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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29
Lees Resignation I'm 1851.

In 1861, Col. Lee rejoincd his regi
ment at San Antonio, Texas, and re-
mained there until the firing on Sum.
ter. On the Goth Of April, 1861, Col.
Lee, after n service of twenty-five
years, resigned his position In the u.
:. Army, sending his letter of resig-
nation to General Scott, ut Wash
ington. 1t was in the following
terms:
ARLINGTON, Va, April 90, 81.
GENERAL Since my interview
with you on the 18th inst, / have
felt that ought not longer to retain
my commission In the army, there
fore tender my resignation, which
request you will recommend for ac.
ceptance. 1t would have been pre-
sented at once, but for the struggle 1t
has cost me to separate myself from
a service to which / have devoted all
the best years of my life and all the
ability | possessed.
During the whole of that time
more than a quarter of a century,
have experienced nothing but kind
ness from my superiors, and the most
cordial friendship from my comrades.
To no one, General, have I been as
much indebted as to yourself for uni
form kindness and consideration, and
it has always been my ardent de.
sire to meet your appreciation. ]
shall carry to the grave the most
grateful recollections of your kind
consideration, and your name and
fame will always be dear to me.
Save i'm defense of my native State,
l never desire again to draw my
sword. BE pleased to accept my most
earnest wishes for the continuance OF
your happiness and prosperity, and
believe me most truly, yours,
r. L. LEE.
To his sister, the wife of Federal
officer, he wrote:
My DEAR SISTER: / am grieved
at my inability to see you.
!" have been waiting for more
convenient season. which has
brought to many before me deep and
lasting regret. We are now in u state
of war which will yield to nothing.
The whole South Is in a state of rev.
olution, into which Virginia, after a
long struggle, has been drawn; aud
though / recognize no necessity for
this state of things, and would have
forborne and pleaded to the end for
redress Of grievances, real or suppos-
ed, yet in my own person had To
meet the question whether | should
take part against my native State.
With all my devotion to the Union,
and the feeling OF loyalty and duty
of an American citizen, / have not
been able to mako up my mind h
raise my hand against my relatives
my children, my home. l have
therefore, resigned my commission
in the army, and save in defense o
my native State-with the sincere
hope that my services may never b'
needed hope may never be callet
upon to draw my sword.
This was the only definition" o
his position ever given by him.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29
GENERAL ROBERTO. LEE.

The Montreal (Canada) Telegraph
In lSGi-while the war was in pro-
gress-published the following, which
has been preserved and handed us by
n prominent Confederate officer:
Posterity will rank General Lee
above Wellington or Napoleon, be-
fore SAKE or Turenne, above Marlbor-
ough or Frederick, before Alexander
or Caesar. Careful of the lives OF his
men, fertile in resource, u profound
tactician, gifted with the swift intui-
ton which enables IA commander to
discern the purpose of his enemy,
and the power Of rapid combination
which enables him to oppose to it a
prompt resistance; modest, frugal,
void of arrogance or selfassertion,
trusting nothing TO chance; among
men noble as the noblest, i'm the lofty
dignity of the Christian gentleman;
among patriots less self-seeking, and
as pure as Washington; and among
soldiers combining the religious sim
plicity of Havelock with the genius
of Napoleon, the heroism of Bayard
and Sydney, and the untiring, never
hltering duty of Wellington. In fact
Robert +. Lee, of Virginia, is the
greatest of this or any other age. He
has made his own name, aud the Con-
federacy he serves, immortal.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29
SKETCH OF GEN. LEES CAREER
ROBERT EDMUND LEE was born in

ROBERT EDMUND LEE was born in
Westmoreland county; Virginia, In
1907. He was son of General Hen
ry Lee, who was Governor of Vir-
ginia from 1892 to 1905, and a distin-
guished officer of the patriot army
in the Revolutionary War. His
mother was Anne Carter, daughter
OF Charles Carter of Shirley. He
entered the military academy at West
Point In 1925, graduated second In his
class in 1929, and was commissioned
second lieutenant of engineers. He
was soon after married to Miss Custis
OF Arlington, the daughter of Geo.
w. Parke Custis, and thus became
proprietor OF the celebrated Arling-
ton estate. BY this marriage he had
four sons and three daughters. In
1885 he served as assistant astrono-
mer for the demarcation of the boun-
Diary lines of Ohio and Michigan. In
tenant, and, in 1888, to the rank of
captain. When the Mexican war
began, he was placed on the staff of
Brigadier General Wool, and during
the campaign Of 1916 he was chief
engineer of Wool's army. At the
battle of Cerro Gordo, April 18th
lS47, he was brevetted major for gal.
lantry. In the August following he
again won brevet rank by his meri-
torious conduct at Contreras and
Cherubusco. In the assault on Cha
pultepec, September 18th, 1S47, he
was severely wounded, and received
the brevet promotion to lieutenant
colonel. On the 2lst of July, 1S4S,
he was appointed member of the
board of engineers, and held the pO-
siti0n until 1850. In 1852 he was ap-
pointed superintendent of the militia
ry academy at West Point, but pro-
ceeded under orders to Europe with
Captain afterwards GeneraD George
B. Mcclellan as commissioner to Oh
serve the operations of the allied ar
mics before Sebastopol. In 1855 he
was promoted to be lieutenant. colo
mel of the second cayalry. On the
10th of March, 1861, he was made
colonel of the First cavalry.
On the 25th of April he resigned
his commission, and repaired to Rich
mond to unite his fortunes with those
of his native State. The convention,
then in session, had elected him com
inander of the military and naval
forces of Virginia. When the for
malities of connecting Virginia with
the government of the Confederate
States (already organized at Mont
gomery) were concluded, General
Lee received on the 10th of May the
commission Of Major General in the
army of the Confederate States. md
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

BY DAISY.

How few Of us fully realize (tili by
sad experience) the great Importance
OF guarding carefully against the In.
diligence OF fexaggeration! We weak.
minded creatures are all more or less
prone to the indulgence Of this inju-
rious habit Of exaggcrating. Next
TO falsehood, II Is the weakest point
In PERSONS character, and leads 10
error, by Its unresisting temptation.
For those that are thus unfortunate
IN lie, and are wanting In intellectu-
al powers, all respect and esteem are
lost. 1t weakens and destroys happi-
ness. All elegance and refinement
are marred by the indulgence of this
habit, and their beauty Is but wasted
ON the desert air.
Behold the lady OF fashion! Her
neck OF marble whiteness Is adorned
with costly pearls, and upon her
snowy fingers are placed brilliants
which dazzle the eyes to behold
Her style. OF beauty Is exceedingly
rare, and her features are OF perfect
symmetry, with an intellect which is
very remarkable. She Is endowed
with nearly all the accomplishments.
In her manner she Is modest aud re.
served, and she Is ever willing to par
ticipate In the pleasures Of the happy
and share with the miseries of the
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

WASHINGTON, Oct. 49, Postmas-
ter General Cresswell made a speech
in Baltimore last night In which he
said that the President intended to
carry out the legislation of Congress
regarding the elections to the very
letter, and, If need be, to call out the
regular army and the militia of the
States for that purpose. He said he
should warn the people of Baltimore
that In November they would have
a properly conducted election, and
that Governors wann, who Is running
for Congress in the Thirty-eighth dis
trict, would probably feel the effect of
1t for the first time.
The President Is represented by
Others as saying that he will station
a gunboat at the foot of every street
in New York city II 1t be necessary
TO enforce the Congressional election
law there Oh the 18th inst.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

Tue National Intelligencer, pub
lished at Washington since 1900, has
been transplanted to New York,
where, in new shape, it will appear
in the future. Alexander Delmar and
n. ii. Legis are the principal mana
gers. Speaking for itself, the paper
claims not to be a party organ, and
will present all that is best in the doc
trines of both parties, and address a
class of readers anxious for the great
ness and dgood government of ourco
try, more than those blinded and deaf
ened by the noise and dust of mere
party strife. 1t certainly displays
considerable ability.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

LONDON, October 5.-The Stand
ard Of tomorrow will contain an ar
ticle written in anticipation of the
death of Gen. Lee, reported by tele-
graph to be lying now at the point OF
death in Virginia. The article says
" A country which has given birth
to such man as Robert Lee may look
the proudest nation In the most chiv-
alric period of the history of Europe
fearlessly In the face. For no race
has in any age produced more no.
bier soldier, Christian gentleman and
man than the heroic Virginian cap
tain"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

JOSH BILLINGS has this advice To
those misguided females who go about
seeking their rights: "Eve, yure
gratist grandmother, committed a
mistake good deal bigger than the
one which yu are anxious tew commit,
but thare IL a remote similarity in the
mistakes. She wanted tew kno and
hav u hand in awl that wuz a going,
on, and the Devil offered 10 teach
her, and hav heard what the result
wuz. Mi advice tew yu IL tew stay
rite WHARF yu are; yu have power
now that kan never be less If yu
hold on to II but fyu spit on yurt
hands tew gita better holt yu may
lose yure grip entirely"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

DICKENS says: ~ have known vast
quantities Of nonsense talk about bad
men not looking you in the face
Don't trust that conventional :dea.-
Dishonesty will stare you out OF coun.
tenance any day In the week, If there
Is any thing to be got by it."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

A BINaHAMToN, New York, wo-
man complains that during the first
year Of married life her husband cali
ed her "my dear" the second year
" Mrs. A." and the third year sorrel-
top" which was too much for her to
bear.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

=" How are you, Smith," said Jones.
Smith pretends not 10 know him, and
answers hesitatingly
I" Sir, you have the advantage of
me-"
+" Yes, I suppose so; everybody has
that's got common sense.n
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

The following description Of gout
is given by Frenchman; Place your
joint in a vice and screw IL up until
you can endure II no longer-that may
represent rheumatism; then give the
instrument another twist, aud you
viii obtain u notion Of the guut.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

BoURBAKI was recently rendered
the command of all the armies Of
France excepting those at Paris aud
Metz, which he declined, but has ae-
cepted the command of the army of
the North, and goes to Lille to-day
10 organize his forces. Bourbaki as
sures the government that the Geuer-
al commanding the army Of the Loire
is entirely capable.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

No trait Of character Is more valu-
able than the possession of a good
temper. Home can never be made
happy without 1t. 1t Is like flowers
springing up in our pathway, reviv-
ing and cheering us. Kind words
and looks are the outward demon
strations. Patience and forbearance
are the sentinels within.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

He is q great simpleton who imag-
ines that the chief power of wealth
Is to supply wants. In ninety-nine
cases out of hundred it creates more
wants than 1t supplies.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

Busy not thyselfin search of other
mems lives; the errors Of thine own
Is more than thou canst answer
for. 1t moro concerns thee tn meme
one fault In thyself, than to find ou
q thousand in others.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

AN Albany paper says; 1--WE once
saw a woman laced So tight that
while STOPPING to pick up pin, her
stays gave way, and she turned three
somersets In consequence"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

THE New York Express says that
one Of the best ways of decreasing
crime will be to destroy the belief 80
unfortunately prevalent that 10 Is vul.
gar to work for living.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

EIGHTEEN million suns are said to
belong To our armament. More than
1000, 900 such ornaments are visible,
and every increase Of telescope pow
er add 10 the number.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

Z" Waiter, this bit Of turbot Is not as
good as that you gave us last week. /"
Walter" Beg pardon, sir; it's off the
very same fish,"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

THE smaller the alibre Of the
mind, the greater the bore Of q per-
petually open mouth.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29
WHOLE NO. 2,rsa.

DICKENS had an eye to colors.--
His manuscripts were always written
with blue ink and his published works
were universally read.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

A FIRM faith Is the best divinity a
good life Is the best philosophy; a
clean conscience the best law hon
esty the best policy.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

WHAT kind Of essence does young
man like when he pops the question ?
Acquiescence.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

" How do you define black as your
hat p" said q schoolmaster to one of
his pupils, " Darkness that may be
Jeh," replied the youthful wit.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

WHY il the first chicken like foro-
mast? Because 1t Is just before the
main hatch.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

LAWS, like sausages, to inspire re-
spect In proportion as we know how
they are made.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

AK experienced old gentleman says
that all that Is necessary In the enjoy
ment of love or saussgcs IL conii-
dpnce.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

Close the door gently,
Bride the breath,
Our little earth angel
IL sleeping with Death;
Gently he woes her,
She wishes to stay,
Ills arms are about her
He bears her away.
Music comes floating
Down from the dome;
Angels are chanting
The sweet welcome home,
Come, stricken weeper--
Raise thy bowed head,
Gaze on the sleeper,
Our idol Is dcud.
Smooth back the ringiets,
Close the dark eyes,
No wonder such beauty
Was claimed In the skies;
Cross the hnndsrently,
O'er the white breast;
50 like n mild spirit
Strayed from the blcssed;
This idol of ours;
Let her graves slumber
Be midst the Wild flowers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

THE reason there are so many NUT
ton-heads In existence Is because 80
many children are "perfect lambs"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

WHY is the letter like the snort
of horse? Because 1t makes u noise
out of IA nose.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

" How does that look ?' said old
Mr.. Smith, holding out his big hand.
" That, said Mr. Joucs, "looks as u
NoI WCrC out Of soap
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

WHEN Adam and Eve partook OF
the treeof knowledge, did they study
the higher branches?
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

AN accurate estimate shows that
each Indian In the United States costs
the Government $3.50 annually.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29
GREATER INDUCEMENTS

to purchasers than usual.
In the first place, l do not confine
myself to one or two descriptions, but
keep a Greater Variety and Larger
Stocks. In point of style, my Shoes
excel. In quality, they are the best.
1 warrant them to wear as well
as any Shoe sold In this or any
other market.
1 have the Goods from Dram &
Sons, Myles, Hanson, Moore, Zeig-
Ter, aud other celebrated manufac.
turers. Also a splendid line of Cheap
or Goods. The Ladies are invited 10
call aud examine the
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-10-29

beg leave to offer my services to tho
citizens of Clarllsvllle and surrounding
vicinity as n manufacturer of first class
work from the best material the market
affords, and at us liberal rates as the same
quality of work can be executed for In the
city. Footing. half-soling and repairing
done at the cheapest rates, and work de-
livered promptly at the time promised.
Respectfully, u. G.. HOWELL.
May 81, ,'70-ly.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

DAN HARTMAN, to-day adjourned the
sale Of unclaimed goods at Halliday and
Brothers warehouse, and will resume it TO.
morrow morning nj 0 o'clock. Hero is a
chance Tor II bargain. These goods will
be sold at public cutlery to pay charges and
who Knows what treasures mag be con-
ccaIed in those mysterious packages.
Clurns, coffee, books, trunks, boxes tools,
camp Ghosts, kegs ofisoda Ginger, tobacco
crackers, safes, mattresses, dining tables,
bcbsteals, fish, buggy wagon, hides, putty,
etc, will oil be sold for just what they will
bring. The bargaih-lovcrs who absent
themselves from the sale will never for.
give themselves. SEQ the list of goods to
be sold, published in our advertising coli
umns. .s.. .rHHN t.I
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

THe CENTRAL NEAT MARKEr.--'
Messrs. Fred Koehler " Co, of the Gem
trail Meat Market, desire it understood tina,
they keep all kinds Of meats, beef, pork,
mutton, lamb and veali that they buy and
slaughter tho bost aud fsttsst animals
Brought to this market dress and serve
out the meats 10 a neat ana cleahly man
nor; and deal with everybody fairly and
sqnardy. . i.'.'..'a
Market baskets Of customers delivered
free or charge 10 any part Of the city.
Fresh sausage on sale every morning.
Bay your meats, then, at tho Contra
Meat Market. near the corner Of Tenth
street, on Washington avenue.
.f..r. .. 4 n... ESQ sep ~ Njm
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

\ COMPLIMENTARY party to Mr.. and
Mrs. Miles r. Gilbert will be given Mt the
st, Charles hotel, on Monday evening, DC
tobcr 3lst A happy time Is anticipated
The invitations are out. The cards
printed u, this Office, are geographically
bcoutiful-par excellent, letter press print.
ing that cannot 10 cacelled. But, them
the BULLETIN office turn. out no work that
is not prime; and the prices are lower
than the lowest.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

) Tue season ofentsrtainmentssa dainuse,
ments is near at hand. We do not know
what programme Mr.. Hartman has
adopted, but have no doubt that no will
use the Athen@um to good advantage. Hc
is an energetic and sagscious manager, and,
if properly encouraged, will furnish to our
citizens theatrical, and other entertain.
ments, Of the most recherche character.
In the way Of procuring Tho services Of
some Of the popular lecturers what has
been done? We are sure, that a lecture
fund might BIO raised among our citizens,
sufficient in amount to defray tho expenses
of course Of lectures extending through
u period Of four or five months; and we
suggest that the Young Mems Christian
Association take tho matter in hand I'd
SEQ what can be done
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

Tux great American Free Trade
Lcagne hold. that every rnnn should hsva
the righ,to exchange the product ofhis IA.
bor Wherever be can obtain tho mos, f5- il,
and our popular iry-good. merchant, Mr.
r. II. Cunning ham, holds lha, ally man
who will deal with him can obtain more
The goods for the same money than in any
other similar store in Cairo. lie will in-
form the public through the BULLETIN
tomorrow further o. this impor,sn, sub
jet, and to-day calls attention to the fact
tina, he has full line of the celebrated
double warp alapaca-thc Washington
black Alapsca superior in point Of brill
lhncy, shade, weight, quality and price 10
any other brand In the market, and cs-
pecially adapted to Fab wear being the
heaviest goods imported
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

TnE peace movement in Europe Is not n
humbug, but there will Do no pence for the
rnsn, woman or child who remains away
from Charley Noye's circus tomorrow af-
,crnoon aud night II ia ono Of the best ex-
hibiiion' 9TH" kind travelling IN America
has moro features Of real merit; more that,
!, attractive sud entertaining, Aud be.
side, Of all the circus men travelling Noyc'
i. the most worthy the patronage Of the
public. H. !, nothing shor, Of nm enter.
prising gentleman. Le,thoanyasAtheh,
i-c crowded. .... ...
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

p. HOWARD, STEAMBOAT BUTCHER
REMovAL.-Phil. Towards steamboat
meat shop has been removed to the base.
ment Of the Express Office in in tho CITY
National Bank building, directly opposite
the main steamboat landing, where he will
as usual, keep an abundant supply of fresh
meats for the steamboat trade, and where
he will DO pleased 10 meet customers night
or day. oct l3-2w
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

Is letter dated October 23d, Mr.. vii.
son, member OF tho State Board OF Equal.
iIa,ion, report. tho following percentage.
added 10 OF deducted from the sS.ess'ne n,s
of the difiefen, couuiic. in the Fret Sep-
n,oriL District, BY tho board now in sesion
nj iprin VN.lI, ... .
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26
The 8ul1&tin.
Announcements.
For Nl,eriH.

We Mo authorized W announce that Mr.. A. ".
IRWIN iss candidate for the office of sherIn OF
Ale Wander county, at the ensuing November "loc'
ton, -uljoc, to the decision " the pcmocrnti"
County Convention anRJotd
At the solicitation Of many ..ti1c.s OF both p"i.
teal parties ! hereby announce myself - IN"
PEOPLES CANDIDATE for sbcflioi Alexander
county, At the ensuing November election
...... FRED. kUEliLER
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1870-10-26

Al the Las, NEE ting 81 the ARABS, q
committee on the proposed new building
OF that company Was appointed. The
Arabs have outgrown their present lit
tie building, aud should ut once emulate
the energy OF the "Roughs,' End put up
house that will accommodate the com.
pany and be an ornament to the city.
They can do il. Among tho |trabs' are
many gentlemen of energy and whatever
may he said of the president, Jack Winter,
no does no. lack any Of the dash necessary
o push forward such IN enterprise. II
these gentlemen will all put their should
ers to the wheel, the new building Of the
"Arabs" will soon be on the ground us
well as on paper. -----