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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20

under such difaculties, they STAINED Such
importaat results. We whosare familiar
with the achievements of Keplets Newton,
Laplace and nerschell, may smile ststhe pre-
tensions of science that made the earth the
centre, round which the mighty sun and his
magnificent attendants obediently rolled
We may smile at the difficulties in which
this hypothesis involved them, and the COM
plicated system of Cycle and Epicyle, in
which, they sought explanation and refuge
from the absurdities of their hypotheses-
But these were steps, indirect indeed, yet
necessary and leading not less surely to the
position we now aposition from which
we eau contemplate the exact form, mass
and uniform phenomena Of the shining stars,
from which, with the telescope, armed
aud guided by the chart Of successful expe-
rimeut we can pass on the most remote
system in the explored Heavens, and cad
and admire the arrangements and movements
of its splendid occupants.
So far as we have traced their history, we
have reason to believe that the Ancients at
tanned degree of civilization much higher
than is commonly supposed. Their scientific
knowledge was considerable. In pure Ma
thematics they made some important dis.
coveries. They guessed at some truths
modern science has shown to be correct tho
they themselves could not establish their
conjectures.
OF the more ancient nations we have little
direct knowledge. The imperfect and perish.
ing records Of their ruins and the writing:
of other nations arc our chief sources of in.
formation. 1t is not so with respect Il
Greece. We know more of her than of any
of the nations which preceded her. Hel
achievements in philosophy and literature We
now possess, and of the value of the lattel
the leaned world has long since spoken
Greece accomplished all that IL was possible
to do, with her means. She could do NJ
more. Her achievements we Judge as ou
richest earthly heritage, and gladly accort
her our admiration and gratitude. Conse
Grated soil Of genius Nati,e home o
Beauty and Of Artl The sun Of civilization
rose high, shone brightly and fingered loni
on thy lovely shores "a eilded halo, hover
ing round decay" And through the vista o
ages and the melancholy gloom of long neg
lect the poet looks back with fond gaze OF
thy departed magnifcence.
''The past returns, the present seems to cease
And glory knows no cline beyond he
! Greece" W.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20

PoP CoRs.--Eyery farmer should provide
this cheap luxury; see that the boys have =
patch, and let the young folks indulge in IL
freely. II Il good for wormy children, good
for all persons having dropsicsl habits, water
brash, dyspepsia, etc. II Is good pounded in
mortar, or ground aud soaked ia milk, or
made into cakes or mush. II IL quiie treat
when young folks have company 10 the
evening. II keeps well af,er Il is parched.
Maks popcorn candy; il Is much healthier
than colored sugar for children.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20

For the Chrouicle.1
TO THE Raw,
BY cLExEsriSE.
We hear voice on every breeze,
Shouting loud> the glory
OF DAVIS, JACKSON and the LEES,
Who fought on fields SO CORY.
The praise of sruARr's waited high,
And subg-.n founder strians;
But not Of him who fought to die
As did the gallant RAINS.
Not even q JoHNsSN's worth is known
Who never lived to yield;
BY him the garland now is worn,
Who soon forsook the field.
Be not JoHssroS's mighty name,
Confined thin has grave;
A FORREST here Iet us proclaim
As one among the brave.
Let afl who MERIT renown,
Be praised 10 equal strains;
When to heaven their spirits have flown
Long live their mighty names.
OAK PLAINS, TENN, April, 1866.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20

GEs. BuRBRrDGE ARREsrsp.--Reports have
been current for several days concerning the
arrest in New Orleans, of General Stephen
G. Burbridge, well known as at one time the
military commander Of Kentucky.
Various reasons were alleged as having
been the cause Of his arrest, one Of which
was that he had been engaged in the ship
ment Of freedmen to Cuba for sale rs slaves.
A private dispatch from New Orleans, re-
ceived at Louisville on Friday, states that
General Barbridge Is in that city, under
arrest for malfeasance in Office while especial
cotton agent in that department.
Colonel @. T. Worlcy, former landlord Of
the Phenix Hotel, Lexington, is also men,
toned as being In New Orleans. He is i'm. 4.
plicated in the troubles that environ Bur-
bridge. The latter may, perchancc, find
himself in more unpleasant predicamcnt
than when "Cerro-Gordo" Williams routed
his "horse, foot and dragons" At Saltville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20
Piles, flstula, Fissures, Structures,
TumOrs, Halr-Lip, Hydr0cele,
SarCOcele.
SPECIAL ATTENTION GIVEN TO DIS
EASES OF FEMALES.
1000 WAGONS!

5S7 FOUR MULE WAGONS at $40 90
156 Fourmule Lumber Wagons, at 40 90
90 Four mule Wood Wagons, at. so 90
% Four mule Water Wagons, at... so 90
II Six horse Log Wagons, at ..... 60 90
20 Two horse Wagons, at. 80 to 100 90
The above wagons are offered at retail, at
the price set forth, after having been fitted
up in staunch aud workmanlike manner.
S3 Unsrrvicable Army Wagons,atS Is 90
Is New Thimbe Skein do at 100 90
90 One Horse Carts, at.......... 25 90
100 Double Trees at."..".""... 90
1000 Single Trees, at............., l 90
1856 Stretcher Chians; 1000 Tongue
Chains and Nosing; also Fifth Log, Bearing
and Trace Chains; Shovels, Spades, Axes,
Picks Saws, etc.
S. II. STEVENS,
Franklin Pike, near crossing Nashville and
Chattanooga Railroad, Nashville, Tenn.
March %, '66-2m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20
FOR SALE 4!

EUh SALE
III OUSE AND LOT-on Main street-com-
III Portable brick dwelling, with .hree rooms
and good cellar, fine fruit, &c Lot SO feet
front, running back 200 feet to an alley,
can be purchased at a bargain. Apply TO
T. d. LEONARD,
March 3O-2m Real Estate Agent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20

DANIEL 5. DIcKISsoS's DEArH--The Hon.
Daniel S. Dickinson died in New York city
on the 18th. On Monday, Mr.. Dickinson was
In town attending to business, but went
home very III. At three o'clock yesterday,
be became conscious Of the fact that be
could not live long. lilo spoke seriously,
and remained perfectly conscious until half
past eight o'clock last night, when he died
without struggle. lie was sixty-six years
Of age.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20

DEarH 0r JuDoE .GnEEs.-The Hon.
Nathan Green, formerly one Of the Supreme
Court of this State, died at bis residence In
Lebanon on the 10th ut. lie was at tbs
time of his death professor in the Lebaaop
law School.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-20
BOOTS, SHOES. AND CATERS.

NUSTOM MADE WORK OF THE VERY
" best, French and American material, at
prices as low as they can be made at Louis
Vile or Cincinnati. ] warrant all my work
to.be durable and satisfactory. E2s-Public
square, north side.
II. WESTENBERGER.
Clarksville, Tenn, March 80. '66-3m
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23

A meeting Of the members of the Mechan-
ics' institute was held on Saturday evening,
June l6, 1866, Mr.. A.. G. Cameron in the
Char.
The President stated that the committee
appointed at last meeting had an interview
with Mr.. Boyington, President of the old
Mechanics institute, who stated the only
feasible way Of obtaining the charter was
by the new members joining the old Insti-
tute.
The President stated that a portion Of
the Library was still in possession Of the
Institute.
On motion. an opportunity was given to
persons wishing to become members to send
in their names to the Secretary.
On motion, a committee of three was ap-
pointed to wait on the members Of the old
Mechanics Institute and get them together
for the purpose of initiating the new mem
bers.
On motion, the Chair appointed Messrs.
Benner, Carney and Jameson.
On motion, Nj. Baragwanath was request
ed 70 propose the election Of thr members
whose propositions have been fsnt IN.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, to
meet ut such time and place as hereafter des-
ignated, the cali to be published in the city
papers. JOHN GArRELL, Ssc'y.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23

The New York shipwrights struck on the
End Of April lasr They were then receis.
ing $4:60 per day Of ten hours work. They
struck for the same wages for eight hours
They remained on q strike till June IL, hay
ing been out Of work about ten weeks. The
men engaged IN the strike numbered over
1900. Their gross earnings during those
ten weeks would have amounted to 5000, 900
per week, or, in the aggregate, 81, 900, 900.
The fraternity, therefore, at the end Of the
strike, are out Of pocket precisely that sum !;
and this result is made more expensive be-
cause they have now resumed work upon
the terms originally offered by the employ
ers. 1t is unfortunate that there is no other
mode than that Of strike to determine diff
ferences between employers and workmen.
Chicago Republican. June 18th.
Not quite 50 fast If you please. If you
would have the public pay any regard to
your assertions, state the truth. Remem-
Der Mr.. r. after the failure Of Mr.. Dana's
campaign, you are now on your good b.
havior. Rsmember also that the strike was
not for $50 for eight hours, and we chal-
lsnge yen TO produce proof to the contrary.
Wages were 4 secondary consideration, in
fact were never mentioned 1t eli. Il il true
the men gagged On the strike numbered
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23

CHICAGO, June 10Th, 1866
To the EDITOR Of the WoRrmasAK's ADvocArR:
You can discontinue the ADVOCATE sent
10 my address, at - street, unless you
repudiate the address of the Eight Hour
Grand League Is signed by the COMMITTEES.
SUBSCRIBER.
The price Of the ADVOCATE in $500 per
annun payable in advance, a rule which we
find Subscriber +" has failed to comply with
by reference to our books. We have also
received several communications to the
same efft Now, we wish to say once and
for all to tl.is class Of subscribers, that they
need not patronize US an hour longer than
they feel inclined. If they concur with the
views expressed in the columns of the Times
or Tribune in preference to our own BY oil
means let them withdraw their support
We beg. however, respectfully to inform
them the opinion Of the ADVOCATE Ia not
marketable commodity. We intend to 10
our duty fearlessly and faithfully, ana il
these indignant scribblsrs had looked at our
comments on the Eight Hour Address they
could have spared themselves this vlrtuous
indignation. But while We regret and re-
pudiste. individually, the platform lSid down
By the committee, We do not intend to be
5xllisd Or covcsd into the support Of any
measure even by the terrible threat Of the
withdrawal Of SUBscRIBEE's patronage.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23
TRADES ASSEMBLY.

The regular meeting Of tie Trades As.
sembly was held in their new rooms. No
10, 100 Clark street, on Tuesday evening,
June 10Th, 1866, the Presideat, A. c. Cam
eron in the chair.
The minutes Of the previous meeting were
read and approved
Messrs. Murphy. McEvoy and Myers, ap-
pointed committee on credentials, reported
in favor Of receiving Mr.. Abel from the
Cigar Makers, and Messrs Jones and Thomp-
son from the Brass Finishers' Union.
The President on behalf Of the committee
on Pic Mic, reported that arrangements had
been perfected with the Illinois Central and
the Garden City Band, and that the location
selected was Woodville, beautiful grove,
nine miles distant from Chicago.
The report Of the Mechanics Institute
committee stated that two meetings had
been held, and that il was intended to call q
public meeting Of the members Of the old
institute, for the purpose Of electing new
members.
On motion, the Secretary was instructed
to make out list Of those unions represent
ed in the Assembly, and hand them TO the
committee on Trades Conferences
A communication was read from the New
York Caulkers' Association asking for aid.
On motion the sum of one hundred dol
lars, exclusive Of . sewing machine, be APP
propriated for prizes for athletic games at
the Pie Mic.
Mr.. H0wison, from the Stonecutters' As
ISOLATION reported that the members Of that
union were on a strike for nine hours per
day.
On motion the delegates were instructed
tc report the matter to their respective
unions, and request them to take action in
the premises.
Mr.. Waugh gave an interesting account
Of the proceedings Of the Engineers Conven-
ton, recently held in Rochester, N. Y.
On motion, the following was unanimously
adopted:
ResOlred, THAT the Trades Assembly Of
Chicago, protests against the introduction
Of all outside political issues into the eight
hour movement, and that the principle that
eight hours shall constitute a legal days
work for all mechanics in the State of Iii
nois, is platform wide enough and broad
enough for every friend Of the movemen to
stand upon"
On motion, the Assembly adjourned.
JOHN GATRRL, Rec. Sec.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23

We have never been more seriously i'm
pressed with the importance OF thorough
organization than during the recent trials
through which We have passed. It must be
equally apparent to NIL who are cognizant
Of the events which the last few months
have forced upon NJ ); for, without the back
ING which organization and discipline affords
We should now be in most deplorable con-
dition- From this source alone can we de-
nvs hops and courage when the hand Of the
opprssser falls heavily upon US. The
strength u c0nfers to combat unjust exac
t1onss ~ 10 resist imposition OF any kind,
makes men more tenacious of their rights,
md causes them 10 b. ever watchful against
Improper innoystions- Without organize
ton, We have no fountain from which to
draw snstsnance In the hour of trouble and
Who will dsny the fact that conscious weak.
mes Anakes towards Of us allsn What
IN en- stand up boldly against the avarics
and oppression Of the age, when his hopes
q success are based upon bis own individual
Efforts One BY one would be forced to
suecumb 70 the power Of capital and, step
~ step, be would BE- reduced 10 obedisnce
70 unrequissd ssrvituds, until he would be
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23
Mr. stuart MiII'- irish speech.

The London correspondent of the Liver
pool AIbio7 writes as follows :-
The ablest speech ever made W the Irish
land question was that Of Mr. Stuart Mill On
Thursday night. Whatever may be The diff
ference of opinion as 70 the s0undness of
his doctrines on real property, IL Il conced-
ed by every one who heard him that M has
put the tenure of land in Ireland question
before Parliament in a different aspect from
any in which it was ever before presented
The strong objection to the demands VT Thy
Irish tenant-righters has been founded on
the superstition that they were asking for
exceptional legislation, and for al inter
ference with the rights Of proprietOrship
such as is unknown in England. N j. this
which has prevented the House Of Commons
and the English nation from sympathiEing
with the tenant-right movement, and not
any particular regard for irish landlords
But Mr.. Mill has made the bold assertion
that it is England that is the exceptional
country, and that occupiers Of the soil il
Ireland ask less than is possessed Nv the oc-
cupiers of the soil in every other country
on the face of the earth except England, and
less than the occupiers of the soil in
any other country ought to have, either by
rlgnt or with view TO the prosperity or the
country. He has challenged contradiction
to this proposition. / cannot convey an
idea of the impression which this statement
Of the case made in the House. 1t set every
one who heard it thinking it was a new
light-new even to those Of the Irish mem
bers who have been sent to Parliament cx-
pressly to represent Irish opinion on the
land question. The whole Of the occupants
Of the Treasury bench, Mr.. Gladstone ia
cluded, had their faces turned full On Mr.
Mill Mr.. Bright heard him with delight
which was depicted on his countenance
and the whole House, with the exception of
Lord Mas, Sir Hugh Cairns, and one or two
Of their henchmen, listened with profound
attention and respect. Mr.. Mills spoke the
speech with great rapidity, and with more
confidence than he displayed in any Of his
former addresses 70 the house.-His perora-
ton was truly eloquent, and was delivered
with deep feeling. There was loud and
general cheer when be closed and several
Of the Irish Llberal members went up 10
him on the third row, and warmly shook him
by the hand.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23

poweriess to break the chains which held
him IN servile bondage.
Bat, cheered and aided BY an Organized
host, having the same interests, feelings and
destiny IN common, he feels himself man
"A freeman-jealous Of his rights and brave
| in their defence. Hence, workingmen
should feel that association and organization
gives the vital power Of selfdefence. Each
should look upon II as solemn duty 10 con
meet himself with a Trades Union where
ever ne may "pitch his tent however brief
the period. IL sets an example Of disc-
pine which keeps alive that hope and con
hdence 40 pecessary 70 MAINTAIN an indie
pendent position. We know there are some
who can justly be charged with carelessness.
If not apathy, in this particular. They fail
TO deposit their cards. and are often months
without membership IN any Union. This is
all wrong; for such pegl q renders them
unworthy Of the benefits which flow from
organlzatlon-and yet none are more prompt.
N the hour Of adversely, 10 avail themselves
OF the advantages conferred bv organizations
made up by the more dutifuI members of the
trace Under all circumstances. therefore.
stand By your Unions.
There is class, however.-anl we are
very thankful it is a very small one.-who
resist all appeals Of their fellow workmen u
join them in the work of mutual protection.
No--they can live without Trades 0niens'~
they "get the wages &C. Don't these
drones know that the very wages they re-
ce've were secured by the men with whom
they refuse TO associate They are enjoy
ing the fruits OF others labor, without rem
dering an equivalent Is TINS honest l.
it just While his fellows ascend the tree
and shake down the fruit, he il mean enough
to remain below and pick it up as il fails.
Such men only need the opportunity to take
the place made vacant bv a struggle far
principle; and, we believe, they keep then-
selves open % embrace the first opportunity
Of that kind which offers N9uller's Inter
national Journal
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23

MAXIM, "Do as they wish to be done BY"
and ask themselves the question How
would feel were ! in the place Il any Of
these stonecuttersi Ny oeics hours are
from 10 to 4 O'Clock, in thss time earn ~
much perhaps In one day % mechanic
does in six months, and why should re-
fuse to acknowledge their right to have q
voice either in the valuation or time Of that
laoor. Is my wife and family more pleased
to welcome me home, than. the wives and
families Of my humblest workmen are tc
welcome them7 Would Mr.. Phillips, or Mr.
Storey, or Alderman Talcott, object to the
adoption Of the nine hour system, preeides
they had earned their living for one weel
even by honest labor :" If you hav . CLEANED
your information from the press ask your
selves the question how often have you seer
an influential journal plead the cause Of tn.
oppressed against the tyrsnt, especially
when the victim was poor white mechanic
By some occasionally they are patted on The
back, in semi-patronizing tone, only how
ever to be read lesson on the dangers
and criminsIity OF trade organizations
while by others they are invariably de
nounced as strikers, . "disorganizers," DC,
who must be crushed at all hazards.
We trust there is honor and manhood
enough in the employers Of this city to pro
test against the adoption Of such a suicidal
policy, knowing as we do that they who
SOW to the wind must reap to the whirlwind
aud when that whirlwind does come, Messrs
Phillips and Talcott would be very apt to
be blown to the other side OF the equator.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1866-06-23

The PRoPosED " STRIKE" OF THR RAIL
ROAD CoxPANIEs.-The New England rail
road companies have been irving to get
higher pay from the Government for car-y-
ing the mails, and have threatened TO
/" strikeo if their demands are not complied
with. The latest news from Washington il
that the Postmaster General is determined
not to raise the rates of compensation a
penny, as they are now higher in New Eng
land than In any other section Of the c1un-
try. So we shall probably have " strike"
unless p. III. G. Dennison reconsiders bis
decision, and the difficulty will be settled in
accordance with the " LdD Of supply and
demand" over which our capitalists are in
the habit Of chuckling so much, and the
provisions of which they generally manage
to meet very handsomely. The railroad
companies are as closely combined ~ the
Boston CanIkers, and feel very confident
that the demand for quick mail delivery will
exceed the supply Of railroad.-Bo Boston
Hoace.