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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

Press DEAD HEADs.--Railroads
occasionally complain of the dead
heading, but no institution suffers so
much from it as the press. A sensible
writer says
The press endures tho affiiction of dead
headism from the pulpit, the bar and the
stage; from corporations, societies and In
dividuals. 1t is expected to yield its inter
ests II is required to give strength to the
weak. eyes TO the blind, clothes to the ma
ked, and bread to the hungry; 1t is asked
to cover infirmities. hide weakness and
wink at quaclSs, bolster up dull authors
and fiotter tho vain: II is. In short, to be all
things to all men, aud II 1t looks for pay OIL
reward IL Is denounced as mean and sordid
There is no Interest under the whole
heavens that IN expected to give SO much to
society without pay or thanks as the press
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

The New Providence Bus, under
command of Capt. Bill Wheatlcy, has
commenced regular trips again Put
her through on time, Bill, and thereby
accommodate the sovcreig ns.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

CHANcERY Court is in session, with
a vast deal Of important business on
the docket, which is being discharged
with promptness aud accuracy by his
Honor, Judge Smith.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

SIMON Bloch left, last Monday, for
the village of New York He will
take his time, and not hurry up the
cakes, but will watch the market and
buy upon the best terms, and on his
return will give his customers the adj
vantage of his cheap purchases.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

BLACKBERRY WINE.-W. j. Pow
ers, of this county, has manufactured
a superb article of Blackberry Wine,
that sparkles equal to the imported
Catawba. 1t is on sale at Owen e.
Moore's, and we advise all who have
to buy the native juice to try it.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

PETER Necklace, colored, was found
dead in the old tobacco stemmery, on
the McKeage promises, a few days since,
1t was supposed that he had been dead
for scNcral DAYS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

THE pretty weather, this week, has
put the women folks into a fever on
the gardening question, 1t is charac-
teristic of the sex to want to be ahead
in everything.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

We can boast Of having one of the
neatcst, and most orderly towns in the
country As a general thing, the
houses are substantial and kept in
good repair, the streets are clean and
tidy, our people are industrious, intel
ligent, sociablc and refined, and no.
where, TO the size of it, will be found
more morality and virtue.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

THE Board of Trade will hold its
regular meeting next Tuesday night.
Let all attend ifrr
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

OUR AGENTs.-ME ssRs. GRIFFIN &
UoFFMAN, Newspaper Advertising Agents,
No. 4, South st., Baltimore, Md, are duly
authorized TO contract for advertisements
city are requested TO ioayeth favors with
this house.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

IFy you want genuine cup of coffee,
try one OF Doris coffee pots. A cup
of coffee made in it beats the nectar of
the gods, all hollow.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

THE improvement on Saml Hodg-
sons building is nearing completion
lie will soon have it stocked with
millinery and other goods in endless
variety.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

THE Russcllville Herald says that
genial and talented gentleman, j. W.
Faxon, ESD, was in town last week
lIo is still engaged in the bank
lug and insurance business in Clarks-
Vile" If any of your readers want
good insurance or banking facilities,
address John, and he will do the right
thing for them.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

REMEMBER that r. III. Williams is
still making his celebrated Cold Spring
Whiskcy. 1t is excellent, and no mis-
take.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

A LATE decision of the postmaster
general forbids a cross mark upon
newspapers, notifying subscribers when
theme time expires. We will adopt
some legal plan to inform our patrons,
and make it known in short time, In
the meantime, they may send in the
amount due u, and save us and them
n vast deal Of trouble.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

Mr.. GEo. COOKE is remodeling the
residence now occupied by Miss Sallie
Howard, on Seventh street. 1t will
be a handsome improvement when
complcted
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

OUR schools are all in fourishing
condition, each having large number
of pupils and gu ct, progress and con
tentment evidenced by all.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

SEE advertised statement of Frank
lin Fire Insurance company, represent
ed in this city by that sterling agent
and gentleman, NJ c. Pitman.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

Our old friend, j. N. Barker, ad-
vertises Dunbar's cave for sale. Here
is chance for some enterprising man
to make q fortune.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

REsIGNEn,-WE learn from dis
patch scurus by the Union & Ameri-
can, that Hon, VIM, Moore has re-
signed as Floater of this District, and
an election has been ordered to fill the
N.r-ncN ON lhr Alh inst.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

B. F. COULTER has gone to New
York to purchase a stock of goods to
refill his mammoth establishment. He
is an excellent merchant, and knows
how to make his selections to suit the
wants and tastes of our people.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

JAMES q. FAXoN, formerly of this
city, is a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk of Houston county We hope
he may be elected.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

WE received letter from friend
in Obion county, few days since,
stating that greenbacks were getting
plentiful. Ship up few, it is mighty
scarce here.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

Mr.. NJ. T. GRAHAM found bay
horse, on the 18th ult, tied to Rev. j.
b. Vests farm fence, near lladens-
Vile. The horse has but one eye, and
there was morocco valise tied 10 tho
saddle. The rightful owner can get
him by proving property aud paying
one dollar for this notice.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

WE regret to learn that our towns
man, Mr.. II. s. Broaddus, is quite
sick at his fathcr-in-law's, near Cum
berland city.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

THE Louisville Hotel was sold on
the 26th ult., to NJ. Kean & Co.. the
present lcssces, for S2i0000. 1t is to
be rcmodclcd and rctitted.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

FoR all sorts of vegetable and field
seeds, call on Henry Frech, he has
enough TO plant out all creation, and
then have enough left for several truck
matches.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

DIsTILLERY FOR SALE. j. s.
Majors offers his well appointed distil-
lery for sale. See advertisement for
particulars.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

JUDGE DAVIS says: The Chief
Magistracy of the Republic should
neither be sought nor declined by
American citizens"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

LOOK HERE!-Persons announcing them
selves as candidates for Office, MUST pay
the Printers fee In advance, in order to
secure an insertion in this paper.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

SOME careless driver ran his team
against little boy, son of John Cash,
on the Charlotte Pike, last Monday,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

PERsoNAL.--Col. j. ID. Morris, for
mcrly editor of the Hopkinsville New
Era, was in the city on Tuesday last.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

THE new county of Crockett, Tenn.
set off from Madison, Haywood, Dyer
and Gibson, has 1 800 voters, an area
of 1891 square miles, and about 10000
population. The capital is Cagevillc,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

w j BRoApDrs, Esq, Of Erin,
was in the city Las, Wednesday. Ii
his fees are az healthy as his loola in
dirair they must l,NrN rt
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

MONEY saved is money made. "
The way to do this, is to patronize
home people and subscribe for the
CHRONICLE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

sH. PARvIs, the pioneer agent of Gin
cinnatl, Is our authrized advertising agent
In TINT city.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02
rcnInn-CuANcE OF TIME.

A change In the running timo took place
on tho Ord of December. doing South,
Express Train, leaves GAINESVILLE 4:l5, A. ".
Mail Train leaves 4:t0, p. n. doing North,
Express Train, leaves 225, r. M, Mail 1888,
II ~
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

SERGEANT CoRBErT, the slayer Of
Willc- Booth j. load.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02
An Accommodation Train,

running rs far as Bowling Green, Will
leave Clarksville every morning ~ 4;io
o'clock, connecting at Guthrie with Nash
yillo and Hopkinsvilie trains. leaving
Bowiing Green ut 10 o'clock, A. NJ, connect
ing at Guthrie OF 3:25, p. NJ, viii arrive at
Clarksvillo ut SOS, Il. NJ.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

The city will be furnished with gas
again on the 7th inst.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02
cLAnksviLIn. SAT. MAncn 2, is7a.

uoLp, In New York. yesterday. was lio,1
Tennessee Bonds-old, o.; new, Oh.
TEssEssEE money is duh Dealers buy
a, 80 and sell ut 80 and n. New issue i0ei5.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-03-02

The Clarlssyllle CHRONICLE announces
fifteen candidates for jailer and has the i'm
pudence to ask for more. Some newspa-
pers has heap OF brass about them Dover
Record.
If you won't think us too impudent,
we will make an arrangement with the
successful candidate to board you in
one of his bcstrooms. Speak in time,
for we expect his apartments will be
flooded.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-23
News from Japan.
Interview OF Admiral Jenkins with th,
TennO-ship News.

WASHINGTON, July 22.-Admiral Jenkins re-
ports to the navy department his interview with
the tenno of Japan, at which his majesty said
L am glad to have the pleasure of meeting you,
and am happy to see you in Japan. The EN-
Oassy now IN America inform me of the perfect
state OF your navy and report to me that it is in
the highest discipline. They were much pleased
with the navy yards, and the pleasure OF seeing
you calls their report distinctly to my mind
Admiral Jenkins in reply said: have sought
the honor of this presentation upon my arrival
IN your country under orders from the president
to command the United States feet in Asiatic
waters, as an officer Of a power upon terms of
cordial ainity and concord with Japan. 1t af.
lords me profound pleasure to congratulate your
majesty upon the happy conditions of peace and
prosperity which your country enjoys, and in
expressing the hope that your majesty NAV live
long for the glory and welfare of your people. |
have the honor of uttcring the friendly senti-
ments which my government and countrymen
entertain toward you.
The Colorado would soon leave Yeddo for
Hakodadi, thence to Yokohama, Kobe and
Nogasakl; the Benicia would sail Julv4 for San
FRANCISCO; the Alaska was at Shanghai bound
Tor northern ports; the Ashuelot was surveying
in the vicinity Of Kobe; the Monocacv was
ordered to Nogasaki; the Saco and Palos were
at Shanghai; the Iroquos goes to Bangkok; the
Idaho remains at Yokohama.
Dispatches from the South Atlantic fleet re.
port that the Portsmouth was to sail June 30 for
New York and supply few days later; the
llconderoga was cruising to Brazilian ports .
the Lancaster was at Rio, and the Wasp at
COlOma f -
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-23

ott of Greenport, L. L. is As feetlo by 20 inches
wide and weighs $40 pounds. Geo. Price, bow
oar of the Paris crew, has been coaching them
for some time past.
The Williams boys pull a stroke that shows
that they are going to work hard for victory.
Their boat was built by Roberts, Of New York, is
As feet long by 20 inches wide and weighs 1870
pounds 1t is the lightest boat to be used, and
is hardly heavy enough for the crew. P. C.
Chandler, of Boston, has been their adviser dur
ing their traing.
The Amherst crew has been working hard for
victory, but no one seems TO think that they
will cross the line ahead Their boat was built
by Blakely, of Cambridge, and is AS feet long
by 20 inches wide, and weighs 1870 pounds. John
Biglin, of New York, has this crew in charge.
The Amherst Agricultural boys have got the
same stroke that carried them to victory last
year, and are con fident of success. Their boat
was built by Elliot, of Grcenport, L. l., is 40
feet long by 30 inches wide and weighs 14O
pounds. Josh Ward has been putting the fin.
ishing touches upon them.
THE FRESHMAN RACE.
The interestin the freshman race is not great,
and it is considered as an introduction to the
great race of the day. There are few remarks
made about the crews and the winning boat is
named byno one The Brown boys are under
the training of c. C. Luther, of Worcester, a
graduate of Brown. They use the boat rowed
by the University crew at Ingleside last year,
which was built by Elliot, is As feet long by 90
inches wide and weighs 140 pounds.
The Amherst crew are being trained by John
Biglin who looks after the university crew. They
will use the boat built for the university crew by
Roahr of New York, which was considered too
light for them.
The scientific freshmen from Yale have been
in charge of Charlie Ward of Newburgh, N. Y.
Their boat was built by Fearon Of onkerS N
y, is Ash feet long by 20 inches wide, and
weighs 14Oipounds.
The Wesleyan crew are under the training of
Fred Sinner of Brooklyn, N. Y. Their boat was
made by Roahr of New York, and is 40 feet long
by 20 inches wide and weighs 14O pounds.
sPECULATIONs UPON THE RESULT.
Tonight the people are of course absorbed in
discussing the probabilities and possibilities OF
the race. Every crew has its friends, and they
are anxious to say good word for their favor.
ties, but as yet no one has been seen who is
willing to back any one crew against the field.
Among some the Harvard crew are thought to
have the best chance of winning, while it is said
that Yale never turned out six as good men as
1t has this year. The New Workers have faith
in the Agricultural crew; but Josh Ward places
his ,t-g l.,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-23
Foreign News.

FRANCE.
NEW YORK, July - A Paris letter saws it
may he reliably asserted that Marshal McMa-
hon has consented TO accept the presidency Of
France if Theirs resigns or dies.
Trade is Stagnaut in Paris. Thousands of
shops are closed Tor a rent, and monetary crisis
Teigns.
Many of Theirs old friends are deserving him.
SPAIN.
MADRID, July pa large sum of money was
found on one of the prisoners engaged in the at
tempt to take the life of the king. This, to-
gether with the antccedcntS of the other prison
ers is believed couclusivcly establishes the fact
that the men had no political feeling which
would have prompted them to attempt aSSaSSina-
ton, but were merely hired instruments of a
political conspiracy. Previous to the attempt al
assassination the king had received an anOny-
nous communication warning him that his life
was in danger. When the attack on the party
was made "A sharp engagement occurred between
the would-bG aSsasSinS and the Kings escort
His majesty himself was anxious to participate
but was prevented by his attendants. 1t is gen
orally believed that the parties arrested are the
same who aSsassnated General Prim.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-23
New York.

New YORK, July 22.-Mrs Mary Brown,
while visiting at the house Of Patrick Dryer on
Saturday. was SO badly kicked by Dwyer that
she died Sunday morning. Dryer was locked
up.
William Malloy, aged Is, while drunk yester-
day fatally stabbed John Lee, boy OF the same
age. MalloY was arrested.
An order to1 the strict enforcement of the eX-
else law in Brooklyn was carried out in the
eastern district, yesterday, but in the western
district there were nearly as many bars open as
usual.
White, keeper of liquor saloon, fatally shot
James Smith last night for making a noise on
the pavement in front of his saloon, White,
who is considered Il dangerous character, was
arrested.
THE SWISS CELEBRATION.
The celebration of Swiss independence to-day
was enthusiastic. Fourteen New York, Brook
Ign and Jersey societies, numbering 1900 men,
with 200 guests from Buffalo, Troy, Baltimore
and other cities, proceeded to Jones Wood,
where the festivities consisted of addresses,
prize shooting, singing and dancing, as well as
spectacle representing Il Swiss marriage in
the seventeenth century.
THE STRIKES.
The marble cutters have entered upon the
ninth week of their strike, with little prospect of
immediate success and as little of speedy sur
render. The marble polishers are ready TO re-
sumo work on the old system, but are unable,
their work Delng dependent upon tue cutters.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Governor b. Gratz Brown left the city last
night for Lexington, Ky, He will remain in
Kentucky about ten days, and then begin the
stumpng campaign.
The old federal council of the International
society, which was repudated by the London
council, held its last meeting yesterday and pro-
posed to turn over its effects to its successor
provided for by the Philadelphia congress.
i. +. Tassistro publishes letter traversing
Catacazy's pamphlet, and dcnouucing several Of
his statements as lies
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-23
Pennsylvania s,r,Les-mili,ia Called GU,

WILLIAMsPoRT, Pa July 22.-Tbc strike of
mill wOrkmen here has assumed serious
phase The strikers assembled about 10 o'clock
this morning. and moved TO the upper mill
yards. AT the mill of Hilbert & Otto the police
were drawn up in line to guard the place. The
crowd aisailed them with hrickbats broke
Through the line, and went into the mill. Thence
they went through all the mills, the men who
were at work fleeing through the lumber piles
for their lives. Several fights occurred and
many men were wounded. One boy was
struck with a hand.spike by the fore
man of the mill and seriously wounded
The chief of police came near having his arm
broken by blow from club. A special po-
liceman was severely wounded being struck on
the head by an iron bar. Policeman Foresman
was hit in the face with a brick and badly
wounded. Policeman Strycker was struck by
two clubs which were thrown at him, and officer
Pratt had his clothes badly torn. The strikers
then moved TO the mills below the city, closing
those at work. The military was called out and
is now parading the streets. The greatest ex-
citement prevails. The strikers will meet to-
morrow morning. Some shooting occurred this
evening, but not of a serious character.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-23
Political Intelligence.
ALABAMA,

ALABAMA.
MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 22.-Ex. Senate,
Warner and Judge Rice have declared fol
Greeley and Brown.
There was Greeley and Brown meeting held
here Saturday night. A large number of col
ored men participated.
NEW YORK
NEW YORK, July PA great republican
mass meeting will be held tomorrow night
(lnesday) in the hall Of the Cooper union Sen.
ator Gonkl ling is expected to be the only speak
or. His address will be on the vital question OF
the day. jackson Schultz has been mentioned
for president of the meeting.
MISSISSIPPI.
JACKSON, July 22.-The executive committee
OF the democratic and liberal republicans meet
mere on The 18th OF August, when an under.
standing as to the conduct ofthe canvass will be
had.
NORTH CAROLINA.
RALEIGH, July 2z,-The trials of Colored re.
pu6cans for intimidatiDg the colorcd Greeley
marshal, Cross, continues before United States
Commissioner Best. Two cases were tried to-
day, both parties convicted, and bound over in
heavy bonds. The bonds are signed by Super,
visor Perry, Collector Young, United States
Commissioner A. W. ShafIer, and eight more
leading politicians. 1t is believed that many
more warrants will be issued to-day for the ar.
rest Of alleged conspirators in the Cross case.
VIRGINIA.
W AHhlNGION, JulJ Zz,-FTeQ douglass, John
NJ. Langston, and other colOred speakers, are 10
make speeches in Richmond on the oath inst. in
behalf of Grant and Wilson, and will 20 thence
to North Carolina on similar business.
MASSACHUSETTS.
BosToN, July 22.-The Travellers Washing
ton special states that Senator Sumner has writ
ten a letter to Gardner Brewer of Boston, coming
out in favor of Greeley and Brown, and against
Grant strongly.
MAINE.
LEWISTON, July pa large and enthusas.
tic republican meeting was held here this eve
ming. A Grant and Wilson club was formed,
with Hon. Nelson Dingley, Jr., as president. A
thousand names Of voters are already enrolled.
Senator Morrill, and Speaker Blaine made strong
speeches. which received great applause.
BANGOR, July 22.--The announcement that
Theodore Tilton, Gen. fitzpatrick and Kate
Stanton would address Greeley and Brown
meeting at Norombega hall this evening, drew
out a large audience. Miss Stanton did not an
pear, but the others did. Colonel j. +. Godfrey
presided
A Grant and Wilson club was organized at
city hail this evening, with Ed. L. Small presi-
dent.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-23
PersOnai Telewrams.

Josie Mansfield who is at Saratoga to testify
in the Barnard impeachment case, is refused adj
mittance TO the Grand Union and Congress Hall.
The president will reach Washington on the
early train to-day, and will be in cabinet session
at noon. He will remain there two or thee
days.
Prof. A. Beidsman, aged 40, of Philadelphia,
and lately from Chicago, while bathing yester-
day morning, at Cape May, was seized with a
TT in shallow water and drowned
General Smith arrived at Washington yester-
day in charge of about twenty Indians, including
the famous Spotted Tail" They will have
interviews with the secretary Of the interior and
probably the president within day or two.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-07-23
Fires.

ELMIRA, N. Y. July % "A planning mill,
with quantity of lumber, dwelling house, aud
some sheds, owned by Walker & Lalhrop, was
burned ON Saturday. Loss $4,000; insured Tor
s65OO in he Royal Of Hartford, Phenx of Hart
ford, Etna and National companies.
PHILADELPHIA, July 22.-'rhis evening fire
broke out in building Gil Commerce street. oc-
cuped by John Il. Potter & Co., book publish.
crs The fire was speedily checked, but there
was loss Of $4,000 by water; fully insured,