Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-01-19
POVERTY ROW,

Amongst the happiest evidences Of the restora-
ton Of the old order of things is the restoration
of this old quarter of our city, to its aacent uses
of law and liquor. Both the offices and saloon,
are once more cheerful with the genial counte-
nances Of the gentlemen Of the gown; particular
ly genial in the bibnous establishment as their
faces are their sole dependence there. Sad havoc
was made with this classic precinct by its sacri-
legous war occupants, and it was left In state of
wreck and filth, shocking even to the followers of
Coke and Cocktails. The buildings have, howev-
er, been repaired and ceansed TO degree of neat
ness, equally unwonted to the habits of their pres
ent occupants Those who, have visited this resort
Of Law and Poverty, in the days gone by upon err
rands of collection win know how to appreciate the
generous Literally of the owners, in going to this
expense. But no matter at whose expense it may
be, oil will heartily welcome back to their ancient
haunts, the gentlemen of the robe. Poverty Row !!
What memories does the word recall. Recollec-
tons of our brightest wit and eloquence our most
cherished friends, oui happiest social gatherings,
and our oldest unpaid claims, are inseperable from
the name. Under the old regime, it was the I'M
disputed nursery of the citys most brilliant intel
lects, and the nvolate sanctuary of her most
chronic debtors. The cradle, alike of rising fame
the world will not willingly let die, and of debts
that will never be extinguishedl We are glad to
see, that some Of the most distinguished OF Old
Poverty's sons have come back to her, after their
four years arrangement Their brilliant promise
Of Fame may not have been fulfilled-we are sure
their 'promise1 to pay" have not been. For some
time to come, we suppose they must be content
with collecting debts for other people, and ignor-
ing their own; and arguing cases, whose decision
may be set aside, by the ''eullered sideboard,' or
by Messrs. Sumner and Stevens, who now seem de-
ermined to take all legal business out of the hands
of Southern Lawyers and Jurists. Let us be kind
to these orphans of Old Poverty, in this time of
their tribulation Farmers take their notes for
your pork; Grocers, dontmentior cash to them
Clothiers, if they want thy coat, give them thy
cloak also; and Saloon keepers, rub out their score
with tear of generous compassion, even MS you
would have your own record blotted out above.
But, Old Poverty, you recall other recollections
that hush the pleasantly ofour pen; memories wet
with the lifeblood of fallen heroes and of others
loved and lost! ALFRED RoBB THAT high hearted
soul, that beneath nature, practical and express
sve of the genius of common sense, concealed that
lofty chivary of sentiment, which prompted him
longest to breast the surging tide of revolution,
and be the first to plunge in to the rescue of his
beloved people. splendid hero, of the antique
mould be can never be forgotten by this commu-
nifty so long as they can pay homage to the memory
of exalted worth. Poor HARRELL--how well do
we remember the ringing laugh, and the next mo-
ment of gloomy reflection, the bearing rough, with
heart tender as womans, and soul withal, ca
pacious as the burly frame that enclosed it. And
Til s. BEAUMONT, with a spirit generous, bold and
eager, that led thee to the death thou ddst not
fear, upon the perlous edge of battle. No truer or
Drawer heart than thine ever beat within human
bosom These cherished names now mark the spot
where three noble spirits sleep their last and it.
percance, the cause to which they gave their lives
brings them not the heros guerdon of deathless
fame dust at least shall ever lie upon their in
scriptions the tablets of this peoples heart
And GILLlE PoINDExTER, whose noble spirit was
renched ere the commencement of that fatal con-
test for Southern Nationality, which was his
fondest day dream Old Poverty fostered no tai
ents Of rarer promise than his. An intellect both
large and acute--an ambition high and earnest-a
culture varied and profound, had just brought him
Oh the threshold of that distinction he would have
gained when he met his untimcly end With soul
firm and fearless that of hero, and affection
pure and unselfsh those of childhood Old
Poverty recalls no dearer name than thine CHILE
As TO the present occupants Of this ancient row
we can assure them, apart from the pleasantly VIC
have just spoken of. that though they return
poorer in frame and purse, yet they are ri, her in
the hearts of this community than ever, and the
time may yet come hen this may be proven to
them.