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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Nv. r. SHAcKELFoRD &Oo'siTAN-
merry. Last Wednesday evening we
visited this establishment, and were
conducted through the various apart
ments by our young friend, Walter
Wilcox, the polite clerk Of the house.
We had heard much of this concern
and its capacity, but were not pre-
pared to see the immense amount of
leather, and the quantity of machine
ny used in this important branch of
The building covers about one-half
acre of ground, is three stories high,
and is complete in all its appoint
ments. The storage room is where
the hides are placed after being
weighed, and from this they pass in
20 the Beam Shop, where they I'M
dergo the dipping process, thence to
the Yard, iwhere, they are tanned, then
conveyed to the finishing shop, where
they are converted into various kinds
Of leather, such as wax, buff and
grain upper, whole kip, harness and
sole leather, some fine specimens of
which were shown to us.
a force of twenty men is employed,
turning out some two hundred and
fifty hides per week, and the proprie-
tor is frequently enabled to ship about
five hundred sides per week. .s.s
The machinery used here was made
and put up by our excellent founders,
Whitfield, Bates q Co. The engine
doee not occupy more than four feet
OF space, but the amount of work per-
formed by it is truly astonishing
The machine for rolling sole leather
gives it smooth, finished look, and
the leather manufactured here will
compare favorably with any brought
to our market.
The machinery is kept running all
night, breaking hides. With a small
quantity of coal to start in the morn
ing, the machinery is kept going by
using the spent tan-bark for fuel,
which runs it through the day. Wa
ter is brought from the river and con-
veyed through the Yard by means of
two force pumps. ..e.H--
Mr.. S. has purchased more ground
adjoining his premises and is making
arrangements to put up more build
ings and make still further improve
ments, from time to time, as the de-
mand calls for it.
In the erection of this tannery,
Messrs. Averitt & Gambrel, carpen-
tiers, secured q large cash job; the
foundry and machine shop realized a
large sum; thereby putting cash in
circulation among our home arti-
zans-besides, its future operations
will keep quite a number of indus
trious, worthy men constantly en-
ployed, at good wages, who buy what
they eat and wear from others in our
midst, which amounts to no mean
sum kept at home to swell the aggre-
gate required to build up the trade of
our city. This feature, of itself, is an
interesting item for our men of means
to consider.
We look upon this as one of the
most important additions to the trade
Of Clarksville, supplying as it does a
good article of various kinds ofleath,
err, something used by all classes, and
which none can do without. We
hope the enterprising proprietor may
realize fortune out of it, which, if
properly managed, he is bound to do.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
OUR STREETS.

EDITORS CHRONICLE "What a
miserable condition our streets are
in !" Scarcely day passes but the
above remark may be heard-often
made by strangers, and -stereotyped
phrase Of our citizens. f&iffkM
Has it ever suggested itself to the
thinking portion of our community,
that the condition of the streets
could be remedied If SO, how p
Certainly not by our present system
Of doing such work that is impossi-
BILE, as may be easily demonstrated
by facts and figures. Ca
The probable amount that could be
expended on our streets this year may
be $4,000 or $4,000, yet $500, 600 would
not grade, metal and repair the streets
of Clarksville now mapped off. Itis
plain fact that the resources of the
city are insufficient for this purpose.
The past will prove this, as no work
of any magnitude has ever been done
by this community without borrow
ing money by issuing bonds to do il
with.
Then what is the remedy? Let us
see how cities North, East, South and
West build and keep in good condi-
ton such magnificent streets as they
have. They assess and collect taxes
as we do, but they do not expend it
as we dc. They grade streets and
build sewers by regular survey OF
competent engineers, and not one
cent of the city fund is used to metal,
or pave the streets, nor to make gut
tiers or sidewalks. After a street is
graded, the proper authorities adver-
tise for bids to pave the streets, gut
ter and curb the walks let it out
but the cost of the work is always as
sessed upon and collected from the
property owner on the line of street
whrc the work is done. He pays for
the number of feet he represents to
the center of the street. Wealthy
and densely populated cities some
times find it difficult to do this work.
Is it, therefore, surprising that we
get along so badly in our double task,
with our scattered population ? |
think not.
Our streets will forever present their
present appearance, unless we adopt
this or some other equally feasible
plan. The receipts of the city, even
at the present high rates of taxation
is not more than sufficient to grade
streets and build sewers. Our streets
have very primitive appearance
very rolling, and even hilly-.just as
the location was created. All very
grand, but would it not look better,
and entitle us to the claim of city, if
we had regular grades and width of
streets -?
More might be said on this subject,
especially as to how our City Fathers
are hailed on every corner 10y a
"Halloo! Iwant my street repaired;
Pve been paying taxes for years, and
have received no benefit" etc. How
many make this complaint who own
property and have lived for years on
such streets where sidewalks could be
made, yet never have had any.
This is written to invite discussion
not with myself as | do not wish to
take up the subject again; but among
Others who may feel an interest in the
welfare of the city.
PROGRESSIVE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

SOME of our best mechanics express
the belief that there will be large
amount of building done here during
the present year. Mechanics and
houses are certainly very essential to
n town. Let us have as many as
possible.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

THE framing for a new house, ON
Gupton Hill, has been put up within
the past week. This hitherto bleak
looking hillside will soon be dotted
over with comfortable cottage homes.
Let the good work continue.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

PREMIUM.-Rev. C. G. Mayhem,
of the Tennessee Conference, received
the premium of $500 in gold, offered
n year ago for the largest list of sub
scribers 10 the Nashville Christian
Advocate, he having obtained over
four hundred names for that sterling
paper.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

A CROSS M1RK.-In future Uo
eUW make cross mark on the mar
ain Of our paper, as a. notification
70 an patrons Wh0Se Nmeof subscrip-
tion has ogpired. Look ont for the
cross mark and rene,o yoar' sub
scriptiOnS at once.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

THE great panther which has ere
ntcd such n sensation on Whites
Creek, in Davidson county, for seve-
raj weeks, was killed the other day,
and proved to be II wild dog. We
thought it was "snaik" story all
the time.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

DIR, y. NJ, TAYLOR, who is the
owner of about one hundred building
lots near the Northeast boundry of
the city, has lately had them prop
crly laid off, giving wide streets, and
Is selling them rapidly TO many wor-
thy citizens who intend to erect neat
private residences upon them. This
will prove great addition TO our
city, besides n snug income TO DIR
Taylor. lie has many beautiful
building sites yet un-old, and is Of
fering great inducements to purchas-
20. Cali on him and learn particu-
In.r-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Mr.. IRA c. HAYS, Superintendent
of the omnibus line, requests us to
state that persons desiring to leave
the city, by railroad or steamboat,
will be called for and their baggage
checked, by leaving orders at the Office
of the National Hotel or Henry
House
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

WE wish to call thcattention of the
new Board of Aldermen to the mis-
cradle con lition of our sidewalks,
which even on some of our most pub
lie thoroughfares, are so dilapidatcd
rs to afford no protection from the
mud, and even endanger the lives and
limbs of pedestrians after dark.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

In LUcK.-Mrs. Mary A. Roberts,
of this county, drew "a Wheeler &
Wilson sewing machine valued at
seyenty-five dollars, in j. II. Cola.
days last drawing. -.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

CoLLECTIoN.-A. very handsome
sum was collected for Indian Miss
ions, last Sunday, az the M. 70.
Church, at the close of Bishop Nc
Tyeire's sermon.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
DROMGOOLE & CO.'S
AMYGDALIN PECTORAL.

Is an efficient, pleasant and cheap expccto-
rant. IL immediately relieves thu cough
eases the pain, soothes ana qnlets the ner-
votis system, promotes free and easy expcc-
boIatlon, and induces calm, refreshing
IL afcrds prompt relief In bronchitis,
Pneumonia, pleurisy, Asthma, Group aud
Hopping Coash the relief IL prompt and
decided. ror splitting of Hood, Night
Sweats, Pains in the Chest, Difficult BREATH
ing, Influenza, and all those Lung disenEes
attended with Cough or Pain, Its iInmcdi-
ate and efficient action is truly charming.
Being prepared by regular physicians OF
long experience, II ought 10 possess adyan-
tnges ever all other remedies which are ro-
commended for the same diseases, Price.
large bottles Sl.JO, or six bottles for 500 ;
sent Ia ali parts of the country on receipt
of price. Also for sale by Druggists.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

CoLMAN's RURAL WoRLD.-phis
is II weekly agricultural paper, of lG
quarto pages, neatly printed and il
lustratcd, and published at 50 per an
mum. The publisher also sends free
TO every subscriber, II seeds Of the
now and improved Alton Nutmeg
Melon. Now is the time to subscribe
sample copies free. Address Norman
j. Colman, st. Louis, Mo.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

JOB PRINTING.-Ne have just re.
Ceived quite an addition to our Jol
Department, Of some new and beau
tlGul types, borders, etc, and are bet.
ter prepared than ever to execute
letter press printing. Call and ex.
anime specimens and prices.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

TIE assessments of the Tennessee
Conference, for 1859, for the Clarks-
Vile district is thus stated: Bishop
claim, 5000; conference collection,
$3.50; missionary, $500.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

GAINESVILLE BIBLE SOCIETY,"
The depository of this Society Is fiycd
at Il. T.. McCulloch's Clothing store,
Franklin street, GAINESVILLE, Tenn,
where Bibles, Tcstaments, Sc, of all
sizes and styles Of binding, can be had
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

MARRIED..

At the residence of Hon. VIM. n. May,
In Dardnnelle, Ark, on the goth ult., Mr..
ISAAC n. WILKINSON, of Texas, to Miss SUE
HURST, late of Montgomery county, Tenn.
At the residence of the brides father, on
the 18th ult., by w. j. Atkins, Esq, Mr..
THOMAS VfcKERs to Miss NJ. A. PARcHMEN,
both of Stewart county,, .-era-~ 81 =
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Reef! Becr!!-Not the same beef of the
ihcient Seotchman, Hook, but real nice cuts
rom the well fatted beef cattle of modern
times, kept for sale at the city market
house, DIETER known as chicken coop, ev-
cry market morning. When you come to
market call at my stall and supply your
selves with something that viii do to chd,o
Yours truly,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
DIR. r. II. WALTON

DIR. +. II. WALTON having been fire.
quently interrogated recently, touching
his removal from Clarksville, takes this
mode of announcing to the public that he
is PERMANENTLY located here. Office
over NJ. C. Pitmnn & CO.'S store-room al
Mrs. Riggs, on I'd street.
Jan. -, 80 iwa
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

WE print in to-day's paper COM
munication from Progressive" on
the all important subject of street inn
provements. It is to be hoped that
his views will meet with the proper
consideration by all interested and
as he invites discussion, we shall
take pleasure in giving any one else q
hearing.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

WE stepped in at Lurton Bros. Drug Store
few days since, and saw some beautiful
specimens of PERFUMERY and notions,
just received. Their stock of Drugs Chem
icals, etc, is full, pure and fresh. Buyers
may rely upon getting good articles at this
house.
Feb. 10
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

COULTER, HILLMAN d Co. have
established branch of their Clarks-
vile house in New Providence. See
advertisement.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

GARDINER, with his paint-brush,
has commenced the work of bcauti-
Tying that already neat brick resi-
dencc of c. q. Smith, Esq, on Mad
ison street. When Mr.. Gardiner
gives ii tn finishing touch, this will
be one of the pretticst family man
sions in the city of Clarksville.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
EMPIRE CITY
FUR NITURE POLISH

Has proved itself TO be the best preparation
For Cleansing and RepOIishing Pr
amos and SOiled or Dingy Furniture
ever offered 10 the public. There IL no lady
who has ever used II, or seen 10 used, who
other.
one bottle will clean and repolish more
Pianos and Furniture than Twenty Dol
lars Will revarnish at the cabinet-makers
1T Is EASILY APPLIED.
II saves tho annoyance and expense OF
moving; besides, the Furniture is ready fol
use rs soon as the application is made.
II has no equal for cleaning. restoring
and repolishing Pianos, Furniture, Paint
ings ana Fancy Articles.
TRY 1T ONCE.
Money refunded to all dissatisfied purcha'
sers,
For sale, wholesale and retail, by
ADAMS a 60, Gen. Agents,
At Porter's Furniture store.
Dec. o, 'GS-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Mrs. Riggs has one vacant room for q
lady and gentleman. She can take few
more day boarders.
January 20, lSG9-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Spinning Made Easy.-Ncw invention
The hand Spinning Wheel-every lady
should have one. For sale ut wholesale
and retail Also, a few county rights foi
sale. AKIN & ROGERS
Jan. 20, '60-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

HELMS IL JOHNSON. This staunch
dry goods firm propose TO sell out
their present stock at cost, with Il
view to removing to Nashville. The
stock is as good rs any to be found in
this market. Country merchants
would do well to give them n call,
Their advertisement, giving particu'
lars, will appear next week.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Everything of the best and latest styles
In Furniture, kept by Q. c. ATKINSON.
Feb. s, '69-2w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Forty 10 gallon kegs New crop Golden
Molasses, for family use, at
AKIN & ROGERS.
Jan. %, '69-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
The wilcox d gibbs Silent Sewing
Machine exceIs all others in the
following Points Of Excellence:

In Simplicity.
In Non-liability to get out of order
In Quietness of operation.
In Ease of working and management.
In Rapidity of execution.
In lmpossibilty of turning backward.
In Non-l liability to miss stitches, or break
the thread.
In Having q straight needle, and the
shortest one in use.
In Its needle being self-adjusting, and
easily set. W |'I.
In Requiring no under-thread and no re-
winding.
In The simplicity of its tension, and the
case of managing IL.
In It's more perfect adaptation to all ca
pacities.
In Doing beautiful embroidery, by n
mere change of spools.
In Making the best stitch, for general
purposes.
In Itsseam being the strongest and most
elastic.
In the seam being automatically fastened
by the machine.
In its seam being less liable to rip, in use
or wear, than the clock stitch" while it
can be more easily taken out, If desired.
In having the best Hemmers-and other
Attachments.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Landrcth's celebrated garden seed, just
reccived-for sale retail and wholesale.
Jan. 90 60-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

If you want fine Rosewood. Oak or Ma
hogany Chamber Set, call on
Q. c. ATKINSON.
Feb. d, '69-2w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

WE hear Il great deal of complaint
from farmers inrcgard tohiring hands
for the present year, They say the
negroes, rs a general thing, evlnce
neither desire nor inclination TO en-
gage nj any price. They seem to pre-
fer loating around town, doing occa-
sional jobs, begging and pilfering for
n living, They evidently appreciate
their freedom and are determined to
enjoy it 10 the fullest extent. GO
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

a Wagon for Every Wan i'm the
COuntry.-Call and examine the largest
lot of Wagons ever brought to Clarlisyille,
WARRANTED equal to the best home
made work-at the repository of is"
BROCKMAN q DRINGHURST,
End street.
Jan s, lS69-2m :
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

The Ditters are beautifully put up In largo
bottles at the low price OF S2.O per bottle,
or three bottles for 5000, sent tn any part o I
the country, by express. ON receipt OF price.
Also, for sale by Druggists.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
WINTER CLOTHING AT COSTA

desire TO reduce my Winter stock Of clio
thing and Mems Furnishing Goods TO the
lowest possible point before making my
Spring purchases. I will sell, at COST, for
the II Thirty days, all articles for Winter
wear kept in my line of business.
My stock of Overcoats, business suits, etc,
is still very good, considering the lateness
Of the season, and will be pleased TO have
those who stand In need OF such articles
give me acall.
Very respectfully,
X. r. McCULLOCH.
Jan. l5,@6o-lm
HIDES.-Cash paid tor HIDES, az llor-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Chairs, OF every description, kept for
sale, at reasonable rates, by
Q. c. ATKINSON.
Feb. 5, '60-2w.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Fine Pfcfures.-If you want fine
Porcelain Photograph, .Sn'brofyps, We
iafssOfyps, or any other kind and style of
Picture. call on
j. HI. DOERR IL CO.,
South Side Public Square,
Jan. %, 1S69-4w" Clarksville, Tenn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
ENGLISH FEMALE DITTERs,
FEMALE BITTERS.
As n Certain and s,owcrnai
UTERINE REGULATOR

restoring the utcrus to Its healthy nsne.
lions nj all times when unnaiuraliv dis
tur,rd, 10 has no cqnat "n thc American
continent, and no suiferinv female should
thirds of the entire female population are
suffering with some form of those com
plants peculiar TO their sex, which nnnu-
ally consign thousands to an nntincly
grave.
rNHE LISu
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

CLARKsvILLE is by degrees assu-
ming the rank of a first-class city.
New buildings are going up all
around the suburbs, and new business
enterprises are being entered upon.
There are several projects on foot at
this time that, if successful, will
proveof great advantage to the place,
and we feel confident of their success
on accountof the indonitable spirit
of those having the matter in hand,
but defer going into details at present.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Evening Trains, North. leave at $40.
Morning trains, North, leave at 3.55.
Evening trains, South, leave AT $40.
Morning trains, South, leave at 81.
Freight trains, South, leave at Il.g5A. N.
Freight trains, North, leave ut $40 p. NJ.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

SHOT. Co. Col. Bob Searcy, formerly
Of this county, was shot and seriously
10y man named Harrison,
al WayCrlv a few DAYS since
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
FEMALE BITTERS
Is the only combination that will
actually arouse and restore the
womb to its natural condition.
FEMALEs or EVERY CLIME

FEMALES OF EVERY CLINE
Whether oil or young, married or ringlo,
who are suffering with any FORM of UTkR-
me DISEASE should AT once procure this
remedy and be cured.
IL Is particularly 'rccommcnded for
PAINFUL, SUPPRESSED,
on, IitREGuLAH CATA MENiA.
ton being RfssrOIED 10 ~ NOMINAL
ACTION, whether PHOFUSE, StANTl,
DlFFICulT, PAINFUL tPPRhSssEpo or
IRREGULAR. Its action Ia truly wonder
full as never-failing
UTERINE TONIC AND REGULATOR.
During the "criticai period 81 female Ito
this compound quiets aud soothcs the ner-
vous system, regu iates uterine action and
enables one To pass that period almost ins-
Whites, Mysteries, Ticerniion and Irrits.
hility of the Womb, 8iddincss OF the head
Cold feet and hands, Inipiiation Of TN.
ncar'' nimeuity of 3rnthing. sick Head.
nervous energy. aud MI those troublesome
complaints peculiar 20 the female sex.
An eminent physician OF Memphis says:
"The combination known Ms the Exetis,t
FEMALE RITTERs IN the most certain liter
Inc and general Tonic 1 have ever known.
often prescribe " for various fs,nalc com
plants with the most satisfactory results"
Mr.. G. T. Morgand, editor OF Kosciusko
(Miss.) Chronicle. says:
"This will certify that the EauLisn Flu
MALE BIrTEI.s II highly recommended 10y
the medical fraternity mt this place and
surrounding country.
Messrs. Carpenter & Co., OF IIazlohurst.
Miss, writes;
THE sale OF the ENoI.IsH FEMALE BIT-
TEi,s Ii something tcOndcfftL"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
WHo1EsALE LrouoRs.-We drop

WHoLEsAI.E LIoyoRs.--We drop
ped In on Messrs. Cow. Simpson &
Co., South side of the Public Square,
andwere agreeably surprised to find
a mammoth stock of WHISTLES, BRAN
dies, wines, cordials, bitters, etc.
These gentlemen have embarked in
the liquor trade with view of sup
plying country merchants with pure
article of spirits at as low prices as
the same quality can be had else
where. They keep constantly on
hand from the finest imported bran
dies and Wines to the cheapest article
Of "benzine varnishn to be had in
America. Call ia and sample.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

Tom. McMASUs.
April q, lS6S-ly. III sl
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12

HIDES.-Cash paid tor HIDES, az llor
mnn S Clothing Store, rHukuu street.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1869-02-12
FARMING IMPLEMENTS

and viii order for our friends any article
not kept in this market
The New York herald., 1869-02-26

hs agents the United States where large stock OF his
HungaiI Wines will be kept price sts aud nil infor
nation can be obtained.
No 7MiScisa LANE, London, Dec. g. 1858.