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Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

THE following is the correspond
once alluded to in the first column. 1t
is worth the earnest consideration OF
every Southern man, as showing not
only the barbarism of monopolies, but
the INSCRIPTIONS means by which they
would compass their ends. They want
the control Of Southern commercial
thoroughfarcs, believing that in the
future as in the past, our people will
work for their board and clothing to
pamper the monied aristocracy of the
North, and see their seaboard towns
swallowed up Northern commercial
centers. We enter our protest against
the scheme:
From the Baltimore correspondence OF the
New York Herald:
| A good deal of interesting matter is
obtained here from the Pennsylvania
delegation, matter which will certainly
keep the country rejecting during the
rest of the canvass, 1t is said among
the Pennsylvanians that the whole ku-
klux scheme was the joint connection
of interests represented by Jay Cooke
in the North Pacific railroad, and by
Thomas Scott and the Pennsylvania
railroad interests. Cooke himself,
probably, has no such far reaching
mind as to make national politics sub
ordinate to the business of banking,
but his associates are keen, shrewd
material; and there is a difference of
only one block between Mr.. Scott 5
Office and Mr.. Cookies banking house.
After the Northern Pacific railroad
bill passed, on which the house of
Cooke hung every energy, it was their
object to see that all the available cap
ital of the country should be planked
up in the Northern Pacific bonds, and
as the Southern Pacific railroad bill
passed about the same time, it was
thought to be good idea to cast some
reflections upon the good behavior and
obedience of the South, so that nobody
would care to bother about Southern
securities. Mr.. Thomas Scots notion
conceived at the same time, was to
gather whatever was worth anything
in the South in the way Of tines OF
communication, and attach it to the
Pennsylvania road Both propositions
were successful. The Northern Pa
cific road is the only road going solidly
on. Built day by day upon the pro
ceeds of the sales of the bonds, while
the Pennsylvania railroad controls q
line TO New Orleans, and even beyond
it. 1t happens, strangely, thatJ. Scott
! United States Senator from Pennsylva.
MIA, and attorney for the Pennsylvania
railroad, was made chairman Of the
committee through the South to gather
up kuklux evidence and relate it OK
tense. About the same time Cooke is
reported to have said that he had nc
faith in the South, and did not be-
lieve in its good temper and desire for
tranquility. Certainly no private in
flucncc is looked upon with more dis.
like than that of the house of Jay
Cooke Il Co., and some of the strong
est men in the convention say that this
house has discovered all the new and
quaint processes of corrupting lcgis-
laton by such acts as having hume
rous companies authorized by Con,
grcss, and syndicatcs to speculate on
> the government deposits Mr. Cooke
is reported to have given twenty-five
thousand dollars personally to elect
Grant, in 1863, and to have shown un-
usual sagacity in that particular in.
ycstment.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27
a COMPENDIUM OF THE HISTORY
OF THE UNITED STATES. By Hon
ALEXANDER III SrEpuENS rGGnor-

a COMPENDIUM OF THE HISTORY
OF THE UNITED STATES. By Hon
ALEXANDER III STEPHENS, q Gcor-
gia. f. j. HALE & SoY, Publishers,
II Murray Street, New York.
The above is the title Of a book to
be issued this week, which is destined
TO create a sensation. Its author is a
statesman. who having been identified
with the history of our country foI
nearly two generations, brings to his
task and experience such as is possess
ed by few of the writers of the age
who treats his subject in manner al
at once fascinating aud instructive
The book should be in every school.
room, and in every library in the
United States. 1t is the History OF
the country, its unnamed body, and
its pervading spirit; a lude Necunl
to both students and statesman; ne
ceSsity to every one who whistles to
know what has been done, and why il
has been done, by those who made
and those who have administered the
government of these States; to every
scool-room, that the young may learn
the true principles of the government
which was instituted by their father
and growup constituents worthy ofgood
representatives. So educate the young
and there will be a reasonable prospect
of real reform in the administration Of
their government.
The volumo-12mo., BIB pages, will
numerous illustrations--is beautifully
printed, and tastefully and strongly
bound, Price, $3.50. If not to be-
had at the local book stores, the pub
fishers will send it by mail, post paid
on receipt of the price.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27
DIED.

Ia New Providence. on the e0th inst
Mrs lNNA RAY. about s. wears ~ lg,
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27
FOR TRUSTEE.
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

We are authorized to announce T. j.
MUNFORD. for reelection to the Office of
County Trustee. Election LIST day August.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

IA thing of beautyis a joy forever"
So are the pictures taken by McCor-
mac & Co. No such thing as fade to
work done at their gallery.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

Books! Books ! Books !
Go to Owen q Moore's for
School Books, College Text
Books, Blank Books and Sta
tiunery.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27
ron CIItt,UIr CLERK.

We are authorized 10 announce JAMES
g. FAXON as a candidate for Circuit Court
Clerk, of Houston county. Election Au'
gust LIST, 1872.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27
IorIsyIILH NDNAsHvILLEA AND
GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
cOfN0 NORTH.

GOINU NORTH.
Train NJ. 4 arrives o, l:'s0 r. ".
Train no " LIS 4. 81.
Train No. .. Ac'inod'n. caves ~ 4:;0 a. NJ.
CoIS0 SOCTu.
Train NJ. arrives ri f:fsP ~.
Train 80. 3nrtiveS nj 3;ii a, ~, through
cars 10 New Orleans.
Passengers from Erin will have three
hours here Tor business.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27
Wellit'swarmnowsure'syou rborn.

FASHIONABLE DANCING. -Profcs-
sor Mueller, of Louisville, the we'll
known and celebrated Teacher OF
Dancing, Department, Grace and Ell
quette, has opened with a splendid
large class at Franklin Hall, on Satur-
day last. He will continue during Jul
iy and August, till September 1, to
give three lessons per week, each Mon
day, Friday and Saturday, commenc-
ing this week. Friday and Saturday
for ladies, misses and masters from 81
to III o'clock A. NJ, and for gentle
men from to 10y o'clock p. NJ. The
beautiful Lancers, Prince Imperial
and Court Quadrilles, the celebrated
German, Waltz Redowa, Polka Re-
dowa, Galop, Deux Temps, Schottisch,
Waltz, Vorsovienne, &C., will be
taught and magnificent exercises for
Grace, Department, Elegance, easy
and polite Manners, social Etiquette,
&c, will be given. Terms, only $40
for the whole course till August 81,
and all those beautiful dances. Those
wishing to enter, please come this week.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

Is our notice of the clerks at llar-
rison, Bailey 4 Cos, last week, We in
adycrtantly omitted to notice that Mr..
Eddy Harrison was there. He is a
fixture in this house, and ellyou goods
Us readily and CONTINUOUSLY as any
other clerk.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

Fine Gold Pens for sale 10y
OWEN q MOORE.
up. 13-tf.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

TuE meeting, at Macedonia, was
closed last Wclnc<diy evening. I'm
der the mjnistrations of Revs. Mr..
Taylor and Penick, some 2S persons
protested religion, and seven or eight
mourncr. at the alter when the scrvi-
ccs closed, 1t was a very interesting
and profitable meeting.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27
TAKE NOTICE.

Having bought the right Of Montgomery
county 20 Sill Itodgman & Bakers Family
Album, forcwarh any PERSON nom if,S
ringing ON this patent, or they will us
prosecuted 10 the full extent of the law.
Persons wishing to buy can see u specimen
copy at McCorluaG's Gallery, in Clarksville,
aud at the storc of +. IiatSOn 4 co.. or tho
sotlthsidt Of tlfa river.
June 20, 1872 Nv T. BATSOS.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

COMMERCIAL llousE.-Mr. J, b.
.larrell has this house fitted up on
Commerce street, and will be pleased
% have number of day boardcrs,
Ills tables will be supplied with the
hest the market affords Meals will
hr served to suit working hours. See
advertisement.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

CALFoRNIA As \ Wool PboDUcER
For many years 10 come, says an eX-
change, California and the territories
OF the far Yves, most likely form the
great wool producing sections of the
country California has now about
SO0l,OoO sheep which vii be incrcas-
ed 10y about 30O00O0 lambs the pres
rnt season The sheep are shearoJ
twice year, and, with a good season
the clips might be expected to average
10 lbs per head This would make tn,
wool crop of California 10000 900 lbs
or 250U00O0 lbs moro than the tota
product of The United States in 1862
Tbs springs clip, however is not cx
pcc'cd to yield over - lbs, instead Of
(which is theaycraec of the swingcliI
alone The spring clip is expected t,
bring 35c per h, retaining Sl2G0000,
to ia, grower with another clip {,
,5m. a. IA, f,il
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

Charly Eycrctt's French Duprcc
Syrup, for Soda Water, takes Ike hot
cakes.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27
JOHN MAN MING
Is Always on E

rOUN MAE%fSG hls digcnveres 'hai
the citi-GnG Of Clirk!Nili. ava s;iripGrdfss
,o,lntYv needed q SPECIFIC ir tiie rerest
ra,ra % the season, atrvoa upih EaFcpean
'tyio az fvn mluutfs nOfito, ava ~ VIC
,anva . Cor the Presidency has now NIFTY
,perod, hr X cps constantly on hand ibs
ihoiepn APE, Lilu0rl, pur' iirnIrtsG
aavlrrl tlFa-g and l'n'inugn t1frr
sabr,te nerve al indidaics on 20 victnfs',
lcnt2nscnt ana asinor orcn ni''lit aps
aars thai Ylcagsa.
M. 4 1877 GA
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

Tar Nashville and Decatur road
commenced in 1883, built to Columbia
in 1853, and run through to Decatur in
1860
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

advertisement
CHARLEY LEHMAN is having the
old Restaurant and Saloon lately own
ed 10y q \ Roth fixed up in elegant
style. and will rcopcn it next week
Mr.. Lehman knows his business, and
is courteous gentleman.
SvNpAI ScnooL ANNINrRSARY.--
The iOth ann ycrsary Of Mt Carmel
sabbath school took place last Satur-
day. II was attended bya large crowd
of people, procession orscvcral hun
irci children, and addycf scs were de
liycrcl 10y Ds r. Moody and ten. W
\. Qwrlcs The award of premiums
we're made. Miss Mollic Shcaron dmch
,ct OF W. ! Shearon, Esq, receiving
the first. which was beautiful silver
cup Miss Lula Tucker, u prem um,
70 gold thlmhlr. Leroy Nolcn and
Grursr Pickering each, received fine
ruid yea, after the distribution of pre-
m.ms, the crowd partook of a stump
maus barbecue and other good things.
Il was an interesting and happy occa
-.ou throughout and we regret very
mn.h our inability to attend,
SEVENTEEN Fans uP CoRN IN ONE
MIR B.aukru.hsp. residing on the
Charlotte Pike. raised an ear Of corn.
which We have in our possession. hay.
inc -yNru,ccn shoots from one stem
all the shoots having some corn on
thrm If anybody has, corn that beats
ih. -huo,mr send it along
II II LuUroN has been appointed
one OF the executive committee 10,
rhj' tine 1,h Congressional district
llris an energetic, working m1u. and
.mays DISCHARGE amy duty assigned
hm with fidelity.
lNJIuY ruMATuEs. Mr.. II Frccl
,ud us "a tomato, raised from Bui~t.,
Trophy S,cd which weigh. % ounces
W. Thought this whoppcr hat Mr.
Mack Morrow. living at the sever
ml" ferry s'ul' ia Quo, of same yari
., ve.,h.ry ~ ounce Who cm
i.., .L,&.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 186?-1872, 1872-07-27

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The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-11-17

. ,...,. elbow leans upon your knee,
n , Hs., t;y~d inee that has % mucn 70 Vo@A
. .Ssias Sear ewes arc looking lovnkY
- T T nnderpeath q thatch OF tangloo nah'
pSshsn. vou 40 mot heed the velvet ooocn .,rh&
al warm, moist Hngcrs, folding youash s~ ~s
You do mot prise this blessinE ove. .n ui"St
Won almost arc too tired to pray 'o-h'su''
x.,t IL e blessednessl A year ago
r Ssd ,,ot eee It a. I do to-day
". .rc no dull and thanh less; and TOO $40"
r. cStch The sup shine till 1t alps away.
A nd now It secms surpassng etrsnso. %srhood
THAT while wore tho badge OF. .. n,o'n'
AID not kiss more Oft and eenooIy GOOD
= sThe iittlo child that brought me only Rooo'
a,a - .ome nisht whom You sit down TO rest'
~ Va n, mia this tired elbow from your kneo.
sys,ss restleas curling head from on your ce'
Tsbia isping tongue that chatters oonsi1I,iy ,ea
70 tom your own the dimpled hanGe nAu snpP0~'
AID no'er would nestle In your palm . aSnn
couid NOT blame you for your heart acho' 'n0"
r-oraer 40 that mothers ever ffet
~ i;stle childaen clinging TO their gown,
~ tSax Enc foot prints, whom tho dayo aFo m0'
Arc ever black enough to make tho" Aio"A
n oouid and little muddy noct, aoor
or oap OF jacket, ON my cnaM soot "''-
SS %Sar it, natter in my homo once more
~ could mend broken cart to.aaHs .rx
rorroW make o kite to reach tne by
,Ssya Ia no woman in Code world cooiI s~S
Ghs Vas moro blissfully content tnAn l.
nat Ali tho dainty. pillow next ny o oSu
e never rumpled by sninins !. 6oyn
sXSa 9fttie how used to kiss is dead! .,S:
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=, Ann c.r1uC nEssEess SUNDAY NovEMBER l7 1872

"WelI. Ibrahsm,n said Bsghi Sian TO his a.
soolate, when thoy we're again alone wnss
think you Of the old name etoryi ne spoke
aAnd x'wo1id 81 . il I, too, believed II 70
be true which lido not. / merely think 1t Was
the Grcekh AsviSe 70 vim from you those gSld-
on vesesls which the old man e0vets. Whesne1
true or falss would redcrSis ~ sRs
the Christians that are stiil IN Antioch snaer
ON account Of the conduct Of their associates
outside the walls. and 70 whoms no DOUBT sney
w:nR they sSs b sseS, BE si.n and then
recollect what poor Nustapha said. that he was
suro the balista had been discharged Against
! him by the hand Of o Christian. Come, lbra-
ham, lot general search be made for All the
chains upon them, cast them into dungeons.
Be diligent in your search: permit you 70
plumber the house Of every Christian, and the
oommand is one, am sure, that will DO oiil
Most punctually,n replied Ibraham, with
alacrity; before nightfall yon may rest % 2
sured there shall not DO . Christian in Anticci
without letters on his feet, and chains on MI
hands, and
:. "Without money in his purse" said Bagh
Sian.
"Without money in his purse be sure of it,
!, added Ibraham, ioyously.
"And at nightfall," said Baghi SIAN, yo
four hundred towers of Antioch but shall b
, visited by MS. If there be treachery on foot
we shall detect the traitors in the midst OF thel
: plot &.
Z lowed BaRhi Sian from the apartment. III
= greatest traitor your Highness can ever see
= Antioch was the old villain, the companion
y the Greek, who sought by fabricated tale
vim reward to which he oo was not snsi itS
= two days march of Antioch"
- ITO be continued)
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Ito be continued.)

One great cause of the poverty of the
present day is the failure of many people
to appreciate small things. They say that
If they cannot save large sums, they will
not save anything. They do not realize
how . daily addition, be it ever so email {,
will soon make large pile. If the young
men and women of to-day will only begin.
and begin now, to save little from their
earnings, and invest it in some savings
bank, and weekly or monthly add to their
mite, they will wear q happy smile OF con-
tent and independence when they reach
middle life. Not only the pile itself will
increase, but the desire and ability to 10
crease is will soon grow. Let the clerk and
| tradesman, laborer and artisan, mako now
and at once o beginning. Store mp some
of your youthful force and vigor lot future
contingency. Let parents teach their chill
dren to begin early to save. Begin at th'
fountain head to control the stream OF ex
travagance, and then the work will be cas-!
to choose between poverty and riches
Let our youth 60 on in the habits OF extrava
gance, for ffteea years to come, az the,
have for fifty years past, and We shall De
nation of beggars with a moneyed ariseo
cracy. Let generation Of such as save II
small sums be reared, and We shall be fire.
from went. Do not be ambitious for ex
travagant fortunes, but seek that which
is the duty Of every man to obtain-inde
pendence and . comfortable home. Wealt
in sufficient quantities is within the reac
Of all. 1t can be had by one process
\ saving.
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FINANCIAL.

TTIRERNIA BANK OF NEW ORLEANS
IL NEW ORLEANS. June " \
STERLING BILLS ON THE HIBEh .a ssr
pIJRI1N. payable in all parts OF lreian"
porr1 Dpvards for sale ct this Bank. CD
jy2l 70 Iy JAS ~ -----
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Special Attention to Orders Cor Lthogrsphsd We
a fne assortment Of Engllsh Phetograph Az
Musfcal Albums, Writing Desks, PapetnA 9
Books Geld Pens and Pencils, and hne Fancy y
generally. ao. W
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Editorial Department.

EQlt0rfal department.
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its course future Suffice it to say that 1t will be
bold outspoken, independent, fearless.
Special attention will also be given in our Literary
and Art Reviews 10 new books, paintings, etc.
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~ DILLON, \
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,
as1 carondelet street, Boz se6 Mechanioa S1ss
New Orleans.
JobbinG promptly attended to. W. I
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u STABLES and UNDERTAKES, y an my ~ ~ v
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-03-07
Married in Haste and Repenting
Quickly.

The Indian apolis Sentinel gives THE:
Hasty marriages are in-timed, and
with half chance will breed discon-
tent and much rioting. For instance,
on the LIST of July last, a party in this
city met and were introduced, and on
the 26th of the same month married
and went to boarding, apparently as
doting Us two pigeons in garret. The
middle of August developed an un.
pleasantness the ending Of September
confirmed it. October witnessed sep
aration, and November a reunion. The
remainder of the record is sad, very
sad. Mutual wrangling; each playing
q bluff game, and both losing. Last
week the husband came to the wife and
moved that they now agree to disagree.
Taken by consent, and the fractions
couple immediately proceeded to make
fair divide of the household plunder.
More riot on the division. The hus-
band locked the door and went for the
wife something after the style of Bill
Nye and the Heathen Chinee. The
woman, all battered and torn, and in
manner forlorn, has fled affidavit fol
assault and battery and surety of the
peace. Next, and under all circum.
stances very sensibly, will come suit fol
divorce
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-03-07
Discovery in India

A new inscribed rock, 20 feet high
and So in circumference, has been
found in India, which forms the rudest
and yet the most valuable monument
found thus far in the western part of
that country. It is rounded. conical
stone, and bears the edicts of Ashoka
and Rudra Dana. The first of it's Il
paragraphs begins: "This is the edict
of the Rajah Priyadsrsi, the beloved of
the gods" The edict relates to moral
and religious duties, and abolishes the
killing Of animals: It is ordered that
supplies of vegetable food shall be pro-
v1ded for all, that ministers of morality
shall be established, that officials
shall not molest ascetics, and indi-
Gates that the raiah hereby abandons
hunting, festivals, ambition, declares
that peace is better than benefcence,
and that ga man must honor his own
faith without blaming that OF another,
so that but little wrong will occur, "
adding that while man thus increases
his own faith he "injures that of
Others" The date of the monument is
fixed by the allusion to the Greek kings
reigning at the time, 25S B. 9. Then
Buddhism became the state religion.
This important disoovery puts an end
to both tho European and native theo.
ries that have assigned . fabulous an.
tlquity to the rock temples of India,
which are of Buddhist origin, and now
cannot be allowed higher antiquity
than the date of Ashoka's monument.