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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16

MEMPHIS, =. TENNESSEE.
OFFER THEIR SERVICES FOR THE
~ keeping, purchase and sale of Horses,
Mules, Beef and Grazing Cattle, Work
Oxen, Mich Cows, Hogs and Sheep.
Having excellent accommodations for
Stock, and the most conveniently situated
yard i'm the city, besides adopting "a mode
rate rate OF charges for feeding and COM
mission, they offer unsurpassed induce
ments to shippers of Cattle and Drovers
Our correspondence being very extensive
In localities where the best prices for live
stock are obtained, and giving our sole at.
tention to the BUSINESS we always procure
the highest market rates for our customers.
We are always prepared to make liberal
advances on consfgnments, and render
prompt account of sales, and punetually
remit as ordered. Freight paid on all con-
signments II desired.
Our agents are at the landing on arrival
of every boat, and at all railroad trains.
stock dealers coming to our city are COR
daily invited 10 call on us, Market prices
for live stock promptly furnished.
~SWe have no agents, out of the city,
representing us without written authority.
No charges for driving, or for advancing
freight bills. Very respectfully,
Oct. 0, 'G0-3m. EDDINS 4 WILLIAMS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16
VIRGINIA.
Gov. Walkers .Messagc-.The FiG
w teenth Amendment. s1T

Gov. walkers .Messagc-.'rhe FiE
Gov. Walker sent in message on
the 18th amendment. He saws the
people of this Commonwealth, at the
election, by an overwhelming major
ity accepted and adopted the princi-
pie sought to be Incorporated Into the
Constitution by thisamendment, viz:
The civil and political equality of all
men before the law. The well-known
honor and integrity of the people of
Virginia forbid even the supposition
that they would fail to adhere to and
maintain, while necessary and posi-
BILE, any principle to which they had
yielded their adherence. Virginia
always fulfills with most ample good
faith all her pledges. But our people
by this action have not only placed
the political rights of all our citizens
on q firm and during basis; they have
accomplished much more, they have
increased prospect;vely the power and
influence Of our State In, the national
councils, by broadening the basis OF
the l4th article of the Constitution of
the United States. When in any
State the right of suffrage Is abridged,
except for crime, the basis of repre-
sentation must be rduced in cores
ponding proportion, Although we
have wisely settled this question, SO
far as our State is concerned, and BAN
ished from the theater of State poll
tics this prolific source of irritation,
there Is reasonable ground for appre-
hension that the 18th amendment
should fail of adoption as a part of
the Federal constitution, our State
may be flooded with, and the control
thereof pass into the hand of, q class
of emigrants from the great States
lying upon or near our border, who
will seek the enaction of those civil
or political rights not accorded to
them here but denied to them.
Self protection, therefore, demands
that we do our part toward securing
the ratification of that amendment.
Our interests require it, our faith Is
pledged to it. t.
He considers the election of Sena.
tors clearly a requisite to admission,
and adds: Complete restoration is
accomplished by admission to repre-
sentatiOn I'm Congress, and there can
be no question that admission to rep.
reseHtatioh may 10 some extent de-
penn on tne representatives. elected;
ME the election oiSenators would
luIiy compete every preparation ne
cessary ior the prompt admission q
tne otate 10 representation IN DOtn
houses OF Congress, the election Of
sultaDie men Tor those exalted posi-
lions would unmistakabiy demon
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16

A PROMISING BoY,--They have O
nice, weIl-grown boy named Joseph
True Lake, at Chichester, Vermont,
who II he is not suddenly stunned by
some accident, will be man one OF
these days. The delicate juvenile is
eight years old, standing four feet
seven In his stockings, measuring
four feet two and a half inches around
his waist, and weighing s37 pounds.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16

NJ. @. PrTMAN.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16
j. Snyder e Go.
PAINTERS.

WE WISH TO CALL THE ATrEN-
w ton of the citizens Of GAINESVILLE
and vicinity To our firm. In the House
Painting Department we employ n
corps OF first-class workmen-men that
know their business, and use none but the
b,st material, and warrant all our work 10
stand.
our sigu Work we do In style unsur-
passed anywhere, and defy competition.
Ornamental, FFesco work and scenery
painted on short notice.
Draining done by Us we warrant TO stand,
painters in this city.
kelsomining, Paper Hanging, and GlaL-
ing done with neatness and dispatch,
J. SNYDER 4 co.
Der. u, ls53-tt
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16

THE sugar crop of Cuba of 1869 will
not be saved at all. With one half of
the slaves of the island, and hundreds
more decamping daily, little hope is
entertained that any considerable
part of it can be gathered. Planters
are responding. Merchants are hold
ing all the sugar they can carry
The Cubans must consider their last
crop sacrifice to freedom, and SUBJ
NIT if possible with resignation. If
they achieve their Independence, they
will be richly repaid for the terrible
cost of IL,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16

I'D. m. LEWIS
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16

DIR. WIN. CALHOUN, of Tupelo,
Mississippi, a few days age, was
taken suddenly i'll while visiting a
patient, and died almost immediate
ly. He was cousin Of John q. Cal
houn, and not unlike him in his per-
sonal appearance. .... r
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-10-16
EXTRA SPECIAL NOTICE.

~
newnre of Countcrfeits! smiths Tonic
syrup has been coonterfeited, aud the coun-
terfeiter Brought 10 grief
Smiths Tonic Syrup.
The genuine article must have pr. John
Bull's private Stamp on each bottle. DIR.
John Bull only has the right to manuf,c.
turc and sell the, original John Smiths
Tonic syrup OF Louisville, Ky. F.xainiuc
well the label on each bottle. III my pri-
Nate stamp IL notion the bottle, do. not pur-
column advertisement, and my show card.
VIII prosecute any one Infringing on my
right. TIE genuine Smiths TonG syrup
can only be prepared by myself.
The public servant, Fn
DIR. JOHN BULL.
Louisville, KY. April %, lsBs
W The genuine article for sale by
mar. 0, 'Ve-tfl =. u. STEWART.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
,oRTr. CAROLINA RAILROAD.

Our special telegram announces the
defeat of the proposed lease of the North
Carolina Railroad by the united vote OF
the private stockholders and the State.
This is victory of the press over the
Railroad ''ring "a victory of the people
of North Carolina over the men who have
been preying upon their misfortunes.
We see in it warning to the Legislature
against q continuance of the corrupt and
extravagant legislation of the past ses-
Bion-a warming which will and must be
needed
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

in this matter as question of law is per-
fectly untenable; as matter Of fact q
most disastrous one to the interest
of the State. If such arbitrary power
be vested in the hands of the Gov
ernor our people will do we'll to consider
at once the shortest mode of altering the
Constitution. If this power be not vested
in him it is only incumbent on them when
next they make Governor to be careful
to select man who can understand the
Constitution which he swears to support.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
New Style Of Juvenile Reading.
BY Squiggs.

Here is the face of q merchant: See ho"
pious he looks; he IS showing customer
his fine goods, tomorrow ho Will advertise
to give away his whole stock. He is al
ways sacrificing himself for the trading
public.
Here is the doctor: Sec how pleasant
he looks; his head is out of the window
in the night time; he is telling some one
to stop ringing the door bell, but the per
son is deaf and does not hear. Would yoH
like to be doctor! and ride all night Ill
the rain and never get your pay.
| Here is the face Of blacksmith he
is shoeing kicking mule on cold WIN
ters morning. He has just skinned his
fingers can you tell whether lis mouth II
made up for whistling on praying
Here is the face OF a lawyer: Sec no"
honest he tries to look he keeps roguc5s
out of jail do you think that is right
Here is one paying him money. Will lie
take it ? He will wait long time.
Here is widow How sad she looks
she has lost her husband do you thlnh
she will get another ? She will try hard.
Hero IS the face Of u constable: pee
how meek he looks. Would you Ike 70
be constable and keep town quiet anu
get knocked down four pairs Of stairs Ill"
have your face smashed IN
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
AFTERNOON SESSION,

The meeting was again called to order.
Mr.. W. A. Caldwell took the floor and
argued for some time against the lease.
Gen. Barringer said he was opposed to
the present lease, though he differed with
Gov. Graham in regard to the companies
power to lease. He was opposed to the
present lease for many reasons, but there
might arise circumstances from the con-
dition of things which might cause him to
favor some such arrangement. He had
years ago expressed his distrust of the
prosperity of company where the inter
est sof the private Stockholders and State
come in conflict.
Mr.. B. then proceeded to state some OF
his objections to the lease in an argument
of some length.
The question REQUIRED upon the motion
to postpone the matter until the next an.
nual meeting.
The vote being taken, it was carried.
On motion oi Mr.. Barringer she vote
was reconsidered.
MIR. Badger called for stock vote upon
the question of postponing. Some objec
ton being raised, spirited discussion en-
sued.
Mr.. Badger said the reason he asked fol
stock vote was that he was instructed b,
the Governor to vote down all PROPOSE
tions to postpone and then to vote
against the lease
After somewhat lengthy debate Mr.
E. F. Caldwell moved the indefinite post
ponement of the whole matter.
MIR. Badger said if that should be take1
as equivalent to direct rejection of tn.
lease he would vote for the motion.
The vote being taken, the motion was
adopted.
On motion MIR, Mcclure was allowed t.
withdraw his proposition.
Mr.. Gorrell offered resolution appoint
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
From the Raleigh Sentinel.
Meeting Of the Stockholders Of the
North Carolina Railroad.

The Stockholders of the above named
road assembled at the Senate Chamber.
Before the meeting was regularly organ
lied, Mr.. J. =. Kirkland, of Orange, pro
posed to have an informal meeting of the
private Stockholders, to consider whether
or not they should go into the proposed
meeting.
Mr. Badger, State proxy objected on the
ground that it would amount TO prelimi-
nary meeting wherein the affairs of the
Road would be discussed and the State
had right to be represented in such meet
ings, she having the largest amount of in
terest to guard.
After some discussion Mr.. Kirk land 8
proposition was rejected.
The meeting was then regularly organ
lied by calling Giles Mebane, Esq, to the
chair. S. 81. Wiley and +. A. Stage were
appointed Secretaries.
The following communication from
President Smith was read by the Secreta-
ry:
To Me Stockholders Of tie
North Carolina Railroad
GENTLEMEN-On the 18th of October
laat the President of the R. & G.. r. R.
Co. made proposition to the Directors OF
your Company to lease your road for
twenty years, proposing to pay annually
$40 900 for the same, the payment OF
which to be secured by depositing that
amount in securities equal to cash in some
safe Bank in the city of Raleigh. Also to
give like security to secure your Company
against any loss or depreciation of yoal
road and its property. Also binding them
selves to return to your Company your
road and rolling stock in as good condi
ton as when received by them.
The proposition was accepted on the
part of your Directors, and this meeting
was called for its ratification or rejection
Some have said and complained that the
time was too short for the consideration Of
so grave subject. I therefore respectfully
recommend that the consideration of the
subject be postponed until your annual
meeting, or to some day to be named by
your honorable body.
The following letter addressed to Presi
dent Smith, by A. X. Mcclure, of Penn.
was next read:
RALEIGH, Nov. 10, 1868.
Maj. W. A. Smith, President
ofMe NORTH Carolina Railroad
SIR-I propose to lease the N. G. r. r
for myself and associates, on the basis o
the lease, to be voted on this day, with tn
Il. l. G. r. r. Co., with the following mod
ifieations:
| will pay as AN annual rental for said n
C. r. r., 1896, 900. payable quarterly
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
Denfh of Colonel jenkins,

We learn with regret of the death O.
Col. VIM A JENKINS of Warrenton, very
suddenly, on the 9th while in attendance
upon the Halifax Court. Colonel JEN-
K1Ns was a leading lawyer, having beer
elected twice Attorney General of the
State and served with some distinction
He has frequently represented Warren
County in the Legislature. He was gen
tleman of character and ability, and his
loss will be much felt.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

accomplishment of purpose that would
necessarily have resulted in injury to the
Cape Fear section.
Perhaps, however, it is of greater i'm
portance in that it shows the power of the
press IL North Carolina--that it can des-
troy the best coucocted schemes of the
Ring" that the Radical party, with Gov
ernor HOLDEN at lis head, dare not any
longer resist tho will of the people when
declared by al independent outspoken
press
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
The North Carolina Railroad Lease.

We call the attention of our readers to
the proceedings of the Stockholders of the
North Carolina Railroad in the meeting
held in Raleigh on the 18th instant
We regard the defeat of this project as
of very great significance and Of very
great Importance.
1t is of especial importance to the peo-
pie of this section, because it prevents the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
WE clip the following from the Balsi'
moro SIN Of 10th instant

WE clip the following from the Balti-
moro SIN Of 10th instant
ElrGRANTs FROM NORTH CARoLINA.-A con-
siderable portion of the population OF North
Carolina continue to desert their native soil to
make their hOmes i'll the West. Yesterday some
fifty or sixty arrived here-men, women and chill
dren-from the vicinity of Salem, in that State,
and Forsyth county, and making themselves COM
Portable in the we'll warmed depot building OF the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. on Camden street.
there remained until the train started with them
for the West. They are to locate at dlherent
points in Illinois, Iowa. Missouri, &C., and in the
case of families the men have generally been
cat beforehand and made some provision for
homes, while the young single men rely for
the most part On finding employment at farm
and other labor at better prices, they say, than
they can get iii North Carolina.
That North Carolinians should continue
TO desert their native soil to make their
homes in the West is more matter for re-
greet than surprise. Every lover of the
State must feel intense regret that our
people should for good reason or bad,
deem it necessary to leave North Carolina
In order to better their fortunes. Our popu-
lGtion is too small to develop the resources
of the State. The great pressing want of
North Carolina is labor, skilled and I'M
skilled. to till the soil, to build and work
factories and to complete works OF inter
nal improvements. The available force
is entirely inadequate to the great work to
be done.
In view Of this fact efforts have from
time to time been made to induce por-
ton Of the large number of the emigrants
daily crowling upon our shores to look with
a favorable eye upon the attractions North
Carolina presents to industrious settlers.
Instead however, of these efforts being
successful instead of adding to our popu-
lation, we arc unable to retain even the
small number we have heretofore had
This is not the only considerable body oil
North Carolinians who have sought homes
in the West.
Nor need We be surprised at it. So long
as Governors and Judges are partisans and
by their actions, both private and official
apparently seek to foment discord, and tc
administer the law and the Government ir
the interest of a party, and not of the peo
pie, we can neither expect to draw emf
grants here nor even retain the population
We have.
So long as freedom of action and speecl
can be exercised in other States we can
not expect people to remain here where
is sought to be prevented. It does no
tend to give confidence to people in tn
State or out of the State, to see the Cover
nor of North Carolina, in the most forma
manner, claim the right under the Constitu
ton to exercise powers for which tina
instrument affords not the slightest war
rant, and which it expressly prohibits-w
refer particularly to the right of the Go,
ernor, without the consent of the Legisls
ture. to declare portions of the State to b
IN instruction and thereby to "suspen
all civil law"
The position Governor Holden has take
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

By whom? Why Can any one explain
It is mighty hard to keep the hang of
Grant. Shouldn't wonder if Brick Pome-
roy would come in after while for first
class mission.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

ing Gov. Graham, Gen. Barringer and Mr..
Welker a committee on the part Of the
individual stockholders to memorabilia the
approaching Legislature to take such &C.
ton as would tend towards placing the
Road under the control of the private
stockholders, the State taking proper steps
to guard her interest.
The resolution was adopted without de-
bate.
On motion the meeting then adjourned.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
Another Heavy Loss.

We are grieved to learn that the Rocky
Mount Cotton Factory of Mr.. W. s. BATTLE
was destroyed by fire about noon on We'd
nesday. But few weeks ago we recorded
the loss by fire of the Clubhouse and mills
of MIR. RATTLE at the same place. The
Factory was one of the most extensive in
the State and gave employment to large
number of persons in that locality. We
are glad to know that there was an insu-
rance of some twenty-five thousand dol
lars in the Liverpool, London and Globe
Company, but this will cover but small
portion of the loss. Mr.. BATTLE is one of
the most liberal, enterprising and public
spirited citizens of the State, and he will
have the sympathy Of all who know him
in this second misfortune.
The destruction of this Factory is some
thing more than a private loss. 1t will
effect that entire community. We hope
he will be able to rebuild his Factory, as
he has his other building, and can soon be
at work again,
We have not been informed Of the cause
Of the fire We cannot conceive that
man who is so just, heightened and lib
eral in his dealings with everybody, white
and black, could possibly have given any
cause for the destruction of his property.
Yet this second loss looks suspicious. Fol
:he sake of tho reputation of that section,
and in behalf Of human nature, we hope
Nf
incendiary.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

"Ha'n't your at sleepy ?" asked Do % =
black OF seedy. looking clergyman ;oa
looks as if it was dreadful long time sih'e
it had nap;" -. ---. .-.--.-..
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19
ESPECIAL TO THE JoURNAL]
LEASE OF THE n. {. Il. X.
ACTION INDEFINITELY POSTPONED.
RALEIGH, Nov. 10 P. III.

RALEIGH, Nov. 1l-9 ?. III.
st the meeting of the Stockholders OF the
North Carolin Railroad, held in this city to-day
sct;on in regard to the lease Of the road was
indefinitely postponed by the Stockholders and
tho State vote
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

We publish this morning the following
extracts from Col. Fremont's report:
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

order.
| TRANSPORTATION.
There has been small decrease in the
amount received from way or local travel,
while the number of persons carried has
increased as compared with the preceding
year-due to reduction in fares by the
sale of ''return" tickets, inducing more
travel, but it has not yet produced an in
crease of receipts, as it will undoubtedly
do as soon as the people along the line be-
come accustomed to the fact that they can
go to their market town and return for
one fare instead of two. Eight thousand
more persons have travelled short distan-
ces, or have been on the trains, with q
diminution of less than 50, 900 in receipts.
The through travel has increased three
or four thousand dollars, with O CORES
lponding increase in the number of passen-
gers transported
The freight accounts show q small de-
crease due to the loss of business that we
formerly had with the North Carolina
Railroad Company, which, in consequence
of O combination against this line, has en-
ltirely ceased.
Our through transportation business to
this city and places beyond has materially
Increased.
Our local freights have also increased
| HSAJ AoAooOlAOIS duI Uub ZOE INC loss OF
the North Carolina freight, our receipts
this year would have been SIS, 600 more
than they are now.
NEW TRAFFIC-FRUIT AND VEGETABLES.
In consequence of an unfavorabIe sea.
son, our vegetable and fruit transportation
J business has been very light. We had
reason last year to hope for a large increase
in this branch of our business during this
, year, as stated in my report, but with late
, frosts and an unusually dry season the es.
Inmates embraced in that report could not
be realized.
All desire to say here is that this road
} is located in section of the South espe-
cially adapted to the growth of early vege-
! tables, and early and rare fruits, which en-
ables the farmer and horticulturist to send
} their products so rapidly and cheaply to
market that the value of the lands and the
consequent prosperity of the road is great
ly enhanced, and il in q few years the bus
illness of transporting these products to the
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-19

the payments to be secured by satisfactory
collaterals, and satisfactory security to be
given for the rolling stock. &c, OF the Com
pany.
I respectfully refer to Henry Ciews d
Co., Bankers, 81 Wall Street, New York,
and to Co. Thos. A. Scott, OF the Penn.
R. r. Co., as to the ability of myself and
associates to comply with the conditions of
fbic rnrnrnSnl
Middletown transcript., 1869-02-13

VvLUE OF TIE CorToN CRop.-Accord-
ing to to the Augusta Chronicle, the pres
ent cotton crop of Georgia will yield from
$50, 900, 900 to $40, 900, 900 in gold.
1.-The estimated value of the cotton crop
for the last year, including the recent ad-
vance in price, is over two hundred and
fifty millions of dollars-a fact which Ger.
tainly dispels the idea of prolonged power
ty' North Carolina alone has raised near
ly $15, 100000 worth of cotton and all
her products for the same period foot up
$40, 900, ,000." 1t is estimated In tho
South that the cotton crop will give sur.
plus Of $125, 100000.