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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08
NUMBER 25.
The Rates of POSTAGE.

The abolition of all free matter in the
N Ills after July /, does not greatly et-
feet the general public, save SO far as it
relieves it from the payment OF other
|. ople's postage. But it would be oil in'
terest in connection with these changes
to briefly summarize all existin. rates of
p stago:-
Postal cards, one cent each, go without
further charge to all parts of the country.
All letters. 10 all parts of the United
States, 3 cents per halt ounce.
LocaI or drop" letters, that is for the
ci or town where deposited. . cents if
d.'iyered by carriers, and l if there is
no carrier system.
For newspapers and magazines. reg
Il arly issued and sent to regular SUBJ
sc.ibers, the following rates per quarter
OF ,hree months, payable in advance at
The Office where received -
Dailies 80 cents
Six times week 80 cents
T,i.weeklies 10 cents
Semiweeklies 10 cents
Weeklics 8 cents
Semi.monthIies. pot over 4 ozs. cents
NJ N,nthlies. not over oZs. 8 cents
z arteries,
3ooks, 3 cents for each ounces or
tr, ction thereof.
Al other printed or miscellaneous mat
tes, as pamphlets. transient newspapers,
haid bills, circulars, proof.shects. photo
graphs, book manuscript, ETC., and also
sc ds, cuttings, bulbs and roots,
ccl. for each two ounces or fraction
Ii lreol, always to be prepaid.
Manuscript! for publication in newspa.
pc :, magazines, etc., is subject TO letter
p tase.
Undeliyered letters can be resent to
Il address without additional charge.
stamps cut from stamped envelopes
az rejected by the posIoffice.
Letters 10 all parts of the New Domin-
icn (Canada) 10 cents per half ounce 1t
u paid, paid, 6 cents; newspapers, 2
cents each
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08

\ HINT TO LOVERS OF FLOWERS. 4
most beautiful and easily attained show
OF evergreens may he had by II very
simple plan, which has been found to an
swer remarkably well on small scale.
If geranium branches taken from luXuri-
ant and healthy trees, be cut AS slips and
immersed in soap water, they will. after
dropping lew days, shed their leaves,
put forth new ones, and continue in finest
yigor all winter. BY placing number
of bottles thus filed in q flower basket,
wi h moss to conceal the bottles, show
OF evergreen is easily insured for the
whole winter. All the different varieties
of the plant being used, the valious
sh.pos and colors of the leaves blend into
a teautilul effect.
They require no fresh water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08
qoetrg.
4 Wonder Why.

wonder why thi. worlds good things
should fall in such uneven shares;
Why some should taste of all the joys,
And Others ouly feel the cares
wonder why the sunshine bright
should fall in paths some people tread,
While others shiyer m the shade
Of clouds that gather overhead
l wonder why the trees that hang
- fun Of luscious fruit, should grow
Only vhsre some may reach and cat,
While others faint and thirsty 90
WI, should sweet flowers bloom for some,
For others only thorn. be found?
And some grow rich from fruitful eaith,
While others till but barren ground:
wonder why the hearts of some
o'erfow with joy and happiness,
While others 20 their lenrly WAY,
Uublessed with aught OF tenderness
wonder why the eyes OF some
should ne'cr DC moisiened with tear,
While others weep from morn iill night,
Their hearts all crushed with SORROW here
All, well, we may not know, indeed,
The WAYS, the whcrefores OF each life;
But this We know there's Que who sees
And watches u through JOY or strife.
Each life its missisn heIe fulhlls,
And only He may know the end.
Aud loving Him We can be strong
Thro' storm and suHshiae lie may send.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08

A West Point official visitor says
that Gen. Sherman as he inspected the
riding of the cadets, sin his tall straw
hat, looked like an inquisitive farmer
who had never seen anything like this
before and was determined that no move
ment should escape him."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08

81 SAY, conductor, do you know that
good looking lady there, with a book 2"
Yes. have seen her few times"
by Joyc, she's splendid"
Yes. think she is"
Il would like to occupy the scat with
her"
why don't you ask herr"
Il don't know but it would DO out OF
Order"
1t would not be if she was willing to
h. We you occupy it. OF course you claim
to be gentleman"
"Oh, certainly. II you are acquainted
with her, give me an introduction; that
is. if you have no objection"
Certainly not"
Fixing his hair, mustache and whiskers
in becoming style, he followed the con-
4 ctor. who, on reaching the seat where
Il, a lady sat, said, with peculiar twinkle
in his eye:
My wife, Mr.. of New York,
VI % assures me he will die before reach
IL Detroit il he does not form your ac-
quaiutance."
The gentleman stammered, suffered.
and grew red in the face, faltered out
some excuse, aud returned to his seat,
leaving the lady, in company with her
hi sband. to enjoy the joke.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08

"A model bill made out by an old lar-
mer against a neighbor, read rs follows:
"Neighbor A. DR.. to g. to horse and
wagon goin' to mill once since and twice
before. one dollar"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08

Subscribers caa tell, by examining the cOlOied
sAp attached 20 their palers. the amount due, and
th0se wishing 10 avail themselves Of the advanced
payments. can send 20 us by mail, or hand 70 sse
hrarvsl agent. sept. 4 -, - on the slip, meaUs
the paper i- paid for 10 that dsie. When mOusy
. sent, care should b taken 70 examine the slip,
and f the money is not cI edited within tWo weeks,
Ws .hSuld be apprised Si u.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08
our Control Over Disease.

Taking into consideration the fact that
it is within the power OF sanitary regula-
tions to prevent yellow fever, as was
shown in New Orleans while under oc.
cupancy during the late war by the
Union forces tor more than two years,
where over 100, 900 unacclimated soldiers
W nc stationed, or passed through the
CRY, without 4 single case of the disease
OF ginating there; that it is possible to
mp out the germs of Asiatic cholera
al d smallpox, and say, Thus far shalt
thou 90, and no farther" and taking into
consideration that the average duration
o life has been extended during the past
{, % centuries from nineteen TO thirty'one
= .rs, by a slow appreciation and i'm.
perfect application of sanitary law alone;
ta.ing these, and many other facts of
!. character. into consideration, it does
n. seem too much TO say that il is within
tie power of any one with moderately
god constitution to say whether he will
ci 3osc to cut short his days and die the
violent death OF disease, or whether he
VII extend the power of his body to
Il cir normal limits and so die from the
effects of old age, or from the gradual
wearing out OF the most imperfect organ
OF his body.-Popular Science Monthly.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08
W. G. McARDLE,
PHOTOGRAPH ARTIST,
so. PARIS, MAINE.

Copying and Ealarging done u order. All the
new styles kembrants, Me'iAlli0ns, BeTlins. POr-
celSin, hezS0 TinT Card and Ret0uch Cart by
wh,en new psocess, We get raj Of Moles, Frsekles
and an mperisctiens Of the skin Call and see
for yourselves. MottO-GOOd work az low prices
south Paris, Nav p ISIS. Sm
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08

They require no fresh water.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1873-07-08
G9t orfura 9tmotrat,

TERMS:-TwO Dollars per year-Sl.sO 4 paid
ia adv ance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
GAINESVILLE WHOLESALE MARKET.
CORRECTED BY ]. J. CRUsMAS.

SUGAR-New crop is now in good sup
ply, and we quote, Louisiana, in Hhds.
SliIuIsc-Lc more in bbls. Clarified; i29
l215: G ushed, Powdered and Granulated,
IA TO l5c.
MoLAssEs.-Newcrop, in Louisiana, fall
ing very short of expectations has largely
advanced. We quote $500 by the boi.
CoFFEE-Very firm. We quote Rio 2Slz
sALr.~Kanawha, bushel bbls. 50 rs.
FLoUR--Superfine, 50 W Extra, so 5o 10
s so; Choice or Fancy, sS 1S69 ~.
STAR CANDLES.-20c.
WHIsKEY-Common country, 81 coal 90
best brands Robertson county, 81 !5g2 w.
CHEEsE-W. R., lac dairy and factory
16@l7c.
RIcE-Carolina. 10.
SoAP-Bar, ga o.
OILs-Coai oil, 23c; lard oil, 50 cts
linseed oil, raw 81 o5, boiled 10.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-oo.
VARNIsH-Copal, 81 30; Japan, 10.
PUTTY-6c.
WINDow GLAss-sxlO 81 90 q box, lOxl:
PcwDERSRife,s 81 so = keg; lead, 10 = 70.
SHoT-s2 80.
CAPs-iO@50c = doz.
OYsTERS-2 and D cans 81 25@l Is.
SARDINES-24c.
MAcKEREL-No. 3, per Dbl, $40 90; Kits
No. l, 81 0ntG2 50.
BLAcKING-S7,sG75, per dozen.
NAILs-S5 rs.
IRoN-Kentucky. So; Tennessee,
RoPE-22d25c.
PfTTsBURG Coal 50 cts. ST. BERNARD
CLOVER SEEDS rs to O0per bushel.
MILLEr SEED-Sl 50.
HUNGARIAN SEED-Sl IS.
TIMOTHY SEED-S4 %.
RED TOP OR HERBS GRAss-sl so.
ORCHARD GRASS-S2 50.
TRACEs-sll so to Is 90 per. doz.
CoLLARS-sl0 to q per. dog.
HAMEs-s5 to i2rer dog.
AxEs-sl2 to 10. per. dox-
The following are the prices paid here al
this date for country produce.
BAcoN-Buying, to S1zc.
LARD-7x to Sc.
TALLow--7c.
DRIED APPLES-5c per 10.
UNPEALED PEACHEs-3c.
PEaIED Sto l0c.
PEA MUSIC to Coo. per bushel.
GINsENG-SO to Sc
BEEswAX-25c.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
WHITE BEANs-Sl so to 81 %.
PEAs-75c to 81 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

WE are panied to hear of the death
Of Capt. J. Fl. Yates, formerly of the
Police of this city. Mr.. Yates had
be, n very low for several months pre-
vious, with consumption, and tho not
expected to recover, his death has
caused general feeling of sadness
among his friends here.
During the time he lived here, he
made many warm friends; who did all
in their power to relieve his sufferings
and make his last days as pleasant as
possible and who now deeply sympa-
thize with bis family in their affection.
Weare glad that he had the foresight to
insure his life and has left his family a
competency. He was born in Adairs-
vile KY, 1899. And died in Dover
Tenn. on the 22nd inst, aged about "a.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

On last Sunday evening, we paid a
visit to the city cemetery, and were
much gratifed to find that it is in
much better condition than we have
seen it for several years This is as it
should be. Let every one who has re-
latives or friends buried there, keep
their graves nicely sodded and orna-
mented, and thus keep alive decent
regard for the memory of the dead.
There is desolation enough in such
memories without adding to it the des-
olation of the last resting place of lost
links in the family circle.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
TO OUR PATRONS.

As will be seen by an advertisement
elsewhere, we have purchased MIR. j,
Baldwin s interest in the CHRONICLE,
the style of firm dating from Feb.
10th, 1873. will be Neblett Il Grant.
Having assumed all liabilities We are
alone authorized to receive any and all
accounts due the late firm. This
change compels us to call earnestly
upon all indebted to US to come for
ward and make payment. We have
been indulgent with many for a long
time, to our detriment, and we indulge
the hope that they will liquidate their
Indebtedness and enable US to prose
cute our business with renewed
vigor. We hope our friends will assist
us in getting up an increased circula-
ton, thereby enabling US to furnish
them a paper eminently worthy in
every respect.
NEBLETT & GRANT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
The NEW POSTAL LAW. xh ch take.

The NEW POSTAL Law, wh CHI takes
effect from and after june 80. as We
| understand it, is set forth in the follow.
ing extract. We call attention of our
subscribers to it:
Third section ofthe postal appropri-
alton act of the last session, repeats all
laws permitting the transmission by
mail of any free matter whatever, from
and after June 30. Under this law
quarterly prepayments of postage will
be required on all newspaper exchanges.
In the case of all mail subscriptions
five cents per quarter for weekly news
papers, thirty cents per quarter for
daily papers; prepayment per quarter
or per year to be made either at the
Office where mailed, or at the Office
where delivered. In other words, the
same rule will be applied to all news
papers by whomsoever sent or received.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

CoNvOCATION OF MINISTER'S There
will be convocation of ministers o.
the Tennessee Conference ofthe Metho.
dist E. Church, South, at the Metho.
dist Church, in this city. beginning on
Friday the End of May, being the Fri.
day before the LIST Sunday in May
This council consists of those minis
tiers who Joined the Tennessee Confer
ence in 1874.
DIR. Moore, of Brownsville, Rev. VIC.
johnson, of Western Methodist, Rev.
j X. Plummer, Rev. s. P. Written,
and Rev. j. B. Hamilton, of Colums
bia, and others viii represent. There
were IS of those who joined Confer
ence at that time and bare still living.
The meeting will continue over Sab
bath and there will be preaching every
night.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
The Nashville Medical Iournal.

We have among our exchanges, the
April number of the Nashville Jour
nal of Medicine and Surgery. This
number is, as usual, filled with much
that is of interest to the general reader
and of incalculable interest to the DIFF
ferent branches of the medical pro-
fession. There is one article, BY s.
P. Cutler, NJ. D., of Memphis, headed
AFurrowed Enamel" which reflects
much credit upon its author as an in
genious and close observer. The ar
ticle is unique and instructive upon
the nature of diseased teeth, and the
connection of diseased teeth with ex-
anthematous diseases. This article
alone is worth more than the subscrip-
ton price Of the Journal, to all classes
of the medical profession, and more
particularly to the Dental Surgeon
Why will southern people continue to
send elsewhere, to the almost exclu-
sion of the South, for medical and
other literature, when as good, and in
many instances better, is being fur
nished at home?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
A Conquered Peace.

SAN Francisco, April 2O.-Details
of the peace conference at Camp Verde,
April 6, are received tonight. The
conference resulted in the uncondi-
tional submission and surrender of two
of the worst bands of Apaches. Peace
was brought about through the COM
plete route of the Apaches, who have
for the last twenty years defied the
Government. Over two hundred warri-
ors have been killed in the last cam
paign in the Businesses of the Apache
country. The council opened at $50
A. n. Craeky Ga Mohave) was the inter-
prefer. Shuzier Pal, men, women and
children joined in the council. The
warriors gave up their arms, and the
talk began. The Apache chiefs were
the first speakers. All acknowledged
complete defeat and desired peace,
Gen. Crooke accepted the surrender in
a few remarks. The chief promised
to send word to all outside Indians
with arms to come in and surrender.
Passes to protect the runners fir I'm
troops and settlers were promised,
and the conference broke up. The
vanquished Apaches went up to the
river to the old post, where feast was
given them. The general policy will
be to treat the Indians humanely
place them on reservations, make them
no promises which will not be fulfilled
to maintain order among them, in.
struct them in simple duties to God
and man, and thus prove to them that
peace is better than war. Gen Crooke
in general orders commends by name a
long list of officers and soldiers fol
gallantry in the last campaign. Per.
feet harmony exists between the off.
GERS, Indians and the War Department
The terms of the treaty will be strictly
enforced. There seems to be nc
doubt but the peace thus inauguratec
will be permanent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

We had the pleasure of making the
acquaintance of Mr. John Dick, broth
er of our worthy fried, d. Dick, ST.,
of this vicinity. He is just over from
Scotland, on business connected with
the Alexander estate, near Lexington,
Kentucky.
Mr.. Dick is extensively engaged in
iron manufacture in his own country
and speaks in high terms of our wealth
of iron here. He is whole souled,
genial Scotchman, and shows his APP
probation of a good horse by purehas-
ing, for 5000, two young colts of
Kentucky's best trottiDg stock, which
he intends carrying home with him.
We wish him all success.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

Mr.. THEo. COBB, of the New York
Mills, died at his residence in this
county, on the 18th inst. at the age of
sixty-fve years. Mr.. Cobb had been
in delicate health for a year or two
past, but was not, confined to his bed
until about two weeks prior to his
death. Mr.. Cobb had been a citizen
of this county about twenty-five years,
and during that time had been engaged
in the milling business. By his up
right bearing through life he had won
for himself host of friends. His fu-
neral was preached at the Episcopal
church in this city, of which he was a
member, and his remains inferred at
the city cemetery by the Masonic fra
ternity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

FARM FOR SALE.-R. W. Humph-
reys, Esq, offers for sale 107 acres of
rich, Cumberland river bottom land,
lying about two miles and a half
from the city, being a portion of
the tract owned by the late Judge Mar
tin. 1t would make one of the finest
dairy farms to be found in this coun-
try. For further particulars see ad-
yertisement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

FIRE.-The house of Mr.. Henry
Wall at the Seven Mile ferry, togeth-
er with its contents, was destroyed by
FIRE on the night Of the 22d inst
When Mr.. Wall was awakened the
house was solar gone that he had barely
time to save himself and his FIVE little
children. All the clothing of the
family was lost. This is severe loss
upon a clever and worthy man, who
can i'll afford it, and we trust those
who are more fortunate will lend a
helping hand to him in his misfortune.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

&c. BURT, ladies shoe manufactu-
rer, of New York, received the first
premium at the Paris Exposition in
1867, and has prepared case of ladies
boots, of most elaborate design and
finish, for display at the Vienna Ex-
position. Messrs. Bloch Bros. of this
city, are agents for Mr.. Burt. They
keepan elegant stock to which they in
vite the attention of all.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
THE CHRONICLE AND NASHVILLE
BANNER.

The price for the CHRONICLE, is 81 per an
mum; The price for the NASHVILLE DAILY
BANNER, is $40. We can furnish both, taken
together, for $40. All who desire TO take
them Jointly, will forward us their names,
money, and post-office address.
The tri-weekly BANNER subscription
price Is s5per annum. We Will furnish 1t
and the CHRONICLE for Sc.
All who desire TO keep posted in matters
rranspiring at our Stale Capitol and in our
town and county, can thus secure two me-
diums for a small outlay of money.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

WE learn, that in consequence of
increased attendance at the regular
services, as well as the crowded con-
dition of the Sabbath School, of the
Presbyterian Church, the congrega-
ton has raised between FIVE and six
thousand dollars for the extension,
enlargement and Improvement of their
house of worship.
This church has been greatly blessed
under the ministratioDs of their new
pastor, Rev. j. w. Lupton, having
received into their communion nine
teen members in the short time that
he has been with them, and seems to
be in hopeful condition.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

ANCIENT-We have copy Of the
United States Herald, furnished
by our friend, Robt. Tompkins,
which was published in this place
September 22, 1910, which makes it
about 63 years old. 1t was published
by T. F. Bradford, at g per annum.
An advertisement of the Mt. Pleasant
academy, states that boarding, wash
ing, &c, in genteel families could be
procured for s3j per year. Mcclure
& Elder advertise an elegant assert
ment of dry goods and groceries. P.
". Humphreys, r. West and Geo.
West, Ex rs. of G. West, deed offered
for sale 800 acres of land, lying on the
south side of Cumberland river, about
taree miles below Palmyra. The pa
per is well printed, and the proprietor
expressed his thanks for liberal patron.
age.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
FINANCIAL.

Gold in New York on Thursday, April
"a, closed at ll7h. Tennessee bonds-old
issue 1880; new issue 1870. We give the
following, as GAINESVILLE prices at this date:
Eastern Exchange, buying Il dis; selling
"A premium.
Gold, buying Ice. selling lSc.
Silver &C. premium.
Tennessee DO IDS (old) TIC.
Tennessee bon is new &c.
Montgomery county bonds, foc.
GAINESVILLE bonds, 75c.
Montgomery county warrants, s. TO soc.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

We have been informed by some one
who ought to know, that a movement
is on foot, with every prospect of sue
cess, to extend the front of the Episco
pal church out to the pavement. Such
an improvement will add much to the
general appearance of church and
street, and the growing membership
bids fair to make the enlargement ne
oaScarv
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26

In reply to the Paducah Kentuckian
about the inferiority of GAINESVILLE as
a tobacco market, let it suffice to say
that we can furnish proof of the fact,
that tobacco has, time and again, been
sold there and resold here at consid-
cradle advance. Believing, as We do,
that injudicious putting benefits no
market, we have no desire to engage in
work of that sort. Some grades of to-
bacco may sell better in Paducah than
here, whilst other, and more generally
sought after grades sell better in
GAINESVILLE. The test of the superior
ity Of one market over another, is to
be found in the extent of sales and
average prices.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-04-26
GRAND CoMmAsDERY.
Meeting in this City on May 18th.


The presence of the Grand Com.
mandery Knights Templars of the
State of Tennessee, which convenes
in this city the 18th of next month,
will be an event of no little interest
1t is expected that no less than three
hundred Sir Knights Communicates,
and delegates from others throughout
the State,) will be present at the con-
vocation. Already, fsom Memphis,
Nashville, Murfreesboro, Gallatin and
other places, come notes of gathering
and we see by the Memph :srap,rs that
grand time is expected by the visi-
tors.
1t is not often that our city is Wis
tied by as brilliant body as will be
represented on the 18th. The order
of Masonic Knighthood numbers on
its roll, names which have been made
famous on the field and in the cabinet
worthy successors of that gallant
body which under De Molay and other
leaders, fought so bravely centuries
ago to wrest the Temple from the
hands of the Moslem.
We hope that our citizens generally
will see that the proverbial hospitality
of GAINESVILLE be honorably sustained
on the occasion and that every effort
will be made to second the Brethren
of the Mystic Tie, in giving them a
generous and hearty welcome.
From the committee of arrange
ments we learn that preparations are
being made for very brilliant affair.
The programe, as We learn includes a
grand dress parade on the afternoon
of the 18th, and in the evening,
sumptuous banquet will be spread in
the large store formerly occupied by
Mr.. r. E. McCulloch, from which the
gay assembly of Knights Templar, in
full uniform regalia, will join the gal
LIANT youths of our city in escortng
their fair partners to the Franklin
Hall to ''chase the flowing hours with
flying feet" a good band of music
being provided for the occasion.