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Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-05-27
Bridge Across the Mississippi Rivos.

The great bridge across the Mlssis-
sippi River at st. Louis promises to be,
when complete !, one OF the grandest
monuments of engineering skill aud
genius in the world. Between the
abutments it will consist of three steel
arches, each of about 500 feet span,
resting upon massive piers of solid ma
sonry. Mr.. James b. Eads, the chief
engineer, has issued very interesting
report of the progress which has been
made on this great undertaking.
Among those which most forclbly illas
trate the power of science to overcome
difficulties which would seem almost
insurmountable, are some relating to
the construction of the west abutment,
which at the date of the report had
been completed from the bedrock of
the river to point 81 feet above low
water mark, height of Al feet alto>
gether. Although the bedrock of the
site of this abutment is 78l feet
higher than at the east pier, the diff
culties encountered in building its foun>
of the others. Its site has been for
over sixty years part of the steamboat
landing of the city. and as such had re-
ceived every kind of useless material
thrown overheard from the various
steamers lying over it during that time
The old shect>iron enveloping their
furnaces, worn~out CRATE bars, old fire
bricks, parts of smoke stacks, with coal,
cinders, clinker, aud mass of hetero
geneous substances, formed n deposit
averaging II feet in depth over the
rock. Not only were those miscellaue-
Gus distractions in the way, but the
Golfer dam constructed to enclose the
site had to be put down through The
wrecks Of 40 less than three steamboats,
which were embedded in the sand, the
bulk Of either of which was not PRO
badly of less than 400 tons measurs~
ment. From the enclosure within the
dam were taken parts Of several old aud
burnt steamboat engines, the iron parts
Of some of which had to be cut off !,
four wrecks of barges. some Of them
probably in use before the era of steam;
likewise several oak saw logs, some an
chors, chains, and variety Of smaller
articles. This incongruous deposit
made it exceedingly difIieu, to main
tain the integrity of the dam, and fre-
qncnt hoodines occurred which delayed
aud increased the cost of the work but
all difficulties were snrmounted, aud the
bedrock within was finally exposed to
view. The piers were sunk by means
of caissons, compressed air, aud sand
pumps, similar in many respects to
those in use for the East River bridge
The east pier Of the st. Louis bridge
bad on the lst of October been carried
up to the height Of 1T feet above the
bedrock on which it rests, about 90 feet
above the level of the water at that
time. 1t measures at its base, In the
direction Of the current. 81 feet, and
transver,ely, go feet This pier was
placed on the rock in 126 days after
the laying Of the first stone, work being
suspended on it twenty days during
this time on account of bad weather
The west abutment of the bridge when
completed to the carriage way will be
ll5 feet high above the bedrock of the
river, and will contain 1850 cubic
yards Of masonry.-New York Sun.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-05-27

We furnish the REPUBLICAN aud
Woods Magazine for 81 so per year
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-05-27

/. A STRANGE FIsH.-She Santa Cruz
(Cal. Times of late date relates the
following -" On Saturday last, the
fishermen at the Sequel beach, while
hauling their seine, caught a very
strange fish. A gentleman who saw it
informs us that it was or 5 feet long,
with head somewhat resembling an al.
ligator The mouth would open very
wide, and sort of Kissing noise would
proceed from it, It had two fiery-like
eyes of green yellowish color, with
two horns of a hard bony substance
protruding from each side of the head
The body was slim aud long. and it had
four web feet, the legs being stout and
short. Just below the two hind feet
the body separated in two tails, and on
the end of each were two punches of
tassels, somewhat resembling seaweed or
coarse hair. 1t was very spry and live
ly, end the men were at first afraid to
touch it, bat finally one of the men
approached it, and struck it over the
head with an oar and killed it."
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-05-27

4 LII KINDS OF SEWING DONE ON
n Short Notice by Mrs. Celicie Ellsberry,
near Waymire's Mill, Dallas
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-05-27

There is nothing which adds so much
to the beauty and power of man as a
good moral character. tits his wealth,
his influence, his life. 1t dignfies him
in every station. exalts him in every
condition, and glorifies him at every
period of life. Such character is
more to be desired than everything else
on earth. 1t makes man free and
independent no servile tool; no
crouching sycophant no treacherous
honor>seeker ever bore such charac-
ter The pure joys of truth and
righteousness never spring in such a
person. If young men only knew how
much good character would dignify
and exalt them, how glorious it would
make their prospects, even in this life
Never should we find them yielding to
the grovcling and base born purposes of
human nature.
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-05-27

Squire Was very fastidious IN
his notions of propriety. At weddings
and funerals he was quite officious, and
very particular that everything should
be done decently and in order. In due
time he was taken ill--fatally so-and
relatives and friends were gather, d
around his bed, sad and weeping. One
of these, more Thoughtful than the rest,
asked the department squire if he
would like to have the clergyman called
in to pray with him to which he re-
piled | think it wonuld be appropriate. "
Oregon Republican. [volume] (Dallas, Or.) 1870-1872, 1871-05-27
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BY r. III. TYSON.

oFFICE-Mll street, opposite the Court
House.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Paris Revolution.

LONDON, March indgnities
inflicted on General Chanzy, and the
many arbitrary arrests made, and the
suspension of the Figaro aud Gaulois,
have aroused general Indignation.
Grevy's address yesterday makes n
good impression. The Government
at Versailles has resolved promptly
Ia re-estah.ish order. The Council at
ROuen have voted an address to the
Government, deploring the revolu-
ton at Paris, and asking prompt
measures to hc taken for its suppress
sion, and promising them support
\ similar address, signed by privat,
citizens, has been forwarded to Yer,
s%ailloS. 1t is anticipated that these
addresses will have "A good elect on
the working classes, Copies of AZ
insurrectionarY Proclamation hav,
been seized in Ruuen and the distri
button OF inilammatory appeals for
bidcn.
New YORK, March 2l.-Thc lates
advices from Paris are dated ycstrr
day. The situation Is unchanged
Fresh barbados had been erected
but there Is general quietude. ON
nihuNcS have stopped running an,
traffic has ceased. The National
have occupied forts Essay, Nauvrc
and Bicctre. The Police Commission
ers have been arrested. Gen. Chanzl
vas 81 maltrcatcl 10y the mob tina
he has been sent Ia a hospital. Tn,
lnSurgeut Central Committee, it ap
pears, signed an order for the relras,
of Generals ChUu2y and Turqulvt
General CIrmcr j. spoken Of a. ia,
probable commander vi the Ndtiout
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

Guards. The insurgents have seized
the funds of the Hotel de Vile and
MayOralties. All approaches 20 Par
Is r guarded by the Nationals, fr
the purpose Of preventing Invasion.
"A proclamation has been issued,
bearing the signatures ofLOuis Blanc,
Victor Schoteher aud Others, which
contains the following statement:
"Actuatcd by the absolute necessi-
ty of having Paris aud the republic
convinced of the best means of
achieving an end which will satisfy
the legitimate wishes of the French
people, we will propose to the Ma
tional Assembly measures providing
for the election by the National
Guard Of its own chiefs, and for the
creation of n municipal council to be
elected by the suffrages of all. Citi-
zens, what is most wanted now is or
der and liberty"
The Central Committee published
on Monday its official journal, head
ed Official Journal of Republican
Freedom" 1t contains the follow
ing a manifesto, originating in the
sutlrages of 2l5 battalions of the Ma
tional Guard, repudiates the disturb
ance of the Government, calumni-
ates Paris and arms the provinces. 1t
imposes upon US "a commander, at
tempts night disarmings, removes
the capitol, and UNANIMOUSLY seeks to
besmear our honor with bloody
filth. The Nationals have participated
in no crime.
The proclamation fixes the cleo
tons for Wednesday. The Journal
also announces that the committee
will abdicate power upon the election
of a new one. The committee Is firm
in its decision to respect the prelimi-
narles of peace, for the sake of the
republic. 1t appeals to the depart
ments and invites quick adhesion. to
the cause. The Journal also contains
and exortation to the press to respect
the republic. Justice and truth com
plete the political amnesty, if the
promised courts proved partial to be
abolished. The committee repudiates
all participation in the execution of
Gems. Lecompte and Thomas.
The Nationals have entered and
sealed up the offices of the Figaro and
Gaulois.
The Ami du Peuple says Paris mus
proclaim herself free as Il Republican
city.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

WE are again under obligations to
III Representative, Gen. Whit
thornc, for public documents, just re.
ccived. We value them AS u record
of national legislation, and an evi,
dence of the misdeeds ola party, dur,
ing the paroXyism of national insan.
tn,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

GRANT is'getting weak knecd since
the New Hampshire election, and
graciously consents that Congress
may adjourn when it please, and the
San Domingo job go over to the next
session.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

THE three hundred and twenty-six
Radical Revenue collectors who have,
jointly, stolen over twenty millions
of the peoples money, prove how
faithful Grant is to men ofhis kidney,
and how skillml he is in selecting
rogues for office.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

THE trains commenced running
through from Memphis to Louisville,
on Tuesday last, after several days
stoppage, in CONSCIENCE OF the dam
age done to the road by the high
waters.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

THE Hopkinsville Conservative
may be conservative of something's,
but surely not, of manly fairness,
Judging from the readiness with
which it garbles extracts, and per-
verts another's meaning. No eXpla-
nation we might make, in correction,
would avail anything because not
one in fifty, of those to whom we
have been misrepresented, would see
it, and because the explanation may
be subjected to the same process oi
Misrepresentation.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25
FIVE DOLLARS REMAND.

CTRAYED or STOLEN, on SATURDAY,
- March I'm, u black and tan TERRlER
BITCH, line English stock-had on q brass
collar when last seen, and answers to the
name OF ROSA" The above reward will
he paid for her delivery, or information
that will lead to her recovery, to
ROBERT MAINHART,
mnrch2j-2w at Bloch Brothers.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

"Fuss and Feathers."-We have
Giocr's Patent steam Feather Reno.
sator, and lf all persons having.
Feather Beds knew the Improve
Sent TO health, comfort aud the In
creased value OF their feathers, they
would certainly send their beds, pill
lows. etc, TO be renovated. Send ON
LIST and 18th OF each month.
dcc2i, ~ COUTS & SONS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25
SUMMER.
The following resolutions have beef
introduced i'm the Massachusetts, Sen.

introduced in the Massachusetts, Sen.
ate:
Resolved, That every invasion by on
department OF the Government, of Tn,
prerogative OF another. tends to defeat tn,
fundamental end % all constitutional gov.
eminent that 1t shal be a government o
laws, and NOT OF neer.
Resolved, That tho people of Massachu
sets have seen with alarm, the recent at.
tempt, unispplly successful, by the Presi'
dent of the United states, not officially
proclaimed, but notorious n avowed by
It's supporters, to dictate the organization
and appointment of the Committee on
Foreign Relations of tie Senate of the
United States.
Resolved, Thnt the acquiescenco of the
Senate in the dictation of the Executive
of the appointment OF the Committee on
Foreign Relations, implies a subserviency
which d~isqualifies that branch for the in
dependent performance of IT'S constitu'
aud treaties laid before the ScnatC by the
President, and threatens the removal o
agrott bulwark against Executive usur'
patton.
Were proof wanting, here it Is, that
it has been the settled policy and
fixed purpose Of leading Radicals tc
break down all the safeguards of con.
%stitutional liberty, and here we have
the confession wrung from them, not
by remorsc, but by II Radical indig'
nifty to n leading member Of the par
ty. Had Sumner been n Democrat
q broad grin of satisfaction woult
have distorted every Radical face
and not one word would have beer
heard from Massachusetts,, agnins
the "invasion, by one department o
the government of the prcrogativ,
of another" and the threatened ere
moval of a great bulwark agains
Executive usurpation." 1t happens
however, that q Radical OK is gored
and there follows, from a part of til,
herd, a lusty believing about destroy
ing the landmarks of constitutions
liberty as if the work of destruction
had not been going on for the las
ten years, by and with the aid anC
sanction of those who now protes
against the results of their own Grim
inal conduct. The bulwark, abov,
mentioned, has long since been re
moved, deliberately and with malice
aforethought, by a Radical Congress
II Radical President and Radical Su
preme Court, all acting in concer
and for the same end-the overthrow
of free government and the substi
tuition of government of men, no
laws" That the party has not sim
ed through ignorance, but with vii
full deliberation, is apparent from tn
facility with the Massachusetts Sen
ate detects the sin and its dangerou
effect upon our once free institution,
But the burst of indignation is no
because of a violated Constitutio.
and a government d~isgraced, but be
cause of the insult offered to MasSa
chusetts' pet abolitionist.
In this protest, there is much polit
ical truth, but not a particle of hon
csty, for the men who make it, wi
continue to battle for the party tina
has enabled the Executive to invad
the prerogative of co ordinate deparI
ment, by deliberately pulling dow
the constitutional barriers which one
defined the powers of each.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25
Go to BYERS & BRO. for
best Lard, Lubricating and
Coal Oil. Feb. 4, '1lif

The MOST BEAUTIFUL OF ALL AR
lTIrICIAL LIGHT Is MADE by THE
ORIENT ARGAND BURNER, WHICH
CAN BE SEEN AT LoCKERT's. THEY
HAVE ALL THE KINDS AND QUAIL
TIES OF LAMP FIXTURES AS Low Al
TIE LOWEST.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

LOCK ERT & CO., WOULD CALL
SPECIAL ATTENTION no THE, NEW
IvoRIDE TABLE CUTLERY. THEY
HAVE FULL ASSORTMENT OF TABLE
FURNITURE, CHEAP.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

All kinds OF Chairs, l%iat.racks, Ia.
blcs, What-n0ts, COmmOdes, Feather
Beds, Pillows, Comforts, and all
kinds OF Mattresses TO be obtained mt
dec2i. 10 COUTS & SONS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

LOCkERT d co. have now the
largest and finest stock OF China,
Glass, Quecnsware, nne Fancy foods,
Lamps, Lamp Fixtures and general
Housefurnishlng Goods ever brought
TO this market, which they pledge
themselves TO sell, ut wholesale or
retail, rs low as they car be bOughs
anywhere. rsA~ Sign OF Big Pitcher.
NnxtOtf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

ESS~ Lundrch and the South Union
Seed growers, keep Y. W. Smith sup
piled with fresh and warrantcd gar
den seeds.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

Watches, Diamonds, Silver
and Plated Ware, fine fancy
Goods, Table Cutlery, Mirrors
and Chromos. New stock at
low prices. Call and see, at
COOKIES.
Would call special attention to our large
stock Of CLOCKS, of every style and quail
ity. lnovi2-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

AFsll New Stock.-0ur new steck,
fsll and co plete, OF all descriptions
or Fu1NNukE, eRbraciRg 9any new
styles OF h0st exqIisite designs an1
workmanship, Is now II store, all
reaAy for iHspecuO8, AID " zach
cheaper tAgA at any tL1e siIAe tks
vss, that II yOH need n full ChauAes
" ParlOr Set, or any single article.
call AaA see our new stWk. and 700
gill b. so well ple2seda with style,
z srk DSnshlp and prSte, you Will ind
yOar Interest promoted In buying q
a.. Call and see for yourself.
j. v. COLTS a. son.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

SOME papers are complaining OF
Grants spending so much OF his time
away from Washington, and say il
is detrimental to the public interest.
We think the public would have
been better oil, If he had eve been
to Washington, where he has never
done anything to promote the gen
eral welfare, or to uphold the honor
of the country. At Long Branch,
excess of whisky makes him harm
less, in Washington, it makes him a
more plant tool in the hands of his
Infamous advisors. Go where he
may, he carries with him the execra-
tons of all good men and the con-
tempt of those who make him sab
scrvient to their evil purposes.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

pa" al of Y. W. Smiths stock is
]porranted noW and fresh, as nc buys
no other kind.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

FORESTS Juniper Tar, for Coughs,
Group, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough, Spit-.
ting of BLOOD. Bronchitis, sore Throat,
and Lung Diseases. As this article II.
warranted TO cure or price refunded, and,
several counterfeits being In the market,
by Forrets of different names. purchasers
would Ito well to obtain the genuine, pre-
pared by DR.. JAMES MASON FORREST & Co.,.
since 1882.
Sold by y. u. STEWART, at s. cents per
bottle. Junl4-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

The ncatest imaginable Chamber
Sets, cheaper than ever, at
j. +. COUTS h son.
Iprli.tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25
SPRING GOODS!

Beautiful lcrcalsa nd Linen Lawns, New Styles in Ginghmms and Chmtz Prints, Japan
csc PopGns Linen PopHns Checked and Strpel Grenadines. in new STYLES.
Mohair, in colms Black and Lutrc Apacas, Tamartne,
Chalis, and Lcnos in great variety.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25
q. r. COULTER,
KID GLOVES!
KID GLOVES!
Kid Gloves at $1.O0, Kid Gloves at $50.

Kid Gloves at $1m, Kid Gloves at $50.
New Corsets Infants Waits and Robes, Beautiful Lace and IIcnsitchel Handkerchief,
Beautiful Lace Collars and Sets, Embroidered and Plain Linen Collars and Cuff. Lin
en- Rulings and InsTtngs in great variety, Jaont Iufrns me Inscings, in
great variety, New Style Frngcs for Ladies' Underwear Beautiful Marseils and Pique
Frngcs Lace Edge RuAMngs, Pillow Case Rufings variety Of Goods for Bridal and
Party Outfits
BEAUTIFUL LACE CURTAINS 4 c0RNtCES,
BEAUTIFUL DAMAsK CURTAINS.
My Stock of Curtain Goods very fine, and all who intend buying these Goods
should first look at my Stock. have every thing complete for hanging Curtains Cor
ncs and Curtain Bands.
+. My Stock of L mem Goods, Of all descriptions is very fine.
If YOU wan Bargains in TOWELS call on me,
If yu want Bargains in IRISH LINENS, call at No. i8.
If on wan Bargains in TABLE LINENS, call at NO. 10.
Whatever you do wan whether little or much, be sure to visit nv store. if YOU
would avail Yourself of the decided advantages offered in my large and varied Stock OF
Goods Sold at small profits.
Very respectfully,
b. F.. COULTER.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

Dsf7~ Y. W. Smith buys all Of his
garden Seeds direct from the 9rOW.
org
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

CARPETINGS! C~ARPETINGS!

have. added largely to my Stock of Capctngs, and am prepared Ito offer superior
advantages to persons needing these Goods
buy my Carpctngs from the manufacturers. pay cash for thcm,j and buy them
as low as dealers in Louisville, Nashville or Memphis can afford to sell them as low
and will To So My lowest grade is 30 cents, next grade 10 to 80 cents good twoply
Crpeing 60 cms have beautiful Patterns in two and threepk, in cw designs, and
very desirable
My Stock Of TAPESTRY BRUSSELS is the finest ever exhibited hh'ths market
Styles very pretty and desirable.
o. Druggctts in G4 and in extra widths These are pretty goods and will be sold low
OIL CLOTIISfr Halls Dining Rooms and Wash Stands new and beautiful patterns
Rugs Window Shades and Door Mats.
Call and look at these Goods 1t costs nothing to look. We want to show them
and am determined to offer inducements e.
Respectfully
d. Il. COULTER,
10 Franklin street, GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
March 81 lS7ltf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

You will find the best of
Wines, Brandies and Lii
quors for Medicinal use, at
E & BRO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1871-03-25

QUAKER GuNs."--Artifcial
teeth are of little use, and easily de-
tected. Take care of the real ones.
All you need is fragrant SOzoDONT.
Use it daily; and your teeth will he
the last of ma ture's gifts to fail you.
"SPALDING's GLUE" mends Head
less Dolls and broken Cradles.
March %, '7l-lw