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New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

The ubiquitous rat is said to be just now specially
troublesome in Germany. In several of the pro-
vnces whole fields of grain and clover have boon
devastated by them and it is MT safe to try to cut
them of with arsenic phosphorus, because these
pleasant articles equally fatal to the hares and
other game. But the ingenuity of despair has proved
equal to the occasion. The husbandmon Row mix
plaster dust anseed OIL and dry wheat. and place it
with plenty of water, in the fields. The animals
deyour the mixture. soon very thirsty. and.
when they have taken good drink, the plaster sets
not to put too fine point upon it, solIdihos Inside
the creatures and so they expire.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

Mr. j. b. NJ. Stewart, delivered from the
comfortable bastile of Congress Committee
room, seeks more advertisement of his curious
profession. He threatens a suit against the
officers of the House with precedents as old
as 1874 By all means, let us have a
precedent of 1873, even if Mr.. j. B. NJ. Stewart
does enhance his fame thereby.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

degrees might be conferred. He thought that "ths
curse of our journalism had been subserviency %
party leaders, but that better time was coming.
He argued that an editor should be educated
in photography the history Of parties, the modern
languages. and mnemonics, and thought that
newspaper should be edited and published by
the students He thought, too that the best editors
had been those who had climbed from the lowest 70
the highest point in the profession Finally no re-
cnrred 10 the subject of newspaper Independence of
notical parties and of advertisers, and said that
paper without opinions would be as despicablc AZ
minister without religion. The local press speG@a
highly OF Mr.. Fitch's address.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

We like pluck. A Sheriff in Florida was requested
TO resign. lie wrote back: Your communication
is received, stating that my resignation viii meet
tho approval of the Governor IL does not meet
mine" And so. like some bigger men who have
talked of iesiguing, ho did nv.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

Shack Nasty Jim, Curly Headed Jack, and
other distinguished military leaders of the
Modocs, are, it seems, parleying with the
Peace Commissioners from Washington. The
eminent cattle-hfters have not deigned to
give their terms of peace; but it is sagely
surmised that our Commissioners will demand
that the Modocs go on a reservation. Why,
,bis is exactly what we have been fighting for
N .l,;e final
New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

The fate of Foster is not yet decided by
Gov Dix. The appeals of large number of
individuals personally interested in saving his
life appear to be cOuDterbalanced by the
opinions expressed by the press. The worst
effect of a respite would be the encourage
ment which such clemency would give to the
lawless classes. Rufiians are very numerous
and desperate Just now.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

We rarely give advice to our neighbors Of tho
Press prcterrng generally the silent and more pow
erful preaching of example. But we feel called upon
to observe TO The Worid that nothing is gained Dy
the use of abusive epithets against adversary.
1t has for some time carried controversy with
morning paper in which ii is easily ahead in wit and
logic. Why should it, then, excite dstust in the
minds of its readers by calling the Editor of the
paper in question by such name as "Jennings"
Ii should consider that some respect is due To o
paper once edited by Henry J. Raymond.
New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

The audacious assertion of ex-contractor
Brown that his claim of $4,000 for street.
cleaning must be paid whether the work was
done or not, because he had contract for it,
smacks of the old Ring style of doing
business. But happily another than the Ring
Board of Audit sits on Mr.. Browns claim and
we hope it means to deny him his money
until he proves that the work was done, and
we'll done too,
New-York tribune., 1873-03-03

The passion for striking in England, has affected
the tugs on the river Tyne All these at the dato of
the latest accounts were laid up except ONE. This
strike occasions tho greatest excitement. and has
been discussed at meeting of the South Shields
Chamber of Commerce. Members were of opinion
that there were too many tugs and expressed their
determination TO oppose the demands of the tug
owners for an advance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

THE following is synopsis of pro-
ceedings at the regular meeting of the
City Council on the Sd inst:
Monthly reports of the City officers
received and referred to Finance com
mittee
A petition of Mrs. Newell to build
a stable, for livery purposes, on the
old Herring & Allensworth site, on
Strawberry street, was refused to be
considered by the board upon the
grounds that the board had no right to
give or refuse permission.
Alderman Johnson formally notified
the board, as to the result of the elec-
ton of directors for the Princeton
Railroad for the ensuing year.
Instructions were given to the bridge
keeper of lower Red river bridge, for
the convenience of the community, to
sell tickets in quantities as small as
so worth instead of 800 worth as at
present, at the same rates.
A taxation of 5 5000 was levied on
foreign insurance companies, in lieu
of all other taxes.
Police were instructed to kill all
dogs found at large for the next ninety
days.
A motion to rid the streets of swine
was defeated.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07
Ciarksyille Female Academy.

We have received the circular of
the Clarksville (Tenn,,) Female Acad-
envy, of which Rev. Jas. NJ. Wright is
soon to become the President There
is no finer opening in the whole South
than the Academy at GAINESVILLE pre-
sents. The Board of Trustees being
composed of some of the most distin-
guished men in the State. The citi-
zens of GAINESVILLE are to be congratu-
lated on having secured the services
of President Wright to preside over
the destinies of their school.-The
people of this community who, though
deeply 'regreting that Mr.. Wright is
called to another field of usefulness
than this, well know that he will soon
possess the hearts of all, as he does
here. His high Christian character,
great learning and upright bearing in
every relation of life, endears him to
all hearts.-Thatthe GAINESVILLE Acad-
envy will prosper and continue to be
one of the first institutions in the
South, those who know President
Wright do not for moment doubt
Afheas ALa.A Post.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07
TO THE PEOPLE OF MONTGOM.
cry COUNTY.

We desire to call the attention of the
public to the dedication of the grounds
of Greenwood Cemetery" by the Ma
sonic Fraternity and Odd Fellows, and
sale of lots on Saturday, June 21st
The establishment of this beautiful
resting place for the sleeping dead,
must commend itself to all who retain
in their hearts loving memory of those
dear to them in life.
The company have about nine thOus-
and dollars stock, all of which, as fast
as raised, will be expended in further
identifying and adjoining the grounds.
The proceeds of the sale on the 2lst
will be used for similar purposes, ex
cept such part as may be set aside as
permanent endowment, the interest to
be spent from year to year In protect
ing and preserving the property.
The larger the present sale OF lots,
the more eminent will be the success
of the undertaking, hence We would
urge the heads of families in the city
and county to secure lots at this sale,
whether they have removals to make
an immediate demand or not. Many
who declined to subscribe stock prom-
Used to purchase lots as soon as the
grounds were ready. The company
are prepared to commence the work of
removals at once, and we earnestly
recommend all persons who have
friends buried in cemeteries without
assurance of permanent care and pro-
lection, or in private burying grounds
in the country to secure lots at this
sale.
AS no fences or enclosure will be al
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07
CELEBRATION OF THE FIRE DE.
PARTMENT.

The Fire Department of our city
will celebrate their anniversary on
the 18th inst, at night, by torchlight
procession and a grand display of fire
works at the Female Academy. The
grounds of the Academy will be beau
tifully decorated and Illuminated with
chinese lanterns. This will be a sight
worth seeing. The procession will
form on the public square and parade
through the principal streets to the
Academy grounds. A platform will
be ereted from which the display of
fire works can be seen by the entire
crowd, which we believe, from present
indications will be very large. The
public are invited to witness the pro-
ceedings. The fremen, and ladies ac-
companying them, will be served with
some refreshments after the display is
ended.
All who feel disposed to contribute
flowers for this occasion, are requested
to notify T. HI. Hyman or s. B. Fuqua
in advance of the day for the celebra-
ton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

THE exercises of the principal male
and female schools of our city made
the past week one Of unusual interest
to the citizens of the city and sur
rounding country. The next sessions
of Stewart College and the GAINESVILLE
Female Academy, will begin the LIST
Monday in September next. No other
schools in the land offer greater ad-
vantages for a thorough education
than these, and we hope to see them
start off with great increase in the
number of pupils. Let all who in
tend to send their children or wards
see to itthat they begin with the OPEN
ing day, as matter of profit to them
and great convenience to the teachers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

IT is very generally conceded, by
thinking men, that the prolific source
of legislative corruption, is special leg
islation. Bills introduced for the
benefit of classes, individuals and cor
pOrations prompt the benefciaries of
such enactments, to resort to fraud and
bribery as a means of securing their
passage. The legislators are but men
and the temptation to get something
for nothing, is too strong for their
sense of honor, duty and justice, and
they fall. Every constitution should
positively forbid special legislation,
not only in the interest of justice, but
OF morality. The experience of the
past ten years, proves that man is
not 80 be trusted and that, therefore,
his integrity, should be guarded, in
the most careful manner. and fortified
against the assaults of temptation by
stringent constitutional laws and as
sured punishment for their slightest
infraction.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07
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nothing to have Wheeler & Wilson Sew
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shown to you. and II you do not buy there
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Inequalities which recommend the Wheel
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1t has but two slots and needle eye TO thred.
1t has but one tension to regulate. 1t has
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the goods nom both sides of the needle,
avoiding the twisting of the work so troub-
iesome with others.
There has been a standing challenge for
three years of 81 900 for any shuttle ma
chine that does not contain at least half as
many more pieces as the New Wheeler &
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i'd. 81 900 for one that can do a greater va
riety or better work. 81, COO for one that is
as noiseless. $1,000 for one that the change
of needle, stick, thread and tension can be
made upon as quickly. 81, 900 for one with
all the joints adjustable like the New
Wheeler & Wilson; and 81, 600 reward for a
Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine that is
worn out.
Twill make old machines (no exception
of the 20 year kind sew as well as when
new for from So to So Parties at distance
can take their machines Off the table and
send them to me with their bobbins and
hemmers and have them repaired.
All machines sold delivered to your
house, with full instructions in its use with
all of the attachments furnished free of
charge, which other companies charge ex-
ira for and machines guaranteed 8 years.
Address your ordersto
T. r. BURGIE, Agent,
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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

THE republic of Spain is making
little progress towards peace and free
institutions; the Republic of France
has decided tendency towards Mon
archy and the Republic of the United
States-the model upon which the two
former propose to be built-is no re-
public at all, but despotism ofmOney
and rings, the latter grossly corrupt
and the former almighty in its power
over every virtue that underlies the
fabric of popular government That
revolutions in governments are not al
ways reforms, is clearly illustrated by
the history already made in this coun-
try, in a few short years.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

THERE was time when we could,
truthfully, have invited the oppressed
of Europe, to seek shelter in land of
freedom and under the agis of an un-
violated Constitution. Great must be
the disappointment of those who come
now, to find that they have snapped
the devil for witch-that they have
fed from monarchy, to encounter a
despotism of capital, that they have
fed from taxation to find the burden
doubled, that they have fed from the
oppression of injustice, to find judicial
corruption, official stealing, the broad
est licence to Radicals and the cruel
est oppression and insult to the viz
tuous few who dare to denounce the
party in power and demand the free
dom guaranteed by the Constitution.
If there are foreigners seeking, here,
refuge from political curses blacker
than these, they come from quarter
where Christian civilization is un-
known or where integrity and honor
have been withered by the blighting
presence of puritanism.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

On the 18th of May, 1873. at the residen ce
o6 the brides father by Rev. A. ID. Sears,
Mr.. j. W. WHITFIELD, .Ir., and Miss MAG
GLE CARNEY. daughter of Rev. NJ. q. Car
ney-all of this county.
In this city. at South GAINESVILLE Church,
on the 5th inst. by Rev. B. ". Taylor, Mr..
HENRY STANFORD to Miss MARY @. DA-
Wis, all of this city.
On May %, 1873, near Cadiz, KY, by Rev.
w. H. Dyer. Mr.. ALEX. BAGwELL to Miss
VIOLA REECE.
We have known Alex. for a long time,
and have never discovered any traits of
character but those that mark the true gen.
tleman. We hope he has made a good
choice in the selection of lifetime COM
panion. May their path in life be strewn
with the flowers of contentment, peace
and prosperity, and may the richest bless
ings of heaven be showered upon them
through long and happy life.
n. c. P.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

GEN. BABCoCK reports that there
are many private residences in Wash
ington filter for the home of a gentle
man than the Whitehouse. Be this as
it may, we move that gentleman be
promoted to the Whitehouse, before
any expense in incurred for a con-
tingencyso remote. If the house, hon
ored as the temporary residence of the
truest and greatest men of the country,
is not good enough for Grant, we know
that he can be lodged, in accordance
with his merits, in commOdious build
ings, already erected, at the seat of
government of every State, and in
which, his residence would be bless
ing to the whole country.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

THE Courier journal of the 4th
inst, contains letter, from its travel
ling correspondent, Mr.. G. E. Merrill,
and dated at this place. 1t is ex-
pressed in the forcible and fellcitous
style characteristic of the writer, who
has made favorable and lasting impress
sion upon those ofour citizens who have
made his acquaintance. Itwould give
us pleasure to lay his letter before our
readers, did space permit it, since it
might serve to awaken our town to a
knowledge of elements and opportuni-
ties for growth and prosperity patent to
the wayfaring man though apparently
a sealed book to Its own capitalists and
business men. Mr.. Merrill has left
and carries with him the best wishes Of
the many friends he made during his
brief sojourn in our midst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

Commandery of Knights
Templar, Masonic Fraternity,
Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, Good Templars and
Firemen have been invited
to turn out on the occasion.
Addresses will be made by
Hon. G. A. Henry, Hon. j.
F. House and Rev. J. B.
West.
The people of Montgomery
County are earnestly invited
to attend the dedication and
sale, the ladies particularly.
Heads of families in the city
and within twelve or fifteen
miles of the city would do
well to consider this matter
before the day of sale and be
prepared TO secure desirable
and permanent resting places
for their dead.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
BY order of the Board.
B. w. MACRAE, Pres't.
D. N. KENNEDY, Sec'y.
Nav 31-tds.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07
BANKRUPT NOTICE,

of May, 1878, a Warrant in Bankruptcy was
issued against the estate of James T. Smith,
county of Stewart, State of Tennessee who
has been adjudged a Bankrupt on his own
petition, that the payment of any debts
and delivery of any property belonging TO
such Bankrupt, to him, or for his use, and
the transfer of any property by him, are
forbidden by law that "a meeting of the
creditors of said bankrupt to prove their
debts. and to choose one or more assignees
of his estate-will be held at a Court OF
Bankruptcy, to be holden al 49, Cedar St.,
Nashville, before John Ruhm, Register, on
the 18th day of June, A. ID. 1873. at 2 o clock
Pm. WIN. SPENCE,
U. s. Marshal, Mid. Dist. of Tenn.
Juue 4 '73-2w
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

OUR pre-eminently gallant govern
ment, in order to encourage its irwin
chile troops, struggling against the in
Vulnerable hordes of Modocs, assumes
the tone of bravado, by intimating that
it can whip Captain Jack backed by
Santanta and Big Tree, and therefore
begs the Governor of Texas to turn
loose the two latter Capt. Jack is pur-
sued like mad dog, because he treach-
erously slew Candy who thus got his
dues for his treachery to his native
South in 1861. And the less the gov
eminent has to say in condemnation of
treaehery, the better-remembering, as
it must do,-that in the Florida war
0eeola was captured under a flag of
truce, thus establishing the precedent
which Capt. Jack can plead in pallia-
ton of his offense against the usages
of war
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

THE interest created by the move
ment set on foot, in behalf of the til-
lers of the soil, is not abating, but
seems to increase with discussion and
investigation. The subject is certain
ly of higher importance than any that
appeals, at this juncture, for the COOP
eratiye support of honest labor
against the centralized power of cor
rupt capital. If we understand the
purpose of the Patrons of Husband
ny, it is to secure to the agriculturists,
the fruits Of their labor, to make an
united effort to break down every
thieying combination-the Admins
tration included---which seeks tcreap
the rewards due to every species of
productive toll, to vindicate the digni-
ty of labor and make it-as it should
be-the controlling power of the conn-
try. With the overwhelming majority
of the producing classes, at the ballot
box, it will be their own fault if they
do not succeed, not only in protecting
and advancing their own material
welfare, against dishonest monopolies,
but in making the government-what
it was designed to be-the protector of
life, liberty, and happiness, the foster
er of every valuable interest and the
exemplar and promoter of public and
private virtue.
But the leaders of this great move
ment ought to bear it constantly in
mind, that the Tom. SCOTS of every
ring, are exerting all their ingenuity
and means of corruption to insinuate
themselves into the order, forthe pur-
pose of betraying it, and to make it
the instrument of its OWN degradation
rather than the rebuilder of agricul-
tural prosperity and the restorer of the
government to its pristine purity as the
representative, not the tyrant, of a
great and happy people. To avoid the
trap set for it, there must be, not only
eternal vigilance, but the strictestlim-
itation and adherence to the legitimate
and original objects of the organiza-
ton. With wisdom as its guide it can
be the founder of ahigher civilization,
of purer government, broader and
securer liberty and a standard of pop
ular education that will secure perpe-
tuity to our renovated institutions.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

Gov. MCENERY, of Louisiana, has
acted in the spirit of wisdom and pa
triotism, in commencing peaceful ac-
quiesenee under Grants unmanly, if
not fiendish, tyranny until the meeting
of Congress. We know not whether
this body will afford any relief, since it
is evident that the departments of the
government are organized as a mutual
aid society. What the Executive
does is endorsed by Congress and vice
versa, and both ae sustained by the
corrupt and partizan Judiciary. The
only certain remedy for existing evils
is to be found in the action of a people
disabused by their errors, reformed in
morals and awakened to the dangers
impending over their rights and liber-
ties.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

SINCE our last issue, We have had a
season Of dry weather, in consequence
of which the incipient rust in wheat
was checked without apparent injury
to the crop, which is now so near ma
turity as to be out of danger from
that cause. There is still, however, a
danger against which the farmers
should guard-that is injury to the
crop after it is cut, either from rains,
or want of care and promptness in
saving it in good order. Last year, the
loss was heavy from this cause, and
the crop. this year, promises to equal
the remembering similar loss.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07
A TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF
MOLLIE EDMONDSON.
BY Her Teachers and Classmates of
Salem Sunday School.

Resolved that we sadly mis- one whose
punctuai attendance, diligent attention,
and christian walk entitled her to the love
and esteem of the whole class.
Resolved, That we acknowledge the hand
of Providence in her removal from us; but
after seeing MoLLIE die. we feel that ours is
the loss, hers the gain, and while we lose
her influence and example in the class and
in the social circle, we feel, though her
body is consigned to the dust, yet her spirit
is with God, where she ever dwellS, and
will ever live in our memories as a pattern
and example for us.
Resylved, That we offer our sincere SYM
pathy to her bereaved father and family
In their deep affiiction.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes of orr Sunday
School, and published in the GAINESVILLE
CHRONICLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

THE city of Boston is represented
as being composed and sedate the day
after the FIRE. Being under the benif-
cent protection of the tariff, and being
the hub of the circle of ring thieves,
it sees clearly the means of speedy re-
generation, and is not dispirited.
Blessed are they whoexpect much and
know where to getit.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-06-07

THE Farmers Oranges of South
Carolina, have secured reduction of
one half the cost of freight by rail, on
-four from Iowa. This is one of the
first fruits of an organization which
can, if ii will, burst up all monopolies,
purify the government and convert
this age ofsteal into the golden age
of forty years ago.