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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06

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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
REV. DIR. MUNSEY.

The editor of the Franklin Review
and.J2urnal1 having heard Rev. DR..
Munsey lecturein that city, speaks of
him as follows
In his lectures he develops an ele-
ment of the orator which we did not
know he. possessed-that. of humor.
His humor, too. is refined and exquis-
tie, He is our bean ideal of an orator
He is the grandest man inthe realm Of
imagination we eyer.saw or heard of.
He is the most memorable logician we
know of. His humor as before stated
is exuherent and frolicsOme as the
laughter of children. His pathos is
melting and overpowering. He is be-
yond comparison the graudest andmost
finished orator America has pet pro.
duced True, some men have equaled
him in one or two points, but as 8
whole he is without a rival in cur ibis.
tory. He Isl raEeapan !. We neveFsav
his ike, and we never read of hi
like.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
The Price of Hogs.

The Changers in some parts of this
State are fixing the price of hogs at 81,
and resolving that they will not sell for
less; they will kill and pack them, on
their own account first. This is the
first attempt of farmers TO fix the price
Of their crops, and, with all our good
will for them, We must say that the at
tempt is not likely TO succeed. The
. difference to farmers between So. 40, the
{ present market price of hoge, and 81
is considerable; but at the time when
all prices are tending downward, it is
impossible for either hog raisers, dry
goods dealers and manufacturers to
say that they shall stay up. One of
the reasons, indeed, the chief reason
why dry goods are falling in price is
that farmers will not buy them at the
September prices: as they prefer to do
without them For the same reason
the pork packers refuse to give 81 for
hogs; they think they cannot do it and
clear themselves. When prices are
tending upward, buyers cannot fix a
limit above which they. will not buy.
and when they tend downward, sellers
cduHot Ia AlIlib OeiOW WHICH, Iney
will not sell. 1t is question that the
memorable law of supply and demand
must settle. The farmers complaint
of low prices is universal Stocks of
nearly all kinds are being disposed of
at a sacrifice, to force them into con-
sumption and TO raise money. Debts
must be paid, and some of the largest
Eastern merchants are at this very
time trying to meet their obligations at
a cost of hundreds of thousands of
dollars. 1t may be that the present
price of hogs will not pay the cost of
raising them; but that cannot be
helped farmers are not the only class
of persons who are selling at less than
cost. Any man, farmer, merchant,
manufacturer, or what not, who is out
of debt, has right to say that he will
not sell his property till he can get a
certain price for it; but a man who
owes debts due and becoming due may
not take this privilege it is his duty
TO meet his obligations, even if he has
TO sell his crops, his goods, or other
property at a sacrifice-H. L0uis Re
pabIicDn, Nos. p.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
A MERCHANT ON FARMING.

The following is an extract from an
address by Elliot c. Cowdin before the
Westchester County On. W Agricul-
tural Society:
1T has been my lot as an active
merchant. te mingle with men in almost
every station of society, in many of
the nations of Europe 4; and | am con-
WINGED that no class in any country of
the world is so thoroughly Independent
possess so many real comforts, and
have so little cause for anxiety and
discomfort connected with their voca-
ton, as the farmers of America AL
ways an honorable pursuit, farming is
rcmunerative when properly prOsecu-
ted and as general rule, it is more
universally successful than any other
calling. You may question this state
ment until you carefully consider it.
Let me say to our young men, be
not envious of the merchant or the
banker of the bustling city; but rather
bear in mind that of all who chase
after wealth along the slippery paths
of commerce and finance, scarcely
more than one in hundred reaches
Opulence, a few more obtain a cOmpe-
tency In season for old age, while nine
tenths, miserably fail ere they have
fairly started in the race, and for the
most part, die poor.
Neither letour young men be lured
from rural liie--its duties and its dig
mites. its tolls anditS rewards-by the
glittering hauble of the learned pro-
fessions. Lawyers, physicians and
clergymen, at the very best, lead labor
ious lives The great body Of these
are mere drudges hard working men,
who pursue the noiseleSs tenor of their
way, and gain bare subsistence. If
any of them rise above the common
mass, il is usually the result of years
of intense study and tireless aPplica-
ton TO their one pursuit, which, unless
they are marvel of good luck, will
surely undermine their health, and
very likely afford nothing to leave to
their heirs except that professional
fame which is among the most evane-
scent of earthly possessions. Labor
throughout the universe, is the estab-
liShed order of things.
The successful farmer must oh
serve, study and try. Like all other
pursuits, .he gains by what he does
with eye, brain and hand. He must
not only accumulate facts with care,
but trace them 10 their original sources.
examine their relations to other facts,
and then skilfully apply them to the
particular case before him. He must
never forget that his avOcation is an
art and science, and like other arts
and sciences is governed by the law of
progress. Alas. how many farmers
cultivate the soil to-day just as their
ancestors titled it generations ago. and
usually for no better reason than that
their great grsndfathsrs set the ex-
ample which they blindiy follow.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
IMPORTANT DECISION.

In view Of the interest felt through
out Tennessee in regard to what is
known as the new issue, the follow
ing decision of the United States Su-
preme Court deserves attention.
We copy from the Philadelphia
Press
The United States Supreme Court
has decided the case of the State of
South Carolina against Hall, county
treasurer, from the Supreme court of
the State, involving the question of the
validity of the issues of the bank of
the State during the war. The char
acter of the bank, framed in 1872, pro-
vided that its issues should be receiv-
able for taxes, but the county treasurer
now refused to receive them on the
ground that they were issued in aid OF
the rebellion, and were, therefore, nc
tender
The court below sustained the oblec.
ton, and the judgment was for the
treasury.
On former argument of the case il
this court that judgment was affirmed
but upon a reargument, had at THU
term, there was a change of opinion
and the judgment is now reversed 9TH,
same judge writing the opinion.) tn,
court holding that as the faith of tn
State was pledged for these bills tn
holders were entitled to rely upon tina
! credit to its protection. The credit o
the State could not be withdraw
without an open and clear declaration
to that effect; and such declaration
was not made until 1868, by the repea
of the charter. which was too late t
render the bills 3 nq tender in the pres
Lone Otter CASE was decided by III
decision in this case.
Mr.. Justice Hunt delivered the opin
ion and Mr.. Justice Bradley dis
scented. .. ~ 49, .-i g
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06

The Shreveport Times of the 18th
inst. contains list of the victims of
yellow fever and other diseases, from
August 10Th to November 18th, 1873,
together with the roll of contributions
from the people of the United States
for the relief of the INDECENT sick and
helpless during the fearful visitation.
These lists are compiled from the cor
rected books of the Howard Associa-
ton, and of the city sexton. From
these authorities it is shown that the
total number of deaths for the period
named. was 639 whites and 100 cOlored,
making a grand total of 759.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06

S0UTH CAROLINA paid for public
printing last year S;i3l ,945 G6, and left
an unsettled balance on the same ac-
count of Sll6,055. The Legislature
may not know how to read, but they
certainly hold the art of printing in
h;ch estimation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
lskt6 niEisipn Of the chescsFj Court.

r lThed hapESry Conra1 for this, thesSixth
Division, Hon. C. q. SMITH, presiding, Is
held at the following times and places:
HARrsvILLE, Trousdale county, LIST Mon
days of February and August.
: LCI.ARKSyILLE, Montgomery county, 4th
Mondays of April and lstMondays OF No.
Vember
GALLATIN, Sumner county, LIST Monday OF
June and 4th Monday of December.
of April and End Monday.of October
= SPRINGFIELD, Roberts0a< county, 4th
Monday March and 3rd Monday in Septem.
Der. - -
! February and 4th Monday in October.
ASHLAND CITY, Cheatham county, 3rC
| Monday in January and End Monday IN
! August. +-s,....s- -.,rsf -s,f,ll ss-..
| day In February and 4th Monday in August
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06

A SEWING machine agent in Indiana
haSbeen arrested for having four wives
The immense profits that are made on
sewing machines certainly Justify an
agent in having four wives, but he
ought to know that nothing else does.
-LOUrirr-,JORrnaL
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
EN-PREsIDENT FILLMoRE. and four

EX-PRESIDENT FILLMORE, and four
surviving members of his Cabinet
Conrad, of Louisiana, Secretary of
War; Hall, of New York, Postmaster
General; Graham, of North Carolina,
Secretary of the Navy; and Stuart, of
Virginia, Secretary of the Interior
are expected to visit Washington this
winter for friendly reunion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
DO NOT SWEAR,

Little boys with sparkling eyes -
I ROXY cheeks and auDura hair
I.fst q usom emit, while say I, FL -
Do not. do not sweaIi -
Life viii bring enough Of sim
IS lChfldhood' s brow should all be fatr--
But a stain is formed within
The heart of those who swear.
There is a Name. a sacred Name,
Purer than all others are;
Would you cast on it a stain?-
Do not, do not swear!
Would you be beloved by all?
Make II then your care
Every word TO render pure
Do not, do not swear!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06

WHY LADIES SHOULD READ News
PAPERs.-The Albany Times says it is
a great mistake in educating a young
lady to keep her time and attention de-
voted to only the fashionable literature
of the day. If you would qualify her
for conversation, you must give her
something to talk about. give her educa-
ton with the actual world and Its trans
piring events. Urge her to read news
papers and become familiar with the
present character and improvement of
ourrace. History is of some Importance;
but the past world is dead-we have
nothing to do with it. Our thoughts
and our concerns should be for the
present world-to know what it is and
improve the condition of it. Let her
have an intelligentopinion, and be able
to sustain intelligent conversation con-
corning the mental, moral and religious
improvement of our times Let the
gilded ANIMALS and poems on the cen.
tre-tables be kept part Of the time Gov
cred with weekly and daily journals
Let the whole family, men, women anC
children, read the newspapers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
Tenth Judicial Circuit,

The Circuit Court of this, the 10th Judi-
ciaf Circuit, Hon. J. E. RICE presiding, are
held at the following times and places:
CLARKsvILLE, Montgomery county, on
Ist Mondays in January, May and Septem-
Der. c. ID. Bailey, clerk.
SPRINGFIELD, Robertson county, the LIST
Mondays in February, June and October
John Y. Hutchings, clerk.
ASHLAND CITY. Cheatham county, the
Bird Mondays in February, June and Octo-
Der. w. B. Nichols, clerk. sF.-
Charlotte. Dickson county.s the Bird
Mondays in March. Jnts AND Nayemssr.-
wAvERLY, Humphreys county, the 4th
Mondays in March, July and November.
II. NJ. Little, clerk.
DOVER, Stewart county, End Mondays in
April, August and December. W. j. Hag-
Ter, clerk. "
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06

Rev. JONI WESLEY, the founder of
Methodism was initiated into the
secrets of Masonery, October Both,
1888. in Lodge No. }67, Down
va trick. I'D ~ SIS - O.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
FOR SALE OR RENT.

To OUR FRIENDs.-Haying gone to
great expense to give our readers lar
ger and better paper, We would ur-
gently request all indebted to us, by
note or accc-..t, to come up, without
delay, and make payment. We need
the money, and hope this modest APP
peal will not pass Undecided,
NEBLETT Il GRANT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
Montgomery County Criminal Court
Masonic.

r Clarksyille Lodge, No. SO, meets first
Mofsiay might in every month.
:. C2rksville Chapter meets first Thursday
after first Monday.
GAINESVILLE Council, meets second Thurs
day after first Monday.
The Commandery meets third Monday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-12-06
THE GAINESVILLE CO-GPERA.
TIVE MANUFACTURING CON-

Having duly organized, under the Char
ter granted, on the - day OF June, ltIs,
II now ready for business. Parties desiring
the aid of the company in the nlanufne-
tuTe OF IROS, WOODEN. LEATHER. WOODEN
or COTTON goods. are iaviIed 10 make pro-
poSals. Meetings or the Board Of Director.
are held regularly first Tuesday OF zach
month-calied meet ingS whenever the bus
mess msy require il. Address
July 26-tf. W. ROACH, PresT~
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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-03-13
DICKS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF Practical Re-

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The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-03-13
nonan1nfusnrxLaws.

Mr.. j. S. Ropes, President of
the Boston Board OF Trade, has
given his answers to a series oil
questions as to the results OF
the usury laws in Massachu
setts. All may be sumed up
in few a words. Ia the opinion
of Mr.. Ropes, while the repeal
was not popular with borrow
ers at six per cent. on mort
cages, it is approved by other
borrowers, and by intelligent
merchants in general; it has
not worked, so. far as he is
aware, any hardship or oppres-
sion to the borrowing class;
for long time hardly any DIFF
ference was noticeable, but sits
ultimate effect has been TO sub
Stitute seven per cent for sac in
mortgages and bank loaus;3
that rates are on the average
rather lower instead of higher
than before; spasmodic chang
es have been absolutely un.
known since the repeal; and
that on the whole the effect
has beer In every way satisfac-
tory-the loanabla capital hav-
Ing been greatly increased, so
that borrowers are supplied
with far more ease than for
merly, and on the average at
lower rates.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-03-13
Teachers Examination

AT the last examination
there was a class OF nineteen,
fifteen of whom were granted
certificates, as follows:
For taOentyJOw m0nths,-
r. S. Barnhill.
1sDelve months. Dora Hoff,
hines, Alice L. Wilcox, Je'
rome Goodrich, Kina Crouch,
Clara Cox, Alice Winters, j
7. Foreman.
Sir months, M Mariha Sreece,
Fl, B. Wells E. H. Flet cher
A. R. McKinnis, Helen Grow.
Annie Linn, Sallle Lyons.
The Vinton record. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1866-1891, 1873-03-13
Democratic Convention.

DcmOcratlc conventions
The Democratic Convention
which met last Monday nomi-
mated U. S, Claypoole as its
candidate for Member of the
Constitutional Convention, on
a ballot of % Tor Claypoole
and 20 for Lewis A. Atwood,
o. I. Cunning having with
drawn as candidate, stating
as his reason therefor that he
would not pledge himself to
abide The decision of the Con
ventiOn as he understood MIR.
Atwood, one of the candidates,
was opposed to the principle
embodied in the BIesel Rail
road bill, ahd If nominated he
would not support him. This
settled Mr.. Atwood'S case, pro
yided it was not settled before.
The Convention was a very
tame affair, five of the town
ships not b. ing represented
at all, and some OF the
other townships being repre-
sented by but one or two dele
gates. The absenco OF dele.
gates from leading De- lAocratlc
townships is regarded as indie
alive of the temper of those
yet the ring, not
abaShed, manipulated the con
vention just as though every
thing was lovely.