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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-05-03
BLANKS

OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, NEATLY
printed aud for sale a, CHposicLE 0rTIcs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-05-03
DIVIDEND OF JANUARY 1st, 1867.
Forty Per Cent
OFFICERS.
STATEMENT, JAN. LIST, 1867
ASSETS.

Loans on Real Estate-frst liens
of record--secured by Deeds
of Trust, on Real Estate in
city and county of St. Louis,
as per schedule annexed.......$452,74l 70
Loans on stocks, and otker per-
sonal security-past due, due
on CALL and within six
months, interest s to 10 per
cent after maturity 2s,378 OIL
Loans on Policies in force bear.
ing per cent. interest......... 635,378 95
Cash on hand and in bank....... 5l,3l2 60
Stock State Bonds, due on so
days call. $500 90
Tennessee Bonds-6 per cent. 10000 90
Coupons on same, due this
date. -. ........ .......x....... $50 90
Office Furniture. .................. 5,l27 81
Revenue Stamps on hand........ $50 90
Premiums due, on Policies re-
ported in force-in transitu
and in hands of agents........ l3l, 085 S5
Deferred Premiums on policies
in force. ..................... 4s,OO7 81
Due from Agents. 1000 20
Total Assets, exclusive of pre-
miums receivable, .............$l $685. ID
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-05-03
LIABILITIES.
Nashville Local Board Of Referenc

Nashville Local Board Of Reference.
Hllman, Bro. h Sons, Jno Kirkman,
J. A. McAl!sler Il Co., Geo. G.. Stubblefield,
A. Hamilton, Fred. o. Hurt.
James Wood, Geo. Thompson,
James Hamilton, Jno. o. Trainer,
Alex. Wheless Evans 4 Co.,
Jno. W. Harrier, Ben. F. Egan.
Vim. Thomas, VIM. o. Perkins,
Rev. r. A. Young, Rev. John Hunter.
Rev. r. F. Bunting, DIR. Jas. w. Hoyte,
T. NJ. Madden Il Bro, NJ. D,
II. NJ. Compton, NJ. d, ph"a;";ana
Thos. r. Jennings, NJ. D. my ''''a"''
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-05-03
GERMAN CANARY
SINGERS Warranted the best,

at Rogers House Furnishing Emporium,
Franklin street. near the National Hotel.
April s, '67-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-05-03
MISS MARY FORWOOD

Begs LEAVE to inform her friends and pa.
irons that she has just returned from the
East with large aud well assorted Stock Of
MILLINERY GOODS
Aud Dress Trimmings, de-, which she
offers TO the public at large at VERY LOW
PRICES. She has secured the services OF a
competent Milliner, and hopes to receive a
liberal patronage from the Ladies Of Clafks-
vile and vicinity. She Is also prepared TO
CUT AND MAKE DRESSES in the hand
soonest and most approved styles. Rooms
OVER COURTS 4 BRlrMOSrs STORE.
April 70, l667-Im.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-05-03
HINkLE & CO..
NO. 1856 WEST FRONT ST.,
CINCINNATI, OHIO

ESTABLISHED 1882.
Lunaber-yard and Builders Wnroo,as-
Door, Sash and Venetian Shutter Factory.
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March 20, ls67-6m.
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Hudson, Mich, August 50, is6e.
Nav 3, ls0f-lm.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20
AFFLICTED !
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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20
K : I .SSSUILI-..A.S

EISEASo QU111As
. Ess nj IN a r g.
fs'HIS Institution, formerly the proper
ty OF ). ICSharp, and lately purthas-
Ell by II. Mohler, Co. Supt Of MifIlin CO.,
has been thoroughly renovated and refur-
nished. The water pipes have been relaid
TO the building, and other improvements
made, so as to make it one of the most
desirable Institutions in the country. \
teachers class will be formed at the open
ing OF the session and will be continued
throughout.
The summer session opens on Wednes-
day, April 10th, 1867, ana continues
twenty weeks.
TERMS Tuition, boarding, light and
furnished rooms, per session, $4,000
Those desiring admittance should apply
early. For further particulars, address
MARTIN MOHLER, Prin.,
LeWistDWn, Pa. until March 2Oth.
f6 after which at KishacoquilIas p. O.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20

ne a philosopher who had married
a vulgar but amiable girl, used to call
her brown sugar, because he said, she
was sweet but unrefned.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20

B9- A new stove has been invented
for the comfort of travellers. 1t is to
be put under the feet, with a mustard
plaster on the head, which draws the
heat through the whole system.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20

Ra- A chap named Marble has been
humbugging the London theatre-going
folks by palming himself off as Booth.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20

nA- Conversion without conviction
is no better than conviction without
conversion.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20

This agency prepared againSt Fire, Death
or Accident. in any part of MItiin county. Horses
are insured against theft All business pertaining to
insurance promptly attended to.
Ianl6 81 JOHN HAMlLION, Agent
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20

auburn, Golden, Flaxen and Silken 0urlS,
DRODUCED hy the use Of Prof pEBRECN' FRI
! SER LIE CHEVEUN One application warranted
to curl the most straight and stubborn halr of either
sex into wavy nngicts. or heavy massive curls Has
been used by the faShionale~ of Paris and London.
with the most gratifying results. Does no injury to
IA" h"fr Price by mail sealed and posi- paid 81. De
s"r!-Ir" Circulars mailed free. Address MERGER
SHJ IT'S CO. Chemists. No. 2S River st. Troy. n Y
Sole Agents for tie United States. fcbGly
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20
DENTAL CARD.
r. M KEEVEFS7
surg EON DEN TIST.

TEETH Extracted WITHOUT PAIN
ee9 bv the use Of NITROUS OXIDE or
CFrSA Laughing Gas. Teeth Inserted on al
L1I the different styles Of bases. Teeth
filed in the most approved manner. Special atten-
ton gwen to diseased gums. All work warranted
Terms reasonable.
once AT Episcopal Parsonage. Corner Of Main ana
Water Streets Ylo
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20
Haines' Patent
SAFETY BRIlLE

E n AH q ~ H
In ri ri Ra IN HE n. II
GE IA ga EH ga ~ EEER
W & ~ R13 % "a ~ LAO &A aGS HE-A aA-s
Tho Raz+ nn1 Most FFan+uaI in TTca
N-T-uFROT-S patenfs have been issued and various
\ irnrovempnt- made on Safety Brides. hut here
: notfnr iry lions i'm yirly that tie, invention pa
9'5 - isr =, IT,T,..s y, rrl,s r.a.a ~ -tI,,rri,,
- a,v ,c+ offered o.rhiuIpr features of sIlnn5rv
and power in guiding and Surgins horse or horses
which no other possesses The essential feature nf
tins patent IS in providing the driving with shift
- ~ bsar,,- trLrnh f9rT, III r,in+s If ar,ac6fnant
between the rein and ht rings and thus upon the
INT dirertIv when e.~v and steady driving viii con
troll the anlmal but when it requires more severe
oDIic,tion Of the lit said baarinGs leave the bit rings
and eve way to the straps which they may he al
tachci This I- aIl done by the regular driving line,
every uersou of The, great superiority ot this inven-
tion 10 Eany other
~ f,,,i,.[ certificates from, we'll known Gentle
men some Of whom have had much experience with
horses viii show the estimation in which this bride
Is "7'u ,,,-,- A. >, 1895
rr ,-,,,, p, t,.,. ~. G.,fetv Rrfiia invented
- ,,I, - ia. r,r,,y.,, -, INV en+ro sat.frrj0n
,t,, ,,, 80 CON I,i rravapred from ruluinr on or
i-i.lyinr! M n NJ PRATT whose large experience
@ -. ri,,ci ,,.. r. aa n ,1pon INN tn ,riye INV
r ,r5 t.t the safptt bride r0Ururs in the opju-
@ tt - s the besf rdle that has for its object the
utire control of horse IN harness under the sad
al. GEO ". Ho0vEE.
Tr,yf,rovvx Auo u Is66
,, ~ rr,.,,o- r,.or gir. tfar havIn,I frlv hi
i">ep - IL ~ ~ w. " ~, ,''trai,,,J = Its fnj
ca F"uT oi'e'! - -'iI''r @ 1I I a. ,f,t ~, {fri lie i,,
that your nVent" e'i'Di.'ctS a." "l,'' 80. "a W
hrIdis. It's siinPie c"u7 @ 'r,,, III . - ~ , n @ -,
any common "'og ,T, anu @ a,S SitF ''a - ; - , f
its use universal me ease "it4 "hI' IL can % az
jn~ed TO a s"il or a;t[I H',t.t mo- ..c = ~ ~,
feature F'ni' 'n- ~ ~ -, 80 I'm. -, riII
running or N!rNlH- A. at{ o'''I i',, i f "
and as easy on ti.t ''',i " - ,rt - ,,,,t h,,r
it rs always ready At the cinr'i noihen pu'
recommend itSei % i' 40 W. ~ ~ yi .o " ~ Il
NesPtcuui9 !N"t-' - - -' " -
LEwIsTowN necemher $, 1906
have neen ifINl"2 yl 50 49, N,H "IE mn mn
about them ana i'Et uIo'G '"!.is SUI VI 3 -
and colts IN oINtu2 E'n SUI, "t,,' 80. tI,n ,j f.
never feel easy nor G"I,l ~ y, '.' - VIZ ,,s
Is more annoy lnS ~ eir .onI,noIra That
they don ENJOY I.@ ~ I" I",', = S,y ,5a,s
Thought there might be brdle or ht so constructed
! ga.a and safety The first Of tins kind happened
! t6 SOC was Ir Iiartman'- Thought very good
In Ia meantime 1t occurred to that the way
lines worked on the bride you could not draw the bit
and let il drop quick enough your horses. Some
| cannot slack the lines quickly, will bak and back
| verv ugly | once saw Mr Christs and Stamens
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20

Mite Soeiety's Festival, Feb. 9th.
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20

OFFERS his professional services to the citizens OF
u Iewlsrorn and vicinity All IN want OF good, neat
garl. win ip well to give him call.
He NAV be foHnd at all times at his once three
doors east Of II. NJ Il. Pratts store, Valley street
ep4q1y#
Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1867-02-20
DENTIST

De- s. GO GLt3LLAUGLlLI4y9 8
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10
The Spirit Of Virginia.


An officer Of the Freedman's Bureau
narrates the following occurrence at
Lexington, Va:
IA few weeks since, . respectable
black man walking homeward just At
dark saw young man, who turned out
to be one of the students Of Gen. Lees
College, talking with . colored girl.
Thinking he probably meant to accom-
plish her ruin, the black man stood still
moment to watch. The student mo-
ticing that he stopped ordered him 70
move on. The negro remained quiet;
the student with threat renewed his
order, to which the black man replied
that he thought he had right to stand
on the sidewalk. The student rushed
into building close by, where some OF
his classmates roomed, and demanded Q
pistol. When summoned to give their
evidence ut the trial, the students testi-
fed that they asked him what he want
ed . pistol for, and he replied. ITO shoot
. negro who insulted me-" They ad-
vised him to take club and knock him
down; but on his refusal to take the
club, one OF them handed him aFevolver.
He immediately returned to the street,
but the negro had gone. Ascertaining
the direction from the girl, he went ~
tor him, shot him through, and then -
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10

Feathers are now ali the rage4or trim
ming In Paris. Formerly plume or
marabout was worn In the bonnet now
the whole person Is covered with them.
just like the savages Of the New World.
Sportsmen cannot supply them in suffi-
cient quantities. Feathers of the pea
cock, partridge, pintado, pheasant. jay.
hlack hird aud pigeon arc all seized on
with eagerness, and even the ducks Of
the poultry yards are plucked to satisfy
the caprice OF tho fashionable ladies.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10

D0-In the latter portion pf pfSheridan's .
chase after the fragment Of Lees army,
he encountered . stifY old Virginia gem
tlemaa. witlfthe following results: 1.-THE
General dismounted here, 4 the front OF
stir old gentleman, who yas sitting on
his high piassa, and scow4ng severely
as we rode on. He was the typical
southsrner Of fifty years; bis long gray
hair fell over the collar Of hb cost behind
his ears; he was arrayed In The swallow
tail Of bye gone mode, a buff linen
vest, cut low, and nankee4 pantaloOns
springing far over the io@t, that was
neatly encased in morocco slippsEs, .
bristling shirt frill adorned his bosom
and from the embrasures Of his wall
like collar he shot dsfiant dances - We
clattered mp the walk to his house.
Prince Edward Court House was .
stranger to wax, and oar indignant
friend was looking now for the AEst time
on the like ofus, and csrtainly hs did
not me our looks He bowed In 6lg-
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10
The Druukard's Will.

! leave to society . ruined character,
wretched example, and memory that
will soon rot.
leave to my parents during the rest
OF their lives as much sorrow - human
ity, in . feeble and decreit state can sus-
tain.
! leave to my brothers and sisters d
much modification and injuryas Icould
bring or them.
leave to my wife broken heart, q
life of wretchednes and shame to weep
over my premature death.
Ieivs end bsq1eath to. eaah Of my
chiIdrsn, poverty, ignorance, and low
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10

A Smart Boy Writes . Composition.
The following cumpoeition 10 really
worthy VI Imitation by the boys and
girls who are obliged TO write and don't
Know how b 20 70 work. We rather
like the little fSllow's idsas Of winter
He is very correct IN his description Of
sleigh ridlns:-
"WIxrm.-Ninter Is the eoldest
seaeon Of the year, because 1t comes In
the WRITER, nlostly. In some countries
winter comes III the summer, and then
It II very pleasant wish winter came
IN sumner In this covntry, which b
tAebest government that the sun ever
shocs upon: Tnsn i,ls xs could % skating
trOwsess. We could oaowball without
our Angsrs getSing cose-and men who
70 out sleigk riding wsul0A't have to
stop ak svosy tavos1, % warm - they, d.
nov. i sRoWs mose II the winter tlAn
Il d0es IN other seasons Of the year.--
This = hecanes . naany cutters and
slsighs are made then. 2
"Icssrsws nseh barr h wiatsr thae.
tenes before the discovery Of ice houses,
Water thst 10 left out doors IL apt 70
1teOee at this season. Some folks take
In their wells and cisterns on Q cold
night, and keep them by the Are 30 they
don't ffscse.
Skating Is great fun in the winter
The boys get their skates on when the
river 10 frozen over aud race, play tag,
break through the Ice and net wet ali
over (they get drowned sometimes and
are brought homo Ill dripping, which
makes their mOthers scold, getting wa
Ter al over the csrpet In the front room)
fall and break their heads, and enjoy
themselves In many other ways. A
wicked boy once stole my skates and
run or with them, and I couldn't catch
him. Mother said "never mind, iudg-
mont will Overtake him.
"Well II Judgment does, Judgment
viii have to be pretty lively on his legs,
sDr that boy runs bully.
''Thofe aim much sleigh -ridiu1 except
In the winter. Folks don't seem to care
about k In warm weather. Grown-up
boys and GIRLS like 10 20 sleigh- riding.
Tks boys QnsEally drive With one
hand and hel tAs Slfls hold their muffA
with the Other. nSu&hsr hob let me 20
aSe0g uttb way once when he took
Cella Ann Crane out sleigh riding, and
] thought y paid more attention "a
holding the muff than 10 did 10 HOLDING
the hOeooa. - t8
.'6now-balllng u anothsr winter snort.
have snow-ballcd IN the summer. but
we used stones and hard spples, Itisn't
20 amusing ~ It 10 In the winter, some
how" -
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10
Fundamental Legal Principles II
Mercantile Law.

Fundamental Legal Principles in
Mercantile Law.
The following general rules are worthy
of preservation:
l. That which is originally void, do
eth not, by laps Of time, become valid.
2. A personal right of action dies with
the person.
8. The law compels no one to do inl-
possibilities.
4. No one shall DO twice vexed for
one and the same cat,sc.
5. The greater contains the less.
8. The law favors things which are In
the custody Of the law.
7. The husband and wife are one per-
son.
8. Every act shall be taken most strong
ly against the maker.
8. When two titles occur, the elder
should be preferred.
10. Agreement overrules the law.
IL. He who derives the advantage
ought to sustain the burden.
l2. No man shall take advantage OF
his own wrong.
When the right Is equal, the claim ol
the party In actual possession shall pre-
vail
IA. He has the better title who wa,
first In point of time.
Is. A right of action cannot arise out
of fraud.
16. It is fraud to conceal fraud.
IL. The law assists those who are Wig
liant and not those who sleep over theil
rights.
16. Ignorance of the law excuses no
one.
10. Who does not oppose what he
might oppose, seems to consent.
20. When contrary laws come in qucs.
ton, the inferior law must yield to the
superior the law general to the law
special An old law to new law man q
law to Gods laws.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10

The GAME LAw.-By chapter lis Of
the acts Of 1852 1t is unlawful for any
person to kill, ensnare, or trap any
woodcock, except on his own premises,
from the first day Of January to the frs:
day of July; any quail, ruffled grouse,
pheasant, or wild turkey, between jan
uary 1st and September lst; any prairie
hen or chicken, between February lst
and August lst, under penalty Of ave
dollars for every bird so taken.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10
Butler and Buchanan.

Horace Greeley tells IN anecdots
which illustrates the ready wit and
knowledge Of public men displayed by
the lats Dean Richmond. II is substan-
TALLY - follows:
At the Democratic National Conven-
ton held at Charleston IN 1850, Ben.
Butler, Of Massachusetts,, was delegate,
and supporter Of JEFF. Davis for the NOM
ination for President. Dean Richmond
was one of the most prominent leaders
in the movement for Dougl.s. When it
became apparent that there could be NO
reconciliation between the two hostile
factions Of the party, Butler and Rich
mond met In quiet, confidential, friend
lv wav. and after axnreAais,e th-a- .,au-
tual regret that they could no longer
tread the same old Democratic war-path
together, Richmond said
"Well, Butler, I do not blame you q
bit for sticking to JEFF. Davis as your
only choice for President because l
know you are honest; but iou and Jim
Buchanan are the only two "c0ck-eyed'
men I ever knew who are Honest!
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10

Iowa. Says the New York Inde-
pendent: Iowa seems to be thesound-
est, politically, of all the Western States,
taking rank even with Vermont and
Massachusetts, for steady devotion to
the cause Of mankind"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10

DIDN'T CHARGE THEM A CENT.-The
ninth chapter Of Matthew was under
consideration by a class Of young boys,
the chepter being read as usual, verse
by verse, and then questions were asked
by the teacher on the passage read. The
account OF the raising Of Jairus' daugh-
ter concluded the chapter, and the last
verse Of tho narrative is as follows
"And he charged them straightly that
no man should know it, and command
ed that something might be given her 10
eat" The teacher asked In connection
with this verse:
"What did Christ command?"
"That something should be given them
to eat was the reply.
"What did Christ charge them ~ wsa
the next question.
A brilliant youth exclaimed:
HE didn't charge them cent"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10

A story is told ofa Newburyport voter,
at the last municipal election, who re-
ceived dollar to vote q certain ticket
Being slightly fuddled, he dropped tho
greenback into the ballot box, and
crowding the vote into his pocket start
ed off with the impression that he
would "go and tako something"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1867-01-10
Western Tree-Planting.

Something should be done to supply
timber for the future. The demand con-
tinually increases, and 1t puzzles calcula-
tion to think how great It will b. fifty
years hence. Sixty-six trades depend
ON wood, and could . substitute be found
mechanical industry must be reorgan-
lied before It could be used. OF every
description Of raw material, modern CIV
ilization 10 an enormous consumer. Our
people are spreading over the face Of the
whole land, and they destroy the timber
wherever they 60. It Ia question how
to preserve and renew our forests. Last
winter, Congress granted to . company
In Kausas large body Of land to plant
with trees. Other companies wish
grants for the same purpose but it Is
doubtful whether all the details are FORE
seen. The question Ii not whether trees
will grow, or even what kinds will, for
In Western regions, five hundred miles
from chesnut forests, the chesnut tree,
for instance, grows like corn. To plant
largely requires large sums. The ground
must be cultivated, aad for nearly twen-
ty years there can be no returns. 1t IL
true part may be in nursery, but nur-
series are nothing new. Then the plan
tation must be fenced, and the best fence
IL the osage orange; but this, too, for .
time must b fenced for preservation.
To fence forty acres Of prairie, when
lumber is the cheapest, will cost ten dol
lars an acre. To carry out the plan on q
scale large and varied, seems too great
n kaak k,. r-i-A -------.~. so i,a~o~sst,
sufficient capital for such . purpose Ia
very scarce, and the work is left entire.
" to the General Government and to
the States. These two great proprietors
own most of the land whcreon it 10 nee.
essary that We should protect against
the Ak and torch Of the pioneer, a re-
serve - timber for the future use Of this
rapidly growing country. To preserve
what forests we have Is not enough.
We must reach the art by which the
crowded estates Of the Old World have,
In . considerable measure, managed to
maintain their timber supply. The en-
actment Of intelligent and practical laws
by. every State owning large timber
lands would 60 far to save them from
exhaustion.