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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
CITY OF ROCKS.

On Monday night of last week, we,
the Junior Local, in company with
few friends got aboard Of the bully
Tyrone-Tom. Harmons and Alex.
Hard's big boat-and proceeded to
Nashville, where we arrived, after
very pleasant trip, about 4 o'clock on
Tuesday evening. We had not visited
that.prospcrous city since 1865, and
were much gratifed to see the
many marks Of improvement since our
last visit. Nashville is now truly a
city. Its population, business and en-
tcrprisc all go to show that it will at
no very distant day be one of the
leading cities of the United States
both in size and importance.
At night we visited the Exposition
and must say it far surpassed anything
of the kind we have ever seen. We
will not attempt to describe its many
beauties and attractions as most of our
readers have seen the exposition or
descriptions Of it. The large crowd of
visitors who have attended it clearly
prove it an unpreccdent success.
We stopped at the Battle House
while in the city, and found it to be
one of the best hotels we ever. put up
at. The fare and accommodations are
excellent the host, clerks, aud all con-
nectcd with the house are attentive to
every want Of their numerous guests,
and TO all our travelling friends we
would say stop at the Battle House
in Nashville.
We are under obligations to Messrs.
Jones, Mckee, Bell and Johnson, of
the Union and American, and Purvis
and Roberts of the Banner for courte-
sizes shown and favors extended to us,
Both these papers are conducted with
marked ability, and will be while un-
der the management of their present
gentlemanly and efficient corps.
i On Wednesday evening we again
got aboard of the Tyrone with our
party friends and had Jolly, Hard,
Harmonious time, and arrived at home
about 6 o'clock on Thursday morning
We return our sincere thanks to the
officers of the boat for Kindness shown
during the entire trip. The Tyrone
fully sustains her wcll-carned reputa-
ton as passenger packet. Long
may she float.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

BARKER & Courts have a ham
hanging at their front door which
weighs 4S pounds. The hog from
which it was taken weighed 65O
pounds, and was raised by Bud Grey,
of the South side. This would be Il
spleudid ham to return thanks for.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

One hundred and sixty thousand
visitors have attended the Nashville
Exposition, between its opening on
the first of May, and its closing on the
first of June.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

IT = with feelings of sadness that
We learn of the death of DR., W, IL
Farmer, which took place at kcysburg
Ky, on the 3lst inst, Mr., Farmer was
a brother-in- law of our townsman, VI
V. Ingram, and was man Of gener,
Gus impulses aud fine social qualities
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

TRUSTEES OF STEWART COLLEGE.
The Board will hold their annual
meeting in the basement of the Pres
byterian church on the 18th (Wednes-
day next at S o'clock p. NJ. A full
meeting is desired.
j. b. SHEARER, Pres't.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

WE received call from friend ii
ii Kirk, this week. He is still engag-
ed in manufacturing the best Robert
ron county juice to be had in the
market.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

The Tobacco Fair comes of next
Tuesday, andwe hope andbclicvcitwill
amply repay all who take an interest
in il, To the members of the press
who may attend, We in common with
our citizens, extend them a cordial
greeting, and offer them the privilege
of our sanctum during their stay,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Bring along the babies, McCormac
& Co. are making instantaneous pic
lures of children. Satisfaction guar
anteed in every instance.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

IF you don't believe McCOrmac's
statement in the Tobacco Leaf about
the babies, just come up and give him
a trial. Won't fall a single baby.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

WHEAT harvesting has commenced
in this vicinity, and from what we have
heard, think it a tolcrable crop. The
heads are short, but the grain is good.
The crop, however, will not be very
large one.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

We call the attention of the reader
to the certificate of Mrs. Pickering,
in reference to the prompt payment of
the policy issued to her late husband,
j. $. Pickering, for $500, in the
Piedmont and Arlington Life Insur-
ancc Company, by the resident agent,
in this city, Mr. r. II, Suatton.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

\ PRoTRACTED meeting will be held
at Macedonia, on the South side Of
Cumberland river, commencing the
18th of July, under the direction of
Revs, H. l.. Burncy, b. NJ. Taylor
and j. III. Reynolds.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
REXINGER'S SPECIALS !

For an imported Havana Cigar go to
Rexingcr's at the Post-oiiice.
SMOKERS viii save money BY buying
their cigarsand tobacco at Rcxingcr's.
go To Post-oiiice cigar store.
Those fine Cabana Cigars at ReXingor's
arr selling at ten cents.
For good Havana Cigar ut ten cents
20 to Rexlngcr's at the Post-ofiicc.
THE best brands of Tobacco and Cigar
sold at Rexingor's store at the Post-ofiicc
FoR fine Seed Leaf and Havana Cigar
at Ave cents, go TO ReXiDgers Cigar store
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Before going to the Nashville Ex-
position go and have McCormac pho
tograph you. His pictures are unc-
qualled.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

THE teachers, friends and pupils Of
the Presbyterian Sunday School had a
pleasant picnic near Erin last Satur
day.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Why is a yaller kat setting on the roo
like an orange: Because no looks round.
y. S. Any one not seeing the point is re
fcrred to- Almond d Mctiill, Photographers
where all those persons looking round fol
good pictures arc expected. m. Do I'm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

FIVE hundred and thirty-two hogs
heads of tobacco were sold at this
market last week.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Hard times don't keep away the
crowd oil patrons from McCofmac's
Gallery. Their work Is the very best
in the country, and their prices cheap
as she chcapcst.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

VIZ publish to-day the time Of the
arrival of the different trains, under
the new schedule, which took effc It
last Sunday
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Vinegar Bitters, Simmons
Invigorator, and all Patent
Medicines usually kept, to be
found ut BYREs'.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

What Horace Greeley knows about farm
ing and scientific wood chopping is not q
circumstance to what Almond 4 McGill
know about catching and holding shadows.
II you don't believe 1t, prove II. IN 25-lm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

SEE Mr.. Balls advertisement about
harness, brides, etc. He proposes to
sell them at the lowest figure.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

"a thing of beautyis a joy forever"
So are the pictures taken by McCor-
mac d Co. No such thing as fade to
work done at their gallery.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
The Merchants Hotel, 9th Street,

near Main, Louisville, KY, isconveniently
located, within tho center OF the Whole
sale houses, has large comfortable rooms
on LIST and apd floors. street cars from
Nashville and Memphis Depot, stop IN
incdiatrlv IN front Of tho iIol-l,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

MAYOR HARRIS new house, on
Second street, is completed and occu-
pied by Mr.. Warren Pollock and DR.
&. A. johnson, dentist. 1t is large
we'll ventilated dwelling, and conven.
lent to business. 1t contains six large
rooms up stairs, with basement rooms
for cooking department, pantry, wash
rooms, ETC., the whole supplied with gas
fixtures-makingito one of the most con
vcnicntly arranged houses for family
purposes to be found in the city. The
side gallery is so arranged that privacy
is secured to thcinmatcs of everyroon
in the building. We hope our ener-
gctic townsman, Mr.. Harris, will be
amply recompenscd for his outlay il
the improvement Of our city.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

w. H. DAWSON, of the South side,
is announced as candidate for
Tax collector in to-days paper.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

There's chap at McCormac's got
up expressly FOR making babies pic
tures-never was known to fail. ii
you don't believe It, just give him a
trial. Gallery opposite Courthouse.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

We are indebted to Owen and Moore
for several sheets of new music from
their stock which embraces a choice
selection. We give the titles and
authors of few embraced in the col
lection; lumpty Dumpty Gallop, by
kindly; Rose Pompon - Tonel ;
Drops of Dew, waltz-H. Allan Mat
tince of the birds-E. VI. Bowman
Leaning on the balcony, humorous
song - Pratt; Under the walnut
tree, song or duett-Linley Persons
desiring new music, by fashionable
composers, will do we'll to call early, on
the above firm.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

TAX PAYERS will find something to
their interest, by reading the advcr-
tiscmcnt headed, notice to tax-pay-
crs"
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

McCormac X Co. are mailing pic-
lures OF all sizes and styles, at prices
to suit every one. Gallery opposite
Courthouse. June LON.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

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, 1872-06-08

Our young friend d. w. Mattill
formerly of thiscity, but now of New
Orleans, has been on Il visit to his rel
ativcs in this place for the past week.
Dave is a social and genial young man,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Splendid Rembrandt Photos, Cartes dc
Visite, Imperial Cards plain, colorcd AM
India Ink Work, at McGlll * Almonds
franklin street, over Estes sign Big Colder
Gun. m. 25-lm
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Don't wait for sunshine to be pho
tographed. McCormac * Co. make
good pictures in all kinds of weather.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

THE BUILDING and Loan Association
will loan out on Wednesday, the 18th
inst, 81 900.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Alf McGill, of Almond & McGn, has
had practical experience oftwcnty years
IN the Photograph business in the cities OF
Louisville, Nashville. Memphis and New
those elites as to his abilities as "A photos-
rapher mi. o5.iui.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

New CONFECTIONERY. - Through
the Kindness of friends in Cincinnati,
Messrs, Settle e. Son have again en-
barkcd in the Confectionery business
We hope their friends here will assist
them by their patronage and enable
them to rcinstatc themselves perma-
nently in m,,'ur-4 See their adver-
ti-rmput
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Col. n. BRANDON, of Dover, our
late Senator, is in our city and stop
ping at SCOTS Hotel.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

A white hat is very becoming, and
the pictures taken by McCormac &
Co. are becoming all the rage. Go
up and have one.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
County Election, Ang. 1, 1912
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce ]. G..
(DICK) READ as a candidate for the Office
of Sheriff, at the next August election. tie.
We are authorized to announce IRWIN
(BISH0 BEAU MONT, as n candidate for
Sheriff. Mt the August election.
Feb. 10, lST3-te@
We are authorized TO announce DAVID
BROWN as n candidate for sheriff, Of
Montgomery county, at the next August
election.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

MOVES Circus performed here yes
terday and last night, but as We went
to press before the performance, we
are unable to speak of it.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
FOR TRUSTEE.

We are authorized to announce T. J
MUNFORD, for reelection to the Office oi
County Trustee. Election LIST day August
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

To insure tranquility of mind go to
McCormac's and have your picture
taken. Opposite the Courthouse.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

a permanent fixture in Clarksville- Al
mond q McGiil's Gallery--Give us q trial,
and you shall have satisfaction. IN. 25-im.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

p. e.. JOHNSON, c. & NJ, has several
advertisements in to-day's paper.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

II you have any copying to be done. go
to Almond & McGul I'm. 25-Im,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

The only ring about McCormac &
Co. is the ring of good work and low
prices.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
FOR SUPREME JUDGE.

Wc are authorized to announce HON.
KOlfERT MCFARLAND, of Morristown,
Tenn, as q Candidate for Supreme Judge.
April O. '.tn
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Sunshine or shower McCormac d
Co. are making those magnificent
Rembrandt pictures, and all other
styles, TO perfection. Give them a
call.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

You will always find a COM
plete stock of Trusses, Sup
porters, Braces, Suspensory
Bandages, for sale, low, at
BYERS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Fine Gold Pens for sale by
OWEN & MOORE.
ap. 13-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08
LoUIsvILLE ANDSAsuvILLE AND
GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

Train No. arrives nt 1870 r. n.
Train No.2 l:i6 a. NJ.
Train No. q, Ac'mod'n, leaves 0t5:0e a. N.
GofSG soCTU
Train No. arrives at AIS Pm
Train No. 3arrives at 1855 A. ~, through
cars to New Orleans.
Passengers from Erin Will have three
hours here for busin, s..
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

AGETfs.-J. =. LEE, Esq, and W. IL.
FrssEy, Mt Erin, Tenn, arc our authorized
agents to receive and receipt for subscrip-
tions to the CHRoSfCLE.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Almond 4 McGill, Photographers, should
not he considered flc'iiou,. whom tuofr'p
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

A permanent fixture In Clarksville
the pictures made by McCormac 4
Co.-to which years or climate bring
no decay.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

Go to Byers' for Flavoring
Extracts, Yesst Powder, best
English Soda, Corn Starch,
Spices, Coal Oil, CAinfheys,
etc, etc.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

The best Havana and do
nestle Cigars and Virginia
Tobacco, for sale at Byers'.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-06-08

- " s>'s. e. smisa. "
ApS. 8, Is-.t. j..
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-26
The Story OF an Acorn.

WHEN the Russian Grand Duke Alexis
was in Boston, visiting the rooms of the
Historical Society, and was about to de-
part, Admiral Poissiet, who was with
him, took from his pocket, as the Boston
Traveller reports, small envelope and
handed it to Mr.. Winthrop, observing that
it might, perhaps be thought of sufficient
interest to entitle it to appear in the Soci-
ety's cabinet The envelope was opened
and disclosed three oak leaves and little
twig. An inscription in Russian explain
ed that these were from an oak tree in St.
Petersburg, which grew from an acorn
planted by the Emperor of Russia, who re-
ceived il from George Summer, who took
1t from an oak overshadowing the tomb of
Washington, at Mount Vernon. This cir
cumstance may recall to the memory of
a few OF our readers the anecdote which
the late George Dallas, our Minister at
ST. Petersburg some twenty-five or thirty
years since, used to tell of the acorn and
its bearer.
Mr.. Dallas was called upon, as he re.
lated, by young American, who said that
he desired much to see the Emperor of
Russia, as he had brought an acorn, the
fruit of tree growing by the tomb of
Washington, which he wished to present
him. Mr.. Dallas said that he could not
possibly undertake to obtain for linn n
private audience from the Emperor with
so little occasion for it. "Well.n said the
young man, 81 am determined to see him
at any rate" Have care" replied Mr..
Dallas, ''or you may get yourself into an
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-26
Clear Starching.

CORRESPONDENT of the Country Gentle
man says:
The terrors of clear starching have
darkly hung around many a young wife,
and she has dreaded ironing dear Freds
nice shirts more than doing all the rest of
his work for week To such poor
tremblers let me say, patiently persevere.
Practice alone will make perfect. Shed
no vain tears over shirts he pronounces
"horrid" and declares he can never
wear Wash them out and try again
In cold weather, if you have no dresses
or skirts, use cold starch, it is so much
easier made and used. For two bosomed
shirts, one pair of cuffs and two or three
collars, take small teaspoonful of starch,
dissolve in about coffee cup of cold
water, stir until the water looks like
milk dip in the collars and cuffs first,
then the bosoms wiring as dry as possi
ble Set the starch one side roll the
linen up in dry cloth. After il has lain
few moments, iron after this wise Put
a piece ofcotton cloth over the linen rub
bit of beeswaX over the iron and around
the point and edges wipe clean with a
coarse towel {; iron over the cotton cloth
a bit remove it and smooth the linen
very fast one way until perfectly dry. If
not stiff enough stir your starch well and
dip in again, proceeding as before. Some
always starch collars and cuffs twice. /
never do. If your shirts are cut sack you
can iron them without a bosom board,
but If there are gathers in the back you
had better have one. 1t should be little
longer and wider than the bosom Cover
it with two or three thicknesses of white
flannel then two of cotton cloth, drawn
very smooth and tight, and sewed together
on the back. Iron the bosom until dry,
smooth and glossy remove the board,
hang the shirt by tie fire. When thor
oughly dry, start up every plat, unless
very finely plated, by slipping your finger
under it from top to bottom. 1fthe bosom
is too stiff use less starch next time.
So few people understand using cold
starch, | have written very plainly Most
of the people use too much, get disgusted,
and won't try to learn. If your iron
sticks, use sandpaper; if it sticks then,
rest assured you have used tOomuch starch.
When done with the starch, set the bowl
away and let 1t settle until the water is
clear, when pour 1t off and let the starch
dry few hours. When dry, scrape from
the bowl with spoon, and put back in
your starch boX-it is as good as new
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1872-01-26
Another Perpetual Motion Failure.

The following is an extract from Da-
venport letter to the Chicago journal,
Not many years ago there dwelt and
dealt in this city merchant possessed of
considerable properly and of very spec
ulative turn of mind. His name was not
Benjamin Burley, but by that name shall
designate him here.
Mr.. Burley was not content with the
ordinary profits of his trade, but was con-
stantly scheming to increase his income
by means entirely foreign to his business,
and often extremely visionary in their
character, and very naturally, of course,
through this neglect his custom fell off,
until at last he was obliged to sell out un,
der the hammer and retire from business,
with scarcely sufficient to maintain his
family respectfully, even with the most
rigid economy. Mr.. Burley has ALWAYS
possessed several hobbies, prominent
among which was belief in the possibil-
ity OF perpetual motion. 1t would be
supposed that after his misfortunes he
would lay aside all speculations and ap.
ply himself diligently to the practical du.
ties of life. Not SO, however that was
not his style" On the contrary. he ap.
piled himself more closely than ever to
solving that problem that had puzzled the
brains and wasted the means of so many
men before him. 1t is needless TO follow
him step by step, and tell of his many
failures and disappointments. Suffice Il
to say that at last, after all his means
were exhausted, his lab0rs were covered
with success. The general outlines of
his machine had long been familiar to
him, and it was only upon minute but
very important portion of its details that
his attention had been confined but at
last one day, as though by chance, the
idea came TO him-the missing link was