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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-09-07
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CONGRESSIONAL CANVASS.

According to appointment, the can
didates for Congress in this District,
addressed the citizens of Montgomery
county, on Monday last at the Court
House.
Being court day, there was very
large crowd, who listened with marked
attention, for four hours, to the discus
sion, which was opened by Col. Travis.
The Colonel is a good speaker, and in
good cause, would be formidable
rival, but in his present position, it
would require the genius of Clay or
Webster, ito make the worse appear
the better cause" in fact the glaring
inconsistency of his course amounts
to puerility. He claims to be Dem
ocrat of the strictest sect, devoted to
the usages of the Democratic party,
and yet he is totally disregarding its
time honored customs and exerting all
his talents and influence to break il
down. He claims to be utterly OPP
posed TO conventions and primary cleo
tons, and still declares himself in
favor Of Greeley, John G. Brown and
General Chcatham, all nominees of
conventions, and all opposed by indie
pendent candidates, like himself The
truth is, the Colonel seems to object
to nobody's nomination, save and ex-
cept his opponents, and we apprehend
that the ground of objection in his
case lies in the fact that it is a stumb-
ling block in his path to Congress.
We were opposed to Gen. Atkins in
the primary election, but we are free
to admit, that his nomination, was the
faircst and fullest expression of pub
lie sentiment ever obtained in this dis
trict. When, or where before did
thirteen thousand freemcn speak in a
caucus, or primary election?
At the conclusion of Col Travis
speech, Gen. Atkins took the stand
and made a clear, forcible, eloquent
and convincing speech He showed
that without organization, by means OF
conventions, or otherwise, minorites
would always rule, from the fact that
they are better organized than major.
tiles He showed clearly and plainly
that the effect of boiling at this time
will be to weaken the conservative and
strengthen the Radical party, that in
Tennessee it endangers the election o.
five or six democratic CongressmeI
and may even defeat Gov. Brown him
self, and that Blanton Duncan,
boH if it had any strength might re
suit in the reelection of Grant. The
whole speech of Gen. Atkins was re
plete with sound practical sense, anC
fully maintained his reputation as al
able debater We noticed one signif
icant fact which should open the eye
of true conservative men, whenever
Travis made hit at the Democratic
party, he was loudly applauded by al
the negroes and Radicals, whose vot,
he seemed to be seeking.
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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-09-07
Stewart College,
GAINESVILLE, TENN.
Session Of lST2-73.
FACULTY
EV. j. d. SHEARER, d. D.,

FACULTY
REV. j. b. SHEARER, d. d.,
President, &c.
JAMES DINWIDDIE, A. NJ.
Professor of Mathematics.
d. NJ. QUARLES, Grad. OF U. Va,
Professor of Latin, &c.
w. w. LEGARE, A. b.,
Prof. Of Greek and Nat. Philosophy.
S. J. COLEMAN, Grad. of U. Va,
Prof. of Modern Languages, inclu-
ding English.
w. NJ. STEWART, A. NJ,
Prof. (emeritus) of Geology and Min.
eralogy.
Prof Of Chemistry, Ito be elected
The next session will begin September
,, 1872.
TERMS.-Pupils enter for the yenr and
collections viii he made nccorlingly. All
monies are payable half yearly In advance.
Tuition In Collegiate Department., $40 ~
Tuition Ia Classical Sub-Colieginte,
including higher English ............... 90 %
Tuition in Lower English, ............. 20 10
Apparatus and Laboratory free for
Sciences, 600
.hNiuSiiihi %
Board per week, s., per annum, 700 90
WashlnRcNtrni u O0per month";. 10 90
The whole expense OF n pupil ranges
rom S2b5 To 500 per Anuum.
Prompt cutrnnce desirable. Close ntten-
tinn IN given 10 all grades of pupils.
Parties desiring to take borders for tho
Coll' &c Will get . permit from the Faculty.
Many pupils board in Professors families.
send for n Catalogue. Address the prcei-
dent.
Rev. J. Il. sHEARER, D. D.,
July 20, lS72-Sm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-09-07
Miss SalIie HOward's School,
GIRLS AND BOYS.

VIII reopen September End. In tho base
ment of the Presbyterian Church. Tuition
SIS to so per term. deduction made only
in case Of protracted sickness.
Aug. 3, '72-lm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-09-07

and Aldermen of Clarksville, to thai
Of the higl'cst Federal official, has III
Influence upon the destiny Of the
whole body polite, and he that will
create discord in the narrowest, is
more or less, responsible for the dis
cord that may manifest itself in the
broadest exercise of the right Of suf.
frage.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-09-07
Mrs. L. H. RING

win be pleased 10 receive seven or eight
school girls as boRrdeT. Terms. SIT 90 Der
month, Invariably In advance. [al7.iIn.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-09-07
TRUsTrE,s sALE.

Take notice that on Saturday. October
~, lS2, rs Trustee of WIN. Carver, will sell
Tor cash. at public auction, at the Court
mousse IN GAINESVILLE, the following tract OF
carver, to-wit: A tract of land In civil dis
trict No. 20 bounded as follows: Begins az
Jesse Baggctt's north corner al n sugar tree,
runs Win MS Inc cast TO n post oak on
Morgan's line, thence north with Morran's
line 10 q hickory, thence with Mai Han.
NUNS line TO a black walnut and ash poin.
tcrs, thence TO the beginning, 60 ntainiiiinu
ers entry. SID. q. BATsoN,
Sept. Z, '72-6w
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-09-07

FOR THE LEGISLATURE,
HON. ROBERT r. FERGUSON.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-06
Arrival and Departure Of Train,

Arrival and Departure Of Trains.
E.TVA. & GA. R.R.
DAY TRAINS,
Passenger train going West: q
Arrives at Knoxville u:30 An. Leaves, 1:40 AN.
Arrives at Knoxville l2:1O Pm; leaves, 1870 Pa.
NIGHT TRAINS.
Passenger trains going West;
Arrives at Knoxville, 11:19 PM. leaves, 1129 PM
Passenger train going East:
Arrives at Knoxville. $3.50 AM; leaves, 3:49 AN.
KNOXVILLE AND CHARLESTON RIP
Arrives at Knoxville from Maryville 10 AM leaves
Knoxville for Mary vile 2;40P.M.
KNOXVILLE AND OHIO R.R.
Arrive at Knoxville. 1880 AM; leaves. 5 Pm.
POST OFFICE HOURS.
The Eastern Mail 1l20 A. NJ
Arrlves........-.......,. lI:30
Open for delivery 100 Pm.
Western Mail closes I Io4 ~ Ar.
Arrives. .lZ.lO T.
:" Open for delivery ........... leo ? N.
Clinton Mail Arrives. l:O0 An N
I" !" " Closes, 4:3U I. M.
The Maryville Mail arrives at 1885, A. NJ, All de-
parts at 200, ?. NJ, daily. except Sundays. :,
Maynardville Mail arrives at 12:00, NJ, Mondays
and Thursdays, aad departs at 100 NJ, same days
The Blain's Roads Mail arrives Tuesdays and Fri
Gap Creek Mail arrives "Wednesday at 800. P. NJ.
and departs Thursday at 600 AM
The POst-Oice opens ats, A. NJ, and closes at 4O
Pm Opens again at $780, PM; closes at 700 Pm. Once
open on Sunday at Loo P. NJ, for one hour.
JAMES RODGERS, Pm,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1872-12-06

ONLY ONE CHANGE
IT, Iootson. Tenn, Paducah, Kentucky. Little Rock
AZ Cairo and ST. Louis.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18

and Boston toward Eastern Maine. Arail
road from Ellsworth to Castine, aud from
there to Rockland by boat, will be a direct
inside route, shorter and open at all times
to the sea-most desirable at all seasons,
but especially In winter, when Bangor is
shut up. Fortunately, the open space from
Castine to Rockland Is not the open sea,
but the sheltered waters Of the Bay where
the passage at all seasons may be as regu-
lar, and the communications as uninter-
rupted. as by rail. At these points also
passengers who choose may go by boat to
and from Portland and Boston.
Two routes for Eastern Maine. from
Ellsworth TO the West, are certainly better
then one. Bangor dims at monopoly, at
the expense of Portland, and at the sacri-
flee of what would he the highest well
fare of Hancock and W ashington equities
Bangor Is to be commended for her enter
prise, and for all fair means to accomplish
her end. Portland also has an interest in
this matter and Boston will not be found
Indifferent. But it is the people of the
Eastern shore of Maine who were to con-
suit for their own welfare for the present
and for coming years. They may have
| the benefit of two roads to two markets. or
| they can shut themselves up to one only
Inside TRACK.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18

lowing bill:
"A bill to relieve American-built steamers
and vessels from import duties laid upon
materials and articles entering into their
construction. repair, and use.
Be e enacted by the Senate and House of
Representatives. Of the United States Of Aseiss
ca in Congress assembled, That all import
duties hereafter collected on materials
entering into the construction of vessels
and steamers built In the United States
shall be returned to the builders thereof
under regulations to be established tor
such purpose by the Secretary of the
Treasury; and all articles of foreign
product needed for subsistence on Amcri-
can vessels and steamers engaged in
foreign trade. or in the use or repair of
American vessels and steamers, may be
withdrawn from bonded warehouses free
of duty.
The above bill was drawn up so plain
and brief and not loaded down like most
of other bills of similar character. that it
came within seven votes of passing. The
matter will again be brought up next week
and there is yet hopes of its passage.
| The gay season has commenced. Speak
er Blaine gave his first reception last even
| ing. The pariors OF his fine house were
filed 10 overlooking with the fashionable
and elite of the city. The Speaker is pleas
ant and very popular, which makes hi.
receptions cheerful to everybody. The
! President gave his first state dinner this
week. and will continue them once a week
during the session.
/ Ia, ~, n
last Tuesday evening. IL was a grand
affair. One will almost think hlmsel { Mt
home at one OF these sociables 10 see 80
many familiar faces from the old pine
Tree State" Dancing is usually Kept M
until the short hours. with music that will
bring the old oaes OF sixty upon their feet
to take the Pigeon Wing"
line Republican National Committee met
here this week for The purpose of callin
the Republican National Convention
After some discussion. it was voted TO call
the convention at Philadelphia on the 9TH
Of June next, At noon. for tho purpose OF
dominating candidates for the offices OF
President and vice President of the United
iates. Each state Is authorized TO be
represented IN the convention by delegates
equal TO twice the numbcr OF Senators aud
Representatives TO which it will be entitled
ID the next National Congress, and each
o'ganizcd territory i authorized to send
two delegates.
Wachtel, Europe's greatest tenor with
tie German opera Is here. al.o Blind Tom
tie celebrated Negro pianist, who Is The
geat Musical Prodigy Of the age. and
most marvellous Musical Genius living.
i.IgRARY.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18


fessed that Miss was fixed out by the
committee to fdancc with the Grand
Duke, but that she got hold OF Catacazv.
who introduce d her to Alexis, and she
stole dance! She SAID she was sorry,
but she did want TO dance with the
Grand Duke SO much. DIR. Ever said
that was very bad, and that if Miss -
hadn't been a Low Church lady he
would neve { .forgire it.
What W al you confess this morning,
Mr.. Perkin s?' asked the doctor, turning
to me.
We'll, your Worshiptul, | said, 4
confess that | went to the Navy Yard
ball that a miserable low churchman
stole nv overcoat aud hat, and that
when my driver got drunk, and was
compelled, like Mr.. Stewart, to get up
on the box and drive home in the wind
bareheaded, and in my swallow-tail
coat-that then l forgot myself and
swore like the devil
Are YOU sorry for it now MIR. Per-
kns%
YES. I'm sorry that | swore; but
when | think of my lost hat and over
coat, | think if had the low church
scoundrel who stole them, 1 d cut hi'
da-darned ears OFF,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18
Eastern Shore Railroad,

Aud The time j. near when the waters NJ
the lower 81. Croix and OF Penobscot Bav
viii be connected by rail. The history of
rail roads shows that the especial danger
OF this Eastern Shore road respects its
route andhs examinations. Where the dis
lance Is SO considerable, and the popula-
non SO sparse. mistake viii prove the
NOR" serious. The interests OF Hancock
aud Washington counties require cautious
movement in this matter.
Starting from the East and coming as far
as Ellsworth. what shall be the location of
the shore road from that point: Part of
the business and travel will be local. and
part will look TO Portland. Boston. New
York and the South and West From
Ellsworth. shau the route run to Castine
and Rockland-a line direct and coast
wise. or inland and circuitous through
Bangor: or shall there be two routes.
If the shore line be constructed first
then the other will certainly be built. The
Eastern shore road constructed to Castine.
Bangor ,rH Immediately connect Nth Il at
Etistcorth and thus the two lines will he
secured. If the inland route. to Bangor.
be oiiilt first. then probably the other will
not at present be constructed. In this
case the business of the Eastern shore
road will go to Bangor. In the winter
months, especially. that city. cut off from
the sea. will be the base OF supplies. If
the two roads are built. then the people of
the East will have. not Bangor only. but
Portland also. for their place of trade.
Is it better to have one road only. and that
inland. or two roads-to Bangor the enter
prising city OF central Eastern Maine. and
Portland also. the great commercial me-
tropolis of Eastern New England. The
trade OF this region. heretofore. has been
largely with Portland; Bangor In her en-
terprise, is anxious to secure this trade for
herself. and for this end to secure the
building Of one road only from Ellsworth.
Inc road Is one to be constructed princi-
pally for the benefit of Hancock and
Washington counties. The parties at Ban
gor. who are disposed to take the whole
matter largely into their own hands. are
acting with the one end of promoting Ban
gof interests, by drawing the travel and
trade of the Eastern shore to that city.
with no other opening to them by rail.
Is It better for Washington and Hancock
counties to suAer Bangor, for her own
profit. TO control this matter, or for the
people of the Eastern shore to consult
their own intesestss The danger is that.
In the anxiety for road to be constructed
at the present time, the Interests Of the fil-
ture will be sacrificed. by permitting the
construction Of road where interested
parties outside, for their own profit, shall
choose to build u. A step may be taken
nov which future years viii feel to be a
sad mistake.
The completion Of the Knox & Lincoln
road to Bath, is reaching out Of Portland
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18
5000

The Bangor CoIDssrtiGi tells the fol-
lowing good story OF a negro's boarding
Judge Hathaway: Everybody rcc0llcct-
nclc Van Meter the colored philosopher
of Barkcrsvillc. who died some months
since. Van vas a character. lie was sum
monel On Que occasion A. a witness in the
supreme Court, on "a COW case, at the TINA
the benevolent Judge Hathaway presided.
The couus-. On either side, who arestill liv
Ing IN this city, out OF sheer fun racked
their brains 10 obfu,lcatc the veteran Al
rican boy by plying all manner OF que stinn.
pertaining 20 every other topic but the cow
The experiment was succc,> sui ami poor
belonged Van answered a. wildly a. a blind
--'rs--
Hathaway. willing 10 enjoy u little sport.
but with 4 view To getting the bcwildcred
philosopher back 10 a rational standpoint.
turned beniguautly toward, him and put =.
simple que -tion. Til. was more than the
neycf .u- tpudoo could stand; magazine
above his hel quicker. Lining both hand,
Ing with despair: "a countenance beam
haired gemman up dar d9w, you ole gray
YOU Interfere wild Dis matter. bench, dent
much a, can do to t4kr cars oT just
chips d1tra h.re." tlro
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i.
observation-disclosures.

HE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEES.
The meeting Of the national republican
committee in Washington. THURSDAY. was
fully attended. but too we'll united and bar-
monious to be very interesting and sipnifi-
can't The committee heard DR.. Loring's
eloquent review Of the temptations which
Boston would offer to secure the conven.
ton. and after other gentlemen had pre-
scented the merits of their respective cities.
coolly voted on the first ballot for Phila.
delphia. The selection of that place and
time are elsewhere fayorably received. and
there is unity Of prediction for the re-
nomination OF Grant and COlfax The adj
oress 10 the country was discussed with
considerable care by the committee having
the matter in charge. and one or two OF
Their omissions are somewhat interesting.
Mr.. Gorham Of California submitted a
proposition declaring against federal Office
holders participating In political move
lnents, which was considered at length and
hnalIy withdrawn. Other Suggestions to
incorporate In the call ideas unfayOrable "a
competitive examinations Of high stand
ard for the civil service or any system Of
public appointments which should give the
democrats an equal chance with the repub-
iicans. were also discussed. but finally
abandoned. The expected communication
from the congressional committee. DETAILING
the result of its labOrs. was not received
and the committee completed its business
ana ADJOURNED at an early hour.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18

b"A'sn oF EDUCATIoN.-A. II. Abbott
President Of the Board of Education. an
nouucc, that It will hold it, annual session
Of five days. commencing January 22d. at
the office of the State Superintendent Of
Common schools, Augusta. \ cordial in
vitation /, extended to all interested in the
educational welfare OF the State to attend
the meeting Of the Board and TO participate
in it, public discussions. The participation
OF school officers throughout the state in
these deliberations i especially solicited
No programme Of the exercises can yet be
presented. Members OF the Board and
others have, however. signided their in
teution 70 present papers aud matter for
discussion of interest 10 all. Free return
tickets over the Maine Central railroad and
il, branches will be Issued To regular at
pendants who have paid full fare coming 10
the Convention.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18

" referred to the appropriate committees
and will be acted upon in their order. An
act TO authorize Robert Leuchars to extend
wharf at Hodgdons Landing in fremont
has been passed to be engrossed.
The hearing in the Hancock contested
election case for Senator has been held but
the committee will not report till Wednes-
day.
The State Temperance Convention will
be held in Granite. Hall this week com
mencing Wednesday noon and continuing
through Thursday. The temperance men
in session will take some action in regard
to the recommendations of Gov. Perham
in his message. They will probably sus-
tain them so far as regards placing the
sherifis and their deputies under the con-
| troll of the Governor for the purpose of en-
forcing such criminal laws rs he is sworn
| TO enforce aud which are now practically
dead lettres on the statutes, including the
prohibitory law.
| The annual meeting of the Maine Editors
and Publishers Association will be held
>ldf II - tNptCtfu
press gang" will be fully represented
| The Board of Education will meet next
| Monday and continue In session during
the week. Meetings at the rooms of SUI
perintcndcnt Of schools.
| The weather here has been very fine for
several days and sleighing is good. The
various legislative committees to the State
| observation-disclosures. Reform school Sc
are making preparations to visit them.
The GOV. and Council are in session.
The following were appointments for your
section were made saturday IS. -. Gray.
Brooksvile. J. +. q; W. A. Spear of Ire
mont, Coroner; J.. a. Emery, Ellsworth.
! Not. Public.
The hearing for charter for r. Il. from
Lewiston TO Grand Trunk in Auburn i,
| g"in. on thi, L. VI.
! Further action will be taken upon the
Normal school appropriation matter to-
| morrow. Oh.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18
Foreclosure of Mortgage.

~ bLic notice Is hereby given that S,4nhe,
- ~ o71, II, uf NJ mortgage dsri dated jun
80 ~, ~ Huif F'cpFdeh, conveyed 10 me in mort
20 uettaln real estate in Dedham, in the Conn
~ OF hancock boaaded, beginning at The \, =
thence running >. J. DEG. v. 5. rod. to The mo-;
SSe.!efiy corner OF land OF c. 4. o. good tben 81
=. q aes /. about " rods to stake and stone. j,
p'Alsuei!i thence on line VI sad land : a ie,
IL 20, - 70 stake and stones, thence ; 81 deg
nist oouhGs, containing ~ acres more Or
,inni go IN IN othfr piece Of land IN Dedham he
sihhlhx al me most ea-tcrly corner OF hi iand
, ,henee :, - Deg. 2 80 rods TO Ellsworth line
,henee y !. deg w lJi rods to 4 st.ks tbnnca
A. % deg + 100 rods to the plaee Of heginnin.
,t - ~ acres more or less The con1,
non. ION, OF sald mortgage have been broken and Nv
give his notice Tor that purpose. 'A'He ana
LEONAR, HARTMAN.
Dedham, Jan. II, 1877. a.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18

JEkYA--Benjamin Jekyll was at the
same time the brightest wit and the most
shameless punster in Westminster Hall
in the reign of George iii. One of his
best displays of brilliant mpudence was
perpeirsted on a judge, who was alike
notorious for his greed Of Office and his
want Of personal cleanliness. "Mv dear
sir" Jekyll observed. in his most anna.
be manner. to this most unamiable per-
sOnage, "You have asked the Prime
Minister for almost everything else.
Why don't yen ask him for q piece OF
soap and Dail-brpsh?"
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18
Who is DR.. Wilton?

yDTlCE.-We have Wilton's Catarrh Cure
TOR the cure of Catarrh 1t will also cure Head
acne, Toothache and Neuralgia, and We will re-
fund the money for every bottle that does not help
the patient. We invite every one to call at our
store and test the medicine, with very ingenious
PATENT INHALING TUBE, free Of cosf. and salts
ty themselves OF its merits before purchasing.
4. -. WlGGlN 4 CO., Aposhecsries,
ELLSWORTH, MAINE.
sp.no.6mo.S6
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18
Chr Gllswortb Amerifan,

Published every Thursday Morning at Peters
Block. Ellsworth, Ne, by y. h. SAWYER For
terms, &C.. see first page.
NJ PETrESGiLL Co, 81 Park Row, New
York and GEO. L. RowELL Co, 40 Park Row,
New York, are the agents Tor the AMERICAN
IA mat city and are authorized to contract for
Is -riing advertisements for US nj our lowcst ca-h
rates Advertisers in that city are requested to
leave their fav0rs with either OF the above hoases
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1872-01-18

Hon. ID. X. Chase, state Senator from
Washington county ha, a theory Of tidal
causes and motions, which he has puhIish-
eel IN pamphlet form. la thi, producti,,
he starts with this objection to the old
theory that it is Impossible for the moon
y draw up the water on the earth. an
lace IN opposition to the gravity Of TN.
catth. Therefore the moon cannot raise ,
tldal wave at the equatorial regions. but at
the pole, the attraction OF the moon ac,.
al night angles to the attraction OF the
earth. 80 the water will move in the di,,-
ohaI line between the two forces. accord
ing 70 the laws OF resultant motion No,v
tins diagonal is Just the line or the eartb,.
circumference, 81 ut the uo!es the. two
ioAces' moon : attraction and that of tho
earth acting IN concert, make a tidal di.-
turbance or wave, aad this motion "a
caused, acts upon the contiguous waters
until the whole are moved.