we repeal the Law for the sake
Of getting rid Of the Cabinst, ws should
confess that our legislation was purely par
tissn, and enacted for the sake Of trapping
Mr. johnson, and not because ne thought Il
good for the country. IL we make the Sen.
ate agree 10 Mr. Wade's proposition 10 ~
move the Cabinet because they are NOT 10
harmony Of sentiment with the new Presi-
deaf, We shall Justify Johnson's dosire and
attempt 70 remove Stanton for the same
reason. Which horn Of this dilemma will be
a acomfcftsble one to b impsisd upon In the
pleasant days of next October2 We venture
upon that II IL much better 10 reflect rather
carefully upon this now than to take that
leisure for repentance which privsrbially fol-
lows acting In haste"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

NKoHo MARRIAsEs.-Th Supreme Court
yesterday decided case involving the valid
ity Of negro marriages contracted previous
10 the war. Solomon McReynolds, COL, bad
been convicted Of bigsmy In the Mon,gom.
cry county Circuit Court having, after emaa-
cipation, married asecond wife while the one
he had married In slavery was still living
and the ease was appealed to the suprems
Court The court decided that marriagas
contracted during slavery were not valid un.
less the parties contracting remained togethel
after their emancipation. UnioS
and Dispatch
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06
The Democratic Convention OF Missis
Hppi.

Among the resolutions passed we motto,
tho following;
Resolred, That the Constitution of United
States has delegated no power to Congress
over the right OF suffrage in tho several
states Of the Union, nor to prescribe what
persons shall bold Office therein, nor 70
amend the Constitution and laws Of the sew.
eral States on these subjects. Ht
Resoived, That BY tho Constitution and
laws Of the State Of Mississippi, white males
Of the age of tweuty-one years and upwards
and citizens Of the United sta.es, are alone
qualified electors and Office holders, add that
no Others hare right 10 vote within the
limits of said State, or to hold Office therein;
and that therefore, the acts Of Congress,
prescribing rules whereby pcgross ars
claimed to be authorized to vote or hold
Offices in said State, are utterly null and
void, and OF no effect whatever.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

A Ku-KLux GHosr. There Is q story in
circulation In Giles county, which runs thai
an en-. Federal officer of known creduiity was
scared out of pelehborhood In that section
by visit from ghost, not long since. An
ostensble member az the KusElna kian. en-
veloped ia tho ghostly robes Of the order,
aud riding paie horse, called the ex.ofIicial
from warm bed one cold. dark night, and
addressing him Ia sepulchral voice asked
VI he Remembered CERTAIN Confederate spy
who had been hung by bis vrder, under pc.
cul;ar circumstances at sonio time during ths
war. The man replied thai he did. Al
this, the pretended ghost extended skeietou
hand ~ II 10 give gfssp VI rsccgoftiou
when The exsofioes boited into tpe bouse
not casiug 10 renew the acqusiutanes, ant
pext dss let ths ns!shborhsod. !S-'kiI,L
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

The impeachment movement will
not be as promptly disposed of as had
been supposed. The excitement has
worn itself out; the grand army Of
the republic has not arriv', and the
people are beginning coolly to look
into the subject. Some leading Rad
icals doubt the prudence of the step;
Chase, seeing in it nothing but a
trick in favor of Grant, speaks slight
ingly Of it. swat for the wagon"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

This afternoon, about two o'clock, the res-
loenn o. the eastern part Of the city were
startled by = loud report resembling the dis
cnaree OF park OF the heaviest artillery
Many supposed Il to be occasioned by blast
ing Operations at the stona-quanies east Of
the city; but the fact was soon asccrtsiued
that the explosion occurred at th6 artesian
wen mat has been sunk to the depth Of Two
hundred and eighty feet, and situated about
midway between the river and tho bluffs.
The workmen at the well became sensible
OF remarkable change going on within the
core tue drill had been working through q
snosiraium OF dark porous rock for 6vshours,
and naa peen making rapid progress, when
saooen!y the machinery stopped, the rods be
came violently agitated, and deafening ex.
pios'on ensued, followed by stream Of boit-
ing water, gushing with mighty force thfo'
.ne 'aoe irom the depths below. Tho stsr-
ueo wof.men Were blinded by clouds Of
steam. George Hayes.the workmeu In charge
o. inc drill at the time, had q sery narrow
escspe. ne received JET Of boiling water
ON nis neck ana breast but was partially
Pso.ec'ed oy neavy woolen clothing. VIM.
.arksi anothef operstfve, was badly scalded
spoos sne rect ana ankles. Patrick Coz,
Aneew rsr.man snd Kari Snyder, the re-
manning workmen, were but slightly injured.
eine nofses became panic STRICKEN, reared
sno p'angea. violently, snd, extricating Them
.snss =. run ene harness, dashed madly over
sne frozen prairie In the direction of the
''sus
Ine upward pressure OF The water is very
ssssl eerunniy not les than two hundred
nm ArsHx uSL L.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06
School Service at Home.
Pa, what Is q Radical2

A. A Radical Is q rapacious animal Of the
genus homo; a native Of the New Englapd
Ststesj but occasionally found In the Middle
aud Western States; Satanic spawn Of
Puritan parentage; conceived Ia sin; born Ia
iniquity nnrscd at the breast Of Jealousy
and self esteem; rocked In tho cradle Of
prejudice and intolerance; educated In the
school of low cunning and fonl play, and
lives by public and private plundsr.
Now, my son, since have defined Radical,
let me hear you parse Il.
A. Ranical Is q compound unconstitutional
noun; black In person declining 10 nun
Der; African gender and desperate case, gov
ened by the Niger, according 10 the Puri-
tan rule---oue ignoramus governs another.
That win do, my son catch your pony
and take ride Ci~Sssad Enquirer.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

wAsHIsoroS, Fab. 2t.-rbe impeachment
resolutions passed the House this evening by
Q vote Of l2s TO AZ.
Aiser the passage Of shs impeachment res
oluiion, Mr.. Stevens. Of ofPsnnsylvania, offered
the following ressolutiousi
Rssofsed, That committee Of two he ap-
pointed 70 20 70 the Seuate, and the bar
thsreof In the name Of the House Of Repre-
ssntaiivss and Of all the people ofthe United
States, impeach Andrew Johasou. President
Of tho United Stslss of high eriaass aud
fsisdemsanor Ia ot6cs, aud acqusiut lbe SEN
ate that the Iionse Of Representatives viii in
due time exhibit particular articles Of i'm
peachmsui against .6im aud make good tho
same, aud the committee do demand that tbs
Senate make an order for the appearance Of
said andrew johnson 70 saswer said im-
peaehmsnt.
hssoipcd, That q comusiltss OF ssven be
appointed 70 prepare aud report aIiieles of
impeaetmcnt against ADdtsw Jobpson,
President Of the Uniten States, with power
10 send for persons. papers and rsesrds, an
TO take testimony snder oath.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

Ths Dublin Weekly News gives a cut Of
George Francis Traiu astride Of q locomotive,
cigar In mouth, and the inevitahie striped
pautsiocns insePsfsbls from an Englishman's 4
ides Of q Yankee, while John Bull stands
upoa The track, with biudgeon In one hand
aud tho British Gag 10 the other, disputing
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06
THE FOURTEENTH AMENDMENT.

The foiowing ~ copy OF tne fesofutions
which have been adopted By both Houses Of
the New Jersey Legislature:
4 Resolved, by the Senate and General
Assembly OF the State of New Jersey, That
the john resolution approved September IL,
Ammo Domini eighteen hundred and SIXTY
six, relative TO amending the constitution Of
the United States, be, and the same Is hereby
rescinded, and the CONSENT on behaIf of the
State Of New Jersey, TO rstify the proposed
fourteenth amendment to tho constitution of
the United States Is hereby withdrawn.
. Aud be IL resolved, That copies of the
foregoing preamble and resolution, certified
to by the President Of the Senate and the
speaker Of the General Assembly, be for
warded to the President Of the United States,
the Secretary Of State Of he United States,
70 each OF our Senators and Representatives
in Congress. and 10 the Governors Of the 10
spective States.
8. And be h enacted, That these resolu-
tons shall take effect immediately.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

Persons Of extreme modesty, whose Yieiy
will not permit them 10 call for the life OF
bis Satanic Majesty, vii simply ask for that
Brownlow, aud any book dealer win supply
your wants without further sasstions. =. Or
w Mv.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

Gen Thomas has sued Stanton for
false imprisonment, laying his DANA
ges at two hundred and ffty thOus.
and dollars,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

TBr DEvIL.--Rev. W. r. Alger Is writing
history OF the Devil. We hope, for the
DEVILS sake, that Alger Is not loyal man
II be IL, great injustice will be done 10 the
poor old rebel Virginia Paper.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

a Judge In Indianapolis haa seosspess
coiorsd preacher 10 ten ysau in the psnlien-
tiary and $1,000 fue, iei nlrfy.rg lego
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1868-03-06

Arkansas win vote 90 the ratsc.iioo 0ftss
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
From Missouri.

Sr. LOUIS, July Am Omaha despatch
says large body of Indians crossed to thu
south side of the Platte river, between Plum
creek and Willow Island, on Thursday
drove off n number of wood. choppers, ant
compelled the mail carrier to return 20 th
fort. A detachment of troops was sent tc
protect the laborers.
The removal of the troops from Fort.
Smith, Phil Kearney and Reno is proceed
ing rapidly. The troops from Fort Reno
under Major Van Worst, reached Fort Rus
sci yesterday
A Fort Bridger despatch says about two
thousand Shoshones and BarnOck Indian.
held council with General Augar on the
2d inst. The result is unknown.
A large number of Snake Indians left be
fore General Augar returned from Salt Lake
The shipment of gold from Central City
in June, amounted &c 100000.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
FROM CALIFORNIA.
Calamity nt San Fran.
cisco.

SAN Francisco, July 6.--An awful cal
amity occurred on the evening Of the Fourth
of July by the giving away of the draw
bridge, whereby some sixty persons were
precipitated into the water. Ten bodies
have been recovered, but it is impossible tc
ascertain the number drowned
The Fourth was generally celebrated
throughout California, Nevada and Oregon
General Diven reports at Militsry Head
quarters in this city, the result Of forty
five days scout against the Indians in Ari
zona, with force that consisted of one bun
dred cavalry, 6fty infantry and four guides
Parties of Indians were discovered at differ
ent localities, but fled at the approach o.
the troops. ,. ... ....-.....
Adviccs from Idaho to June 81, state that
General Crook was recently defeated by thu
Indians, and compelled to send to camp fol
teams to take off the dead. The Indian.
were we'll fortified where Crook attacked
with two companies of infantry, with th,
above result. Although this report comes
direct, it is not fully credited.
The loss by the fire at Idaho City is forty
thousand dollars.
Idaho papers complain that when officers
are long enough in command in Indian war
fare to become efficient they are invariably
removed.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
The boys in lBlue.

The following stirring address has been
issued by the Soldiers Republican organiza-
tion of this State, which has already com.
menccd its labors, and will be heard from in
due time: .... .
Headquarters SOLDIERS AND SAILORS
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE, ll05 CHESTNUT
STREET, PHILADELPHIA, July, 6, 1868.
COMRADES When the rebel armies were
overthrown and the rebel leaders forgiven
BY our magnanimous Chief, the whole world
wondered at the generosity which pardoned
men guilty of so great crime. The least
we expected was that the Government for
which we had fought, and for which so
many had given up their lives, was secured
against the possibility of another conspiracy.
But warned by history, aud taught by our
owa experience among the misguided people
of the South, we maintained our organiza
tions, and now, in the forefront of another
penil, congratulate ourselves upon the wis
dom of that decision. So thoroughly have our
military brothers reunited themselves that
only few who wore the Union blue can be
induced to join the ranks of the rebel Dem
ocracy Our camps extend east and west,
from the Atlantic to the Pacific there is
not veteran who does not realize that the
public danger may once more call him to
the field. The alarming spectacle of
formal combination between the two great
columns of treason-the rebel army of the
South and the rebel sympathizers of the
korth-is the living proof of great impend-
ing cslamities. These desperate mcn-tle
one siGe still yauntipg their treason against
the country, and the other still boasting of
the aid and comfort extended to them
profess to be confident of success in the
approaching election. The animosity they
bore to our beloved Commander,inC Chief
now the candidate of the grea. Republican
party-survives the hollow gratitude with
which they hailed the liberal terms of peace
and, now, remembering only that he struck
them in the held, and coidly forgetting
how he forgsye their great offense,' they are
toiling with superhuman energy TO defeat
him for the Presidency, and to place in the
high Office fit.successor of its present guilty
occupant. Their hatred of Grant extends to
all our heroic leaders, with one or two ex-
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

ceptions. The only offense of these accom-
plished soldiers is their fidelity-to the coun
try for which they fought. General Geo.
III. Thomas in Tennessee, General lrwln
NrDowell In Mississippi, General GEO, ".
Made in Georgia, General CANDY in south
Cosol;na. and General Reynolds in Texas,
9TH their predecessors, Sheridan, Sickles,
pone. Swayne, and Mower, are prescribed
and slandered, like common felons, while
every Union man in the South, black and
white. is subjected TO inconceivable cruelty
and oppression. This wholesale malevolence,
looking directly to the restoration OF the
rebel governments, teaches us not only the
wisdom and justice of our organization, but
;nvokes us to renewed efforts in favor of
Grant and Colfax, the standard bearers of
the Republican party, and for our gallant
comrades, Hartranft ard Campbell, our
standard bearers in the State contest.
The fundamental ideas of this rebel COM
bination are that nothing has been gained
by the success of our arms, but that every
thing has been lost. To forget the sanctifed
dead, to ignore and outrage the gallant
living, and to remember and reward those
only whose crimes in other nations would
have been punished by death or confscation
is the inspiring motive of our adversaries.
What American soldier does not feel the
insult What American citizen does not
burn to resent it Instead of cordially sub
mitting to the laws passed by overwhelming
Congressional majorities, and carried into
effect for the grand purpose of recognizing
the South upon the basis of equal justice
and equal rights, our recent adversaries
openly threaten new resort to arms.
At no period in the rebellion have they
been OF once 30 defiant and so cruel. Uni
ted in antagonism to the laws, to the nation
al credit, to the national currency, the public
peace, and to those great principles foi
which we contended, and succeeded in
maintaining, they cody appeal to the people
and ask verdict in favor of their incredible
crimes. Speaking now for the returned
volunteers of Pennsylvania, who were dis
franchlsed by the Democracy, we solemnly
renew our devotion to our beloved country
and assert, not simply our readiness to sup
port our candidates at the ballot box, but
our determination, at all times, to march to
our Governments defense against her enc
mics. ..
CHARLES II. T. Coils, Chairman.
A. L. RUSSELL, Secretary.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
The New York Democratic Conven.
liOn.

The Democracy met in Tammany Hall,
New York, last Saturday, foi the purpose of
putting in nomination candidate tor the
Presidency. Mr.. August Belmont, chairman
of the Democratic Executive Committee,
called the meeting to order at quarter past
twelve o'clock, and made the welcoming ad-
dress. Henry S. Palmer, of Wisconsin, was
then unanimously chosen temporary chair
man of the Convention. General M'Cook
then proposed that the rules of the House of
Representatives govern the Convention, but
considerable discussion ensued as to whether
this would abrogate to two thirds rule in
nominating Presidential candidate, and it
was amended so as to accept the rules of the
last Democratic National Convention. Res
olutions for tho appointment of committees
of one from each State on permanent organ
ization and on credentials were adopted af.
ter lengthy discussion on the right of the
Territories to representation in the Conven-
ton, which was not conceded. The com.
mittees were then appointed, and also one
on resolutions and platform. The Declara
ton of Independence was then read, and
the Convention adjourned until Monday q,
ten o'clock.
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11

THE State Guard, at Harrisburg, contains
the following article in relation to the ne
cessity OF electing new men to represent the
people in Congress, as we'll as in the Legisa-
ture. The views expressed by our Harris
burg contemporary are in accordance with
those of a large portion Of the people, who
desire to see the country represented by men
of ability, character and standing, free from
the influences, "cliques" and "rings," which
have brought our National, as we'll as our
State Legislatures, into disrepute:
"NEw MEN FOR CONGRESS-"
"It is very evident to the business men of
the country-to plain, common sense pco-
ple-that one of the present great needs of
the nation is new men in Congress. So no.
toriously corrupt have the great body of
men in Congress become that success in COR
ruption is now really regarded as the first
end and aim of two out of every three men
holding seats in either branch of that body.
The trouble-is, there are too many hucksters
inCongress, and we are quite surethere are too
many of the same class seeking places there.
By some means this must be broken up or
the influence of these bad men will break
because we have whipped wicked rebellion
we have entirely escaped all danger, but we
must now go to work and whip the bad
men who have foisted themselves on the
Republican party, who, invested with its
powers and elevation, have been misdirect-
ing legislation, plundering the Treasury and
sapping the foundations of the Government.
"By the enthusiasm created on account Of
| its stern devotion to the Government during
the struggles with traitors, the Republican
party has oeen able TO elect almost any man
it nominated in what have been considered
close districts On this account we have
been able to maintain our ascendancy ir
Congress and State Legislatures, bnt the
evil in this case has been aud is that its re
suits have been to shove mere second rate
and very corrupt men into legislative posi-
ton. The Republican party cannot afford
to keep such men in position any longer
All The disgrace which we now endure has
been caused by the acts of such men. There
are too many of these knaves in Congress
There were too many Of them i'll the las
Legislature, and We earnestly hope oul
friends everywhere will nominate new men
Except man has real marked ability, two
terms, and even one term is enough for hin
to serve in Congress AS the case nov
stands we will never be able to break VI
the plund ering rings which exist in Con
gross unless VIC elect large proportion o
new and better men than those who nov
occupy seats in that body. These are sug
gestions well worthy the consideration o
the people"
Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1868-07-11
Sheri6-'s Sale.

DY virtue Of writ Of Alias Vendtioni Exponas
ID issued out Of the Court Of Common Pleas Of
Northumberland county, and to me directed, will
be exposed TO public sale at tho Court House in the
Borough ofsunbury, on Monday, July eth, 1868,
TO wit:
Tho following described real estate situate in the
Borough of sunbury, county of Northumberland,
State of Pennsylvania, to wit Lot number Two
hundred and eighty.one, corner of Bilberry alley
stable lot number two hundred and eghty-two,
on which is erected double frame house ; Lot mum
Der two hundred and eighty three adjoining and va.
cant lot number two hundred and eighty-four ad
joining, and vacant lot number three hundred on the
corner Of Third and Pine streets, now occupied by
Aaron Snyder, -. ~. :
property OF Jacob B. Masser.
DANIEL BRcKLEY, Sheriff
sunbury, July llth, 1868