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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-17
EVENING STAR.
BOG aAPHICAL POETRY.
The BOst an Transcript has the following:

The BOst IN IT. anserpt has the following:
Biographical poetry Is n delicate ana difncult
aask, as the great bards in all ages have written
II and the figures, illustrations and words,
even of the best OF them, reappear whenever
fresh hand undertakes its composition. But
Cape Cod has native ana or glnsi Poe,' Wnose
.bin master and consistent member of the
methodist Church, is worthy OF wider eircu-
Iation than il can obtain In the Barnstable pa
pers. We give 1t entire:
He arrived at the port of Saco just three weeks
ago 70 day,
me; him on the river and to him did say:
I" You are stranger in the river, and you am
going to help"
Can Won think how it pleased him and how well
he felt?
He engaged a load of Heading, and had just
begun 10 load,
when a storm did arise, and from the east il
When he as a captain, 50 brave and so bold.
Was out watching the vessel, he caught a sud
den cold.
Ne sent out to the doctor, being the age of
siXty-twO,
And s;in kept at work on the deck, but found
that would not do.
From the cold be had fever, which set in very
quick,
And week ago TO-DAY was brought home very
sick.
At home he met his friends, who to him were
And among them was his wife who him did try
to cheer.
He talked while with them, but seemed al
most insane,
And when the doctor came, he said the fever
had affected his brain.
From that time he took TO his bed and ere
three days were passed,
Twas suddenly called TO see him breathe his
last.
j thought he had changed, and before the word
was given.
he had suddenly parted from life; we trust he
is in Heaven.
He had followed the seas for forty wears last
past.
And we have this consoIation-he came home to
die at last.
bethinks see him now upon the quarter deck.
As when saw him last before he was taken
sick.
Weep not. bereaved friends, methinks / hear
him say,
Time flies like a weavers shuttle, you will soon
pass this way;
For surely this Is certain death we cannot shun
And If we follow in his footsteps we shall leave
nothing undone.
We shall miss him at our meetings and at even
ing prayer,
Bor when at home you would always find him
there.
He has left a religious family, numbering
eleven,
We trust they will meet together in Heaven.
Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-17
Deep rsiIaxe and Unde rdrai ming.

Intelligent and observing tillers OF the soil In
almost every section of the country where the
drouth has prevailed to any consider alb q extent
during the past season, have been strikingly
impressed with the surprising advantage to the
growing crops arising from thorough drainage
OF heavy soils in connection with deep rillage
and abundant fertilization Of the seed bed
when the water-line of q heavy-soil that Ia dis
posed TO be wet is sunk by means Of system of
thorough undertaking, say thirty or more in
ches beneath the surface of the soil, IL the
seed-bed be broken up deep, the finely COM
minuted soil will retain a much larger quantity
OF moisture in dry and hot weather than II
there were no underdrains. As the soil IL
deepened by undertaking and deep plow-
ing, the capacity to absorb moisture from
the atmosphere is greatly augmented. Hence
In dry season, II the seed bed be broken
up deep, the roots of growing plants spread
farther in every direction through the soil; ant
as the mellow earth will absorb much larger
quantity of moisture than IL the entire str ata
were one solid mass, every growing plant is, in
q measure. fortified against the trying influences
OF hot and dry weather. Entertaining and
deep plowing, In numerous instances have
been the means of saving large crops from utter
ruin by protracted drouth. Hence many farm
ers have been led to appreciate the advantages
Of undertaking and deep tillage were the soil
was heavy, as they have never done before. IL
will pay well to underdrain wet land and to
plow II deep, whether the growing season is 20
be too wet or too dry.-N. Y. Obs.rrer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-17
Plan of n Gate.

A correspondent of the Southern Caltiva.or
gives the following directions for constructing
what be terms plantation gate" IL may be
aoGhu convenient for down-east plantation
rake pole 70 or % feet long, not more than :
inches IN the butt, nor less than 3 at the TOP.
Commence at the top and measure OF the width
OF your gateway. allowing inches for a fasren-
ing AT the small end of the pole. Get three
small poles or inches in diameter and str aight
on one side to nail your boards to; let these
INTO your large pole by inch mortices 2'S feet
apart, and fasten with quarter pins Thelenyth
OF these poles Will be the height OF the gate.
All mat remains now 10 be done. is to nail on
your boards and the gate is made. The hanging
Will require but enc hinge. Get post - or q
inches IN diameter at the top, with your inch
anger make hole or inches deep in the
center. Go 10 the gate and measure from a
point on the pole that is on a line with the ends
OF The boards, towards the but inches This
wH allow 2 inches play between the ends OF tha
plank and the POST. On the underside OF the
pole ard on a line with the gate at This lasf
measurement make hole with the anger.
"A pm OF seasoned hickory inserted in the
hoie al the top OF the post with two inches Dro-
'FuClDg VIII complete the hinge Raise the
gate, let the hole in the underside OF the mole
nj over this end and the gate is hnnC
~ may 1e fastened with tbe enI or the pole nv
mean! me- ans OF mortice and drop latch, the end OF
tne POie serving al the fastening. This gate
ANY one can make AMI hang in halt a dav. II
viii never sag nor allow ''pig cracks" Il will
last until the material Of which IL is made rOts:
FIN only the addition OF pew pin for hin ye
in three or fOur years. The material costs moth.
Ing, except the four or five boards and the nails
10 fssten them with. The main pole shonId hs
as s.ralght as can be lad, If there is bow let il
be turned down The butt OF this pole shouli
balance the gate. II 10 is not heavy enou IN
three pms In the side Will hold a block IaTga
enough 20 make IL do so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-12-17
rabbits and Mice 4, Youpx Orch. ri

IL Is very disheartening to discoyer. during or
.. ufe close OF the winter, scores OF thirty
Precautions might be taken which yoriS 1,.n
vent II, did the owner suppose there Wa,anv
real danger; yet IL usually happens that after
Oh exemption from harm. mice or rabbits
Appear-or; not appearing, DO untold damage
unseen. there have been MANY supgestio6s
aade, and plans devised TO protect trees RIood
spIinkied or painted upon the stems near the
ground, will keep of rabbits. This is easv 70
obtain about Christmas time and M there \.
plenty OF II, IL may be used freely for no mors
va. rr so. manure re, could be applied We should
TO rabbits would only toll the mice. for xhich !,
Fonia he sso.cA Wanda
The attacks OF rabbits are made above the
suIiaee OF the snow, viii % mice usually Operate
ot , and close to the ground. They often
covered by gross and soil. This, however, l.
not very damaging 10 the tree. We have found
me best protection we could apply was roo6:.
the sc-callec "srsvei- roofs. Tarred shesthino
paper used for the sidewalks OF houses though
lighter. would answer IN equally good purpose
HE stems OF the trees are surrounded BY pieces
OF this tarred paper, passed around 80 as to d.
saugly and fastened with carpet tAcks. The
best way is to CASH the lower edge of the paper
few times, and digging out the soil close to the
cover il little. This win efectually prevent
mice getting TO the trees, and is very quickly
dole IL viii prevent harm from rabbits slso,
A@eJtcdn AerieHlturisi.
Mormon in Salt Lake City has invented
wooden hand, which shuts and opens at will.
-, li a, and crested stationery Is in vogue
among Gotham's fair. $50
Excessive cigarette smo king will uItim .,a-
~ produce cancer in the throat
- AZ IsI se meeting Of the Crispins I'm New
1oik last hsht the speakers claimed m AZ ths
ployeTs 20 the last SAe ein
s%Gsnerals sherman, Burnside, Forsvtbe
DeTrobrisDd, and Hunter, are among En-
American military heroes PerambuIatins
EuIOIe.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

BUILDING AND LOAN AssOCIA-
TIoN.-We are glad to be able to an
nounce that more than five hundred
shares of stock have been subscribed,
and it is to be hoped that a speedy or
ganization will be effected and work
done-for work alone counts in mat
ters Of this kind.
A meeting was held in the City
Hall last Wednesday night for the
purpose of ascertaining the amount
of stock subscriptions, and although
a report, embracing the entire and
exact amount subscribed was not
made, yet enough was developed to
place the amount above five hundred
shares, which amount is the mini
mum capital to accomplish Success
full working organization.
At the meeting named, a Commit
tee was appointed by the President,
to confer with some of our best law
yers concerning the liabilities of the
Association being successfully associ-
ated for usurious practice in lending
money to the highest bidder, or for
the greatest premium. Coming down
to n nice and close point of law,
we believe that any institution
dealing in money is liable to annoy
ance from the same cause as this, and
in a majority of cases with better
show Of success for the contestants.
We trust and believe that our peo-
pie will not scare at every "bugaboo
that comes along" and fly the track
II they do, in this instance, the loss
will come on themselves. So up, like
men, and go to work in earnest.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

SOMETHING NICE.-We have just
received another large supply of pure
white, fine paper 10 print our paper
upon. II is much more expensive
than Is generally used for newspaper
purposes, but in the long run we
hope our readers will properly APP
preciate our extra outlay. The
CHRONICLE Is not SO large in size of
sheet As some papers, but we really
have ~ much reading matter ia IL rs
some Of much greater prctcnsions. IL
the friends who have promised to
stand by MS, will continue 70 do 80, We
will be able to keep our thumb-paper,
ms itls hcetiopsly termed by some,
above water,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

THE motto of the Insurance Department
of this State Ii, " Alter aiterius onera f,or-
tate,''-" Hear ye one anOther's burdens"
This Scripturnl, humane, and Wise inJunc.
tiOn Is fulfilled In Life Insurance, In
more marked and perfect degree than in
anything else In the world. Cooperation,
which Ii u rallying-cry and class-shibbo-
leth nowadays, has been Mt the bottom OF
every thing which has been accomplished
since Adam dug his first vegetable, and Eve
cooked II Tor prepared IL for him raw)
what II thousand men by themselves,
singly, could not do, Is but ready and GER
tain matter to the thousand combined. In
cooperation, they unite strength and di-
vide labor in mutual associations, like
the New York Lite, they divide the bur
den of each among all, and II becomes a
trifie. may7-3m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16
freafth.s Rest Defence.

"Thc weak eateth herbs," says 81. Paul.
so that eighteen hundred years ago the
value Of medicinal plants was Appreciated
In the Old Testament botanical remedies
are repeatedly recommended, but In no
passage of sacred history Is man recon-
mended to swallow calomeI, or blue pill,
or any other mineral preparation. The
sick were directed to eat herbs to strengthen
them, to purify them, 10 heal them, to re-
store them. In that day the art OF making
vegetable extracts was unknown. The
herbal medicines were mere illusions.
IL was reserved for later age to unite the
sanitary essences OF tonic, aperient and
ambitious roots, barks and plants, with
I'm active stimulcnt, and thus secure their
rapid diffusion through the debilitated or
disord system. The browning triumph
Of this effective mode of concentrating and
applying the virtues OF medicinal vcgeta-
blcs was achieved in the production of
Iiostctter's Stomach Bitters. Never before
had perfectly pure alcoholic stimulant
been combined with the expressed juices
of the finest specifics of the vegetable king
dom. Never yet, though eighteen years
have elapsed since its Introduction, has
this great restorative been equalled. II Is
taken ut oil seasons, in all climes, MS the
most potent safeguard against epidemics,
as u protection against all unhealthy ex-
halations that produce debility or beget
disease; as remedy for Intermittent and
other malarious fevers; as an appetizer; as
asovereign cure for dyspepsia; as general
tonican invigorant; as gentle, painless
apcrient; as blood depirent; as nervinc;
rs cure for bilious affections; rs n harm
less anodyne; and as the BEST defence of
health under unfavorable circumstances,
such as sedantary pursuits, undue bodily
or mental exertion, hardship, privation
and exposure.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16
STEWART COLLEGE.


BY reference to advertisement, IL
will be seen that Stewart College is
prepared for, and means work. The
Professors-all graduates of the Uni
versity of Virginia, and not without
experience as educators-are compc
tent to fill professorships in the high
est educational Institutions in the
whole country. Having secured in
these gentlemen, the learning, tall
ents and zeal required to make our
College a first class institution of
learning, the next step towards
success, is to secure for it such pat
ronage as this locality can, and should
bestow, and then, by a united effort
Of the enlightened and public-spirited
of our citizens, induce the young men
from adjacent counties and States to
seek the superior educational advan-
tages Offered here. Every man prop
erly interested in the school, can do
something to promote its success,
through his influence with one, or
more persons having sons to educate,
by holding out, as inducements to
distant friends, the remarkable health
of the town, the moral and intellect
ual excellence of its society and the
accessibility Of the College by river
and railroad.
1t Is not enough that we know the
ability of the Faculty, and the ex-
traneous advantages that commend
the institution to public favor; these
facts must be made known abroad
through the active instrumentality
of its earnest and intelligent friends.
The experiment is just now being
fairly tried, of building up, In our
midst, n College that will rank with
the highest, and now is the time, by
united exertion, to place it upon d
footing SO firm that it can work out
its future of prosperity and fame by
means of the talents, learning and
zeal which characterize every MEM
Der Of the Faculty.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16
For the Clarksville Chronicle.
10 John sylvester.
"Lonely and sad, nor loved the less
For lowering in the wilderness"

"Lonely and sad, nor loved the less
For lowering in the wilderness"
Nor less appreciated, thou faithful
and instructive chronicler of legends
in the distant past, although we are
aware that thou art "su generis,"
and to the "manor born" yet, there
are those among us who know "full
many flower of purest ray serene,
the dark unfathomed caves of ocean
bear" and who will give honor to
whom honor is due, and wear the re-
membrance of thee and thine deep
seated in their heart and brain, and
fain once more would hear from thee:
once more as hangs the bee upon the
flower, would we hang upon thy
words, and listen to thy sylvan song,
falling in gentle cadence on our ears,
in tones impressive, recalling from
oblivion's home, deep memories,
weird, but beautiful, which, but for
thee, were lost. Yet would we invoke
that thou again emerge from "sub
tegUaine Tagi," and lead us through
the "antique realms" depicting
scenes, "deep, dark and dangerous"
though having happened in our own
primeval solitudes. Come, come
again; renew thy task, and from such
manuscripts and records fragmentary
as you may have, extract for us, your
friends, another narrative, II possible,
as fragrant with the odor Of olden
times, as Dunbar's Cave, or Midnight
Burial. EURYDICE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.

We are authorized to announce w. J
BROADDUS us II candidate for reelection
to the ofico OF Attorney General of the
10th Judicial Circuit, composed of the
counties of Montgomery, Robertson, stew
art, Cheatham and Dickson. Election To
take place in August next. tmayli-tdc
We are authorized To announce II. W.
MCApoo, of Waverly, Humphries County,
MS n candidate for Attorney General for this
judicial Circuit. june 25-te
We are authorized to announce A. q.
GOODI.El'r, us n candidate for Attorney
General for this judicial Circuit.
July2, '7O-to
We are authorized to announce T. G.
MULiiGNS, of Gallutin, Tenn, acandtdate
for Attorney Goucrul for the Tenth Judi
cial Circuit, composed of the counties OF
Humphreys, Dickson, Cheatham, stewart
Montgomery, Robertson and Sumner.
july9, lS70-te
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

EXCELSIOR FLOUR.-Through the
liberality of the gentlemanly proprie-
tors of the celebrated New York
mills, Mr.. II. Cobb, we are the recip-
ients, this week, of n superb article OF
Flour made from new wheat. The
New York mills need no word of COM
mendation from the press, rs their
reputation for turning out most ex-
cellent article of flour has become a
household word" Mr.. c. NJ. Barker
has just received lot for sale. BY
application TO Mr.. II. d. Quick, the
accomplished clerk and general super
visor of the mills, parties can be sup
piled ut any time.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16
PICNIC NEAR ERIN STATION.


On Friday morning, the Sth inst,
we were invited to attend Sunday
School Picnic to be given to the
children Of the Christian Sabbath
School, and I'm accordance with pre-
vious arrangement special train,
numbering three passenger coaches,
were well filled by 8 o'clock, when
under the protection Of Mr.. Flanders,
one of the best conductors and most
accommodating gentlemen on the
road, the delighted crowd started to
Erin Station. Some 12or Is children
from the Orphan Asylum were Of the
number, besides the male and female
teachers Of the Sabbath School. The
day was cool and pleasant, and the
road free from dust, on account of late
rains, making the ride of % miles de-
lightful one-arriving at the grounds
near Erin at about 10 O'Clock.
Alta point on Wells' Creek, near a
fine spring and romantic bluffs, they
had stand and seats arranged under
a beautiful shade, where our happy
throng were soon seated preparatory
to commencing the exercises of the
day. After singing, conducted by
that prince of gentlemen, Charles
Baker, Rev. Mr.. Miles delivered an
impressive prayer. Mr.. Baker has the
happy faculty Of teaching the child.
rem to sing, the exercises of which he
enjoys beyond measure. He has all
patience with the little folks, and in
return has the confidence of them all.
After more singing 1t was announced
that recreation to suit could be in
dulged in by all until dinner. All
enjoyed themselves finely in play,
walking up and down the creek, to
the spring, and up the sides of over
hanging bluffs.
Dinner being announced, the child
rem were first provided for, then the
ladies, and lastly the gentlemen-eaoh
waiting patiently their time-no rush.
ing and grabbing, as is too often the
case, but the best order prevailed, and
each and all were amply provided
with choice viands elegantly prepared
and in abundance. To Mr.. Baker
and his accomplished lady, we return
our thanks publicly, for the varied
and sumptuous repast SO kindly fur
ished us.
The remainder Ofour stay was spent
in singing, social converse, etc., and
at half past 4, our little special train
came steaming up, when the crowd
was aboard, and homeward bound.
Everything passed pleasantly, and
half-past o'clock we arrived at home.
Thus closed one of the most pleasant
July days we ever enjoyed, besides
one of the most agreeable excursion
parties we ever attended.
We failed to mention, in the proper
place, meeting with several old
friends, among the number, William
Marshall, Esq, who we are sorry to
say, is in very poor health. He is
one of natures noblemen, and we
trust that he may soon regain his &C.
customed good health, and his stay
among us be prolonged, as we have
but few of the cold landmarks '. ia
spare i'm these degenerate times.
The crops, along the line of rail-
road, are very fine, oats particularly,
and we are gratified to know that,
without some calamity, the industri-
Gus farmers across the Cumberland
will garner enough and to spare.the
coming fall.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16
ATTENTION.!

WE are constantly prepared to remodle
old style FUR.NITURB, to repair all ar
ticles broken or damaged by use; to robot
tom cane seat Chairs; to renovate cured
hair Mattresses; to at and hang window
Shades; TO cut and tack down Carpets,
and do everything connected with gene
raj Furniture and Repairing business.
Ne Make 10 Order all descriptions of
Mattresses, and any article CT special re-
luiremcnt In our line.
We have two good wagons, and will move
Pianos or Furniture any where desired.
IF. COUTS & SON.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

ELEGANT IMPRovEMENTs.-B. O..
Keesee and G.. A. Roth have made
the initiatory step towards erecting
two large and elegant business houses
to adjoin Crusman 4 Chestnut on the
East. The buildings will extend from
Frankling to Strawberry street, max
ing two magnificent fronts. Such
commendable enterprise should be re-
warded.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

THE sixth annual fair Of the Mont
gomery Agricultural Association will
he held on the last dayof August and
the first, second and third days of
September. The list ofpremiums has
been published, and exhibitors can
learn, by reference TO that list, the
amount 10 which success will entitlc
them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16
COUNTY REGISTER.

WE nrc authorized To announce FRANK
PHILLIPS as "a candidate for Register uf
M,sls OF this county, at the August cleo
ton. may2l-tdo
We are authorised Ia announce Mr. Il.
W. THOMAS ~ n candidate for the Office
OF County Register, at the ensuing August
election.
WE ARE authorized 10 announce H. NJ,
CLIFTON, ns u candidate Tor Register OF
Deeds of THIS county, at tho ensuing Au-
gust election, June II, 70-te,
We are authorized Ia announce H. NJ.
ROGERS as re- cHnlidltc tui the oihrr Of
bnLi,tnI ot breeds, ~ Mont ,umrrN county,
at the Nu-u>t erection, guursJ'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

ST.. LOUIS, July 1.-THE st. Louis
County Court to-day issued an order
to pay all matured bonds in silver,
when the payment in coin is express
ell on their face.
Nearly five hundred Chinese labor
ers arrived hero to-day, and left for
Memphis, whence they will go 10 the
interior of Tennessee To work ON plan
tailons. They Were very quiet and
orderly.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

WE were gratified by visit, ON
Monday, last, from Col. Brandon of
Stewart, whose genial face and cordial
grip is good for the blues. The Colonel
isjustly favorite with all who appre-
ciate high social qualities, sterling in
tellect and devotion.to the best inter
ests Of the State.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

THEcommodious aud well arranged
addition Capt. Gracey, is having put
up to his residence will add greatly
to the appearance of the old building,
and of Franklin street. lie is a pros
porous man, and deserves to he, such
as he are of great benefit 10 any COM
munity.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1870-07-16

Rev. j. r. SHEARER, the accom-
plished President of Stewart College,
with our esteemed friend, Professor
Quarles, paid us visit this week.
We wish them and the noble institu-
ton over which they have been called
to preside, q bright and successful
future.