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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

If the elections in New Hampshire
and Connecticut do not satisfy the
Bourbons of the utter hopelessness of
an unmixed Democratic victory, they
are given over to dulness of perception
and ineradicablc partizanship. 1t may
be said, and truly that those elections
are no true test of the political bias of
that people, because the administra-
ton, with its cooperative rings, can buy
up all New England and scarcely miss
the sum required to effect the pur-
chase. But it must be remembered
thousands, outside the land of puri-
tanism, have their price, and that with
the purse in one hand, and the sword in
the other, Grant has vantage ground
from which he can be driven only by
the closest and most vigorous combi-
nation of all the opposing elements in
every State, county and neighborhood.
A democratic ticket will have the dis
astrous effect of compacting the Rad
ical masses, and ensuring their tri-
umph.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

A conference of the representatives
of the various tclcgraphic lines of the
world was held oWly in January, in
Rome, at which there We're persons of
.2l different nations, speaking 20 Ian
guages, and whose Geographic prop
crty is valued at nearly Sl000OO0OO
Mr.. Cyrus W. Field proposed, among
other measures for the regulation OF
their lines, that ocean cables should
be neutral in time of war. Mr. Field
gave Il bountiful banquet to the Nom
beers of the conference ON New Year )
night
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

THE Nashville Banner of the 3D.
inst, says: REV. DR.. Peter Akcrs, OF
Illinois, who travelled the circuit from
Nashville to North Alabama as far
back as 1876, arrived here yesterday
on visit to his nephews, Messrs. Geo
Il. Albert and p. B. Akers Though
50 years of age, he is still an active
and Jealous preacher of the Gospel
He was called upon and welcomed
last evening by several ministers of the
Methodist Church South.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

DUBUQuE, Iowa, April 1.-The
charter election held in this city Mon
day was close and exciting The re
suit was not announced until this NOR
ming, when it was found that the en-
tire Democratic ticket was elected ;
also four out of five aldermen. \
strong railroad influence was combin-
ed against Solomon Turk, for Mayor,
but was unsuccessful.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

WE have received the report of j.
b. Killebrcw, Assistant Superintend-
ent of Public Instruction in this State,
which contains facts and statistics
showing the present condition of COM
mon schools throughout the State, and
is an interesting document.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

Seventeen cases of smallpox and
seven deaths in New York on the %
inst A physician publishes a card ex
pressing the belief that the disease is
propagated by National Bank bills.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

In the election in st. Louis, on tho
ID inst, for twelve aldermen and eight
school directors, the Democrats made
pretty clean sweep, electing nine al
dcmon, the Republicans one, and two
Independent. OF the school directors
there are probably six Democrats, In
the eighth ward, W. III. Brooks, col
orcd, received 279 votes. The coun-
ell will stand seventeen Democrats
four Republicans, and three Indepcn-
donts.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

LADIES ALTENTIoN.-Have you seen the
new Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine ?
If not, don't fail to see 1t, in the Hillman
block, GAINESVILLE, Tennessee.
NJ. Il. FOSTER, Agent.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

Since our last issue, death has
struck some shining marks. Tx Coy
crnor TRousDALE, of our own State
honorod and esteemed 10y all, for his
sN Iltcd integrity and unflinching pa.
riotiSmi Gen, Humphrey Marshall
of Kentucky, distinguished as sol.
der and for the possession of massiv,
intellect that dwAris into insignifcanc,
the dow cunning and vicious ingenuity
OF the brightest props of Radicalism
aud last, though not least, Professor
MoRSE who has won for himself
through his manipulation of electric
ity the same Immortality that Fulton
won through the agency of steam.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06
Forrest. Juniper Tar, for Coughs.

forresrs Juniper Tar, ior coughs
Group, Hoarseness, Whooping Cough, Split
ting Of blood, bronchitis, Sore Throat,
and Lung DiseaseH As this article IL
warranted 10 cure or price refunded, and
several countorieits being In the market,
by Forrets OF different names. purchasers
would do well TO obtain the genuine. pre-
par,d by Dr.. JAMES MAsoS FoRRfsT A Co.,
since 1862.
sold by s. u. STEWART. at IS cents per
bottle. may G-if
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06
HOSIERY & GLOVES,

HOSIERY & GLOVES,
Silk embroidered Balbrigan hose, all
grades; pain, full, regular hose, all
graves; gents English and Bal
brigan half hose, all grades la
dies silk and Isle 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 81. 90
and 1925;
Alexander kid gloves, new shades, at
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' chemise,
gowns, drawers, and
skirts of all styles.
We have q large lot of RICHARD
SONS LINEN, which we are offer
ing ut very low prices.
ALSO
Table Damasks, Napkins, Towels,
Doiles, &C., at low prices; Ladies,
plain, embroidered and hemstltched
handkerchiels, very low; a full line
of white swisses, Paris Muslins, Vic
toria lawns, Bishop lawns, white and
colored tarletans, plain and check
nainsooks, plain, striped and check
jacOnets, white, striped and check or
CANDIES, all at very low prices.
Also
On hand at all times full lines oi
ladies' misses clildren's and mems
shoes, all grades. Hats aud caps,
very cheap.
ALSO
Fine line black and fancy Cloths
and Cassimeres for suits, Cottonades,
Cashmaretts and Fancy Linens fol
suits, all at remarkably low prices.
ALSO
Full line Of Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mat
tings, Rugs, &c.
We are determined to build up O
trade equal TO any house In tins
country, and in order to do Il, are go.
ing to SELL GOODS CHEAP. We
don't ask you TO take our word for It.
but come and see for yourself YES, -anC
we are sure that you will find il Il
your interest TO buy from us.
Very respectfully,
HARRISON, BAILEY 4 co.
SALESMEN
W. q. Dortch, y. ~. Achcy
W. D.. Smith.
! April o, ''2-tL
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

SOME one has remarked that entire
communities, as we'll as individuals
are subject to insanity, and quoted tho
F.cnch Revolution as evidence of the
truth of the assertion, In more mod
ern times, the Northern raid against
Southern institutions may be cited as
additional evidence. IL this assump-
Won is well founded, why may not com
nuniiics be subject TO klcptomania, a.
81 la.c? laj vide sproal ana
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

IF you want job printing, of any
kind, done ingood style at living rates,
call at the CHRONICLE Office.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

TnERE is no doubt in our mind of a
firm and compact organization of libe-
raj Republicans in Evansville, which
will he tho powerful party in our city
within the ny&' two munth -ErW %
~ f1urtf-
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06
ADMINISTRATORS NorIcH.
On the 3lst day OF December, 1871

ALL persona indebted TO w. o. Bullock,
decd are hereby notified TO come forward
and make payment. and those having
claims against said deceased are hereby mo-
titled TO file them with me duly proved
within the time pres ribbed by law. or tho
same will be forever barred.
u. A. PEGRAM, Admir-.
march 10, '72-iw9.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

The Merchants Hotel, formerly
Spurrior House, 9th Street, near Main,
Louisville. Is connected by Street Cars with
Pho Nashville aud Ncmihi- Depot.
Irr..r r---tw
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

BOOKS I SCHOOL B00Ksi BOOKS!
Owen & Moore ofer great induce.
ments, both In School Books and
miscellaneous books. call an them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-04-06

SALESNENs
W. q. Dortrh, y. ~. Achey,
W. D.. Smith.
Aprl o. 'as-tL
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

At the time that Payne entered the
Secretary's chamber, after the scuffle in
the hallway with his son, Mr.. Frederick
Seward, he was lying upon his side,
close to the edge OF his bed, with his
head resting in frame, which had been
made to give him ease, and to protect
his broken jaw from pressure. He was
trying to keep awake, having been
seized upon by sick mans fancy-it
was that if he slept he would awake up
with lockjaw. lie was brought to full
consciousness by the scufile in the pas.
sageway, followed by the entrance Of
the assassin and the cry of Miss Seward
-"Oh, he will kill my father!'-but he
saw nothing of his assailant until
hand appeared above his face, and then
his thought was: "What handsome
cloth that overcoat is made Of" The
assassin's face then appeared, and the
helpless statesman only thought: "What
a handsome man." Then came q sen.
sation as of rain striking him smartly
upon one side Of his face and neck,
then quickly the same upon the other
side; but he felt no severe pain. This
was the assassin's knife. The blood
spouted. He thought: "My time has
come" and, falling from the bed to the
floor, tainted. His first sensation of re-
turning to consciousness was that he
was drinking tea, and that it "tasted
good" Mrs. Seward was giving him
tea with a spoon. He heard low voices
around him, asking and replying as to
whether it would be possible for him to
recover. He could not speak, but his
eyes showed his consciousness and that
he desired to speak. They brought him
a porcelain tablet, on which he man.
aged to write: "Give me some more tea.
| shall get WE'LL" And, from that mo.
ment, he slowly, but steadily, recovered
his health and strength.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01
Current Items.

LIGHTNING seldom does any DAMAGE
IN large cities nowadays, so much iron
enters into their construction. ~
The valuation of New York citv hv
the Stale, foots up thus: Real estats
$'3i'3O6,4l0; personal, 5000, 947, oo3
total, $l,04l ,453,633.
In 1851 the value Of the iute imnor,.
ed from Calcutta amounted to $S75'(lo0
Now 1t is upward Of $5,0OO.O 900 a wear
Back hair is responsible for the in.
crease.
CIGARS aad cigarettes seized for viola.
ton OF custom revenue laws, and which
will not bring at public sale enough to
pay Tor the revenue stamps, will here.
after be destroyed.
TIE physicians called in the trial of
Laura Fair as witnesses have submitted
bills for the approval of Judge Riordan
to the tune of 500 per day, or from
500 to 5000 each.
THERE are six established places of
amusement in Chicago now, besides
transient shows: McVicker's Theater
the Academy of Music, Aikens Thea.
ter, the Globe Theater, Hooley's Theater
and Myers Opera House.
THERE was fight at Shiloh Church
Covington county, Miss, the other dav'
in which the combatants were the Sui.
lvans and their friends on one side, and
the Chains and Dykes on the other.
Two men were killed outright, another
MORALLY wounded, and four others
badly injured.
Thus far during the present year
52O,OOO,OOO postage stamps have been
completed, those made in January
numbering 76,000,OOO Thirty. eight and
a half millions have been completed in
a week, and 100000 IN a single day.
Three times as many three cent stamps
are used as Of all denominations com.
bined; after them come the one cent,
and then the two and six cent.
Hon. WILLIAM H. SEWARD died on
Thursday afternoon, at 500 o'clock.
and the Philadelphia Evening TELEGRAPH
feels proud of its enterprise that at
exactly forty.five minutes after that
event it was on the street with an obit.
uary notice over column in length, an
admirable sketch of Stewards career,
written, put in type and printed in less
than forty.fve minutes"
A WRITER in the Troy IN. W Times
argues against men changing their daily
and habits late in life, AS
likely to shorten their exstences. He
sites Thomas II. Faile, Philip Dater,
md Charles Denison, three wealthy
who retired to rural life and
Don died, and Senator Morgan, Moses
Taylor, Shepard Knapp, Clahin, Stewart,
nd others well advanced in life but
till active in it, as illustrations Of his
heory.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

production. California has increased her
yield IS per cent. Minnesota and Iowa have
made material increase, while Missouri and
Kansas show . falling OF. Virginia and Ken
tucky have good crops, while Maryland and
Ohio return diminished yields, Is does the
entire district between the Ohio river and the
lakes It is probable that the completed esti-
mate will not fall short Of 100000. 900 bushels,
upon an area Of little less than %, 00o, 900
aores-l2 to IS bushels per acre-which is
about an average crop. The quality Of the
wheat is generally better than that Of last
year. The per centage of product in COM
parison with that Of last year, in each Of the
States il "A follows:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

The smallpox lie spre aiding in st. Louis to
an alarming extent. Nearly eight hundred
cases have occurred in the last seven weeks.
For the third week in October the number Of
cases was POI, and the deaths A.. There is
talk Of closing the public schools of the city.
The straight-out Democrats polled 1870 votes
in Indiana, at the October election. The
total vote Of The State was 377,7O1.
Rev. C. H. Fowler, Of Chicago. has been
called to the Presidency of the Northwestern
University, at Evanston, ILL.,, vice Rev. E. o.
Haven, resigned.
The Canada horse disease continues to
spread throughout the country with alarming
rapidity. Last week it broke out in Chicago,
and a panic exists among horse owners in
that city.
The following is q list of the Congressman
elected in Indiana, together with the majori-
ties. The names of the Democrats are in
italics
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01
Sealing the Vow.

A correspondent. relating his expert
ence at a Western camp.meeting, tells
the following amusing story:
Many people sleep in the same tent
here, being separated by partitions. As
young Methodist fellows are thrown
with pretty young ladies a good deal, it
is nothing against them that they some.
times fall in love. A young Methodist
fellow had become quite interested in
pretty daughter Of religious farmer.
While dozen of cold.hearted fellows
were trying to sleep, they were con.
tinually disturbed by the lovers spoony
talk which they distinctly heard
through the cotton cloth partition.
They heard him say, in low, sweet,
Clarendon voice: +" Now, Caroline, dear,
do let me seal the vow-do ~ "No,
James, l cannot. What would my
father and mother say 2" replied a
sweet, girlish voice. Z" But, Caroline,
you have promised to be mine-now,
let us seal the vow--let us, do let us,
won't you? he kiss me ~ "No,
James, | cannot-oh ! / cannot"
In a moment the tent partition parted,
and a big whiskered brother, who want
ed tosleep, shouted: For Gods sake,
Carrie, let Jim seal that VOW. He'll keep
us awake all night if you DON'T" The
vow was sealed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

State officers For Secretary OF State, Allen
wikon, li,O55 majority Supreme Judge, John
welch, 0,lS9 majority; member Of Board Of
Public Works, Richard p. Porter, l0,l55 ma
jority. The total vote cast for Secretary OF
State 10 520,0S7, the largest vote ever cast in
Ohio for any officer.
Advices from Idaho represent general out
break OF the Indians imminent.
Destructive prairie fires have been raging
in the vicinity Of Omaha, Neb. Many houses.
barns, fences, and large quantities Of hay
and grain have been destroyed.
The barns Of the West Side Omnibus Com
pany. in Chicago, were destroyed by fire last
week, involving q loss of about $4,000. A
large number Of horses were burned.
The official majorities in Indiana for State
officers and congressman at Large, at the
October election, are as follows-all Of the
successful candidates being Republicans, with
the exception Of Hendricks and Hopkins. the
Governor and Superintendent Of Public In.
struction:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

In 1914 James X. Polk and Henry
Clay were the opposing candidates.
James q. Birney was again put in the
field by the Freesoilers. The vote stood
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01
Washington.

The President had o very narrow escape
from serious injury, IL not death, tho other
day. While driving span of colts the AMI
mails became unmanageable, one of them
SHE'D and broke the pole Of the buggy. Gen.
Grant, to save himself, leaped from the
vehicle, and not moment too soon, for he
had scarcely touched the ground when the
unruly horses kicked in the dashboard with
great violence.
1t is rumored that the President is about to
change his Indian policy, that the military
arm is to be brought to bear upon re gentle
savage, and that the policy Of cajoling and
coaxing is to be abandoned. In other words,
that he has slowly and reluctantly arrived at
the conclusion that the Quaker plan of deal
ing with Mr.. Lo is a sad failure, il not
downright farce.
The Desere. National Bank, Of Salt Lake
City, with Brigham Young as President and
capital of 100000, has been authorized by
the Treasury Department
Tho Acting Secretary Of the Navy has or
dered the dismissal from the Naval Academy
at Annapolis of Cadet Midshipman Robert D.
Diggs, Of Maryland, for maltreatmunt Of the
colored cadet, Conyers.
1t is announced that Secretary Boutwell, has
no intention OF issuing one dollar OF the
$4,000, 900 reserve, which it is claimed he has
right to do, il he go chooses.
1t is understood that early in the coming
session of Congress, a commission will be APP
pointed to arrange for the distribution Of the
Geneva award among those who suffered by
the Anglo-Confederate cruisers during the
war.
The crop report of the Department of Agri-
culture for October shows that the record Of
the yield of wheat is quite as variable as was
that Of its condition during the summer. The
New England States have about sustained
their usual average, while the Middle States
show falling OF of So per cent, and the
Southern States have largely increased their
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

In 1889 George Washington was unan
imously elected as the first President oi
the United States, receiving all the 6g
electoral votes cast--the States of New
York, Rhode Island and North Carolina
not voting, they not having ratified the
Constitution in time.
In 1892 Washington was reelected by
another unanimous vote, having re.
ceived all the electoral votes cast, 1872.
In 1896 the electoral vote stood: John
Adams. II; Thomas Jefferson, 6S.
In 1900 the vote in the Electoral Col.
lego was: Jefferson, 10; Burr, 10;
Adams, 65; Pinckney, g.; Gay, !. There
being no choice, the election was thrown
into the House Of Representatives, and,
after seven days contest, Thomas JEFF.
ferson was declared the fifth President
of the United States.
Mr.. Jefferson was reelected four
years later by an almost unanimous
vote, receiving 1862 out Of the l76 elec-
toral votes cast.
James Madison was, in 1905, elected
the sixth President, having received
l52 electoral votes, to As for c. c.
Pinckney.
In 1912 Madison was reelected for q
second term, receiving l27 votes, to SO
for Dewitt Clinton.
In 1916 James Monroe was elected
President, the vote standing: Monroe,
1888; Rufus King, 81.
Mr.. Monroe was re elected in 1920,
having received every vote of the Elec.
toral College, with the exception of one.
The solitary exceptional vote was cast
by Gen. William Plumer, Of New Hamp.
shire, for John Quincy Adams.
In 1924 John Quincy Adams, Henry
Clay and Andrew jackson were the op.
posing candidates for the Presidency,
and the vote stood:
Adams. Jackson. Craw ford. Clay.
Popular yote.-..lo3.a2l 1887: A,2s2 1851
Electoral vote-....... 81 ~ Al 81
Plurality Popular. 5OSl
Electoral Is
MAJORITY against JackEon-P 40,3ls
Electoral .............. So
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

Ex.Gov. MAooFFIN, of Kentucky, has
been providing about Duluth with a
canoe and spy.glass until he has picked
up an island Of | 200 acres, lying around
loose in that quarter Of Lake Superior,
which no other sharp shark had ever
seen; and he has entered it as Govern.
ment land.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

TINS is a personal item in the most
approved style of the Western papers !:
Jacob Bumgander blew into the mug
zle OF his gun to see if it was loaded. It
was. Funeral ON Sunday"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01

send no more troops to the South at present.
1t is rumored that the object OF Minister
washburne's coming home is to accept the
portfolio Of the State Department under
President Grant, that Gen. Schenck will be
transferred from Londoa to Paris, and that
Mr.. Fish will take the English mission.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01
The South.

1t is stated that the coal famine in England
Of the Maryland districts.
The second trial Of Mrs. Wharton will begin
at Baltimore in November.
A duel was recently fought at Atlanta, Ga,
between two young men, with double-bar sled
shot-guns charged with buckshot, at distance
of 40 yards. One was mortally wounded, the
other escaping without injury.
Advices from Shreveport, La, state that
work has commenced, and is being vigorously
prosecuted, on the three divisions of the
Texas Pacific Railroad-from Dallas east
from Sherman east, and from Longview west.
large colony Of Alsatians is to settle in
Virginia.
Maryland is shipping large quantities of
coal to India, South America and the West
Indies.
band Of Kiows Indians recently made q
raid into Texas, murdered family and drove
OF large amount of stock from the vicinity
Of Palo Pinto. The murders were committed
in the usual barbarous style OF savage art.
Washington.
Information has been received at the Capt.
tai that q formidable Cuban expedition is
being fitted out under the auspices of Gen.
Ryan.
The President has appointed ex-Gov. Fair
child, Of Wisconsin, Consul to Liverpool.
The report Of the statistician of the Depart
ment Of Agriculture upon the condition of
the cotton crop for the month Of October
shows the State averages to be as follows:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1872-11-01
NEWS SUMMARY.


Snow to the depth Of four inches fell on
the Penobsco. river, in Maine, on the 18th OF
October.
The horse disease which has been raging in
Canada has broken out in New York, and
causes much alarm among horse owners.
New York merchants report the trade with
the South greater this autumn than at any
time since the war.
The Canada horse epidemic is prevailing to
an alarming extent among the horses Of
Buffalo.
The total vote of Pennsylvania, at the Octo-
Der election, was 65S,000. and does not vary
much from the vote Of 1868.
In the baseball tournament at New York,
the Athletic Club, of Philadelphia, carried OF
the first prize, 81 800; the Boston Club the
second prize, $1,000 and the Mutual Club, OF
New York, the third piize, $1,000. The Ath-
letics won four games, the Bostons three
games, and the Mutuals one game.
Arrangements are making in New York for
. public debate between James Anthony
Froude and Father Burke on the Irish ques-
ton.
The following in the official vote Of Penn
sylvania at the October election, as compared
with that in October, 1868: