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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

WILL some member of the Minis
ter's Union meeting give us report of
their proceedings from time to
time? Such meetings are productive
of good, and the public should be ad-
viSed of the results.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

RECoLLECT the Entertainments by
the Hook and Ladder Company, on
the 18th and 18th insts. Give the boys
a full house. We are sure they will
give you the worth of your money.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

TRENTON has voted sixty thousand
dollars to a little railroad TO come"
there. and on the spur of the moment
voted cotton factory with capital
of one hundred thousand dollars
Hurrah for Trenton
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

Col. BRANDON, in the Senate, and
DR.. Steger, in the House of Represen-
tatives. have both made quite repu-
tation as active, efficient members of
the legislature.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

Vol. WILLIAMS has now in store an
elegant stock of boots, shoes, gents,
furnishing goods, etc. Don't fail to
give him a call when you desire TO
purchase such articles.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

WE learn from the Dover Record
that contract for carrying tri-week-
" mail from Dover to Erin has been
let out, and it will take effect on the
LIST OF July.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

THE pioneer millinery establishment
of Mrs. Hodgson & Mcguire is daily re-
ceiving the magnificent stock recently
purchased by Mr.. Hodgson, in the
eastearn cities. Call and examine it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

MEssRs. POLLOCK & JOHNSON are
displaying much energy as real estate
agents. If you have any real estate to
sell, or desire to buy, be certain to call
upon them ~ EYFEE5H
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

REMEMBER that the Hook and Lad
der company give dramatic entertain
ments on the 18th and 18th inst We
will have more to say on this subject
In our next.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

THE Knoxville Press and Herald
of the 9th ult., says:
I'VE understand that arrangements
are being made for the visit of the
University cadets to the Nashville Ex-
position, in May. 1t is expected
that the cadets will go fully armed, and
take their battery along. The young
soldiers under the command of Gems.
Bushrod johnson and Kirby Smith,
should take due notice"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

Nor NEw.-The Charter, Stoves
were introduced to the public twenty
years ago, and the demand for them
has increased with each succeeding
year.
The Excelsior Manufacturing Com
pany is now prepared to supply. in any
quantity, those who need good
stove.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

Hon. q. G. Smith will hold special
term of the Chancery Court at Dover,
on the 4th Monday in May next.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

THE second quarterly meeting for
the GAINESVILLE District, will be held
to-day and tomorrow, Rev. A. Mizell,
presiding elder.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

THE City Flour Mills "blowed out"
last Wednesday, having made about
1900 barrels of superior -four.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
A CA RID.

Mr.. b. G. Davis, of Todd county, KY,
wishes to inform his friends that he is con-
nected with the Tobacco firm of Lyle, Ros-
sington & Co., Of Red River Landing Ware
house, and win attend to the sampling and
sale of all Tobacco sent to this firm through
his influence. Friends, send your Tobacco
and he will look to your interest and see
that your Tobacco is fully represented and
sells for its worth.
Enh Il TIL
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

Our honored representative, Hon,
r. 4. Ferguson, has returned home
after having faithfully performed his
arduous duties in the Legislature.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

A few more of those fine Essex and
Rarkshire pigs for sale. Apply at
this Office.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

CLAss-MEETING will be held at Mr..
Sam'l Caldwell's residence next Thurs
day night.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

The Bonaparte family have been ex-
PEELED from France. We wish the
same could be said of beef stakes in
this country. @ ">
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

TAKE stock in the GAINESVILLE CO.
operative Association.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

THERE are only three prisoners con-
fined, at present, in our Jail, but the
Lord only knows how many are out
on bail.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

Owen & Moore can furnish
you with Papers, Magazines
and Periodicals of all de-
scriptions, at publishers pri-
ces, by the year or single
copy. t@ bnH siSs1sofE
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

DR.. STEGER has, since the adjourn
ment of the legislature, been on Wis
it to his friends In Alabama.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
FINANCIAL.

Gold IN New York on Thursday, April
3, closed at III, Tennessee bonds-old
issue 7sc; new issue nc. We give the
following, as GAINESVILLE prices at this date:
Eastern Exchange. buying X dis; selling
a premium.
Gold, buying Ice. selling iSc. 8
Silver &c premium. Af r
Tennessee bonds (old) nc. - ~
Tennessee bon is new nc.
Montgomery county bonds, 75c. ~ -
/ GAINESVILLE bonds, 75c.
Montgomery county warrants, 50 to 90c.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
RATES OF ADVERTISING.


Announcement of marriages and deaths
free-tributes of respect and obituaries
half price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
White Lead, Oil, Paints
and Painters Material for
sale low at Byers'.

NoTIcE.-Having reftted our house
and and filled it with buggy and wagon
work, VIC are prepared to meet the de-
mand in our line, Incur stock will be
found the celebrated jackson wagon,
and we refer to three hundred citizens
of this county who are using these
wagons, all of whom, we are confident
will say, it is the best wagon in use "
Price, complete, (cash) sl10-
BROCKMAN & BRINGHURST.
ap. 5-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
APPALLING,

Loss of the White Star Steamer, Allan
tic.
The Vessel Dashed to Pieces ON the
Rock Near Halifax.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
GAINESVILLE TOBACCO MARKET.

The market for the past week has as
sumed more activity, and We notice an ad-
vance on all grades from n to 1zc per h.
We may expect still more bouyancy in the
market, as the French and Italian contracts
are to be supplied, which will create de-
mand for qualities suitable for these mar
kets.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

An Acr was passed by the last legis-
lature, and approved by the Governor,
giving the County Courts concurrent
jurisdiction with the Chanoery and
Circuit Courts to sell real eastate of
decedents, and for distribution or par
tition. The act further provides that
the mode of procedure in the County
Courts shall be the same in every res
pect as that of Ghancery and Circuit
Courts. The act takes effect from and
after its passage. -.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

Musical instruments of all
kinds, such as violins, Quit
ars, Banjos, Harps, etc, also
a splendid stock of Violin
and Guitar Strings for sale
by OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
Fine Gold Pens for sale by
OWEN & MOORE.
APP. 13-tf.

If you want wagon that you viii
not have to pay any repairs on, buy the
Jackson wagon from
BROCKMAN & BRINGHURST.
APP. 5-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
April 5, l873-3m.

JUST REcEIvED.-A car load of
Jackson Wagons. $40 cash will buy
one, COMPLETE.
BROCKMAN & BRINGHURST.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

surely and efectually control them. The tes-
timony Of our best citizens, Of all classes, es-
tablishes the fact, that CHERRY PEcroRkI.
viii and does relieve and cure the affecting
disorders Of the Throat and Lungs beyond any
other medicine. The most dangerous affee-
tons Of the Pulmonary Organs yield TO its
power; and cases Of CONSUMPTION, cured
by this preparation, are publicly known, so
remarkable as hardly to be believed, were
edy IL Is adequate, On which the public may
rely for full protection By curing Coughs,
the forerunners of more serious disease, It
saves unnumbered lives, and an amount Of
suffering not to be computed IL challenges
trial and conviRces the most scepticaL
Every family should keep il on hand as
protection against the early and unperceived
attacks Of Pulmonary Affections, which are
easily met at first, but which become incurz-
bic, and too often fatal, If neglected. Tender
lungs need this defence; and il Is unwise to
be without L. As safeguard to children,
amid the distressing diseases which beset the
Throat and Chest Of childhood, CHEKEr
PICTORIAL Is invaluable; for, by is timely
use, multitudes are rescued from premature
graves, and saved TO the love and affection
centred on them. Il acts speedily and surely
against ordinary colds, securing sound and
Misunderstanding sleep. No one win suffer
troublesome Influenza and painful Bron-
chifis, when they know how easily they can
be cured. -at fit.l
Originally the product Of long, lahorious.
and successful chemical investigation, no cost
or toll Is spared in making every bottle in the
utmost possible perfection. II may be conf
IDENTIFY relied upon as possessing all the VIZ
tues it has ever exhibited, and capable OF
producing cures as memorable as the greatest
it has ever effected.
PREPARED BIZ
Dr.. J. c. AVER L CO., Lowell, Mass
Practical and Analytical Chemists.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

Depot for all Patent Medi-
eines-Simmons' Liver Reg
ulator, Vinegar Bitters, Hos
letters Bitters, Rangum
Root Liniment, Danforth's
Sanative Dentifrice, etc. We
sell ALL PATENT MEDICINES,
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, at
manufacturers prices.
OWEN & MOORE.
BYERS' has for sale the
49, 81
best Havana and Domestic
Cigars and fine Virginia
Chewing and Smoking To
,~ &EE $40
baccO.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
Ayers
Cherry Peetoral,
For Diseases OF tie Throat and LUNGS.
such as Coughs, Colds, WhoopinG-
Cough, bronchitis, Asthma,
and CONSUMPTION.

Among the great
discoveries Of mod
! era science, few are
I Of more real vaiae
4 to mankind than
Z this effsctni rem
kedy for all diseases
sof the Throat and
Lungs A vast III
al Of its virtucs,
fhroughoutthis and
other countries, has
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

R5sAs. Sun As many subscribers
TO the Rural Sun in connection with
the CHRoNicLE cosaplain ot':heirreglsl--
larity IL receiving tlie Sun, We deem il
best to stop clubbing with II from this
date. Therefore, If any of our sub
scribers wish to subscribe for
that valuable paper they will
send for it in their own name. This
will not incommode them, and at the
same time it will relieve us Of the en-
barrassment of listening to COM
plairntfsa4lW agHgaafg uffll'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05
SPECIAL NOTICES.
NOTICE.

During the months of May and June, 1873,
we will deliver st. Bernard Coal, by the car
load, at IS cents per busiial. Terms, posi-
lively cash.
F.. P. GRACEY & BRO.
April 5, l873-3m.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-05

We quote as follows:
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08
Great Gee woIl:

correspondent Of the Chicago Times writes
a. follows 1rom TituhVilie, Pa
The great gas well, forcing out q continuous
currsnt 6k ca a apressro Of 20 ba to the square
ad q lines before boing nozzled could Be DISTINCT
I heard ftogn here, and the noise similar y SOUND
q The hIOWInR 81 Of aisam from bolaF Aeon.
fsnS kas taken hold Of this subteTranean giant
bound him In robes OF iron, and he IN tnTn nas
paid his talloIs with purse Of untold golden du-
catS Oae hundred and city atorea and houses
Rot hsat md light from this natural gasomA!er.-
kngiDes ere fgn by its heat fAmiliea cook ~ e
and nA Tooat otts rsaouroea ere kept In check Ass
pEOdncing capacity y 100000 feet per day, more
than enough % supply the whole city, In tAct half
dozen such cities. The gas is conveyed from
the WSll te the city BY tWo pipes, one of2H ana
the other Of 3N inches.
Geo. X. Andenon, candidate, BY the way, for
State Senator, has turned this gas discovery into
novel and ornamental use upon his grounds. His
house stands on one nide Of . SX acre lot. The
Rrouhds are artistiOalIy laidsout with walks, dow
or beda, and ample squares of Well-cropt lawna~-
In the midst OF these are two fountains, enc o.
rustic form IN the centre Of capacious n,h-Ponq.
The other fountain, with large circular baain, u
ornamental, with graceful figure on top reaching
as high a. 70 feet, and forming square around
these fountains and pond ere seven blazing gas
torches coming out Of upright pipes twelve ieet In
hetght with cross tube on the top q two Co. M
This tube Is we'll perforated, and forms the escape
Jets for the gar. The Aaae from each Of these
sovsn pipes E about as large a. the body Of IA
tyear-old miss. The hame is W1vy and Wlng.hght
IN movement and form. The grounds are Ut up
niRhtly with these mammoth-tengued lights ttu-
Iminating the place to dazzling degreo. An aEcn'
way leading 70 the grape arbOr tg formed Of tnia
aai making massive bow Of light. With oil this
dow Of light, intenslaed by Heayen's darkness,
and taking in at one view the lawn, the Aouel
beds the vases Of tinted plants the Whte fountain
and the dark one, like mystery arising out O tne
l0nnk. a. fhA and sendln9 out its tiny Jets OF wa
Tar unseen unfi fSeetion reveals them on tAe sur
fard % ne pond, TIE lights there turning these
I6hoWors into QuiveEing, golden riPples, make up
Iscene more like enchantment than reality. Al
this from the great gas well at rental Tor use o.
e2oo per year. a
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08
oeIolaI 0MIndIo II PhIIadeIpnIa.

There Il considerable oEeltament In Philadelphia
owing to the alleged disoovory OF giga9nc neoes
N the whole s attributed TO an alleged conspiracy
Uttered into between one G. n Leslie, large real
eakato dealer, who recsutly became bankrupt
and clerk iu the Recorders Office to issue clear
certificates TO pFopsrtieS already encumDefeo nY
mortrnees In this mode properties, Il is charged,
wero re-morRaRed to the extent Of SIOO,OOO. The
toSal rrnount of fraud has not been unearthed but
Il viii probably reach over million toLlan ThSse
owindIinR operations were carried on during the
decentralization Of the former incumbent, and nave
hon Concealed 90 nicely that Il was BY the marast
sdeient thof they were dicoVered. Laslie has len
the city, and no one knows where he Is
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

IT is pFopoaed to purchases splendid eo.tag
at MaTthTs Vineyard and tender Il 70 RFsal16Dt
Grant fqE SUMMER fS.OFl. l.. K
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08
rus Y s;ss. y I. nIt'.. 80

one ofthe most inpcEtant railroad cpnblaa-
ti6fs- Il ne pSriod is Is Be conShmmatsd 10 lev
days, Tesulti1g n 81 diEaet line, unaer plnale
mSnaeonsat,- bstWosal ifalilAEs. bootons -AOW
York. ana all thaupEiaelpnAi Apnse foS
the South and WEST Tbs Rbnnsy yitanlA Centfal
e the chiae 6aurahaad - the moFlualtf end all
the inter n - " b1tWssa Boisuh ana Hail
fax ere 70 - SNalloWsa ~ ~ tlat gient oeERo-
ration large party of railroad oiAls tnterest-
Cd in the combihatlon Ian Detlo6 fon Tueeday
on tour Of Inspection Of ths lIns, apa thaE jour
ney VIII not end this eide ~ la.itaks - Re1neo
Edwards ialand. Ths pAgtR tnelnas4 ~ s4llae-
tors Of the EastsFn lailEoaaj atne o1tas dreeioEs
81 the PennsylVania CeptEal Ratlro1d ano oihef1.
The object 0lths t0brt parity pEs e he phqerVs-
tIon: aSd . fha wlll hs aa6s4 lie eonSlmaeig1 q
the proposed consolidatinR q ~ Uoltsn lsatue
Central and European and North Americeh
roads by the signing Of the contracts between
them. The presence Of the Rmneylvaania Cen
trail peopls 2 slgnigcant fgon the taet teae thcy
are iaFq6 btnSfs "a the Eafopean and Norih
American roads, and that they and The Eastern
management are both laTgoly and directly tntae-
ested IN ths. New York aHa .NgW England,
formerly de Bosson, hartford and Brid RaiI-
rO9s; ,fsrouvh t,.idst sSu zaliaa, Boston ana
New York, will b run ct an oaIly day. ft
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

THh New FORK Eeness, in slSetching the ont
line 81 the rise and fall Of parties since the oTln-
izatlun Of the Government says the DemocAuS
|parfy still lives aud survives all its tonnders-
5acfson, Van Ruren, Forsyth, and Wright.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

MOTTO N.aisop 3 .ysn.e. | VII s..Ee pound:
- Wslk. ~! iss-a .
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08
pron he & IllIl.i PIlhlilsdsiphla City Itspl

Acctsnporaty says--a, Ths Silence Secused e
to the conpondinR Of the felonH committed q the
Trsasslrsr nav ba - ols1lad, is hEiagfng dihu1ol
on the fair EanOiOE PhilaAalphlH. ID 10 olAge
city 10 the eiVIli1ed world coaid the Treasury be
robbed, and the fhi6Ves elgape rFpesoutiops amid
the dumb acquiesceho oE The whole pEess o& sne
party. The only iournal1 IN tAio city that havo
venfured 10 montion this oai oanding Of ial-
ony' ere the dee, thS LsdGeE. and the Abby
CITY Item. = S oflE H0gHUl 80 8k4ialA q
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08
SYLVAN SPRINGS.
CHkRLKs KYLE, PnosRrs1oR.

spIsasaht plase eRrolert has been neatly atted
ip fsF - rsSSpion of 1naiv vidual Vliton, PicnioI
Ind sooial RaFtiee.
Amzls assOnpoasnonl Tor Daasins have been
"a tR ~. LoMoNADE, CAKES, FRUIT, 10
1iil b SSld q ~ Rho nay desire thSn.
No lfauoTs WIl b apId on the ground.
10 Wfll 80 0oHslndq kis popQlae stand gt Second
dna aisleeo PhgI9 tie eeoEe nameq SUNNI e
1FiaS 1ag ~ had during tno eealont al9Qf - ~.
- snce. iath and QRnnge eHeetss Ihero he viii
bo plseSSd 10 Ses his many friends and the public
aSi1lsilV. = 80 M maye-am
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08
dGIgOCERYa STORE
-. ". Cor. Hoarth aad llarket So.
WILMINGTON, DEL.

'Ns The andSfdifnSd respectfully an e4n
DouneaS 10 his old fFi6pds and thak973 ri
bubble GENERALLY that he has comp LETT
GROCERikH, SbaA RS AND M0LAHeEs, ,ail
Loverina crushed granalAte and pulverixed6u Sugars
80 Goft, white and coffee sugars,
80 a Syrup and ell kinds of MolAssegt .
Old GoVoTnmant Java Coffee, Iaguira, Maricaibo,
Green Teas, White and Red Wheat Family Flour.
new BuekWheat, all kinds ofgure Spices, Sardineg.
9ustaB1, RpFe lQliYa OH W Welnnts MQshrQOn end
HouAst6 CatiRD, End leh and American Qkles, Jel-
cA6eOlaaq ~ eli. Ma ~ qshlng Soap Ia
great Iellet aiOss Starch. Our.
kentR RatsiPa OittoAs AtmqEsa eiinee Meat, DIioa
Buckets, Btuthes, Sperm, Adamantine and TallOW
Candlee and al aftiele uhnally kept In we'll as
| 9-1V - ...IAME9 ORIPPEN.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

The City Council, InPaEmittibs Mf. ouinh 20
carry ont sthe cherished ohiert Of hia hsaEIn is
about to put the taxpayerS into q debt Of SS9eoO
or $4,000 with an annual expenditure of abouE
5000. Having effected 80 much, 1r, Qaipn has
concluded not TO serve the city longer end de-
clines osbs candidate for Feelssticn. he Is
right in bis iast fesolva.i Is sLlai ~. a...a
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

The municipal dsbt Of New 1ToEk tneEeaaes
rapidly. CoRptsellsr Grssas August statement
miIlioua zoos 800 dlrIng IS month Il July. 4hs
total on the sOth q JunssIpM The amount in the
sinking Fuad, Was $40. .1ss,OeO. On ths slst Of
July Il had risen 70 Sl1I,Sll,4b7.
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

THn Rn6fiaichhsiS q ohs0 csi ~ ocFafs IN
that State, ulnce theY - iWillaml Allen
for ac9lfne9, gThe kesuRrectlu ~: ~ Y
politics. Putting aim 70 tho front = TeKy much
like raising the dead.7TN <. consmeretal ~
eeSfsseT. -irfs. s.I - .,'ssi e'i t.f
The corruption Of the Radical partyiS enough
to raise the dead 5eIH Seas 1-is,e
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

The election on constitutional anqndmsnts
for township ofRceTs toob placV tbroughout
Delaware yesterday But LITTLE tuterole WAS
manifosted. : New Castle county gives majoriiY
against the amendmgnts, but = y generalY canoe
little operation in most q the countsa-- EAsta'
Press -te2t -sie..i1iiigf eal sc gyetaelRt s-L
The above, copied SsOtn the PhilAasivhiA lpress
Of to-day, Is one Of those eu1Ous mistakes which
sometimes sccur in the best tregulateOm There
has been no eleeticn in ON state Eseantiys and 3
the name Of Nerth Caroline be inserted in lieu d
Delaware It would make the item more thEuthtql
the reader win please consider the eprsetions
effected. - ~ s.a;sd sllsa ~ =. : ~
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

Six German beer ssIIess Of Worcester, Mass,
were yesterday iued s1O0 Saeh and Costs asaten'
csd 70 sbs Honss Of CoEEssiion iOE aiE montha and
ordered 20 and $1,000 roe to viclaa re local Cp-
ton law sor year. Thsy have eli sPPssls1
aauibst the decision. ~ r,t..I..i.t .tsa
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

The Radical city Of Washington with apopula-
tion of about one hundred and nine thcnsand has
debt Of twcntS-two millions Of doilnrG "H0W
is that for high" ,ts q, ..e,.r,,sis.,,,E
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08

Ma. &C. FmToH'a fptsign lsitem inthe hals
timore American have been full ofgo1tp and
are very entertaining feadlag. t4 9R
Wilmington daily gazette., 1873-08-08
wHySRGRSXNr


We requested the Bspaiblicns to cay whether it
was in favor of increasing the salaries of the city
officials, mentioned 10 the dFdlnanca now before
the COancIi but that paper b hIle6t on the ques-
ton propOunded simply 10 the interest Of ecOnO-
my. 1,tss s.7 sssy, j .ON ,qsnalisa9 3s ie asaAe
We have not met & demoerst, who expraaSsd
himself on the qus5:lOp, who did not cay he
thought i llexpeaisnt ana unnecssaary 70 In
crease the salary Of the City Treasurer, while
there were so many good men, well qualified 70
discharge the duties Of the once, ready - serve
the city in that capacity for $1,000. 1t has. been
but short time since the salary was raised; and
the present lneuinbeBt haa dlachsrgsd The Autlss,
and attended at the same tlme, to several other
Important app6intmenta, such As Secrelaryof the
Board Of Public EducAlIon; President Of q large
manufacturing company, and Secretary Of one OF
twoSbuIldihg aud loan associations. While 80
many good aud competent men desire the once
at Its present salary we pee no necessity for the
city, which Is now short Of funds, increasing the
pay.
With rsfsreuee 70 the Street COmaisSloneF, we
are not 80 fully satsasd thatthe Oalce 10 paid a.
fully as Il should be. Bat It Is . little aingnlAI
that the proposition to raise thassaiaty should b.
made 50 soon AFTER new Street COmmlseloner
has been elected hIs certainly treating the old
ofaeer rather cOOlIy, while IT Il aussilonabll
whether the newly appointed bad mot bsttsr BE nj
lowedto become somewhat fanillar with bic dn-
ties before his salary IL ralss! ezra 4, siG:5s z: s s