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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
Six Mills ON the Dollar.
r-ov,.,o.. or sss New n.ve.~. rnw.
Fsi, TEXT 70 the BIN as u Passed
both Houses.


The following IL the new tax bill
Just passed by the Legislature. 1t
differs mainly from the old one, In
that 1t changes the tax on all taxa
bic property from four to six mills on
the dollar. The schedule " what
constitutes taxable property remains
as heretofore, except Changed by IA
tilI now before the Legislature, which
adds several items: y
SECTION l.. BE II enacted 6y the
General assembly of the State of
Tennessee, That the State tax ON
every hundred dollars wurtl, Of pro-
perty, upon which taxes are, BY law,
allowed for State purposes, shall be
sixty cents. M @
SIC. 2 Be H.farfhcr enacted, That
in addition to the al paioreai tax tn
be paid 10y merchants on their capi.
tai, they shall he liable, and required
to pay q license tax equal In amount
tn the ad putOrom tax: Provided,
that In M case shall the license tax
I've less than five dollars aud section
5 of the act, passed January 10, 1870,
entitled can act to amend the reve
u laws of the State" is hereby
amended u accordance with the pro-
visions of this act.
SEC. 3. BE IL further enacted, That
the first of chapter "a of the acts of
1870, entitled Gan act to fix the State
tax m property" Is hereby repealed:
SEC. 4. BE IL further enacted, That
every ira veling or local agent Of any
insurance company, whether State or
foreign, doing business in this State,
shall pay an annual privilege tax Of
twenty five dollars to the State and
ten dollars to each county IN which
such company or companies may
have n local or travelling agent doing
business, and II the agent or agents
of said companies shall take risks
without the payment of said State
and county tax, he or they so offend
ing shall he guilty of a mlsdemeanor,
and each offender shall be fined not
less than one hundred nor more than
five hundred dollars, one-half of the
fine to go to the informer, on convic-
ton, and the other half to the State.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

LUCKy.-We failed to mention last
week that Mr.. James Sands, now in
this city, drew a Sl2,000 prize in the
Henderson land sale. Mr.. Sands is
engineer on the Henderson and Nash
villa rnitrnnI
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

GRANT seems to have discovered
that his obstinate stupidity and dis
gushing venality are running his party
and is anxious to bolster It up by vio-
lating the rights of the South and
destroying its prosperity. But he Is
less to blame than is generally con-
ceded. He was elected rs n fool to be
used rs a tool, and though an instru-
ment Of mischief, Congress which
yields that instrument il, in truth,
the criminal party.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

THE Washington College, of Vir-
ginia, always u respectable institu-
ton, has acquigal u standing among
American seats Of le ,rniny that en-
titles it to that high rank which u
candid Judgment has deliberately nc.
corded it from all partitions of the
country. 1t may be fairly said to
unite the advanced spirit which has
of late years taken such hold upon
the most venerable universities In the
world, with all that is imperishabie
in Virginia customs and traditions.
[ Washington Pu'riot.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

JUDGE BLACK has recently taken
Wilson in hand, for the second time
and, as in the first instance, is adj
ministering to him such n til rashing
as must disgrace him in the estima-
ton ofhonOrable men, however much
1t may advance him in the opinion
of his own kidney who cherish u liar
and slanderer as the most effective
Radical leaders.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
GAINESVILLE TOBACCO MARKET.

Bowling & Kirby, OF the. Tobacco Ware
house, sold ON Friday, Goth inst, ) hhds
tobacco as follows: 2 hhds lugs, s - and
5 ~ 8 hhds common leaf, d ~, I ~ and ! ~,
Killebrcw & Williamson, OF the Cumbcr-
mon leaf, at y - and Z 81. On 2uh, 1 hh,is.
2 hhds Tugs ut I W and 3 vi. ! hhd common
leaf, o -; ! hhd low medium at -.
Herndon Il Collins, at Red Riv.r Lanl-
Ing Warehouse, sold on the 18th inst, IL
II hlids low Tugs at ~, I 10, ! 10, : ~, Z 10,
Z ., o 81, q ii, q 2i,6 70. q 40.
hid Tugs. ut o., 5 10, H.. > So, ) d.
Market active and prices better.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

THE Louisville COurier-Journai
says: We saw on Saturday a roll
of tobacco, nearly fifty years old, in
the cigar store of Joseph Steinburg,
on Green street, e the Opera house.
1t has a delicate flavor, Is exceedingly
dry, and free from that rank smell so
natural to new tobacco. 1t Is a Curl
osty in its way. 1t was wrapped up
In one Of Shad. Penn's papers, print
ed forty. seven years ago."
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

ACCORDING To The last census re-
turns the population of Georgia h
oi,e hundred and seventy. nine thous-
and eight hundred and eighty seven.
In 1880 II WINS one million ~fifty-seven
thousand two h~undrptland cighty-six.
She now ranks ~ the thirteenth State
In point of population.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
Jan 2s, lilly
Administrators Notice.

Will on Tuesday. the 3lsi day of Jana.
AIRY, mi, sell ~ public auction, at the late
residence of George II. Warfrld. deed, in
Montgomery county, Tenn, the personal
property OF the slid WarTield. dec'd., ron.
s%lsiingnf Mules, Horses, Milch COWS. stock
Cattle, Hogs, sheep. crop of line Tobacco
of about 3i,Hp ar M.OUI pounds, about 'dO
barrels Corn, about ~ bushels wheat. Hay,
etc.; also Farming implements. household
Furniture, etc, about ~ or 1900 pounds OF
bulked Pork.
TERMS or SALE.-All sums under s2O.
cash. over so ~. on six months credit,
notes with go,Hl security required.
sale To commence at y O'Clock, 4. NJ, and
to be continued until all the propefts IL
Sold. JOSEPH N. ROBE Admir-.
Jan2S-lW
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

Two new States will probably be
admitted into the Union during the
present session OF Congress-Colora.
do aud New Mexico. The name Of
the latter will probably le changed
To Lincoln. They both have tue re-
quiaite population.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

THE news from France, leaves lit
tie o for hope that it can success-
fully resist its enemies. The capitu-
lation Of Paris may ccu on any day,
and it would seem that the immense
German force, now engaged i'm the
siege, when relieved of that duty,
will he sufficient to overrun the coun-
try and put down all armed oppose
ton. We had hoped for n different
result, but fate seems to have decreed
a widely different issue to the bar.
barous quarrel.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
DIED.

On sunday, IAN. ~, 1871 at the residence
of his mother. Mary Johnson, on Spring
Creek, in this county, T1IoMA W. JOHN
son, aged 40 years, 3 months and y days.
The deceased was well known in his
~rcprOach. In some RESPECTS hr may have
been erring, hut still lie WIS noble. lie
was inferred at the family burial ground
with Masonic honors. j.
Paducah and Lexington papers copy.
On the 18th inst, Mt Glen lien. MILE
T., infant SOL of Rev. W. I. and Sue y.
Dye.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

ENGLAND derived a revenue of
e2S0, 900 last year by taxing dogs.
The number exceeded eleven hund
red thousand. Ireland, with one
quarter as many inhabitants, support
ed more than half u million dogs.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

JOSH BILLINGS says, the man who
never makes plumbers, will never
stand high in the estimation of the
world. Measured by this rule. Grant
ought t. stand so high as to be out Of
sight--of all decent men.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
NOTICES.

Full New StOck.-Our new stock,
full anic co plete, OF all descriptions
or FURNITURE. embracing many new
styles or most exquisite designs aud
workmanship, Is now In store, all
ready for Inspection, and so much
cheaper than nj any time since the
war. that ir you need q full Chamber
or Pari0r Set, or any single article,
cali and see our new stock. and you
will be so well pleased With style.
workmanship and price, You will lind
Jour interest promoted In buying OF
us. Call and see for Yourself.
J.. r. COLTS a. son.
The odd Reliable HARDWARE HOUSE, Of
70 a. SMITH, advertise In this NUM-
her n great variety of % In their line,
hut they don't numeratc half \ careful
Inspection Of their stock will alone reveal
It's extent ani variety. They have the I'M
est stock OF Pocket cutlery even seen Ia
Clurksviilr, ami at extremely low prices
In fRct all their goods are cheap; many
articles lower than before the war. he
sides the goods advertised, they have n
hne variety OF House Keepers Goods, beau
tiuI Mats, shovel aud rongs, and nm end
lrss variety 81 MISCELLANEOUS Goods, which
thcy say are lor ,aic, and must Zee odd.
oct, -, lSiu-ti
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

The MurfrecslOro Monitor of the
10Th inst, says; "Our tOwnSman,
Henry Miller, has recently returned
To this place, from n long tour in the
central portion of Texas. He in
forms us that the farmers there rails
cd IA large crop of cotton, and are in
u prosperous condition, lie express
ed himself well pleased Will the
country and people"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

GARABALpI has won a considera-
bile victory over the PrussiaDs, at
Dion, but it Is too far from Paris to
raise hopes Of relief to that beleagur-
ed city,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

\ BILL has passed both branches
Of u Legislature Increasing the
state taxes to sixty cents on u hun.
drSd dollars worth of property. 1t
was forty cents last yraI.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

THEY who so persistently cry out
against disturbing the repose OF dead
issues, may he likened To IA man who
having divcrged from the beaten
track, and finding himself upon the
verge Of n precipicc, would rather
sustain his reputation, as II progress
i've man, by taking the fatal leap,
than retrace his steps and resume the
road which insureS safety and COM
fort to all who travel it. This sup
posed man is the personifcation of
Radicalism which has strsyed from
the beaten track the Constitution
IN search of some mncied good, but
finding itself upon the brink of the
prccipica, would rather precipitate
the governmet and people down the
yawning chasm than retracc the
steps that have brought the country
into such deadly peril.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

The action of the L. =. Senate,
in reference to members elect from
the State OF Georgia, ought to open
the eyes of all good citizens to the
danger of Radical uSurpation and the
establishment OF an Empire upon
the ruins OF free government. Such
conduct ten years ago would have
armed the entire people In defence Of
their constitutional rights; but now
the depravity OF those in power has
communicated It's virus To the hearts
of the people who complacently look
on, or applaud every movement to-
wards their political enslavement and
moral degradation.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
Administrators Notice.

II ANISG been qualified ms Administra-
III tor of q. II. Warield.d deceased, here
by notify all p rites having claims against
said estate to present. them, according to
and all Indebted TO samc1re requested
Ia come forward and settle mt once.
JOSEPH NJ. ROBB,
JAMES, '7l-fw administrator.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

RALEIGH, Jan. 24.-The Board of
Managers filed to-day their replica
ton to Gov. Hoiden's answer TO the
articles of, Impeachment and the case
is regularly Mt issue. The trial will
commence Monday next.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
SOLE AGENTS,
Owen & Moore,
DRUGGISTS & BOOKSELLERS,
FRANKLIN STREET,
GAINESVILLE, Tennessee.

Dealers In
Paints, Oils, Varnishcs, Window
Glass, Pure Wines and Liquors, Soap,
Brushes, Perfumery, Music aud Mn
steal instruments. Proprietors of
MOOre's "Certain Cure for Corns."
Price so cents. No cure, no pay.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
d.. n. kENNEDY. JSo. W fAxoN
KENNEDY'S
INSURANCE AGENCY.
ESTABLISHED IN Issa.
OFFICE At NORTHERN BANK,
CI.ARkSviLLE, rENNESsEE.
Assets over Fifty Million Dollars

We of"r Ia the public Insurance IN the
very strongest tomIanirs Ia the Tniird
states or England, combining the lllg'Si
Can ~ once nid secure safe PRINCETON nj
ms reasonable" rates a. ia" haNirl Will Ju--
my, Win the assurance at u lair aud hon
Dtabir adjustment ia rg,~p uf lpsS.
%. =. KENNIDS 4 fANO>,
lru ~, lsil-jw Agents.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

A BILL. to restore the hallot to Ill
persons DISTINGUISHED IN Kansas by
reason of their conduct during the
late rebellion, II before the Legisla-
ture Of that State, and will probably
pass. .f 1HHd af
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

A SON Of Fred douglas accompa-
MES the San Domingo Commission
ers. He, we suppose is expected to
influence the mullatoes OF that coun.
try, In favor of annexation. 1t II u
pity the policy was not pressed so far
~ the appointments IT me of the
blacklist specimens Of the southern
negro, that he might influence those
Of his color who may oppose annex
alton. The filth Of Radicalism Is
pretty well represented by old Ben
Wade, and, by the addition W. have
suggested, the San Domingoes would
have u sample of our varirgated pop.
ulation, as well as the character Of
the whites who now run the govern
ment. If such an exhibition does
not sicken them with the idea of an
nexation, n tribe Of monkeys would
I've more desirable citizens than they
can yer become. .3.f.fgf
THE Committee to investigate the
condition of the South, have sum
moned Gov. Holden, Gov. Scott, and
Gov. Smith to testify on the subject.
II the committe is as well packed as
the witnesses, anything can be pro-
ven, except the truth, to which the
whole batch have an instructive aver
sion. This is like ransacking the dun
geons of a Penitentiary for witnesses
against an honest man under trial
by a criminal court.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
lSRIE

In this county, at the residence of John
EdmoiidsOn, an the 9th inst. by the Rev.
II. NJ. Taylor, MIR. JOHN l.. DUFF Ia Miss
SALIIE f., daughter OF the late Samuel +.
Allen.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
III e h,
Sign, TENNESSEE IRON,
GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE,

Has on hand, and receiving every day,
fresh aud large supplies of
Field and Garden Seeds, ~Agrleultu.
ral aud Garden Implements,
GuanO Land Plaster and
Raw Bone, Cana.
dian Seed
Oats.
EYctI ScetLs. IOidiocs.
Rel Glover, Fairly Rose.
Sapliny Clover, EARLY Goodrich,
Timothy, Early NechnnOc,
Herds Grass. EARLY Cures,
Orchard Grass, Chiffon,
Blu Grass, Rural,
Hung irian, Peach Blow,
Millct. White sprouts.
Rest Gdrtiea Seeds.
Ian lrrth .iaricn Seeds,
National Corn Planter,
Avery plows,
Hoes.
Forks,
SIoyrls,
Spades,
X tkes.
BEST GU VINE GARDEN SEEDS,
All sold for Cash, as low rs the lowest.
JAMS, Tl-im
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

Memphis, and Clarksyille Louisville
r Railroad.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

"spALDiSa's GLrE,v useful and
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28
BEST GU uIyE GARDEN SEEDS,

Al sold for Cash. as low rs the lowest.
JAMS, 'Tl-Sm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

No. 1. No. .. No. z.
NON &MlClarks 'eS.O.M an
Exp'ss. laccom N Exp'ss.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-01-28

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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

Our Schools.

Mr.. EDIToR.-Allow me, through your
| field, few thoughts in reference to educa-
| tional matters in our midst. There seems
to be great lack of interest in this matter
| among US, in fact, there is no interest man
itested in it by those who should take the
most active part, and whose interests are
most deeply concerned. Now, why is this I?
Is not the subject one of sufficient import
ance ? Have you nothing at stake therein :?
Are you not concerned in the welfare of
your children? Do you care not to see them
grow up in ignorance and dissipation, or do
you think that anything is good enough for
! them? No, | cannot think this is the case
Their Interests are your interests, and their
welfare is your welfare. They will soon be
called upon 20 act the part you are now act
ing, or the great stage of life. They have
been entrusted to your care by an All wise
Providence, and you are responsible for the
trust. Then, why this apathy? Churches,
iails, fair grounds, etc, can be built and
laid out, and furnished at a tremendous
cost with apparently little difficulty, and
for these things men viii reach their hands
into their pockets and draw ont the "ready
cash, but in reference to the education of
their offspring, truly one of paramount
importance] it seems impossible to rouse
them from the dormant state into which
they have fallen. Look at the school build
ings of this borough. Strangers come here
and we point with pride to our stately
churches, whose lofty spires point heaven
ward, and to our other fine buildings, but
we blush with shame when asked for our
public school house. 1t is disgrace to our
exist. Even among those who are elected
as directors, there seems to be a great deal
of negligence. The law provides that the
new school board shall meet and organize
before the tenth of June. We are now in
August and yet no step has been taken to-
ward such a measure. Another matter
which it might be well to mention here is,
that our schools should commence earlier
in the tall. The rafting season with its ne
cessary excitement and labor, has strong
tendency to break up our schools in the
| spring. Our schools should commence ear
ly enough to be nearly OF altogether at a
close by that time. Our six months terms
should commence as early in September as
possible. We hope the board this season
will take action accordingly, and that will
be one step in the right direction We
will at some future time present other ideas
which, We think, would, if acted upon, tend
to the advancement of our educational in
| terests. H.
Clearfeld, Aug, 1871.
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Letter from Fails City, Nebraska,

FALLS CITY, NEB July 81, 1871.
EDITOR JOURNAL Falls City is a nice
town; in fact, it is hard to beat in any re.
spcct, but we are troubled with some of the
'swearables of lie" of which | will speak.
Our three greatest pests are loafers, dogs,
and Base Ball Club. | admire loafers
principally on account of their pugilistic
proclivities. If dog interrupts you on
the street, and you give him a kick with
the toe end of nine inches, you have loaf
er In the muss Kick loafer and you have
dog ditto. We have lean dogs aud lean
loaters, fat ioaiers and fat dogs, poor dogs
and poor Ioaters, etc, but the 'B. b. Co
Is a greater nuisance than all combined. A
noble game Is base ball Our club busted
temporarily, not long ago, and the rush of
Immigration to our town was astonishing
But we will let the base ballists, dog fan
clers, loafers, etc, fight it out on that line,
and speak of something else.
impeachment seems to be all the rage in
this country. We've been impeaching
State and county officials rather lively, from
the Governor down to a Justice of the
Peace.
y short time ago D. r. Holt, County
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09
Local Correspondence.
Base Ball.

On Wednesday last the ChincleolamooSe
B. B. Club, of this place, received chal-
lenge from the Hickory B. b. Club, of KY
lertown, to play a match game on the next
day tThursday). Notwithstanding the
Chincks had not played a single game, they
accepted the challenge, and drummed up
nine militia and went forth to battle against
nine regulars, in full uniform, selected from
the Hickorys of Kylertown, and the Eure-
kas, of Philipsburg. We acknowledge We
felt a little sick when time was called,
for the bets were ali against US, and our OPP
ponents have been playing match games
and practising all summer, consequently
they were in good trim, and no wonder they
said, at Woodland on their way to town,
that they wouldn't give US show" 1t
was quite lively game. a number of good
plays being made en- both Sides We must
say, we have never played with more clev-
er and gent,emanly mine, and will be
pleased to meet them again, even if not
successful. The following is the score:
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

Treasurer for this county, filed Information
against one A j. Falsken, County Clerk,
for misdemeanors in Office. 1t is a startling
fact, but nevertheless true, that this Falls
ken is a Democrat Horrible Well, he
had an examination, was found guilty, and
WELL we have Dutch youth for Coun-
ty Clerk now Falsken, not to be outwlt-
ted, made application for an injunction IN
the jail contract, d. Il. Holt being tie
principal contractor. (also a Dcmocratl, on
the ground that he had, by fraudulent
means, received the contract for the wood
work en- the Jail for about 81, 900 more than
it was worth The injunction was granted,
and work stopped on the Jail.
The A. & n. road is now running two
regular trains to and from this place daily,
and in consequence business is good.
Hon. NJ. A. Frank, State I'm. Agent, is
now at home, but will return to his labors
in short time.
Stretch, of the Journal, Of this place,
and Buell., of the Rulo Register, are now
engaged in set to about Mary Smith, y
unpaid board bills, etc The moon calf of
the Register stoutly asserts that Stretch is
big footed rauper, and the latter is equal
Iy confident that he is not, and SO the mat
ter rests.
One of our "poor' loafers was arrested
here on the 25th inst, for getting man
drunk and robbing him Of his money.
Yours, etc, "PATsY B. )"
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1871-08-09

CORRECTION. week We published
the following, aud found, when too late for
correction, that we also had made mis-
SPELL If any of our cotemporaries try it
We hope they may have better success:
ATA Teachers Institute a prize of ten
dollars was offered to any one who would
wiite and srel correctly the following SEN
tenee ''It is an agreeable sight to witness
the unexampled embarrassment of haras-
sed pedIar attempting to gauge the symme-
try of peeled orion, which a cibyl has
stabbed with his poniard regardless of the
innueDdoes of the lilies of the cornelian
hue" Thirty eight teachers competed fer
the prize, but not one was successful.
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TERMS OF TIE JouvN.L.

The RA2TsHAss JOURNAL is published on Wed
nesday at So 90 pei annum in advance. If moi
paid at the beginning of the year, $3.50 will be
charged, and $500 if not paid before the close.
Fifty issues count year.
ADVERTISEMENTS viii be inserted at $3.50 per
square, for three or less insertions-Ten linei
for less counting a square. For every additional
insertion so cents will be charged A deduction
will be made to yearly advertisers
No subscription taken for shorter time than
six months, and no paper will be discontinued un
tlall arrearages are paid except at the option Of
tn publisher. S. j. ROW.