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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

Hard times don't keep away the
crowd OF patrons from McCormac's
Gallery. Their work is the very best
in the country, and their prices cheap
as the cheapest.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

Bring along the babies, McCormac
Il Co. are making instantaneous pic
lures of children. Satisfaction guar
anteed in every instance.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

WE, the Senior local spent last
week with some old and true friends
in the country. For their unselfish
hospitality and courtesies we tender
our most grateful thanks.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

KINcANNoN & HAMLET are agents,
in this city, for the sale of Drain Tile
or Pipe, and will sell at factory prices,
with freight added.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
DIED.

At her residence In this county, on the
10th inst, of Dropsy. Mrs. MATILDA SWIFT,
wife of Even T. swift, aged about 81 years.
She was a pious and consistent member
of the NJ. Il. Church.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

GEN. w. A. QUARLEs delivers an
address to-day, before the Society Of
Alumni at the University of Virginia.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

PARTICULAR attention is called to
the advertisement Of situation wanted
by competent gentlen.n.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
List OF Distinctions nj the Final EN
animation of Stewart College.
MATHEMATICS.

Junior Class-E. Brantly, Jno. J
West, G.. L. Munford.
Sophomore C'a's-B T. Watson, l.
q. Spencer, G.. l.. Lockert,
Freshman Class-Theo. Brantly, b.
T. Thompson.
Elementary Algchra-C. Il. Gun,
ningham, G. b. Murphy, J. II. Weav
cr. W, Mcbride, Jr, Cave Couts,
Higher Arithmctic-H. f. Beau,
mont, j. W. Kccsce, c. II. Cunning
ham II. Il. Morris, W. Mcbride, Jr
Mental Arilhmetic-D. ID. Atchi,
son, n. f. Beaumont, W. b, Couts, G.
Couts, G. +. Cunningham. NJ, Elder, }
W. Reese. Jno. Mahry. w. Mcbride
Jr.. j. c. Wheeler. II. w. Adkins, }
IL. Dinwiddic, &. X. Hale, Gibson Ir,
win, G., II. Lewis.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

McCormac & Co. use great care and
skill in copying old daguerreotypes
and other pictures. Don't fail to
visit their gallery.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

REV. s. A. HOLLAND, died at his
residence near Pembroke, KY, last
week. He was useful man, and a
Jealous, dcvout minister of the Bap-
fist church.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

DISTRICT CONVENTIoN.-There will
be meeting of the voters of the 18th
civil District of Montgomery county,
at the Court House in GAINESVILLE on
Wednesday the 25th day of June, 1872,
for the purpose of appointing delegates
to the County Convention, to be held
at GAINESVILLE on Tuesday, the End day
of July, to nominate candidates for
county Offices. A full attendance is
requested. Meetings have been held
in districts No. 16. II and Is.
In District No. 16, r. II. Harper,
$. S. Collins and j. N. Blackford
were appointed delegates to the con-
vention to be held in this city July I'd.
In District No. II, DR.. j. A. Ghol-
son, w. w. Wick, G. d. Roberts and
G. Organ, were selected as delegates,
with John Edmondson, T. Mills, D.
Mills and DR.. B. w. Ussery as alter
mates.
In District No. IS, Col. NJ. G.. Ghol-
son, j. NJ. Smith, Esq, S. Mccullough
and VIM. CHANNEL werearpointed del
egates.
As the time is short it behoovcs the
people in their respective districts to
hold meetings and take steps to be re-
presented in the Convention.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

mentioned on commencement day as
having gotten the whole number on
examination, both at the intermediate
and final examination, in Mathematics
Mr.. B. T. Thompson reached 99l at
the intermediate and 100 at the final.
Both these reached 100 in all their
studies at the final examination. Mr..
D. C. Rankin reached 100 at the final
on Metaphysics, a grade heretofore
unequalled in the experience of the
professor in that department. Such
explanations Of the course of study
were made as to satisfy the public that
the distinguished" all won their hon
ors well and deserve much praise.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

RIPE TOMATOES were shown,
on last Thursday, a sample of fine,
ripe tomatoes grown by Mr.. John Me
Nabb, of this city. Two Of them
would fill a good sized dish, when pre-
pared for the table This is the first
OF the scasnn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

"A thing of beautyis a JOY forever"
So are the pictures taken by McCor-
mac d Co. No such thing us fade to
work done at their gallery.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

LAW CARD.--We call the attention
of our readers to the law card of
Messrs. Love & Lowe, Of Nashville
These young attorneys will attend to
any business entrusted to them with
accuracy and fidelity.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

piC-NIC.-Thc Baptist Sunday School
had Picnic, at the cave last Wcdncs
day week The Episcopal School held
one at the cave last Tuesday. The
Christian Church held theirs last We'd
ncsday, near Erin. The Methodist
held one at the cave last Thursday
Each one had happy time, and were
largely attended. Our space forblds
separate mention.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

CoNFiRMATIoN.-The Right Rev d,
i. n. Fcchan, Catholic Bishop, of
Nashville, will administer the Sacra
ment of Confirmation in st. Mary
Church, Of this city, tomorrow.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

Fine Whisky, Wines and Brandies at the
planters" next door to National Hotel.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
FOR CONGRESS.

We are authorized TO announce Hon. u.
b. THOMAS as n candidate for Congress,
To represent the 9TH Congressional district.
May l8.to".
We are authorized to announce Gen. ].
ID. G. ATKINS, ms n candidate for Con-
gress, to represent the 7th Congressional
District.
June 1. lB72-tea
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

READ the interesting letter from
Houston county,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

Fine Gold Pens for sale by
OWEN & MOORE.
APP. 13-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

Go and examine the Garlbaldi Boots Mt
the star Clothing House, next door to
Post-oflicc. June l5-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
LOUISVILLE AND NAsiivILLEA AND
GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

Train No. arrives at 1870 y. ".
Train No. l:l5 A. ~.
Train No.G, Ac'mod'n, leaves ut 1870 A. NJ.
GOING SOUTH
Train No. arrives at 4:is =. sr.
Train No. 3Rrriycs at 1855 a. NJ, through
cars 10 New orleans.
Passengers from Erin Will have three
hours here for business
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

AGENTS.. =. LEE, ESD, and W. II.
FEssnY, ut Erin, Tenn, are our authorized
agents 20 receive and receipt for sg5scrip-
tons to the CuRoSfcLE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

The best HAVANA and do
mestic Cigars and Virginia
Tobacco, for sale at Byers'.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
CLARKSYhLE TOBACCO MARKET.

below;
BowLtNG & THOMAS. Of tho q. X. Ware
house, sold Tor the week ending jane l7th
275 hhdS. at the following prices;
II Ilhds. fine leafat So y, Is 10, 10 %.
lG -, AT 10 ~, AT Is 10.
- hhds, from L. Oh to - -.
70 hhds. good to medium leaf from II %
To - ~.
s. hhds. common to good leaf from 10 90
10 hhds. good to common Tugs, from 9 %
hhis. trash from 80 to775.
TURNLEY, Ely 4 CO., OF the Elephant
Warehouse, sold for the week ending June
18th, lN'2, 2,s hhdS. as loliows;
l22 hhds. hnc lear at 30 90, 80 co. q 20.
q ca, ~ IN, ID y, ID 3d. 10 y, aud balance
81 hhd,. good leaf, from l. 90 To l275.
30 hhds. medium lcat nom n Outo II -.
III hhds NV leaf, at 10 ~ Ia 10 -.
81 hhds. Tugs from : no to 10 ..
HARRISON & SuEr nv. 81 ih. .'ia-,,-,-,l,,
Warehouse sol4 tor the week ending June
18TH, rs hhdS. rs follows;
n hhdS. good medium leaf from II % to
p hhds. low leaf. from Toto 10 -.
10 hhdS. good To trashy Tugs, lrom 20 10
5 30,
lIFRNDOS, Coin a CO., of the Tricc's
Landing Warehouse, New Prov idcucC,
sold June 18th, 2i5 hiIds. a. follows
"a hhds fine Leaf, from u 40 10 D. 20
70 hhls. medium and Good loai, nom
* hGds. low Lem. from % m M 1910.
% urds. Jugs, irola so "a 20 10.
Ros.rNGraS e. TtooEs, ~ Nod Rivor
Wan -a..sy, sH.I June ISM, IN und cas- ioi-
ammo, ,.t. rom 'l.75toI7-s.
.a.. ...r -rL 1l 90 uj.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
LATIN.


Junior Class-E. Brantlcy. J, 4
Kennedy, c. l.. Mnnford, Jno. }
West y. c. Rankin, J. G. Coldwell,
Sophomore Glass;. o Spencer.
Freshman Class-John Blicly, Tho
Brantly, q. $. Irwin, c. l.. Lockort, b
+. Thompson.
Sub. Col.-Sallust-W. Il K. Doak
r. T.. Morris, G. B. Murphy, j. II
Weaver r. w. Wilson.
Sub. Col. Cmsar-D. u. Atchison
VI. Elder G. r. Cunningham, j. w
Mathis, w. Mcbride, Jr.. G.. ID Ring
gold, p. II. Thornton, b. +. Watson
Elementary Latin-Gibson Irwin
G.. 4. Devils.
History of Romc-J. Graccy. Jno
irwin, q T. Lewis, =, w. Mathis. r
+. Morris. G, u. Rincgold, L. p. Stu
art, IL. =. Wisdom, q. *. Hale.
GREEK.
Junior Cla,S--D, G.. Rankin, L
Brautlcy, Juo, J, West.
Sophomore Class-D. c. Rankin, J
c. Coldwcll
Freshman Cllss-Nonc.
Elementary Grcck-Thco Branlcv
b. +. Thompson, {. b, Murphy, l.. o
Spencer.
METAPHYSICS.
Intermediate and Final-Ino. j
West =. Brantly J, c, Coldwell, u
&. Rankin
Astronomy-E. Brantly. y c. Rau
KIN. j. e. toldNCll, .Ino. j West.
NATURAL Philosophy Elementary
II T. Beaumont, j. W. Kcc,cc.
ELECTROMAGNETIC Campbell
j. " Pnrluc, G., X Halo, j. W, Rice
Jas u, TAFT. Robt : TAFT.
Maury's Manual Of G,ogcarhy-G
II Lewis,
Intermediate Geogrlphy-Jas. Din
w.laic. C. S,urdiy4nt, W Frark''n
Among others worthy Of louor.t',
mention Nr Th-lor. Brau''y w..
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

PIc-NIcs are all the rage just now.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

We are authorized TO announce a. T.
SMITH as a candidate for reelection to the
office of Tax Collector. Election next Au-
gust.
We are authorized 10 announce w. II.
DAWSON as n ca ndidate for Revenue Col
lector of Montgomery county. Election
August /. tide.
We are authorized to announce JOSEPH
l.. HERRING as "A candidate for Tax Col
lector of Montgomery county. Election
next August. tides.
We are authorized to announce j. J.
RAWL,S as ~ candidate fsr Tax Collector
of Montgomery county. Election next
August tide.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

Upper Blue Lick Water at the "Planters,
next door to the National Hotel.
June Is, '72-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce Hos
ROBERT MCFARLAND, of Morristown
Tenn, Us a candidate for Supreme Judge
April, 0, 's2a
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
FOR TRUSTEE.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

We are authorized to announce T
MUNFORD. for reelection to the offic
County Trustee. Election LIST day Aug
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

We are authorized to announce JAMES
G. FAXON as n candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk, of Houston county. Election Au-
gust lst 1872.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
CoNrrRoLLER's OrrrcE.

LOOK OUT.-Thc Comptrolier Is about 20
Issue the following circular to the County
Court Clerks of this State.
CoNPrRoLIER's OFFICE. [
NASHVILLE, May 25, 1872. !
SIR: BY authority OF ON act of the Gene
raj Assembly OF Tennessee, passed March
~, and approved March 90, 1872, l send you
by this mail certified copies of the lands
sold for taxes for the year 1865 and since,
for your county, so far as this office will
show. The ninth section imposes upon
you the especial duty tn see that the col
lection appointed under the first section OF
said act SHALL give a good and sufficient
bond before delivery OF the papers here
with inclosed.
am very respec. fully.
En-. X. PENEBAKER, Comptroller.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

WAsHINGToN AND LEE UNIVERSITY
j is indeed gratifying to us to learn
that our young friend and town,man,
j $. Lewis, son G. II. Lewis, has the
honor of delivering the Grafton at the
University Of Virginia at Lexington,
on the 9th inst Subject Affairs
of Sacrifice" Thisisam honor worthily
bestowed, an 1--we predict Johnnie will
fully sustain himself upon this inter
csting occasion.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

You will always find a COM
plete stock of Trusses, Sup
porters, Braces, Suspensory
Bandagcs, for sale, low, at
BYERS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22
HOSIERY & GLOVES

HOOlENI " ULUVEO
silk embroidered Balbrigan hose, all
grades; plain, full, regular hose, all
graves; gents English and Bal
brigan half hose, all grades la
dies silk and Lislc gloves,
gents kid, calf and Lisle
gloves, ladies' very hand
some calf gauntlets, la
dies one and two but
ton kid gloves, new
shades, OF the eel
ebrated Hugo
make at $500
and S2.25;
Alexander kid gloves, new shades, ut
Sl.O0. Wrappings and ready-made
suits, very handsome Scarfs,
very handsome lace Jackets,
very handsome lace points,
very handsome linen and
Victoria lawn suits OF all
styles, ladies' chcmise,
gowns, drawers, and
skirts of all styles.
We have large lot of RICHARD
SONS LINEN, which we are offer
ing at very low prices.
Also
Table Damasks, Napkins, Towels,
DOilcs, &c., nj low prices; Ladies,
plain, embroidered and hemstltched
handkerchiefs, very low; u full lin,
IF white swisses, Paris Muslins, Vic
toria lawns, Bishop lawns, white and
colorcd tarletans, plain and check
nainsOoks, plain, striped aud cheek
iaconeis, white, striped and check or
candies, all at very low prices.
ALSO
On hand at all times full linca of
indies misses children'B aud men's
shoes, all grades. Hats and caps,
very cheap.
Also
Fine line black and fancy Cloths
md Cassimcres for suits, Coltuiades,
tashmaretts and Fancy Linens for
uits, all at remarkably low prices,
ALSO
Full line Of Carpets, OH Cloths, Mat.
tings, Rugs, &c.
We are determined to huild up n
rade equal 10 any. house in Tina
'Ountry. and IN order Ia d. n. are go-
ny 10 SELL, GOODS CHEAP. NO
lon't ask you 10 take our wurd Cor IL.
rat come and see for yourselves, and
We are'sure that you will find II To-
your interest 90 bay froiA vs..
N,TY respectfully,
HARRISON, nAlLEY & 90.
aALEaMESs
4. y, poFss y. II. Aehsy.
~. r.. smtsn,
Apr. ., 7!.,L
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

Go to Byers' for Flavorine
Extracts, Yeast Powder, best
English Soda, Corn Starch,
Spices, Coal Oil, Chimneys,
etc, etc.
CERTAIN CURE FOR
CORNS NO cure, no pay,
Only SO cents per bottle. For
sale by OWEN 81 MOORE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

IMPRoVEMENT.-Mr j. w. Butler
has purchased the residence ON the
Charlotte Pike lately owned by Mr.
VIM. Hay, and is making some beluti-
full and substantial additions to it.
This is one of the most desirable por-
tions of our city for private residences,
and We believe the day is not far dis
tant when il viii be dotted over with
neat and we'll arranged honcsteads.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22


lcE CREAM SUPPER Last Thurs
day night the Hook and Ladder Com
plny of this city gave an lee Cream
Suprcrat the elegant saloon of Lyon
4 Ely, The Dclugc Fire Company and
some other invited guests wcrcprcscut.
and a fclst of good things and a flow
nf soul made it one of tn most enjoy
able ufitirs that has been gottcnup for
long time. The committee of ar
rIngcmcntS aud Of invitation, Mcssrs.
Frc'l Williams, Jamcs Bib and j. l..
daft by dint Of good taste and untjr
ing work had the whole programme
carried out to perfection, and did
everything to add go,t and comfort To
the invited guests, In thcpr, pa alton
of refreshments, Mcssrs. Lyon a
Ely sustained their we'll earned rcp
tat,on as caterers for the hcuolit of the
lnpor man.
Sparkling Catawba, Croam, toasts
and social converse were iudulgcl In
until about II o'clock, when ,l, well
pleased, happy crowd retired toigr
take o' 'ua'V' ,-yg.' re-turC. NF.ug
sleep
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

DELUGE. 49, Dclugc Fire Company
has displayed good judgment in the Sc
lection ofan engineer, in the person of
q. l.. Carlisle, who understands the
business thoroughly, being a practical
an yincer. He has the beautiful machine
in charge and takes great pride in
keeping it in polished order, ready for
active service. Mr.. Tom. ilyman is
chief pipcman, and is also an expert.
With such an engine, such company
and efficient officers, we think We can
bid defiance 10 the fry clcmcnt,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

gALCaMESs
4. Y, porit y. II. Acheg,
". 4. smisn,
APrn ., '7!-,L
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

Wo are authorized to announce w. w
MORRISON, as n candidate for Jailcr.-
Election next August.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-22

After the drill both companies, to-
gether with number of invited guests
repaired to Firemen's Hall, where a
most elegant rcpast, prepared in excel
lent style had been furnished by the
Firemen, and all enjoyed the viands
hugely, having had their appetites
sharpencd by the drill.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
EaWIessness.

We understand the Military Commit
tee of the House Of Representatives have
commenced the Investigation Of the state
of lawlessness said to exist in the viciDi-
ty of Frankfort, our State capital. If
the reported depredations are true, which
is derived from democratic as we'll as
Republican sources, we trust the COM
mittee will probe the matter TO the very
bottom, and pnta stop to these lawless
bands, which are disgracing the State.
Every good citizen is interested in the
suppression of such acts. These bands
are charged with having committed rape,
arson, murder, and robbery, and the
Democratic party having the feigns of
Government, are held responsible for this
condition of affairs. There is of course,
much allowance made for exaggeration,
but the fact that lawlessness exists, and
that outrages are perpetrated, is not de.
MED. Central Kentucky claims for it
self higher civilization than Southern
and Western Kentucky, but in all their
pride they can point to no such lawless-
ness with us. We trust the Democratic
representatives, and specially those from
the West End, will give these reported
outrages fair but rigid investigation.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

The Missouri REPUBLIcAS-Plblished
every morning, by mail one year, SI2 90.
To clubs of three by mail, 81 90; of FIVE,
55 90; of ten 100 90; served by carriers
six times week II 90 per year; paid week
ly to carriers, 25c per week seven times
week, IA 90 per year, paid..weekly to car
riers, SOC per week; to newsdealers &c per
copy.
TIE TRIM I-WEEKLY-Publishcd Mondays.
Wednesdays and Fridays, 6 90 "a year; three
copies, seventeen dollars; FIVE copies, TWEEN
ty-seven dollars; ten copies fifty dollars.
The WEEKLY-Two dollars year; three
copies five dollars; five copies, eight dollars;
ten copies, fifteen dollars; twenty copies,
twenty-five dollars.
Additions can be made to clubs a. any
time at club rates. Ten per cent commits
sion allowed to Agents getting up clubs In
the case of parties who obtain premiums
this commission will be deducted from the
amount of the premium.
Papers not sent unless paid in advance,
and invariably discontinued at the end OF
time paid for.
Remittances can lie made at our risk in
drsfts, post Office orders or registered letters.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03
More CoLoREp KU KLUx.-The last

MORE CoLOREp X -KLUX.-The last
number of the Philadelphia Age says:
A new Ku Klux organization has been
discovered in South Carolina. 1t is run
and managed in the interest of Governor
Scott, and called the "Independt i Or
der of United Brethereu of Soa Aro.
lima The ostensible objects ofsai ie as
sociation are OF charitab and benevo
lent order, but correspondent of the
Charleston Courier has learned frem Re-
publican authority that the United
Bretheren constitute a secret society of
aworn adherents of Governor Scotr who
propose to operate outside of the Union
League, for the prepetua,iou in power of
the present Safe dynasty The Grand
Chief OF this Republican Ku.Klux is
said to be the Prince Rivers. "A sable leg
islator from Edge6eld, aud il is reported
that Its members are to be naid with
State funds, out of monies NOT other
wise appropriated and, like the Arkan-
sas organization. armed with weapous be-
longing to the State We suaoest to
Senator Scott, Chairman of the Grant
Merton ku-Kiux Committee. an inyesti
CATION into the meaning, aims and acts
OF this latest Ku-Klux demonstration.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

Mr.. Vaughan, member Of Congress
from the Memphis District, has intro
duced a bill to protect citizens from ar
bitrary abuse by internal revenue officers.
West Tennessee, especially the counties
of Obion and Lake, and some in Ken
tueky, have suffered terribly from such.
For the purpose of extorting money
from the people, it appears that almost
every man in the interior engaged in
trade, under one pretext or another, and
frequently for the most trivial charges
and pretences, is arrested, torn from his
family, friends and business, and carried
off to Memphis. at 4 distance of fire.
duently one hundred and fifty miles, and
after being held in custody for days he
is forcd to compromise by paying all
expenses, charges, official fees, etc,
amounting to large sums of money he
is then turned loose aud goes home fre-
quentIy a ruined man This, it must be
observed, is petty scheme, gotten up by
officials under the pretext of executing
the laws If the men arrested are really
guilty, they should be tried and punish
I ed If turned loose, as is almost in
variably the case, upon payment of char
ges, official fees, etc, it Is evident they
were arrested for that purpose, that vii
lains occupying official positions may
fatten and prosper upon spoils extorted
from the fears and necessities of iguo-
rant citizens Mr. Yaughan's bill pro
poses to put an end to these official NAL
practices by appointing local commission
ers for each county, before whom the
parties charged can appear, give security
and otherwise defend themselves without
iucurring unnecessary charges and ex'
/ tortions.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

[ HAVE held the lives and lib critics of
great numbers in my hands. l have
heard many thousands of prayers for par
don. l have had intercourses with those
holding the highest places down to those
living in the gloomiest cells. | have
seen and felt as much as most men of the
harshness and bitterness of the strife Of
this world. All this experience has led
me to feel kindly toward my fellow man
The longer live the better l think of
men 5 hearts and the less of their head.
I grow more and more disposed to charge
the evils men do to their infirmities. and
the more deeply am impressed with the
great truth of that religion which teaches
us the need of Spirit to guide, Saw
iour to atone and merciful God to for
give manifold sins aud ansgressions. -
IIoratio Seymour.
The Hickman courier., 1872-02-03

IL consequence of recent decision Of
the United States Supreme Court declar
ing that commercial travellers from one
State cannot be made to pay any tax or
license in another State which is not i'm
posed upon its own citizeus, the Mobile
City Council has passed an ordinance
taxing the "drummers Of that city s25
so as to keep within the requirements of
the decision, and retain the TAX on out
siders. This action has raised a terrible
stir among the Mobile merchants. Four
drummers have been arrested for refus
ing 20 take out the license, and a test of
the question is to be made in the courts