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Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

Hon David Paul Jones' of the Philadelphia
Bar relates the following good story in late
work Of his:
A quack had instituted suit for medical
services against one of his neighbors and
the suit being brought for the use of another
became himself the witness A Mr. Will
liams, who was employed to defend the snit,
and to expose the quacker and the worth
lessness Of the services rendered, subjected
the doctor to the following cross examina-
alton:
"Did you ever treat the patient according
to the most approved rules of surgery ?"-
asked the counsel"
BY all means, certainly did" repliel
the witness.
"Did you decapitate him." inquired the
counsel.
"Undoubtedly did-th was a matter
of course" answered the doctor.
"Did you perform the Ccsarean operation
upon him ." n t.
"why, of course did" replied the wit.
ness, his condition required 1t, and II was
attended with very great success"
ibid you them" still further queried the
counsel, "subject his person to autopsy 2"
" Certainly replied the witness, that
was the very last remedy which ] adopted
"Well then, DOCTOR" said the counsel, "ss
you first cut off the defendants head, then
dissected him, and he stll survives II, lave
no more TO ask, and II your claim survives
H. quackery deserves to he immortal n
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

A letter from Houston county Missouri,
states that the State warrants having been
sworn out against William Scott, George
Bridges Robert Trim, James Mutton and
Walton, charging them with serious crimes,
the constable summoned posse to aid him
In their arrest. The accused parties rendez-
voued at at certain house, well armed and
prepared to resist the process, Upon the
Sheriff and posse reaching the house a vol
ley Of shots were fired at them, killing two
and wounding three or four more. This
occurred on the 9Th instant. The parties on
whom the warrants We're issued, and who
did the shooting, are all stated to be Radi
Gals.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

The New York Tribune of the 3lst has
an estimate Of the cotton crop of 1866, pre-
pared by the Agricultural Bureau.at Wash
ington, showing total product OF 1850, 600
bales Of 400 pounds each. As the actual
bales are now nearly 500 pounds each, this
is equivalent TO o million and half of such
bales. The estimates are made up as follows
North Carolina, 1000 bales; South Car
olinn. l62, 900; Georgia, 100000 Florida,
$4,000; Alabama 100000 Mississippi
270, 900; Louisiana, l09, 600; Texas 300,-
900; Arkansas, 1872, 2,OO0 Tennessee, l4O,-
O00 other States 81 900 bales. The same
paper has an estimate published the same
day, telcgraphed by its own Galveston cor
respondent, putting the crop Of Texas at
from 100000 or 100000, TO 100000 or
,00, 900 less in its maximum than the esti.
mate Of the wise man at Washington
Supposing the man In Texas TO be better in-
formed and allowing proporsionate differ
ence in each State between the estimate bas :
ed upon actual observation, and the nice sur
mises Of a Washington tbeorist, and the cot
ton crop will rot reach our estimate of !,
Oo0,o 900 bales Memphis Avalanchs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

A citizen Of Atlanta who has genius for
the higher branches of mathematics furnishes
the lntelligencer the following calculation
"If the earth were a cannon ball shot at the
sun from its present distance, with the veloc-
ity II now travels with, and the moment OF
explosion telegraphed 10 the sun, they would
get the telegram there IN about Ave minutes
and see the earth coming in eight minutes,
and would have nearly two months 10 pre-
pare forthc blow, which they would receive
about fAeen years before they heard The
original eIploslonN
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

The impression appears to be general In
the House Of Representatives that the b.ll 70
increase salaries having been passed at the
last session, the members are legally obliged
TO accept the extra sum. We assure them
that no penalties win be enforced agsins. aay
member who declines the money. Tie
method by which Congress secured the extra
pay was especially discreditable, because It
was cowardly. The people expect to see the
act raising the salaries repealed, and the
mileage cut down TO decent figure. Had
II not been for the transcendent impof ancs
of other subjects, the recent elections would
have convinced even Mr.. briggs that the
people were disguised with the extra swindle.
But now that the question between Mr..
johnson and Congress 10 settled, the members
who vote against the repeal Of the appropri-
alton will not be overlooked.-Ntw Xorh
Tribune. t.... a.iL.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18
AN EXCLUSIVE PRICE CURRENT.

Those interested will find in the follow ine
prices current many comments which have
not yet been obtained by the regular com.
mercial reporters Of other papers, but which
nevertheless, are to the point, and afford an.
other illustration Of the ability and enter.
prise Of our own reporters:
Butter--Is strong at last quotations and
is accorded rank by dealers on its merits
among other articles now making spread
in the market.
Candles--'Light sales holders put out
but few, owing 10 a quiet state of the mar.
ket Buyers are also cautious, and having
burned their fingers with what they consid-
er wicked combination, are now up tc
snuff.'
Cheese-There Is quite movement Ia
cheese, especially in the olden varieties s.--
Holders il they keep it long enough, ex.
pect TO raise (s)ceut
Cottou--The recent wet weather ha.
caused an increase of the stock 10 trade
Interested parties have had an opportunit ty
TO advance their views, which are for good
figures higher than before.
Copper-The stocks are lower, and hold.
ers are anxious to realize. 'aH
Hops-Lively. There seems to be move.
ment brewing among the large purchasers
and we will soon know what 'ales' the mar.
ket. m t ~
Indigo--Holders are looking blue at las,
accounts, but which Is believed to be highly
'colored.' Consumers never say dye as long
as the present prices prevail.
Lead--Hcavy; mark IL looks black.
Lumber---ls acIive; demand for !planks
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

The statement Of the public debt TO Janu-
ary shows total debt Of $2,672, o62, 500,
less the coin and currency 10 the Treasury,
which amounts to sl3l .337, 1903, making the
actual debt about $2,543.325. 0C0. The debt
bearing coin interest Is $l,400, 400, 900; the
debt bearing currency interest $3.50 ,376, 900;
debt bearing no interest, $425,673, 900.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

TuE PAPER BusIsRss.-lt is estimate |
that there are 1000 paper mills in the U.
g., with about sl0,00o,0oo capital, aud pro-
ducing about 200 tons Of paper daily
The rags that are used anRually are said to
be worth $4,000, 900 and amount TO 81
500 tons. An immense amount Of straw
and wood, and other materials Is also made
iuto paper; and when II Is known that
within the past four years paper has doubled
ln price, the enormous expense OF publish
Ing daily newspaper Of large circulation
can readily be realized.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

An analysis Of the vote in the House pas
sing the negro bill over the Presidents veto,
shows that Raymond, Davis and Hubbell Of
the uncertain members voted for the bill, and
Hill and McGee were absent. Both the
Thomases Of Maryland, together with Arnell,
Hawkins, Maynard and Stokes Of Tennessee.
and Loan, Benjamin, McClurg and Kelso Of
Missouri, voted in the affirmative. Kuyken-
dali, Of Illinois, voted in the negative.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

A letter from London says: aIf war
does come, and England cannot keep out OF
1t, everybody knows that an army can land
on the coast, and in three marches sake Lon.
don and It's great arsenal, woolwich, when
England would be utterly powerless and at
the mercy Of the invader, for there Is but
ono great arsenal--one military depot and
the little army defeated, In one action, has
no line to fall back upon, and no reserves"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

"what do you know Of the defendant, Mr..
thompson DO you consider him q good
musician ?" "Ou iha. point wish to swear
with great care. | do not wish TO inslnuate
that Mr.. Vanslopes is not good musician.
Not at all. Bat could not help observing
people will observe queer things at times
that after he commenced playing on the
elariopeI sew-Alsr who lived nexl door
len homo and has never since been heard Of
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

LOUISIANA SUGAR CRoP.-The New Orleans
Times says the sugar crop of Louisiana this
year will reach fifty thousand hogsheads,
against sixteen thousand last year; that only
extraordinary obstacles will prevent a pro.
duction of one hundred thousand next year,
and that the old average of four hundred
and fifty thousand hogsheads will be restored
in three years.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

The son of the Emperor of France, though
only twelve years old, is an expert compost
tor and printer. The sons of the royal fam.
lily of England are all taught trades, and
some Of the princes understand enough about
carpenters work to disgrace young man 10
New York.
A person asked an Irishman why he wore
his stockings wrong side outward. "Becauss
there's hole on the other side" said he.
"How odd II is" said Pat as he trudged
along on foot one ho., sultry. day, "that q
man never meets cart going tina same eswsy
he u.s."
Hon. James II. Campbell was elected by
the Legislature OF South Carolina TO fll the
Senatorial vacancy occasioned by tho rssig-
nation Of Senator Manning.
David ". Swain, Ex-Governor Of North
Caroline, and for thirty years President Of
the University of North Carolina. has writ
ten letter against the constitutional amend
ment. l.H fs
An editor at dinner table, being asked
II he would take some pudding, replied, Ia n
ft Of abstraction: "owing TO the crowd Of
other matter, we are unable to find room
for IT,"
The Georgia Legislature has taken for.
ward step In securing justice to women, by
giving wife exclusive and independent
ownership of properly acquired CT inherited
during covcrture or owned at time Of mar
riage.
"Lany," said a coquettish young lady .,
her cousin prematurely bald, ''why Is your
head like heaven? "Don't know I'm sure"
replied the swell, "unless 1t has a shining
crown" "Good bu, not correct. Because
there Is no more dying or parting there
as II possible, miss, that you don't know
the names Of some OF our best friends 7"--
'Ceriainiy,' she replied, ~ don't even know
what my own may be year hence"
"Sammy. Sammy, my son, don't stand
there scratching your head-stir yonr s.umps,
or you will made no progress in life." "Why.
father" replied the hopeful, ''rsc ofien heard
you say that the only way toget on in this
world was TO scratch heodp
A counsel being quest ioned by q Judge
TO know "for whom he was concerned" re-
piled, II am concerned, my lord, for the
plaintiff, but am employed by the defend.
ant"
Be temperate in diet. Our 6rst pareats ate
themselves out of house and home.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

The purchase of Lower California has
now been formally confirmed by the Juarex
Government, and the title is settled beyond
reasonable doubt. II Is the largest purchase
by private persons in modern times It cov.
ers 46,sO0 square miles, extending from gulf
to ocean, between the parallels of "a deg.
and 20 min. and 30 deg. of north latitude.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18
An Indianonolis naner saws,

During the year 1860 there were 233
applications for divorce in the county, Of
which Ill were granted, 20 dismissed, and
81 are now pending. One hundred and
forty-two petitions were presented from fe.
males and eighty-one from males. The pro-
portion of divorces granted 10 marriage Ii.
censes issued, are one TO eight.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

Nrv OaLEass, Jan. 7.--Captala King =
planter In Washington, county, Miss for
lnerly of Iowa; and an officer 10 tho color
ed troops, was murdered last week by ne
groes for his money, watch aud pistol.
LiyEspooL, Jan. 8. The cotton market
opeued somewhat easier, and continued
very quiet during the day, and closed fat
The transactions amount only 10 9, 900 bales.
with Lbasis Of l5d per pound for middling
uplands.
LoSDos, Jan. s.--The Times Of to-de.
says there Is good authority for sayios ths,
Sir Frederick Bruce has been told 10 ak
the Government at Washington - accept OF
Arbitration in the Alabaiua claims,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

From which we may conclude that the re-
suit Of Miss Mary's " considerations were
favorable.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

Be temperate in diet. Our 6rst parats ate
themselves out OF house and home.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-01-18

A counsel being question by Judge
TO know "for whom ho was concerned" re-
piled, IL am concerned, my lord, for the
plaintiff, but am employed by the defend.
ant"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-02
SPECIAL NOTICES.
20 OONSUMPTTUEs

Ehe advertiser having been restored to health IN
snuered ioT several years with severe lung affec-
zion, ana that dread dilcase ConsuInptior-isa nx.
OF cure. - ~
10 all who de.ire It, he viii send copy of tho
tiOns Tor preparing the Rame which they will find
= SUaEcUa4 Tor COSsyHi PT1ON AsTHSfA ,HaoNCuITia
S1VsHh, Guilds. and ali ThrOatand Lung aHec lions.
Ihe only object ct the advertiser in sending the
prescription - to benefit the afflicted. and spread
int9rmaiiun which he conceiVes to be invaluable,
ana he hopes every sufferer will try Ills remedy.
Il Will Gust them nothing, and may prove blessing.
Parties wishing the prescription. free, by return
mall will please address
REV. EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg. Kings county, New York.
MAY II, lSB7-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-02
Know Thy Destiny.

MADAME f. F. THORNTDN. the great English As
trOlcGist, ClairVOyant and Psychcmct,icrOn, who
has astOnished the scientific classes of the Old MOI
has now located herself at Hudson, NY. Madame
Thornton Possesses such wOndC rial puwe of second
sight, as to enable her to inpart kuo ledge Of the
greatest Importance to the single ~ RrTicd of eli.
Their While in state of trance, she tes
the very icatuTes of the PersO you are to marry,
and ny the aid of an instrument OF intense power,
known as the Psychom0trOpC, guaTa ntees TO pro-
duce life like picture UC the future husband or WHO
of the applicant, together with date of maria ge
position in life, leading traits of character Sc
ThTsis no humbug, thousands of testimoni Tan
assert. She will send when desired certified GER
uhcatc, or written guarantee that the picture il
what it purPOrts to be. BY enclosing a sIaII lock
of hair and stating place Of birth, age, disposition
andcOmOicXi AN cncosin fit cents aud stamp
ed envelope addressed to yOUrEef, You i'll receive
the picture dcsiTcd information by return mail
All communications. acredly onfidentiaI. Address
in confidence MADAME f.. F. THoRSToN, p. q. Bo:
22S. Hudson, ". y. [MlTch 20. IhOI-lY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-02
DIE D..

IN "Wednesday Iu"ruing. 26;h ult in this place,
alter Protr"'ted IiIur-S, Mrs. MARC; NRET
YOUNG, wiie of Mr.. Lewis f. YouaE, aged about
IS years.
On Friday evening, the 2sth uIt., in this place,
QUEEN BESSElNr, infant daughter Of L. X. and
allie II .rTelI aged 10 months.
On Saturday morning, the 2ath uit., at the resi-
dence OF MIR. Ihos BrhEr, ia this town, Miss
ANN ELIZA HooE' in the 2Ith Year Of her sGe-
On the 18th ult. at his residence in Clarke coun-
". Of Paralysis, Mr. FRANCIS WHITING, in the
s3rd year OF his age.
At his residence IN Shraherdstown. on wednes.
day morning lSst, the 26Ih nit, Mr.. JAMES SHEF-
HERD in tie 72;h year Of his nEs.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-02
-An IntervieE Witll GA Thaa.


Mr. Drake, editor Of a. Southern journal,
called ON Mr. Stevens at his home in Ian
caster, Pa, for the purpose Of an interview,
having previously informed him who he was,
ind that he wanted nothing from him that
he could not publish.
Mr. Drake says Stevcnsis presiding genius,
IN his household, is mu'attO woman, whom
he sslaeed from her husband, full blOcded
negro. aud with WhOGI he has-lived, for years,
In open adultery.
IL is nat the private part OF Mr.. Stevens's
character we want, but his political, for he is
the recognized ''head aud shoulders of the
party in power And what the South NAV
expect at his hauds-sfter ali her humiliation.
aud abjeet kissing Of the fagelIating rod
may be learned by an attentive pcrusal Of the
question put by Mr.. Drake, aud the very
emphatic response of Mr. Stevens. viz:
Il HERE interrupted Mr.. Stevens aud asked
the following question
''SuppHse, sir, Alabama should organize
government enfranchising the negro ppOvi-
ding for his education, and giving ample
guarantees for Ills protection before the courts
aud in society, and under that government
should send good men, who could take the
'Test OATH to Congress, would you admit
her to rePrescntatiunS'
Without moments. phuse. he answered
with strong emphasis, M; SIR amt thus
closed the interview,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-02
MARRIED D.

In the Presbyterian Church, CharIcsuown, on
Wedne day morning. 26th uIiiInu. by Rev. 4 e.
county, 10 Mics MxRGARET-TE ISEERE, Of this
town. daughter Of thu late DR.. VIM. Eee.I
70 this place, We Ines lay mspruing. 26ssr ult.
-; A. Z. H.pkins. MIR. GEURGEW WELSH,
ENNIE = MYERS. dau .;htcr Ui Nathaniel
all Of this town.
lrrch, MiltdleWay, on Tuesday morn
limo. Mr.; S. F. Wd.TE. i"rmerly Of
oGHTRY, daughter of Or. ". o. Macoughtry
: o. OIidd:sway, Jefferson county.
On the 18th ult;: at the residence of the brides
father, by Rev. w. e. EggIezt"n. GEORGE u
aud Mis-; A. LkWSoN Huff F s%gssf of Mr.
Daniel Hut, OF Frederick county.
On the 2Oth uIt BY Rev. w. RusrniseII, w. r..
ABBOTT Of Frederick county ard Miss c. FIR-
GfNFA, only daughter of Henry !teistcr, of Shcn-
andOah county, Va.
On the 18th ult., in Winchester, by Rev. T w.
Dosh, JACOB BAKER and Miss MARY +.
MILLER. daughter Of Peter Mi!lcr, deceased.
On the 18th ult., by Rev. Samuel Rogers. Mr..
all Of LOudOIn-
In SnickcrsviIe, on the 9th uIt., by Rev John
W"niC. Mr.. JOHN w BARTON. AID Miss MAR.
TIA NJ. BEEVERS, beth oi Clarke county, Va.
In sais ,E on the 9Th nit by Rsy, E J.
SAUNA OSBURN all .! l-oudoun
On the 18Th uIt at New Jerusalem Ev Iuihcr,n
Church, by Rev. y. J. Richardson, Mr.. EDW 4 RI
- w fiEi r, To Miss ELIZABETH $. daughter OF
Nj. isaac HOugh, dCccoscd-aIIO of LOudUun,
On the 10th uit-, by Rev. J. S4rnmers Mr. WA.
HOTTIE, 81 ShcT and0s5 county. to Miss HAT
BE J. COOPER. daughter of Air Henry Cooper,
Of Frederick county, "a
In Cumberland. Md, on the ICtII ult Mr. w
B. ALBURTlS to Miss IL T. SIENDENHALI.-
SOIh OF Berkeley county.
en- the 25th ult., at the residence of the bride.
faIhS[, b. Rcy S ! Miller. NJ. CHARLES u.
STOSEBUREEE. Foreman Of ti.r. Srauuron TInii.
sotor, to Mis- BLANCHE f. daughter OF Mr.. John
PTcnary, OF StAuntun, Va.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-02
Wonderful but True.

MADAME REMISoToS. the world renowned As
trOlogist and SomnanbuIstic Claiuvoyaut, while in
ClaITvuyant state, deineates the very features of
the person you are TO marry, and by the aid OF an
INSTRUMENT of intense power, known as the Psycho-
like picture of the future husband or wife Of the
applicant, with date of marin occupation, lead
ing traits of character, &c This il no imposition
testimonials without number assert. I2y
stating place Vi birth, ,dsPnsiton color of eyes
envelope addressed to yourself, you will receive
the picture by return mail. together with dcsIred
information.
CO. Address in confidence. EfADAsrE GERraUDE
REEINGToS. p. o. Box 2O1, West Troy, n. y.
March &c, l>6E-ly.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-02
NOTICE.

T EFT my home, in Warren county. near Front
IL Royal, about five weeks ago, my son, FRANK
CARTER, who IS about II years old, near FIVE feet
in htisE., aud ola dark color. lie is u sprghIy
boy, with round face. and pretty Qnirk inIker
Any information which will lead 10 his recovery
win be gladly received by his father hO needs his
services at home. Parties cautioned against
harbOIng the said boy, he left home and is now
absent without my consent.
To- Any information concerning him may be left
at tue Barber Shop in Charlestown.
WILLIAM CARTER
juno 25, lsGT-3f. LColOred.l
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-07-02
NEW STORE AND NEW STOCK,
OPPOSITE THE
GOLD VALLEY ANK,"
CHARLESTON


THE subscriber has just opened at the well. known
L stOrc-rOom oPPosItc the old Valley Bank -
new and carefully selected
STOCK OF GOODS,
which Il Is his purpose sell tia most rcasona
bic terms. lie respectfully sO!icits cali, as his
desire ls to furnish the best article the market cal
produce aud at a profit only DuwN as the
LOWEST! Ills supply will be Increased from time to
time as the wants of the public may require the
demands OF his customers suggest his arrange.
mentS are ample TO the supply OF any aud every
article in his line, short notice and on a. p,ri
terms as can be procured elsnwhere in the county
Among Tia present stock on hand may be found
GROCERIES, Of all kinds and descriptions;
LIQUORS, consisting Of BTandies, Wines, Wits
kies, Gin, Porter. Sc, warranted superior to
though very good article of '''HarVcst Whiskey -
by the gallon, barrel or otherwise;
WARE select assortment of Queens and G lass
Wooden and Tin, Stone and CrockeTy Ware;
TOBACCO-EOr chewing, OF cheap quality, al also
the very best brands Smoking Tobacco Of all
descriptions;
CANNED FRUITS, Oysters, Sardines, Spices,
Peppers. Vinegars, Mustards, Oils. Scotch Her
rings, Cheese, Crackers, &C.;
CONNECTIONS a general assortment, rs also
fresh Lemons, Oranges md PiEe apples;
FlSH-all kinds ia season, but for the present the
real Potomac Herring, as cheap they can be pro-
cured in the county;
ALSO-Ground Alum and Fine Salt
Having spacious waTeroOm, he will make il n
speciality to supply all articles of
HOUSEKEEPING FURNITURE,
that the wants Of the com immunity may require, and
those in need would do well to give him their
before going elsewhere. AT present on hand Cot
tage Bedsteads Ma essca Hair nd Shuct Mat
ting, one aud n half yards wide, aud very cheap {;
Wall Paper, Window Binds, Walters, Chairs OF
all descriptions, &c.
An examination of the stock On hand solicited.
JACOB u. DROWN, Agent.