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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17
Tit for Tat-The ModOcs.

The San Francisco Chronicle of the
10Th ult., relates brutal act oftreach-
cry and assassination practieed upon
the Modocs by Ben Wright aud his
company, twenty-one years ago, near
the spot where General Candy so re-
Gently became the victim of a like
shameful treachery, Ben Wright and
his men called the Modocs into a
friendly council of fpeace, and in the
midst of it, Wright drew his pistol
and shot the nearest Indian to him.
This was the signal that had been
agreed upon by Wright and his men,
who following the example of their
leader, shot down seventeen Indians
on the spot-making eighteen in all.
Some of the Modocs did not come to
the council, but remained under cover
close by. These made their escape,
but not before they sent a shower of
arrows at Wright's company, two of
which took effect, seriously woundiDg
two of the enemy. The dead Modocs
were scalped, and the bloody trophies
brought to Yreka, where Wright and
his men were feasted and honored as
heroes. After this Wright was ap-
pointed Indian agent, and one night
he was assassinated by Modoc chief,
in his cabin, near the mouth of Rogue
river. Such is a piece of unwriten
history, according to the Chronicle, of
one of the most infamous and disgrace
full acts ever committed. At that
time the present Modocs were children.
Capt. Jack was nine years old, John
was nineteen, Boston Char
ley was an infant ofabout a year old,
and Hooker Jim about the same age.
1t is almost certain that the story of
Wright's treachery, told these chill
dren and youths by their fathers,
uncles and kindred, nourished their
hate ofthe whites, and prompted the
of Gen. Candy. When this
bit of American history shall be gen.
orally known, we doubt not there will |
be modification of the feeling now so |
prevalent, to exterminate these In
dians.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

DURING the einterval between the har-
vest of 1872 and 1873 it is estimated by
competent authority that England
must pay out s175, ,000,000 to foreign
countries for wheat alone. and about
so, 200, coo more for corn and other
food,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

The witty local of the Augusta
Chronicle gives the following. which
may be beneficial to the subscribers Of
other papers Delinquent subscri-
bers should not permit their daughters
to wear this paper for hustle. There
being SO much due on it, there is dan
ger of taking cold.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17
Sixth Division Of the Ch.ueery eeprt.

The Chancery Court for this, the Sixth
Division, Hon. C. q. SMITH, presiding. Is
held at the following times and places:
HARrsvILLE, Trousdale county, lst Nom
days of February and August. -
CLAaKsvILEE, Montgomery county, 4th
Mondays of April and LIST Mondays OF No
vember.
GALLATIN, Sumner county, lst Monday of
June and 4th Monday of December.
LEBANON, Wilson county, End Monday
of April and End Monday of October.
SPRINGF1ELD, Robertson county, 4th
Monday March and 3rd Monday in Septem-
ber.
DOVER. Stewart county, 2nd Monday in
February and 4th Monday in October.
@AsHLASD CITY, Cheatham county fSrd
Monday In january and End Monday in
August. EE
*ARLrNgToN, Houston county, 4th Mon
day in February and 4th Monday in August.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

JOURNALISM is fast extending
throughout Japan; new paper making
its appearance most every week. Con-
victed criminals who are hired out to
work are encouraged to buy newspa-
pers and books with the earnings they
obtain, to read on Sundays, which is
now day of rest TO them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

The Supreme Court Of the United
States decides that person commit
ting suicide does not vitiate a life in
surance policy, the Court holding that
the facts show the reason of the sui
eide to be so impaired that the act was
not voluntary or intelligent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

SPEAKING of the cotton crop this
season, Southern papers say that the
money paid for it in its raw state will
not fslf short of$330, 100000. OF this
sum about s35, 900, 900 will have gone
to spectators and first purchasers,
leaving S295, ,000, 600 to the producers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

A JACKSON, Miss, letter TO the New
Orleans Picayune says The whole
Legislature, that is, majority, could
be bought. we are told, for about So
000-sometimes 81 ,000-priees of in
dividual members ranging from twenty
FIVE to one hundred dollars. Sem
ators are worth from one hundred to
two hundred and fifty"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

A COOP REToRT.-"If you had
avoided rum. said a wealthy, though
not an intelligent, grocer to his neigh
Dor, your early habits, industry, and
intellectual abilities would now have
permitted you to rrde in your carriage.
" And if you had never sold rum for
ne to buy" replied the bacehanal,
" you would have been my driver.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

The London Times is printed on a
press newly invented, called the Wal
ter" supposed to be by far the swiftest
working press in the world. 1t is
a self-feeder, and delivers the sheets
printed on both sides and folded ready
for mailing at the rate Of 1900 per
hour.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17
DANIEL WEBSTER penned the fol-

lowing beautiful sentiment:
IF we work upon marble, it will
perish if we work upon brass, time
effects it; if we rear temples, they will
crumble into dust; if we work upon
immortal minds,--if we imbue them
with principles, with the just fear of
God and love Of our fellow men-we
engrave on those tablets something
which will brigaten for eternity"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

A ST.. PAUL paper notes that all the
advertisements for Indian supplies call
for lust twice as many barrels of best
brown soap as of plugs oftobacco, and
wonders what the Indians can do with
so much soap.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

A Nashville founder paid $50 q per
ton for iron day or, two since when it
ought to be obtained here at $28 per
ton, if we had blast furnaces.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

John Z. Hatcher, Esq, has resumed
his old place as the witty parsgrapher
of the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17

Among the vostrymen of st. Lazarus
Church. Memphis, elected recently,
we're jefferson Davis and Gideon j.
Pillow,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17
Tenth Indieial Circuit.

The Circuit Court of this, the 10th Judi
cial Circuit, Hon. j. Z. RICE presiding, are
held at the following times and places:
CLARKsvILLE, Montgomery county, on
fst Mondays in January, May and Septem-
Der. c. ID. Bailey, clerk.
SPRISGFIELD, Robertson county, the lst
Mondaysin February, June and October
John Y. Hutchings, clerk.
ASHLAND CITY. Cheatham county, the
3rd Mondays in February, June and Octo-
ber. w. b. Nichols, clerk.
CHARLOTTE. Dickson county. the 3rd
Mondays in March, July and November
]. A. Dods0n, clerk.
WAvERLY, Humphreys county, the 4th
Mondays in March, July and November.
H. 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, 1873-05-17

There is one bell in Europe that cost
three hundred thousand dollars.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-05-17
j. ]. CRUSMAN.

Is now making large addi-
tions to his stock, and offers
inducements to the Trade,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
CeciltOn Items.

Last Friday morning, May end, while
Capt. Stops was engaged in fishing, in St.
Johns creek, his attention was drawn to
some object lying on the shore and rowing
up to it he discovered it to be the body of
a drowned man, and was lead to suppose it
was bIr. Benson who was drowned in the
Bohemia on the Goth of last March. A
Jury was summoned, the news spread over
the neighborhood, as if by telegraph; all
business was suspended and there was
general gathering to see the drowned
man." No one in all the company could
say positively it was the body of Benson,
so altered was his appearance by lying in
the water over a month. The jury were
compelled to disperse without rendering a
a verdict, because the magistrate failed to
put in an appearance. The next day
another jury was called and Mr.. Way, one
of the gentlemen that was in company
with Benson when he met his premature
death, came and identified the body by
the clothing and some articles that were in
the pockets. Capt. Stops was ordered to
bury the remains, and as he was making
preparation for the burial, some friends
came from Bohemia Manor and took them
in charge.
The frequent rains have good effect
upon the wheat, which is growing rapidly
and has healthy color. There are some
few exceptions, however. Fields that were
seeded late do not look SO promising.
"A fatal malady is prevailing to an
alarming extent in this vicinity and the
skill of the most eminent physicians has
been baffled. Young chickens are it's vic
tins. Gaps is the name of the disease.
Boots that were so lately BACKED to
dance the catillion are now creased to sasha
behind the plough, for corn planting is the
order of the day.
old St. Stephens Church which has
stood tue storms of Winter and the heat
of Summer for many years, will soon be
remembered among the things of the past.
-Overcoats and stoves are yet indispen.
| sible.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Rising Sun Items.

Married.--At Oxford, Pa, by Rev. Mr..
Harvey, on March 10Th, Benjamin W.
Buckley, of Cecil county. Md, to Lydia A.
M'Comens, of Chester county, Pa.
Fsn1ncial.-On the last meeting night of
the Building and Loan Association, money
sold at SOS per cent premium. This don't
look like its members were bard up.
Horse Lost.-Mr. Jesse A. Kirk lost a
very fine horse, few days ago, from some
complicated disorder, beyond the skill of
orr veterianies
Correction.-Messrs. Robb s. Barben, the
shad fahists, hardly knew themselves in
The Wing, Of last week. As your itemiser
is noted for his plain chirography, it must
have been the printers fault.
Roads are said to be as bad as they can
be- The ladies call them horRid. When
is that new system coming round? II can t
make them worse; so we 60 for any change.
Farming is quite backward in this part
of the country. Grass grows very slowly.
Corn not much planted and poor prospect
to get it planted. Gardeus have had but
little done in them.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
North East Items.

Sale Of Money.-The Building & Loan
Association of North East, sold last week,
$1,000 at A per cent premium. Very low.
An excellent opportunity is afforded in
this Association for investment.
Temperance Convention. ]. Kemp,
S. Logan and Mr.. J. W. Falls, were sent
as delegates to attend a Temperance Con.
vention, held on Thursday last, in Balti.
more.
Improvements. Three more new houses
are under way of construction at the South
End or Perkins town. Also new addi-
ton and general improvements to Mr..
Sanks residence, opposite the Post Office.
I Hshing.-All parties engaged in this
business on the North East river, learn,
are doing well. Shad are more abundant,
but herring slightly fell off this week. Mr..
Barnes landed some thousands day of the
former, the early part of this week. shad
selling on shore at sic to $l4. and herring
80 cents per hundred.
Still they Come and Go.-All kind of
traficking and teams engaged in the scaly
tribe, last but not least, might have been
seen neighbor Tom and his "yaller" mule
squealing terrificly.
Died Suddenly.-A valuable mare be-
longing to J. w. Rowland, liveryman.
Looking Well.-Wheat, grass and oats
in this vicinity. Very little corn yet plant.
ed; weather too cold and wet.
Religious. Sunday afternoon, the
Rite of Confirmation by Bishop Lay, at
the St. 11ary's Church-3 o'clock P. NJ
Services as usual at the NJ. E. Church,
morning and evening, by Rev. J. d. Curtis,
who draws full attendance and is giving
entire satisfaction.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Chesapeake City Items.

Rslsgious.-First Quartely Meeting will
be held in the NJ. E. Church, Saturday,
afternoon. Quartely Meeting services will
be conducted Sabbath night by Rev. Mr..
Thompson, P. E. There will be no
services in the Presbyterian Church Sab.
bath morning nor evening. Rev. Mr..
Mallory not being at home.
Improvements. David Palmer has
recently purchased from DR.. Rowland, of
Kent county, Md, dwelling on corner of
Sd. and George streets, which he has great
ly improved by repaintins and building an
addition.
7oun Election came off on Monday very
quietly, resulting in the election of the
following persons for Commissioners:
Messrs. ]. Buchanan, G. Carpenter, Capt.
F. Layman, John Conrey, and J. II. Brooks
Town Bailiff is appointed by the Commits
sioners.
Sold.-Mr. Frank Boulder has sold his
gray horse, known as the Foard horse, to
Mr.. ]. West, of Wilmington, Del, for
$500.
Sac MU.-Mr. Burget, who sometime
since purchased of Messrs. Eagle & Co.,
the steam saw mill, has taken out the old
machinery and has replaced it with new.
He is now receiving large floats of lumber
and expects to put the mill in operation in
about week.
Nisce!laneous.-Mr. Richard Bayard has
received another boat load of oyster shells
to burn in his lime kiln Oysters were
selling here this week at $500 per bushel
i. Our town is steadily growing and i'm
proving We hope our enterprising
men may in some way influence the Rail-
road to be run near Chesapeake City.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Port Deposit Items.

Representative town authorities
have finished cleaning out and rebuilding
the culvert, viii ch drains the street near
Mrs. S. NJ. c. Nesbitts. From the appear
.ance the culvert presented, we think the
improvement was not premature. The
saloon and "ten-pin alley" opposite the
Washington House has lately been rented
to Mr.. J. T. Street, of Baltimore. We
trust our young men will not be 'taken
in" by the double temptation of game
and drink. Messrs. Armstrong d Co.,
have the old brick warehouse nearly taken
down. Davis g. Way have removed their
Office to Main street, until they get their
new one built.
FIshing.-The OILERS are catching large
quantities of herring; so many, they e1-
perience considerable difficulty in dispos-
ing of them.
That High ScAool.-Some Of our citi-
zens, as we'll as Tile Wing, seem disposed
to criticise our remarks in reference to a
High School in Port. Now, We acknowl-
edge frankly that nearly all things may be
improved and would by no means make an
exception of our Glow schools" but be-
cause these schools are not conducted in
the best manner is no excuse for declaring
those industrious pupils who have made
advancement in our common schools from
an opportunity to 60 higher under proper
tutors and within the indispensable infiu-
ence of parents. We repeat with increased
emphasis let US haze it, Where is the
money to come from ?-ED.]
Farming.-Some of the farmers in the
neighborhood have planted corn. We hear
very favorable reports from the wheat
fields. Oats are not doing well, owing to
the backward weather.
laundering. - There have probably as
many RATS come down the river this Spring
as in the same lime for many years. There
are evident signs Of the timber failing to
supply the demand many years more
The attention of lumbermen appears to be
turned toward Michigan, where the sup
ply is unimpaired.
appointment. - Our towpsman, d. X.
RalstOn, has received an appointment in
the Custom House, in Baltimore. We
think the appointment good one and well
merited.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Pilot Town Items.

T,ro Men Lost.-Lewis Jones and Thos.
Barber started to cross the river in canoe
at place called the dry saw mill, on the
night of 22d ultimo, and have not been
heard of since; the night was very dark
and the water fearfully high. One of the
men has wife and five children. Both
70 them were intoxicated. AS the boat
has not been found on either shore, it is
supposed they drifted on an island and the
boat sunk.
Rafting.-The rafting has been unusual
ly brisk the last week; about 200 RATS
being run.
Shad.-Messers. Barnett & Day are fish
ing the old Day Battery; they caught 2, 500
shad last week, of the finest ever saw.
Peach Crops.-I have not seen apeach
blossom this Spring; they are all killed in
this neighborhood; the last heavy sleet
killed the buds.
Died.-At his residence near Pleasant
Grove, on Saturday May 3, Isaac Haines,
in 80 year of his age-formerly merchant
at Rising Sun.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Death of a Centenarian,-We noticed a

Death Of Centenarian.-We noticed a
week or SO ago the death of Ann M. Evans
at the age of 1903. There are some cir
cumstances connected with the life of this
lady, that may not be unintsresting to the
public, and we here relate them. Her
father was German gentleman named
Andrews. Her mother belonged to the
order of German nativity. When she
was young girl her father lived in Elkton.
When General Washington was in that
town during the Revolution he put up at
Hollingsworth's tavern and Mrs. Evans
Miss Andrews them with the curiosity
consequent to little girl, staid with little
Miss Hollingsworth, daughter Of the pro-
prietor, and was taken by the father Of his
country upon his knees. When she was
some years older, she was placed at the
same boarding school, with the celebrated
Miss Patterson who married one OF the
Bonapartes. 1t was kept in Philadelphia
by an Italian and was then the most Ia
shionable school in the United States. She
was an intimate friend of Miss Patterson
and was visiting with her. after her mar
riage with Bonaparte, at Mr.. Smith S
near Philadelphia. The Bonaparte was
with her, and it was at the residence OF
this Mr.. NTH, whilst Miss Patterson was
present, that courier came, ordering his
return to France. She describes the
Bonaparte as being small and stoop-shoul-
dered. Mrs. Evans husband died, few
years after her marriage, and she never
married again. She had one little boy who
died about 70 years ago, when three or
four years old. She kept his clothes, and
had them placed under her head when she
was buried. They were however greatly
moth eaten. One of her nephews was
Judge Andrews of New York. Another
nephew is the cashier of the Girard Bank
in Philadelphia, that same one had deposit
ed thirty or forty years ago, several thous-
and dollars for her in bank in New York.
And it was laying there waiting for her
to claim it.-Eusry Erening.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10

THE PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET
The demand for Beef Cattle was quite dull
this week, and with liberal receipts, prices
favored buyers to the extent of s(Gic. per
ID. Receipts, 1900 head. Wequofe choice
extra at 7t@sic.; fair to good at G(G1c.,
and common at 5@5ac.. per ID. gross.
Cows and Calves were dull at $50GSi5.
Receipts, $50 head. Sheep are in good re-
quest at 7!@s4c. for choice wooded, and
600 head. Hogs sold freely at SIS, 50@s, Is
for corn-fed: Receipts, 5000 head.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice. that the subscriber. of Cecil
county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of said
county, letters of Administration the personal estate
of ISABELLA THOMPSON,
late Of said county deceased All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned exhibit
same, with the vouchers thereof duly
On or before the 10th day of April. 1874:
they otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
of said estate. All indebted said estate
requested to make immediate payment to the subscri-
Der. Given under my hand. this 10Th day of April,
1873. JONATHAN L. CROTIIERS.
Administrator of Isabella Thompson, decd.
Test-REUBES D. LAMAR, Register.
April 49, lS73-6w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice, that the subscriber, of Cec
county, hath obtained from the Orphans Court of sait
county. letters of Administration on the Persona
estate of THEODORE PHYSICK,
late of said county, deceased All persons having clan
against the said deceased hereby warned to exhibit
the same with the vouchers thereof duly authentca
On or before the the Sth day of 18th MONTH 1874:
they may otherwise, by law be excluded from all bene
of said All persons indebted to said estate are
requested TO make immediate payment to the subscriber
Given under my hand, this sh day Of 4th month"; 1873.
WILLIAM WARING,
Administrator of Theodore Physick, dec'l.
Tr-t-RErBEN D. LAMAR, Register.
april IL, lS13--6w
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Elkt0n Produce Market.
Baltimore Markets.

Flour.-Western super $5G5.75; 200 do.
extra $G.75@7; spring extra S7.37!GS75O;
Western family sS.374@s.sO So Wheat:
Choice white 210 cents. The sales of
Southern, included small lot choice white
at 21O cents; choice amber 205 cents; good
red 100 cents. White G7@Gs c..
yellow GO c.-Oats are scarce and firm
with a upward tendency of prices. South
ern 52G54 c.; mixed Western, so c.; West
ern 51(a5a c. Rye is quiet and firm, and
we learn of no sales. We quote fair to
prime at 90@1O0 cents; choice Pennsyl-
vania held at 10J C.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
NOTICE.
JACOB TOME

THOMAS GRUBB, and ALICE NJ GRUBB. his wife.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County. In Chancery
ORDERED, This 10th day of April 1873, that the sale
made and reported by William J. Jones' Attorney for
the sale Of the mortgaged Real Estate of Thomas Grubb
and Alice NJ Grub, his wife, lie ratified and confirmed
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown
before the 18th day of Jane. next provided, copy OF
this Order be inserted in some newspaper published in
Cecil county week for month before the 18th
day of May, next.
The Report the amount of sales be $500 co.
DAVID SCOTT. Clerk.
True copy: test, DAVID SCOTT,
April l., lS,3-1m Clerk.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10

BALTIMORE HAY AND STRAW MARKET
There is an active demand for Hay, and
the market is firm. We note prime Maine
selling from store at $2e@$SO, and quote
Pennsylvania and Western at $27(GS30,
and choice Cecil county at $35G$3I. Rye
Straw is firm at s2s@ $50. and Dat Straw
at $so(9sa4 all per ton of 1900 pounds.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10

Religious.-The Right Rev. II. c. Lay,
bishop of this Diocese, will preach and
administer the rite of confirmation at St
Mary's Church, North East, on Sunday
the 18th instant, at o'clock PM; and al
St. Marks Chapel, near Perryville, at
o'clock Pm. same day.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10
Notice to Creditors.

This is to give notice. that the subscribers of Cecil
county, have obtained from the Orphans Court of said
county, letters Testament the personal estate of
ANDREW j. BRICKLEY
late of said county deceased All persons having claims
against the said deceased hereby warned exhibit
the with the vouchers thereof duly authenticated
On or before the 3lst day of March, 1874;
they otherwise by law be excluded from all benefit
OF said estate All persons indebted to said
requested to make immediate payment TO the subscri-
hers. Given under our hands, this 9th day of April,
1915 SARAH J. BRlCkLEY,
JAMES A. COULSON,
Executors of Andrew j Brickley, decd.
Test-REUBEN d. LAMAR. Register.
april j. lS,3-Gw
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1873-05-10

The Panorama in the name of, and
partly for the benefit of the Catholic Church
Of this town, on Monday evening last, re-
suited in benefting the Church to the
amount of about $17; the whole proceeds
being about $40.