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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE riotous conduct of the negroes,
at Grenada, Mississippi, foreshadows
that war of races which the carpet
baggers are fomenting under the pro-
lection, and with the connivance of
the Grant administration. The whites
of that State ought to arm and drill
for the conhctand meet all the demon
STATIONS of that sort, in the manly
spirit of self-defense, appealing, for
defense of their own action, to the
sense of justice not yet dead in the
public heart.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

A CORRESPONDENT, in Indiana,
sends us a we'll written and practical
communication ON the subject ofspirit-
ualism. 1t is not a new thing. in the
South, as he seems to think, but has
attracted attention here, for years
past, and such is the interest felt by
many, that were we inclined to give
our columns to the discussion of sub
ject SO abstract and impracticable, we
could ELL them, weekly, to the exclu-
sion of matters of importance to the
general welfare. We neither affirm
nor deny the truth of spiritualism,
and having no knowledge of any utili-
tartan results from its theory, prefer to
devote our space to the tangible in
terests of this material world. Hav-
ing declined articles in support of that
theory, it would be discourteous and
unfair to give place to articles contro-
verting it. Our correspondent thus
apprised of our position will we know,
appreciate our reason for declining
his communication.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THIS is hot, oppressive weather for
workmen. A paying business is that
of Congressman at $40 week, paya-
Bile monthly, and nothing to do until
December but the best situation OF
all is that of the President, with gift
cottage at Long Branch and s136.9S a
day. and nothing to do but to amuse
himself.-Ne,U York San.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

ALcoRN is opposed to the nomina-
ton of Ames for the governorship of
Mississippi. Alcorn, be it remember
ed is Radical " to the manor born, "
and claims all the perquisites allowed
to Radical officials and, as native, is
opposed to sharing the spoils with a
carpet bagger-especially one who has
the advantage of Beast Buffers pre-
cept and example in the business of
stealing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE Agricultural Department at
Washington reports that the probable
wheat yield for 1873 will De to two
hundred and twenty millions bushels.
The largest absolute falling off in corn
is in. Illinois, where there IS a reduc-
ton of fifteen per cent. The Depart
ment reports that the fax culture is
greatly on the increase in Iowa.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

WHEN Grant said "let us have
peace" he meant, hands off whilst l
give South Carolina and Louisiana
fits. The characteristic ola w-fung
tyrant is the pleasure he takes in cru
city to the weak and defenseless, Mag
nanimity and true courage are as in
separable as cowardice and cruelty.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

JUDGE DURBLL, of Louisiana is in
Washington attempting to arrange
some possible basis of compromise of
the legislative affairs of that State
with the Attorney General. 1t
is represented that a compromise
between the two factions has been
agreed upon whereby there will hence
forth be but one legislature, composed
of the members of both former bodies
whose elections are not contested.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
POSTAL RATES.

The recent Congressional legislation pro-
vides that "All laws and parts of laws per-
hitting the transmission by mail of any
free matter whatever, be, and the same are
hereby, repealed, from and after June 80,
1873" This cuts off the free exchange of
newspapers between publishers, and the
free circulation of papers within the coun-
ties of publication. No changes in the rates
of postage have been made.
Newspapers sent by mail must be prepaid
by stamps, unless regularly issued and sent
to regular subscribers by publishers or
news-dealers, when the following rites are
charged, payable quarterly in advance,
either at the mailing or delivery office.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE President in his interview with
Col. Hughes, Representative Platt and
Messrs. Chandler and Carter, assured
Col. Hughes of his warm sympathy,
and hoped he would be successful in
the approaching GubernatOrial cleo
ton in Virginia. He expressed his
willingness to do all in his power con-
sistently with his position to aid Col.
Hughes and the Republican cause in
that State.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23


EDIToRs CHRONICLE: Your con-
temporary of the Tobacco Leaf" in
his late attack upon Col. John S. Kerr,
of this city, displays great misappre-
hension, or else great recklessness of
character. The following clipped
from the Sundays Appeal as quoted
from neighboring county paper, could
scarcely be written of such an individ-
ual as the Leaf would make its
readers regard Col. Kerr. 1t would
be difficult to find a man in this COM
munity more universally esteemed than
Col. Kerr, one who has stronger hold
upon the confidence and respect of all
classes, and such attacks as that of
your neighbor, can only have the op-
posite effect, at least in West Tennes-
see, from what was intended.
MEMPHIS TOBACCO MERCHANT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE rail mill at Chattanooga has
thirteen puddlers, and employs fifteen
hundred hands. Here we see the pow
err of capital to multiply population
and enhance the prosperity Of town
and country. The population of a
large village, is there brought together
by the public spirit of few men of
means. Mechanics, day laborers and
farmers all profit by the enterprise.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE Memphis Ledger says: "Sev-
eral athletic Memphians are now
standing at Venice, on the Bridge of
Sighs-a palace, and a prison on esch
hand" And the balance of Ameri-
can citizens stand in very similar
predicament-Grant and empire, po-
litical bondage and servile poverty. on
each hand.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

GEN. HowARD's ACCoUNTs.-Later
developments in the investigation of
the accounts of the late bureau of
freedmen and refugees show that the
frauds were principally perpetrated by
taking advantage of the ignorance of
the negro. 1t seems that the agents
who disbursed the money, in cOnni-
vance with their clerks, kept the
amounts due secret, or misrepresent-
ed them, and by paying few dollars
secured the marks of the negroes.
The accounts and vouchers, therefore,
have all the appearance of regularity.
The negroes, however, are beginning
to find out how they have been de-
ceived, and demand the amounts still
due.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE Stock Exchange, New York, is
excited by the rumored illness of Van
derbilt. A proof of the power of con-
centrated capital which ought to warn
the people of the dangers of a monied
aristocracy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

ADDITIONAL testimony taken at the
investigation into the cause off the Wa
wassett disaster showed that Nash, the
engineer, had taken charge of the bar
during the temporary absence of the
barkeeper and had served out liquor.
A sample of the oil used on the boat
was taken for inspection.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE New York World says the
bridegroom of the average Saratoga
wedding finds himself a year after
marriage 1.-The father of miserable
little wretch of an infant, destined,
perhaps, some quarter Of a century
hence to be himself the progenitor of
of an even inferior edition of the
race" The World believes in taking
physical vigor into account when
matches are made in Heaven or at wa
tering place.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

If three-fourths of the Radicals
should quietly vote for the nominees
of the Democratic party, it would be
claimed, by some Bourbons, as great
Democratic victory won single handed,
over the Radical party.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
The Iowa Changers, Platform.

WHEREAS, we believe that when a
man steals he is a thief, and
Whereas, majority of the polite
ians of both parties steal, now, there
fore,
"Resolred, That we are tired of
being plundered.
''Resolved, That it is good time for
thieves to stand from under"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

GRANT is represented as saying the
question oftransportion is one in which
he feels deep interest. We presume
he has felt so ever since he lost fine
bull "purp" by means of too heavy
freight charges.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

The Upton County Record of Fri
day contained the following compli-
ment to prominent gubernatorial
candidate: This distinguished gen.
tleman recently visited Upton county,
having been invited to take part in the
memorial proceedings at Mountain
church in honor of the late Rev. DIR.
Holmes. Colonel Kerr is. far ahead
of the average Tennessee politician,
being one of the Invest, best-informed
men in the State. Even at this early
day he is being urged by good many
influential parties as proper candidate
for gubernatorial honors."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

have qualified as administrator upon the
estate of +. w. King, decd, and give notice
TO all creditors 70 present their claims prop
erly proven. within the time required by
law, and hereby notify all persons indebt-
ed to said estate to settle up. or they will
find their claims of Indebtedness in the
hands of officers for collection. This Aug.
10, 1873. II. e. MERRITT, Admir-.
Aug. 3d. 73-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

DYM COUNTY has a pig with six
feet.-Cofee County Democrat.
Every county in the State can beat
that-with dogs going on only two, and
prowling around considerably.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE Banner informs us that the
ballot box is of tin, and receives, with
out nausea, whatever ballots may be
dropped in it. We are thankful for
the information, and admire the dodge.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

GOLD operations in Wall street New
York on Saturday, have given rise to
feeling that the gold clique propose
trying again the tactics which led to
black Friday, and the bears are pre-
pairing to appeal to the President to
Interfere on this occasion in time to
prevent the bulls from succeeding.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

WE hope in the next session of Con-
gress, the effort will be made to so
amend the Constitution as to restrict
the tenure of the Federal Execu-
tive to one term offour or six years. If
it has no other effect it will define the
position of all who favor Grants third
term aspirations.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

MAJ. SYKES has prophesied THAT
the Memphis and Knoxville road is
one of the things that will be ere long"
We wish he would try his prophetic
powers on the Princeton road.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

IT is estimated that there are more
than 600 private carriages at Long
Branch. There are the most unique.
elegant, and costly styles, from the
dashing, aristocratic four in hand, to
the handsome, but modest single box
wagon.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

Journal to say that we aspire to the
leadership of no party, nor to any ri
valry with the distinguished names
with which that paper couples the
CHRONICLE, in order. we presume, to
give keener point to its overwhel-
ming ridicule. We feel terribly crush
ed--not SO much by the weight of its
displeasure, as by the spirit of fair
ness and courtesy which dictated the
savage assault. For this we can not
account, except upon the hypothesis
that the Review is the organ of the
great commoneE If $50, itshould hang
out Its sign and present its credentials,
instead of displaying false colors. If
Greenville is its Mecca and Andy its
Mahomet, we will test the strength of
its faith by asking whether it endorses
the betrayal of theSouth by its prophet
Whether it sanctions his democratic
and kindly rule, as Military Governor
of Tennessee Whether it admires
his high-handed assumption of power
in removing the legally elected Gov
ernors of the Southern States, appoint
ing in their stead, the carpetbag thieves
whose only business was to pick up
all that Grant and Sherman had over
looked in their barbarous invasion,
and inaugurating, of his own volition,
that system of reconstruction which
was to make treason odious, strip the
South of its means of resuscitation and
subject it to negro rule?
If the Review approves all the tyran-
ny, insult and oppression which Ten
nessee and the entire South endured
at the hands of Andrew johnson, as
an officer of the Federal government,
we shall know where to place it and
how to treat filings at our motives and
objects. IF it does not approve, and
will not defend them, by what rule of
contraries does it arrive at the con-
clusion that no conservative editor
shall infer, from the antecedents of
the sage of Greenville, that he is I'M
worthy to be trusted by the good peo
pie of Tennessee?
Neither as the Moses of the negro,
nor as idol of the Review can we do
otherwise than detest, and protest
against his every official act towards
the South, whilst in sympathy with,
and in the pay of, the Radical party.
We do not question the right of our
contemporary to prefer Andrew John
son to any man in the State, for any
Office to which he may aspire and, in
conceding that right we shall indulge
in no ungenerous insinustions against
his motives, nor ridicule of his efforts
to give effect to his honest convictions.
In conclusion, we ask one favor of
the Review and that is, that it will not
repeat the charge that we are Demo:
crat, for such we are not and never
have been. We are neither the lead
err nor the follower of any party, but
since the war have labored to the ex-
| tent of our limited ability, to harmon
| i've the on0ositiOn TO Radicalism that
the country might be delivered from
its accursed rule. This harmony, sue
cessful when Stokes was beaten, was
broken up when Andrew johnson, as
an independent, disrupted it and di-
vided the offices with Radicals. We
opposed this man for years before the
war, we denounced and despised him
during the war, and have seen no reas-
ON for change of opinion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

MEMPHIS can boast of furnishing
to the State, sixty-three years of la
Dor, from one batch of convicts. We
hope it will claim the back pay due for
the years they were at large.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
Rates Of Commission
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.

EDITORS CHRONICLE: You are hereby
authorized TO announce my name for re-
election for Mayor, at the October election.
l feel very grateful for the large vote
have heretofore received. My motto Is,
go for my friends, right or wrong.
1 will not electioneer for or against any
candidate for Alderman.
GEO. r. HARRIS.
At the solicitation of many friends, /
have consented to announce myself can
didate for the MayOralty, at the October
election. u. A. LIGoN
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

Newspapers and circulars dropped into
the Office for delivery must be prepaid at
the rate of cent for two ounces, and an adj
ditional rate for every additional two Oun-
ces or fraction thereof; and periodicals
weighing more than two ounces are subject
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flee. The postage on regular papers, etc.,
must be prepaid in advance, either at the
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Office, otherwise they will be chargeable at
transient rates.
BOOK MANUSCRIPT.
Book-manuscript passing between au-
thors and publishers requires prepayment,
at the rate OF cent for each two ounces, or
fraction thereof. Manuscript intended for
publication m newspapers, magazines
pamphlets, etc, is subject to letter rates
postage.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

A DISPATCH announces that the
President is to celebrate his silver
wedding on.Friday yesterday A few
more salary grabs will enable him to
celebrate a golden wedding.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
GRIST MILL.

have an excellent Grist Mill, in this
city near Lafayette Flour Mill, where am
prepared to grind corn furnished by Gus
tOmers--and guarantee the best of meal
Grinding done every Saturday. will also
fill orders for wood left with Mr.. Rexinger
at the poSt-ofiice. NJ. ID, BELL.
Aug. Z3-lt.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

HOWEVER much may be said against
secret organizations, no one has yet ex-
planned how the Farmers movement
can succeed If its oranges are thrown
open to all.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

BLANToN DUNCAN has turned up
again, and puts in a modest claim that
the Ohio convention and its nomina-
tons, are the work of his own hands.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE Banner heads an editorial
thus: Parties are of to-day-the Re-
public is immortal" Yes like human
souls. immortal after death.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23


The small effort made to array the
merchants against the CHRONICLES and
the oranges is, we think, satisfactorily
met by an editorial headed Merchants
and oranges" in which is quoted the
language of the Chairman of the Ex-
cttive Committee, to the effect, that
cooperative stores will not be APP
proved by the central organization.
This means, of course, that merchants
are not middlemen in the contempla-
ton of the Farmers movement, and
not classed with agents ofmanufactur
ers who receive their pay out of the
advance over the prices at the manufac-
tory. Merchants pay for their goods
and their profits are apercentage upon
their own capital, which is not the
case with middlemen who use and risk
no capital of their own. The distinc-
ton is proper, one, and We hope the
merchants will not suffer themselves
to be dragged into opposition to a
movement in which they have no d.
rect concern.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

THE tendency of the legislation, in
this and other countries is to build up
all vocations at the expense of agri-
culture, and all honest labor.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

The Texas cattle plague prevails in
Northwestern Missouri. Thousands
are dying. In one county alone the
loss already amounts to fifty thousand
dollars, and the disease is spreading
in all directions.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

GRANT couldn't get up shout in
Maine. This GOODNESS is ascribed to
Blaine Who is anxious to show Grant
that he has nc chance for third term.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

The late George W. Barton, of
Philadelphia, once himself a Judge,
reminded one of his stupid successors
that he had often seen a great ass in
judicial robes. You speak from ex-
perience, | suppose ?" was the angry
retort. Not at all, was the reply of
the witty barrister, " | am speaking
directly from observation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
MRS. LIZZIE BIBB'S SCHOOL

viii commence Monday, Sept. !. Terms
of tuition, Sl2 30 and SIS % for twenty
weeks. No deduction only in cases of pro-
tracted illness. Patronage thankfully re-
oeived,
Aug. 23-2w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
Masonic.

GAINESVILLE Lodge, No. SO, meets first
Monday night in every month.
GAINESVILLE 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, 1873-08-23
i. O. O. f.

YOUNG ENGAGEMENT No. SO, meet
FIRST and THIRD THURSDAY in
each month.
PYTHAGORAs LODGE No. %, meet
MONDAY EVENING of each week.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

This is the rock of ages" said the
father, after rocking two hours, and the
baby still awake.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
For Aldermen.

We are Authorized to announce T. III.
JACKSON as a candidate for Alderman in
the 9TH Ward. Election LIST saturday IN
October. Aug. is, '73-teS.
We are authorized to announce w. s.
McREYNoLDs, as u candidate for re-elec-
ton as Alderman of the 9th Ward, at the
October election.
We are authorized to announce W. G.
Barksdale as a candidate for Alderman in
the 18th ward Election LIST Saturday in
Octoser.
We are authorized to announce SAM. Z.
RAMEY as a candidate for Alderman In
the 4th Ward, at the October election.
We are authorized TO announce J. J..
RAwI.s. as a candidate for Alderman in
the 5th Ward. Election LIST Saturday in
October.
We are authorized to announce Mr.. VIM.
TERRELL, as a candidate tor reelection as
Alderman of the 3rd Ward, at the October
election.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
Good TempIars,

GAINESVILLE Lodge, No. I23, meets every
Tuesday night.
Eureka Temple meets second and fourth
Thursdays of each month.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

KATE BATEMAN will return to the
United States in February next, ae-
companied by the character actor, Mr..
Henry Irving.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
THE DRESDEN DEMOCRAT, of the
18th inst. says:

HE DhEcDEN OEhOOhA1i VI lhC
18th inst. says:
The cholera in Union City broke out
the first of the week with increased
fury; there being as many as four
deaths in twonty-four hours. 1t is i'm
possible for us to give any names. A
lady, wife of railroad man, said that
she would eat bait ofeOrn if it made
her sick; in II hours she was corpse.
A young man, whose family had kept
very close, started down in town, when
some member of his family told him
not to go, and if he did and took the
cholera not to return, as he would not
be nursed. He went, took it, return
ed, in II hours was a corpse and in "A
hours another member of the family
was dead and two others sick.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23
Montgomery County Criminal Court

will De held on 4th Mondays of January
and April, and End Monday of November,
by Judge c. W. Tyler, B. ID. Johnson At
torney General.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-08-23

Gen. Grant draws $4,000 for his
salary for the current year. Then he
has $4,000 to expend for repairs to
the Presidents house; he draws S12,-
600 to purchase new furniture he is
provided with 5000, with which to
purchase fuel; and with $4,000 in
order that he may be enabled to ex-
hibit his taste in ornamenting the
grounds around his residence. Be
sides this, there is garden of flowers
covered with glass-called a green
house-he draws $4,000 for the neces-
sary repair and care of this pretty
toy, with $1,000 for drainage, and So, :
600 diverted from the Treasury Build
ing appropriation, to pay for the pala-
tial stables he has erected for his fine
horses. This will make $l37 900 he
will draw the present fiscal year. What
President before him ever drew half
that sum? Even Mr.. Van Buren,,
whose alleged extravaganza was made
a handle Of in the canvass OF lo40.
did not reach half the sum Grant Is
costing the people.-Uniom and Amer
lean.