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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-07-06
Chancery Sale Of Farm.
Christopher Dudley VS.. ]. d. West and John
Stacker.

Stacker.
IN pursuance of an order, made in this
cause at the April term, 1866, of the chance
.ry court at GAINESVILLE, ! will on Saturday,
the 18th August next, offer for sale, at pub
lie auction, at the court house, in the city of
GAINESVILLE, the tract of land mentioned in
the pleadlngs and belonging to |. d. West.
Said land Is situated on the south side of
Cumberland river, below the mouth Of YELL
low creek, and the tract contains $50 acres.
The railroad runs through the tract, and the
farm Is one of the best in the county.
Terms, 6, IL and Is months. Notes with
two good securities required, and lien re-
tanned. The notes will bear interest from
date. w. T. SHAcKELFoRD, c. d N.
June 20, l866-4w-pr fee 81; bills$3.
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CHANORHYEsALEs.
In, Chancery NJ Dsver, fem.
e. s. VIM, Adm'f,
W. Amended bill.
I. q. Rolls and othors

". y. molly anu otneSsJ "a
IN this cause, Il appearing from the ale
cations In this amended bill, that George b.
De Groat and SalIie Dc Groat, his wife, and
also John J. Tomlinson and Eleanor, his
wife, ,Arabella Hart and Mary X. Bsyliss,
widow Of Thomas b. Bsyliss, deceased, de-
PENDANTS in this cause, are nonresidents OF
the State Of Tennessee, so that the ordinary
process Of law cannot be served upon them,
II is therefore ordered, that Publication be
made in the GAINESVILLE Chronicle, newspa-
per published in the city of GAINESVILLE, for
four successive weeks, requiring said nopres-
idents, to appear at the court house, In the
town Of Dover, on or before the Thursday
after the second Monday OF October, next,
aud plead, answer or demur to complainant
bill, or the same will be taken pro-confesso
and set for hearing exparte.
June Rules 1855.
'.-'..- W, J.. BRoADDus, CAM.
June 30, is66-4w-pr fee 80 sf'
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CHANCBEY SALES.
Chancery Sale OF Land.

Jas Gordon VS. W. A. Jones, Ct ais, and
Hinsou, Neblett, ct ais, vs.. Tyson Jones,
ct ais. aHEs ft Tsfa M
IN pursuance Of an order, made In this
cause, at the April term, 1866, of our chan
Gerry court at Clarksville, I will, on Friday,
10th Of August 1866, offer for sale to the
highest bidder, at the old Poplar Spring
Furnace, the following lots Of land, formerly
sold In these causes, and bid off by different
parties, to-wit:
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Chancery Sale OF Lots In New PrOvi.
dence.

J. L. Riggs vs.. Elizabeth G. Riggs.
IN pursuance of an order in this cause,
made at the April term, 1866, of our chan
Gerry court at Clarksville, l will offer for
sale, to the highest bidder, on the premises,
on Monday, the 18th August next, the lot Of
ground upon which stood the old Riggs Tav-
ern, in the town of New Providence. The
same has been divided into lots,and is one Of
the bss. locations for business in New Proyi-
dence.
Terms, one hundred dollars cash, and the
balance on one and two years time. Notes
to bear interest from date, with good securi-
ty, aud lien retained until the purchase
money is paid.
W. T. SHAoEELsoRD, G AN.
June 20, lS66-4w--pr fee 81 bills 3.
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Chancery Sale OF House and Lot.
N. L. Northington Administrator, va. Mary a
Judkins. .A4 af

Judkins. lt+
IN Pursuance Of an order, made in this
cause, at the April term, 1866, of the chan
Gerry court at Clarksville, win offer for
sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
at the court house, in the city Of Olarksville,
on Saturday, the 18th August 1865, house
and lot situated on Franklin street. adjoining
the house and lot now occupied by Mrs. Mary
A. Judkins. The lot contains one acre and
thirty poles.
Terms, one half due April ist 1867, and
and one half due October 10th, 1867. Notes
to bear interest from date good security re-
quired, and lien retained until the purchase
money is paid. Y nr
W. T. SHAcKELroRD, 3. NJ.
June 90, eS66-4w--pr fee Al bills$6
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Chancery Sale or valuable Farm.
Chas. d. and Q. N. Tyler, Adn,'rs VS.. Geo
H. Warfield.

Chas. d. and e. N. Tyler, Adnirs, vs.. Geo
H. Warfeld.
in pursuance of an order made in this
cause at the April term, 1866, will sell,
upon the premises, to the highest bidder al
public auction, on Saturday, August 4th,
next, the tract Of land situated In district
No. !, and belonging to the estate of Jno
ID. Tyler, deceased. Said tract contains 467
acres, Of valuable farming lands.
Terms, fifteen per centum cash, and the
balance on ceedit of one and two years
with interest from date. Notes with good
security required, and a lien retained until
the purchase money is paid, The land will be
divided to suit purchasers.
w. 7. SHAcKELFoRD, 9. M.
June 20, 2s66-4w--prs fee 81; bills 80
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ICE. ICE /:

lLTE have removed our Ice stand 10 Messrs.
w Hodson 4 Bros store, on Franklin
Street, where our friends can be supplied
with LAKE ICE, an any quantity, and At all
times Of the day - g.gt ..tfse
f f1p. GRACEf.A co. =
Jupe | ., lsG6.Aw. ~ t--
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Sale OF Lot In New Provi.
depee.

dence.
S. B. Seat vs.. II. d. McCreary. and j. N. Nc
Creary.
IN pursuance Of an order in this cause,
made at the April term, 1860, Of the Chan
Gerry court at Clarksville, ! will, offer fol
sale at the Court House, in the town Of
Clarkssille, on Saturday, nth August next
q lot situated in the town Of New Providence,
Ii being the same lot conveyed by L. Trice
10 J. II. Hethman.
Terms, and IL months credit. Note;
with good security required, and lien re-
tanned until the purchase money is paid
w. 7. SBAoKrLroRn, G AN
June 20, ls66-iw--prs fec w.
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Observation-Disclosures Court.
Finley & Stewss1 vs.. J. W, Furki

fihicJ u DeeWSs Vs. Js W. rurhin'
IN the l4th June, 1865, the plaintiffs sued
" ont an attachment in this case against
the defendant as a nonresident debtor, of the
State of Tennessee, and property Of the de-
PENDANT having been attached and the attach
ment retained before me, as Justice of the
Peace for Montgomery county. This is to
notify the defendant, J. W. Furkin, TO ap-
pear before me, at my office in the city OF
GAINESVILLE, Montgomery county, Tennessee
on the 27th day Of July, 1856, and defend
said action, or the same will be proceeded
with cxparte. This 10th day Of June, 1896
ia. BAILEY, J. p.
June %, ls66-4w-pr fee 3.
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Chancery Sale Of Land.


Jas. W. Lockert, Admir-, VS.. Samuel Back
man, ct ais.
IN pursuance of an order in this cause
made at the April term, 1865, Of our chan
Gerry court at GAINESVILLE, will, on Saturday,
the llth August offer for sale, at the court
house, in the city of Clarksville to the high
est bidder the tract of land known as the
Wilson tract Of land, on which is situated the
Sulpher Springs. The tract is within three
miles Of GAINESVILLE, and containing about
40 acres. There is good dwelling upon H.
Terms, G, IL and IS months credit. Notes
with good security, and lien retained until
thepnrchase money is paid. The land has
been divided, and will be sold in quantities
10 suit purchasers. II viii be sold subject to
the right Of redemption.
w. 7. SHAcKELFoRD, O. AN.
June 80, ls66-4w-prs fee "a; bills So.
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Chancery Sale Of House and Lot.
III nnnlon Va ID Mari and p Bradley

IN pursuance of an order, made in this
cause, at the April term, 1866, of the chan
Gerry court at GAINESVILLE, will offer for sale,
at the court house. in the city of ClsSksville,
on Saturday, the llth August next, at pub
lie auction, 10 the highest bidder, the house
and lot situated between Main and College
streets. The lot contains about five acres of
ground, and was formerly owned by Fred
Malone. II is the property sold by Duncan
Mari to Fhin Bradley. Terms, cash.
W. T. SHACKELFoRD, Q. N.
June 20, ls66-4w-prs fee 81; bills So.
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CANDIES Of every variety;
Almonds, Filberts, Cream Nuts;
PlCLES-ln Ia, l-2, 3D. Gallons;
PINE APPLES-Put up in glass ana tin;
SARDINES--In IA and IL boxes;
SUPERIOR EXTRACTS-vanilla, Rose,
Lemon, Ginger, Straw berry, etc;
CRACKERS-Butter, Sugar, Soda, and
Ginger Nuts; Rasins, Figs Dates.
LAKE ICE!
A LARGE LOT OF LAKE ICE ON
hand and for sale, by
May At W. A. s.
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Jun 20, ls66-4w-prs fee "a; bills So.
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odist preacher, new conner In the village,
entered and asked for his letters.
Old Swipcs asked bluntly, 4" Are you the
Methodist parsoa just come here to preach p
al am" pleasantly replied the minister.
"well," said old Swipes, twill you tell me
how old is the devil T.
Keep your own family record" quickly
returned the peeacher, and left the room
amidst the roars Of the company.
The correspondent of the London Times
furnishes that paper with the following good
one
When the Confederate army was passing
through Ckambersburg Pa, many ladies
gathered about the doors and windows,
around the gates and upon the vernandahs,
most Of whom were decorated with Union
flags about their persons One young lady
who stood near the street had a tremendous
one stretched across her bosom. One Of
Hoods Texans saw 1t, stopped, and leaning
his head upon the muLzle Of his gun eyed |,
for a moment and then said
"Miss, advise you to take down thai
flag" ..'.
"why, sir7"
Because these are Hoods men here, anC
they are terrible fellows TO charge Yanke,
brcasiworks, especially when they are sur
mounted by u s flag"
The Soung lady vanished.
A Wise JrsrIcg man named Josh wa
brought before country squire for stealing
hog, aud three witnesses being examined
I10.e they saw him steal Il. A wag having
volunteered hiscounsel for Josh, knowing tn
Suire's brain, arose aud addressed him a
follows;
"May il please your honor, eau establish
this mans honesty beyond a shadow Of |
doubt, for have twelve who are ready 4
rvear that they 'iid not see him steal it,
The squire rested hisheal for few moment
a. lg IN deep thought aud with great digni
~ arose, aud brushing back his hair said -
at there arr tweve that did not see hin
steal it, ald only three ,ba, did, ! dischars'
the prscucr'
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Chancery Sale OF Land.

June 80, Is6e-4w--ps fee -.
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sRRRIFF'S SALE.

OucfIH MOutGOEuery CVuut
June 20, 1896, --4w-pr fee Is
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est bearing legal tender notes shall not be
diminished by payment or conversion at
rate exceeding four millions per
month.
The second section provides that this
joint resolution shall remain in force one
year after its passage. Referred to the
Committee on Finance.
The bill for the admission Of Colorado
was taken up and after d,bate the Senate,
by vote of % against IA, refused to
pass it to third reading, because it ex.
cIudss negro suffrage.
House The House by vote of los
against 80, passed the Senate bill with an
amendment, that all persons born in the
United States and not subject to any
foreign power, excluding Indians not
taxed, are hereby declared to be citizens
OF the United States and that such citizens
Of every race aud color, without regard to
any pts?ious condition Of slavery, or IN.
voluntary ssrvitude, except as punish.
ment for crime whereof the parties shall
have been dul Y convicted, shall have the
Same right to make and enforce cor.
tracts, to sell and be parties to and give
ev'dence, 10 inherit, purchase, sell and
convey real and personal property and to
as full and equal bsnefi, Of all laws aud
proceedings for the security of person and
property as is enjoyed by the white citi,
zens and shall be suLjec, to like pun
isnment, pains and penalties and to none
other; ATTY law, statute, ordinance, recu.
Iatlon or custom TO the contrary, not.
withstsndng.
The penal section Of Ito bill is, re.
tsioed, providing that any person who
shall deprive any one Of ary Of the rights
named in this bill shall he fined on.
thousand dollars and imprisoned not less
than one year.
AN additional section is added 10 the
b'i providing for a final appeal in any
case that may arise to the Supreme
Court of the United States. Nothing in
this act, however, is to Le so construed
as to affect the laws Of any State concern.
ing the right OF Suffrage.
The Senate will undoubtedly concur in
the amendment, but after that i, must be
submitted to the President for appro
val.
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Moses from a Rolling Stone.

We are indebted to the Publishers, Messrs.
W. b. Smith & Co, Raleigh, n. c., for copy
of the above work., being volume Of charmn G
poems by Mrs. Mary Bayard Clarke. 1t is
neatly bound in cloth, and is a valuable con-
tribution to Southern literature. We commend
the Book and hope it will receive patronage, ,
commensurate with its merits.
Also to the same Publishers, for the March,
number of the Key Stone, Masonic Magazine,
which should be in the hands of every Mason
who wishes to become familiar W ith the prin ci-
pies and teachings Of the Order OF which h is
a member.
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Court Wank

For the first time within seyorI vcars ,lo
Old fashioned and regular Court of Sessions
aud Common Pleas has convened in our vii.
lage This is gratifying, no doubt, to all good
ciuZens tor even a partial restoration of the
civil law Is lar better than the condition Of dis.
order and uncertainty through which We ha, e
just passed. The stentorian voice of the ven,
cradle Crier, so familiar to every enc, as It
sounded from the portals OF the Court room
reminded us OF other days, when the civil law
W. the only rule aud government known to our
people, and under its protecting sye the,
realized the blessings Of prosperity and inds
pendsnce.
The Court convened at the usual hour ON
Monday morning, his Honor Judge Glover pre.
siding with his accustomed dignity, courtesy
and ability. The Judge is locking YER, we'll
and is apparently in much better health than
when he was here several years ago.
The charge Of his Honor to the Grand Jur,
was brief and pertinent The law upou the
subject OF dstiIlng liquors. and their duties IN
respect 10 public property and the public Offices
were particularly adverted to. Up TO Monday
evening the Grand Jury had returned no bills.
nor rendered thei: usual report This will pro.
badly be done Tuesday morning Ito day) and
should there be anything in their report of
public interest, it viii be the subjec, Of notice
in our next paper.
The Petit Jurors were discharged on Monday.
There was but little bvsiaess for them. No Stats
cases were tiled, and but a few Gnimportant
cases on the Issue and Sum Pro Dockeu. The
business was mainly continued, except whe 70
suits had abated by the death OF some Of the
parties. The business upon the Enquiry dock.
ct was more generally disposed OF, and judg.
ments obtained 10 most Of the u,lidgatsd
cases.
The Solicitor G. d. Melton, .Esq., is in at
ter dance and exhibits his usual ability and in.
dustrJ in the discharge of his lsborious duties.
The Court will, withou. doubt, adjourn to.
day (ruesday.)
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Mai. General Howard has issued a ri,

Maj. General Howard has issued a cir,
cular letter to the Assistant Commission.
ers Of the Freedmsn's Bureau. giving in,
s,ruetions for dealing with the question
Of matrimony among the freed people.
They are to consult the State laws with
regard to the marriage and divorce Of
white Us. white persons, and embody them
for the benefit Of the freedmen, as Tar as
can be done, in a circular, and desiring
them to frame such a system OF maria ps
rules as would be approved by the State
authorities, with the formal approval Of
the Governor on the subject appended.
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a HoREID MURDER.-Ws Isarn that
Jacob BI"ckweIder, living near Stirswal,'s
NIL, IN Ca5srrus county, abou, FIVE miles
from Concord, killed his wife on Sunday
morning the 4lh inst, by cutting Ger
throat. He acknowledges the deed, aud
states that he first tried to ch ole her TO
death, but not being satisfied with that
yhe cut her throat. On Saturday even.
ing, previous to The murder, BIackwsIde,
sent his children away from homs, so
that there might be no ore present but
himself aud wife when be carried hi. hor.
rid purposes into execution. Il is said
that jealousy was The cause, though i, is
believed that there never wa. good rsa.
son for such feelings on the part Of Black
weIder Some suppose that he is deran.
ged, while Others think that he in as
IN uch in his right mind as he ever vas
He was Immediately arrested, and is now
confined in Jail at Concord.
Charlotte Democra
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Restoration Terms to be Pro.
posed.

PooCu.
Representative McCluug proposes to
introduce a joint resolution providing that
either Of the States Of Virginia, Tenness
NORTH Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia,
Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Arkansas or Texas shall be entitled to re.
presentation in Congress and u resume
complete practical relations with the
United States whenever the said State by
its Legislature, or 10y n convention. shall
formally adopt the following irrepsslable
fundamental conditions, namely:
First. That all constitutional provisions,
laws, statutes, acts, ordinances, r. ules and
regulations heretofore in force or held
valid IN the said State whereby or whore.
in any inequality Of civil or political
rights or immuuities among the inhabi
tan,s Of the said State is recognized or
maintained by reason Of or founded upon
distinctions or differences Of color, race. or
upon previous condition oi status Of
slavery or involuntary servi,ude, be de-
cIared absolutely null aud void, that il,
shall be forever unlawful to institute,
make, ordAin or establish in the said
Stats any sub. constitutional provisi5no,
law, statute, act, ordnance, rule or 70
guIation, or 10 enforce or to attempt to
enforce tie sart!s.
Second. Tha, no payment shall ever
be demanded bv the said State, or any
part thereof, Of the United States, nor DO
made by the said State, Of anv par,
thereof, or by the United Sta,S,, for Z r on
account Of any debt contracted or in.
Cured in aid OF the rebellion agains, the
United States; and that said State shall
faithfully and punctually contribute its
share towards paying the debt of and
meeting all its pecuniary obligations to
the government Of the United States.
Third. That the following described
persons, having taken a Nading part in
the Iaie rebellion, shall be .Acladta from
the right Of suffrage or of holding Of office.
hamey: Whoever, as citizen or officer,
memoer Of the Legislature or convention
OF any State, has voted for, signed or ad
vocated ;he passage Of any ordinance of
secession whoever has sought or held
any off e Of the so-caled Confederate
government other than ministerial. or bs
low the grade Of captain; whoever has
voluntarily loaned or donated any money
or property to he said pretended govern,
ment, or invested in its bonds, whoever,
while An officer Of the United States. has
aided, counseIed or encouraged any seeos
sion from or war against tho United
states, or lett the service Of the United
States to take par, 10 the rebellion.
Sec. 2. The provisions Of the toint re-
solution shall take effect as soon a. either
OF said States, by its Legislature or by a
convs".'on, shall. by a solemn act or or
dinaucs, declare the assent OF th. said
State to the fundamental conditions here.
Ir prescribed which conditions shall bs
IN the said act or ordinance declared for,
ever irrepeaiaLls under any circumstances
Whatever.
Mr.. McClung proposes to refer the
above to the committee on rscSns,ruc.
tion. q.
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Lecture.

We are requested TO announce that the fourth
Lecture in the series, heretofore published, will
he delivered on Friday night next by Rev. d.
T. Robinson. Subject "The adaptation of
the plan of Redemption, Doth in its nature an
in the method of its development) TO the con.
d'tion and wants OF the human race, as an eyi
dence OF the Divine origin Of the Bible"
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Affairs in Canada.

TORONTO. Canada, March I2.-Ths
number OF volunteer. answering th. call
OF the government is LARGELY in excess Of
the demand. fhe commander inrchief
has issued military order regrel,inp
that he is compelled, as a measure of prs.
caution, to call for the services of so larps
number Of volunteers, and saws ,hi.
step docs n OF result from the existence Of
a condition Of war between our SOVEREIGN
and foreign State, bat il the neces,,ry
performance of duty which has dsvolv.
ed upon the government, who are bound
to make provision for protecting the lives
and property of the inhabitants OF the
Provinces against threatened piratical At
tack' of lawIe,s men, who are rising in
she territory Of nsighboring power for
the purpose Of openly organizing au an.
'erprise against the sovereign rights Of
the Queen, and the security of her sub
Jects. lie relies upon the success of the
volunteers in repeI'ing any attacks which
may come.
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Stay Laws.

We see it stated tEat the highest Court in
the State of Mississippi has declared the stay
law passed by the Legislature OF that State I, O
oe unconstitutional The Columbia PhGair,
III making the above announcement, saws. "rhe
same result is inevitable Whenever the Question
shall be brought to fual test in the State,
which have, by similar enactments, sought IN
impair the obligations Of contracts and enable
their Citizens to repudiate their Just debts.
Certainly the United States Supreme Court will
decide against all these laws as far As non.
resident creditors are concerned. What folly
IS il, then ior the legislative bodies OF Southern
States to iritter away their time in the discus.
SION o! bills to prevent the collection of
debts" when, after they agree upon par,cu
lar form, the Law will llot be worth the parer
it is written upon"
1t is understood that the constitutiona'ry Of
the stay law OF this State will be argued before
the Court OF Appe''s. in Colum bia, at the set.
ting in May next
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WLsHrNGToN, March IL.

SiHATE.-Mr. Sherman presented the
petition OF citizen OF Columbia, South
CHsolina, asking for indemnity for loss
sustained by the burning of his house.
In presenting the petition, Mr.. Sherman
read letter from General Sherman in
relation to the burLing Of the town Of
Columbia, alleging that current reports Of
this matter were false that Columbia
was not fired by the Fedora. but bv rebel
authorities that General w ads Hampton
had, Getore leaving the town, given an
order to~urn it "on the approach oi the
Yankees etc. General Sherman states
that the town was on fire when he Q entered
1t. The petition was referred 10 the
Committee Of Claims.
HoUsE.-A resolution was adopted
having in view the purchase Of q portrsi,
OF Joshua r. Giddings; and Mr.. Shsna
bargsr, Of Ohio, offered a resolution in.
etructing the Judiciary Committee to in
qnire into and report upon the expodieney
and propriety providing by law that
no person disioyaI to the United State.
Government, or who has been engaged in
armed rebellion, shall be entitled TO the
exercise Of the right Of electors in anv
Stale in Federal elections. The resolution
was adopted.