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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-27
= lEsSEssEE GIANT.

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1t seems that Tennessee can bvast Of INV
ing produced the largest man who has made
bis appearance under the sun for some years
past. The Jackson Wing, Of March sis,,
siys:
Y. Dur attention hes teen ,diveetsd To- a state
snsnt, going lihe rounds OF the newspapers
giving the weight o. f.. German, said to
I've ,he largest man In the world. He weigh.
I'd something over Eve hundred pounds.
Now we published, In 1857, the death Of
Miles Darden, a citizen Of Henderson, In all
adjoining county, in this State. We men
TONED his weight at the time Of his death,
which was 10 enormous that the figures ex-
cited less Of wonder than derision. AT that
time politics ran very high, and editors en-
gerly seized upon everything out Of which
they could make supposed or real espital
We remember that Democratic editor in
lndians copied our article, aud said that II
was IN keeping with all Wing statements
not TO be credited. Now we know that we
can find one hundred citizens in Henderson
county who will vouch for the truth Of the
statement we are going to make; and at the
risk Of being raksd dsaxn by some incredu-
Ious Radical, we will republish the sui stance
of our former article. Miles Dsrden was,
beyond ell question, the largest man in the
world, at least since the days there were
giants In the land. His hight was seven
feet six inches--two inches higher than Por-
ter, the Kentucky Giant. His weight was a
fraction over one 1000 pounds. He meas
ured around the waist six feet four inches,
and II took one hundred feet Of plank to
make his coin. He was IS years old when
he died, full Of buinor and foe sense, though
very sensitive on the subject of corpulency.
We knew Mr. Darden fifteen years before
his death. lie then weighed only 400 lbs,
but continued to increase as he became
Older TffT Nff- H
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-27

rxs.- Regular Evansville and
huatnu Nashville packet, Argosy and
e isJ. p Webb. Argossy, Louis
vandergeif, master, leaves for Evansville
every Friday, at O'Clock p. ~, lea; a for
Nashville every Thursday, at 0 o'clock a. NJ.
J p. Webb, Hodge Brown, Master, will
leave for Evansville every Tuesday at 4
o'clock, =. NJ, will leave for Nashville every
Sunday at A. n. For freight and passage,
apply To GRACEY Il BRO.
mar 30-4v
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-27

Is complete and cannot be surpassed this side
of Louisville. We are just receiving and
opening our Spring and Summer Clothing
Call and see for yourselves.
peA. Sam'l Adkins Is still an attache Of
this house, aud will be pleased to wait upon
the old customers, and as many new ones as
may favor ne with their patronage. lie iu-
tends, by strict attention to business, to mer-
rit their good wishes and patronage.
1eAI. Mr.. James Morrisey, we'll known to
the citizens OF ClArksville aud vicinity, for his
affability of manners and close attention to
business, has been engaged as salesman. He
will be happy to see his old friends.
KLEEMAN n CO.,
March 10 tf FRANKLIN STREET.
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Thursday, the 9TH day Of June

JNSOLvHNT NOTICE..-.THE INSOI-
i vency OF the estate Of 8. 5. WILLIAMS
deceased, having this day been suggested Ia
the county court Of Montgomery county, all
persons having claims against said estate, are
notified to file them with the clerk u said
court, within the time prescribed BY Law.
Feb. o, '66. WV. N. DANIEL, Admir-.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-27
m whom II May Couceru.

10 All whom II Nay Concern.
T F0REwARN al peuons from trading
i with my wife. ELIzAbITu 4. JAR.
REL, - she bas len my BID and boasd
without just cause, 90 my sceount - ]
win not psy the same. This Awn -, leee-
Apr.s-lts WI A. yAEEIt5s
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-27

BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND ABAS-
poSrD. LANbs States Of Kentucky and Tenn
sssee: Assist. CONS. Office. Nashville
Tenn, April 2, ls66.--Circular No. cit
is the opinion Ct physicians that cholera will
visit the United States during the present
year. il is certain that this epidemic has
been steadily travelling fom the East in its
usual course westward, and If it reaches this
country, the present season, will, In all prob
ability, make its way To this District within
few weeks. In such an event. it is also
probable that its most numerous victims
would be among the colored people. e,
Is"An ounce of prevention is worth pound
Of cure" and to prevent, If possible, the in
PRODUCTION or prevalence Of this scourge,
Superintendent of this Bureau, in all the
cities and large towns of the States of Ken
lucky and Tennessee, will, without delay,
institute the most thorough sanitary meas
ure5. 70
The premises occupied by freedmen must
be policed and put in the best possible con-
dition by cleansing, withdrawing, etc.
Let particular attention be given TO the
cleaning up of filthy streets aud alleys, dirty
sewers and out-buildings. s
Over-crowded, half-lighted and ill-ventila-
ted huts and cabins invite not only cholera,
but all other diseases of its type. All sur
plus population in cities and towns should
seek the country without a single days de-
lay. Good country homes can, with proper
exertion, be procured for all who are not
well provided for.
The Medical Officers Of the Bureau will
provide and place within the reach of the
freedmen the best remedies known, to arrest
the disease in its early stages.
Superintendents will see that the freed
men are made familiar with the best means
OF protecting themselves against the invas-
ion of the disease. ~
Let there b. appointed in each city and
town a Freedmens Sanitary Commission,
composed of five or more of the leading
freedmen, who will be authorized to assess
and collect the sum of one dollar, from each
colored person between the ages of eighteen
and sixty years, residing in said city or town
within one mile Of town or city limits, to
constitute hospital fund.
The fund So collected will be deposited in
savings banks, subject to the control Of the
commission, for hospital purposes only.
The cooperation of the civil authorities
will be invoked, and Superintendent will
assist municipal and other civil officials in
every practicable measure for the prepare.
ton OF the people for any emergency.
There will be appointed one or more In.
spectors for each densely populated section
whose special duty will be TO see that the
measures indicated in this circular are thor
oughly carried out.
CLINTON b. FISK,
al 'a Bt..Maj. Gen'l, Asst Commissioner.
: OFFICIAL III. y. Brown, A. A. q.
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o<~s~-n The superior Nashville and
rdkatyS Cairo Packet, Steamer CUM
q b BERI.AND, Ben. =. Egan,
Master, will leave for Cairo every Tuesday at
8 o'clock, ?. ~; for Nashville every Sunday,
at 10 o'clock, An
GRACEY 4 BRO, Agents.
march 80, 66-4w
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-27
CLINTON b. FISK,
ID 'a Bt..Maj. Gen'l, Asst Commissioner.
OFFICIAL III. =. Brown, A. A. q.

7 BUREAU REFUGEES, FREEDMEN AND ABAN-
DoSED LANDS, States Of kentucky and Tenn
essee: Asst CONS Once, Nashville, Tenn,
February &c, lS66.-Circular No. 5.-Here-
AFTER the rite Of Marriage between Freed
men will be solemnzed according to the
laws Of the State in which the parties re-
side.
When such persons present themselves be-
fore any Superintendent to be united in
marriage, he will refer them to the Clerk of
the County Court for license, after obtain
ing which, he will instact them to have the
ceremony performed by some Magistrate or
ordained Minister of tha Gospel.
IT, upon application to the clerk of the
County Court, license isirefused the parties,
on account of color, or because the local
statutes make no provision therefor, the Su-
-. perintendent will himself solemnize the GER
emony, giving the parties certificate of the
same, setting forth names, place, date, cause
Of Clerks refusal TO issue license, and the
authority by which the rite is performed.-
. The Superintendent will also make record
OF said certificate on a register kept in his
ofhce for that purpose and at the close Of
each month forward to the Assistant Com
missioner report Of all such marriages per-
formed. Registrations already made by Uni
ted States officels, will he carefully prcserv-
cd.
1t is the duty every County Superinten-
dent to notify all Freedmen within his jul
frisdiction, reported 10 him as living togeth-
or as husband and wife, contrary to the
foregoing provisions, to appear before him
and take the necessary steps to become le-
gally married. And all persons refusing to
comply with the Superintendent instruc-
ii9ps, shall be held guilty of misdemeanor
and be punished by fine or Imprisonment.
II is intended by this circular to end the
coucubnage--born Of slavery--now SO ex-
tensively practiced among Freedmen, as well
as to secure the benefits of local laws gov
erning the safe, distribution and descent of
property. by order Of Bt. Maj Gen. CLIN-
ros Is. FISK, Asst Com'r.
J. +. JACOBS,
1t. 1t. Col. Asst Adj't General.
OFFICIAL;
II, s BRowN, Asst Adjt General.
The Local Superintendent at this place,
DR.. Cobb, will take immediate steps for the
sirict enforcement of the above orders
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m. Mr.. GEO. w. RICE is salesman for
this house, and will be pleased to have his
numerous friends and acquaintance to call
and examine our stock before purchasing.
Oct. 20, '65-tf
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HEAD AND FOOT STONES
Work made to order, and all work war;
ranted as represented, at prices as low as can
be purchased North or East. [mar left
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1866-04-27

MOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM the
w citizens of GAINESVILLE and the sur
rounding country, that he has in store large
assortment of goods, which is not excelled, in
point of variety and quality by any house
in this city, consisting in part of
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1866-05-26
Sl4,671 81

Minister Hutchson thought that if the report referred
the Committee the members
complaint they put to but against by outside
Ii they wanted TO the the books they
far he wished they APP
point Committee accounts. receipts
and everything pertaining the file He
read the sales of old and the bills for the
type for the information of the Hon. Mr. Kaunamano.
Minister Harris stated that they wanted discuss
they do quietly and they appoint
tleman whom they consider
In those countries where the House
generally appointed each party
together He hoped the members would be msled
teresed pares and there
whom cannot convince because will
There is $4,000 worth of &C. hand and $500
the Treasury being the balance the $4,000 appropriated
and they have SIS 000 that the Ha
waiian Government have little for printing
and that without these the Government would
stand wentyou successive months He hoped champion
tn aggreved party would look accounts
Of the Committee would be happy explain him anything
he did understand He also stated that $4,000 had
spent the Qlesn' Hospital $4,000 Asy
The opposition the printers bl which
important something he could understand.
the Government who up press
the people who desire muZzie 1t.
The motion the of the Finance Committee
lost, and the report adopted-17 TO 10.
Assembly adjourned.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-22
COUNTRY STORE BILLS

COUNTRY STORE BILLS
Ofevery description. illuminated With suitable
devices. such - railroad cars. steamboats,. etc.
BLANK BOOKS.
With printed heads, together With every kind
Of PLAIN and Fancy Wcrk done with Dispatch
gHIINoRE BROTHERS
y Madison street
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-22
Amusing Experiments on Rats.

An amusing experiment on rats was
recently perpetrated in a mercantile
house in Petersburg, Va. Two Of these
animals had been trapped, and it was
decided to try the effect of whiskey upon
them. Forty drops were administered TO
each of them by force, and the result
awaited. They were placed in a wide,
deep box, into which some gravel had
been thrown. A saucer of whiskey was
placed therein. For while all was ST.
lent, each rat having seated himself in a
corner, where he remained as morose as
rat could be. BY and by, however, the
liquor began to work. The rats began
to smile, and play with their tails; then
to jump up, and squeak; then to fall
down and roll over. Finally one of them
found the saucer, and, with the peculiar
curiosity attaching to the race, dipped
his nose into it. He drank, and the
noise of his drinking brought his COM
panion to his side. They drank as though
they were really fond of the stuff aud, it
is estimated, took more than twice forty
drops. And now they got glorious. They
kissed each other. They wrestled and
played about. They revisited the saucer,
and got mad over it; and a rough and
tumble fight ensued, which lasted until
both were exhausted. Then they re-
NAMED for while, each with a paw to
his nose, grinning at the other. Finally
both fell asleep, and while they were glo-
riously unconscious, a terrier was dropped
before them, when the curtain falls.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-22
Chinese Juggling.

While walking on the bank of the riyel
This afternoon. near the junction with the
Grand Canal. | saw some clever juggling.
A bow, about fourteen years OF age, per
formed the needle trick IN an exceedingly
expert manner. He commenced oy
sticking a dozen Of common sewing
needles upon the end of piece oil Woou,
and showed them TO the lookers-on, L
examined one of them, and found 1t to
be an ordinary sharp pointed needle
Having done this, he placed them one
after the other between his lips, ana
sucked them slowly into his mouth; and,
N al appearauce, swallowed them. de
then walked round the circle with his
mouth open, and allowed the people TO
lDok into II. bu, nothing was TO be seen
of the needles. He then took crystal
hall. about the size OF walnut, ana
nlAeipr II between his teeth, drew 1t into
lis mouth. and. TO all appearance, swal-
lowed II. as he opened his mouth and 1t
was NOT visible. He then made an effort,
as If bringing it up from his stomach ans
eierted il from his mouth; repeating this
performance several times he then
took q long piece Of thread, passed 1t up
one uostril and brought the end out by
his mouth. moving it backward and for
ward biz the two ends-the one hanging
out Of his nosiril, and the other out OF his
mouth. He then pulled the string out
altogether. introduced it again into his
nostril By smiling it in, and seemed to
swallow the wkole piece of string de
again swallowed the glass ball, elected it,
and Immediately afterward drew the
thread out of his mouth with all the
needles strung upon it This is really.
very clever trick, showing wonderful
powers Of slowing away in the mouth
the more so as he was talking the
whole time A great amount of skill Is
exhibited, and no small degree of risk
must be run in performing this trick, as
Mr.. Lockhart mentions a case that
occurred at Shanghai, where the needles
that had been introduced into the mouth
ready threaded, slipped down and became
impacted in the back part of the throat,
and caused death the fifth day after
ward -Ne,c Book on China.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-22
POETRY.

POETRY.
:
RESIGNATION.
Translated from the Spanish Of Miguel r. TO'o"
BY J. AUGUSTINE sIGNAIeo.
Whilst but an innocent and candid boy.
That scarce ten summers yet had known,
Crowned with my mothers love, her tears OF JOY
Adown my cheeks had often hown:,.
said, with bliss that seemed almost divine,
"Ohi how love thee, dearest mother miner
She died. My heart withered in misery,
Like blossoms fading on tree;
met Elyira-loved her-she loved me
We swore to love eternally:,
Hersweet soul seemed unto mine own the sn.ihe'
said, II love thee. sweetest life OF NINE
God claimed my love. Again was alone;,
I swore-raved wildly-then blasphemedi
A sweet voice called name-it was my own;
My sweet child in her cradle dreamed;
kissed round her neck my arms did twine-
my guardian angel thou. o. darling NINE
The grave claims now the ashes of my child
NV heart is sad, my soul but signs;
The world to me is now desert wild;
/ raye--I call-no one replies;-
But listl Faith and Religion-I confess;
Pardon, o, gracious God,-Thee do l bless!
Thus sang upon a harp so sad song.
An aged bard, whose mien most reveren'
Then turned his eyes TO heaven-he sighed SO
long, . ,.ars
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1866-03-22
TOOF, PHILLIPS 4 CIRODE,

ARE. AS USUAL, WELL SUPPLIED
"A ,rifh erery variety Of goods in the above
Sepa-tmcuts, and sre. as heretofore, prepared
10 Offer inducements TO ALI
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CLOSE CASH BUYERS,

Fousl 70 any house IN the Southwest, and will
-ontiuue 10 compete with the Cincinnati and
81. Louis markets, IN quahty q ooeas, ioN
rriccs and quick dispatch OF Al ousiness III
trusted q. our care ..-,,-,...,
Consignfnents Of Cotton respectfully solicited
and strict attention Paid to instructiooi respect
- stearr boat covered b. our open policy Of
insurancs. unless otherwise instructed.
TOOF PHILLIPS 4 CIRODE
iss-sn 2H Front Street, e5Tzs- css-t
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-05-25
heard of the suspicion resting upon any one. 1t
was evidently some one who knew he had mon
ey about him.
Republican County Convention,

The intensely loyar' Republican County
Convention convened in the Court room, on
Tuesday, after the adjournment of the Court,
and organized by calling John A. Hopper, Esq,
to the chair, and appointing Cheyney Hoskins,
Esq, Secretary. The first proceeding was a
proposition to pass resolutions defining the doc
trines and laying down the platform of the True
Blues of Hartford. This was soon accomplished,
by the appointment of committee on reselu-
tions, who retired for that purpose.
During the absence of this conclaye of loyalty,
member called the attention of the Convention
to the failure of the party TO pay the expenses OF
q dinner given to the soldiers something less
than year ago. This, for the moment, caused
some little excitement, and inquiry after the
delinquents seemed about to be made when an
old stager, more bold than the rest, proclaimed
10 loud voice that the Unconditional Union
men would pay the deficiency, which brought
down the house, and the faithful were at once
invited to step up TO the captains office and set
tie. About this time we saw some hats go on
and some pocket books come out, but whether
the amount was made up or not we did not
learn. At this point sort of running debate,
in conversational ma nner, was for some time
kept up, in which the words "traitor," "rebel,"
and ''those who for five years have been trying
to break up the government" constituted an
important part, and without the use of which,
the speeches would have been brief indeed
The Resolution men, then entered, and with
apparent satisfaction announced the result OF
their labors, all of which was read and adopted,
amid thunders of applause.
Then thick and fast from all parts of the house
motion after motion tumbed in upon the Pres-
dent, who was struggling energetically among
the confused mass to find the hidden object OF
the movers. The Resolutions, which are quite
severe on Rebel sympathzers, and are drawn
much after the fashion of ward meetings in the
city, declare that none but 'loyal men" ought
to vote, which means, we suppose, only those
who support the Civil Rights, Negro Equality
and Bureau doctrines of the Congress now in
session at Washington.
The following gentlemen were appointed dele
gates to the State Convention, which meets in
June, Cheyney Hoskins John A. Hopper, VIM.
Galloway, John F. Raitt aud S. H. Matthews;
and John Jewett, John W. Carroll, VIM. G.
Haviland, Hamilton Lefevre and Rev. ]. H.
Lemon were appointed alternates and the Con-
vention adjourned.
The attendance was quite respectable, but the
members had sadly neglected the study of Jeffer-
sons Manual.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-05-25
NOTICE.
Filing cfClaims for Settlement

IHllE following Resolutions have been
i adopted by the County Ccmnission-
ers for Hartford county, in regard to fling
of claims for settlement or levy
Notice shall be given BY the Clerk, by
public advertisement, that all Road Bills
must be filed with him on or before the
first day of December in each year, and
all bills not SO filed, may in the discretion
of the Board be laid over to the next
years levy.
Notice shall be given by the Clerk by
public advertisement, that all Bills or
Claims against the County must be filed
with him on or before the first day of
June, and all bills not so filed NAV, in the
discretion OF the Board, be laid over 10
the next years levy, and ali bills must be
duly proven.
The Read Supervisors appointed by
this board shall be held accountable for
the condition of the roads in their respec-
tive districts. They shall be required to
file their accounts with the Board on the
first of December and not before. And
their per diem shall not be allowed while
there are any complaints on file With the
Clerk OF the Board, that any road in their
district is in bad condition.
These Rules to be strictly adhered TO.
JOHN. T. Sp1CFp.
anO0 .-,L
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1866-05-25
From the Me'o Orleans papers, l2t
The Great Louisiana Grew sse.

At Morganza the gap is about 400 feet
wide, and quite deep, not less than ten
or twelve feet of water running through.
1t is not eaving rapidly, and an effort to
secure the ends of the remaining portion
of the work will probably be made.
The place where the levee gave way ID
Immediately in the rear of the break which
occurred in the old levee, and where there
was no obstacle to keep the waves from
dashing upon the new embankment with
unbroken force. The water washing over,
the torrents of rain that were falling, and
the violent shock Of the waves, caused the
land side of the levee to slide, and SO
weaken it that successful resistance to the
immense pressure OF the stream was rem
dorod impossible.
Unless this break be speedily closed, it
is impossible to over.estimate the loss
which will fall upon all the alluvion of
our State west of the Mississippi. The
great West Baton Rouge crevasse has al
ready submerged a large portion of our
richest agricultural parishes. For weeks
now the flood has rushed through that
formidable opening, working its resistless
will on wretched and hopeless popula-
ton. Crops have been swept away, and
families driven from their homes.
The lateral outlets filed to the utmost
of their discharging capacity, have risen
above their banks, and threaten to burst
through the feeble barriers which restrain
the violent waters. And now comes this
Morganza crevasse to complete the sum
OF misfortune by the tremendous rein
forcement of superhuent waters which it
brings to the work of destruction. In
short time the country from the mouth
Of the Red river down, and between the
Mississippi and the Teche, will be sub
merged.