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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29
A British Prediction Of the Future
of American Iron.

Notwithstanding the efforts of our
British exchanges to convince them
selves and their readers that the i'm
portation of American iron into Eng
land is imposslbible, the very idea of
such thing seems to be nightmare
of horror to them. They cannot let
the subject drop, even for a week
Says Iron, in its last issue:
The tall talk of last week on the
importation of American iron into
Liverpool has been supplemented BY
assertions that the mills of Pittsburg,
Pa, are rolling boiler plates for Ire
land, and that large consumer in
South Staffordshire has lately conclud-
ed a contract with a Pennsylvania
rolling mill for 3, 900 tons finished iron.
Although many of the reports now
flying about will be found destitute of
foundation, there is little doubt that
the Americans have succeeded in ell
bowing us out Of the Canadian market,
and that both Australian and South
American purchasers of hardware are
attracted by the beautifully finished
American work, which, although dear
er, is infinitely more salea BILE than ours.
Great and we'll founded apprehensions
are entertained that the development
of the immense mineral resources of
Virginia will seriously affect, if not
entirely extinguish, our iron trade with
America I'D.
How much or little of truth there
may be in the statements above made
concerning American steel boiler
plates and finished iron for British
consumption, we are not prepared 10
say. We have heard the stories, and
are, consequently, disposed to receive
them cum grdnO SdiiS; but Iron Is
right in what it has to say about our
growing trade with Canada, Australia
and South America, and is probably
not far astray in its predictions as to
the ultimate benefits which will follow
the development of the vast coal and
iron resources of the Virginias. The
probable rapidity of this development
may be estimated from the fact that
seven ore beds, seventeen coal mines
and twelve furnaces are now in opera
tion on or near the line of the Chesa
peake and Ohio railroad. Kentucky,
Tennessee and Alabama are also de-
veloping their iron resources, and in a
few years the south will contribute
largely to the iron production of the
country. When that time comes We
shall not only have no use for British
iron, but we may have some of our
own make to spare for such of our
neighbors as may want it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29
School Discipline.

But some are ready to ask, what will
YOU substitute for the rod? A difficult
question, | confess, and one not easy
to answer. | think, however, and my
own experience confirms me In this
opinion, that there are means of
higher character than the fear of bod
jly punishment By which most, il not
all, young persons may be drawn to
duty. Among these | may mention
the desire which the young have of
the appreciation of their teacher, and
especially of their parents and friends,
and the dread of their disapprobation.
| have never yet seen the boy upon
whom these feelings did not operate.
is a great mistake to suppose, as
some do. that there is no punishment
except bodily. Mental punishment is
often more severe, and the effects pro-
duced by it are of higher and more
permanent character. In the same
way mental pleasures, those arising
from the love and pursuit Of kDowl-
edge. and from the feeling of having
earned the appreciation of our friends,
as we'll as our OwB,~are productive Of
the most beneficial results. Undue a
boy with love of knowledge, teach
him the importance and value of char
acter. that he has or can have that
good name,' which the inspired book
has said lis rather to be chosen than
great riches :" how careful will he be
10 do nothing to diminish it, but on
the contrary. like the miser, he will
strive to add to his treasure But the
teacher must be faithful and honest in
his communications to parents. The
student must know and feel that moth
ing will be concealed, not even sus-
picion and in his studies every one
should receive credit for effort as well
AZ for success.-Honae and School.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29
Resources and Industries Of Virginia.

To show the people of Virginia the
real condition of their resources and
industries we continue our glances at
the exhibits of the census of 1870, as
compared with those of the consus of
1860. With West Virginia Topped off,
and under all the disasters and draw
backs incident to the war and the hard
times that followed it, these exhibits
of course show falling off in produc-
ton, but they also show an encoura-
ging margin for expansion.
Having in previous articles referred
to the wheat, corn and tobacco crops
and to the orchard products, we now
proceed to glance at other products.
The value of the market garden
products of Virginia by the census of
1870 was $505. III, as compared with
$5S9, ,467 in 1860. The value of home
manufactures in 1870 was S556, ,307 as
compared with 81 ,576, ,627 in 1860. The
value of animals slaughtered or sold
for slaughter in 1870, S, $40, ,975 as COM
pared with S11 .49l ,027 in 1860. Do
nestle wine in 1870, 26,2S3 gallons, as
compared with 40,S0S in 1860. Irish
potatoes in 1870, ,293, ,S35 bushels, as
compared with 2,292, ,39S bushels in
1860. Sweet potatoes, 1.293,S bush
els, as compared with |, $50, ,S17 in 1860.
Value of all live stock on farms in
1870, $28,1S7, ,669, as compared with
$47, 500, ,049. The details are as follows:
Horses in 1870, 152,S99, as compared
with 287 ,579 in 1860; mules, 26,903 in
1870, as compared with Al OILS in 1860;
milch cows, 1SS, Al in1870, as compared
with 330,713 in 1860; working oxen,
45, ,9S7, as compared with 81, ,872 in 1860;
other cattle. 277 ,285, as compared with
615, 5,S82 in 1860; sheep, $40 ,145 in 1870,
as compared with 1,043,269 in 1860;
swine, 674,670 in 1870, as compared
with ,599,91 in 1860. The details of
the dairy products for 1870 are as fol-
lows: Butter, 697 .269 pounds cheese,
71,743 pounds; milk sold, 266, ~ GAL
Ions. For 1860: Butter, 13,464,722
pounds; cheese, S0,852 pounds.
What we have done in the past we
can do in the future. We can do more
for our resources have never been half
developed in the best times.-Pich-
Dond Whig.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29

year in his entire expenses. His daily
fare was potatoes, bread and molasses,
and his clothing the humblest to be
seen.
For all his self denial and devotion
he had a rich reward. He stood before
a crowded congregation in one of our
city churches and announced the fol-
lowing as his text-''When my father
and mother forsake me then the Lord
will take me up" And we know that
the text was true; for, when he had
been disowned by his mother, God had
taken him up and made him burning
and shining light in preaching the
gospel of Jesus Christ. And he has
yet richer reward than that before
him-"for they that turn many to
righteousness shall shine as the stars
forever and ever.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29

GERMAN writers have recently ex-
pressed the opinion that any people
will deteriorate, both physically and
mentally, should potatoes become their
principal food. Carl Vogt maintains
that the potatoes contribute very lit
tie toward the restoration of wasted
tissues; while Mulder, the Dutch phys
iologist. gives the same Judgment when
he declares that the excessive use of
potatoes among the poorer classes, cof-
fee and tea by the higher ranks. is the
cause of the Incidence of nations.
Leidenfrost maintains that the revo-
lutions of the last three centuries
have been due to revolution in nutri-
finn. a. q EaL..saaE LIZ --L--.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29

The Irishman had correct appre-
citation of the business, who, being
asked by the Judge, when he applied
for a license to sell whisky, if he was
of good, moral character, replied
Faith, yer honor, | don't see the ne
eessity Of good, moral character to
seli whisky
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29

THE man who comes on the stage
exactly at his cue is prompt; but the
man who does not come on at all is
pTomptcr.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29
PILGRIMAGE sHRINEs.

by Ms. ARCHIE THOMAS. of
Springfield, Tenn, and read at the pubic
entertainment given by the Tennessee
November ID, 1871.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29
XII

No light shines out through the dim, misty
Its shadows loom up-you shudder and
pale.
But beam of glory-the Gospel Light,
lllumes the way from the measureless
height
OF His matchless Love. Your life sanctifi-
Is = ed,g
Your soul redeemed, and with Heaven
allied, - tH
With heart as pure as an infants breath
You enter the vale and shadow of death.
Though ushered by sickness lingering long,
Or bitterest agony, brief and strong,
Or whether attended by ease or pain,
You shall press the pillow where all have
lain,
And this life-for you-is forever passed,
And you sleep in your narrow home at
~ last. M rAt-|H t-.H.-.
Murmur nor voice sounds from the silent
OF boundless, fathomless Eterdity.
And DER its waters weird no moon, nor
Fer sheds its iight-save one bright planet
That beams upon the dark, mysterious
tide,
Sending its rays e'en to the cherries side;
And in the light OF the blest star of Hope,
We rest until the Lords great day shall
1.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29

As short, sad pilgrimage of a day
Is lifei And time ceases with us for ave.
From the first moment we join earth's great
throng
Tolls beset us-we are hurried along
Each one working oCt his way the world
"a through, slR'sFz 5ssa
Good or i'll daring to will and to do.
Each Bearing alone his own soul-burslen
Fer pressing on ward TO the last guerdon.
Blu. enjoy all its pleasures as we NAV.
The journey of life is a weary way,
Fraughtwith trouble and cares unending.
All bitter and sweet, Highland shade blend
ing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29

Oft ere have faded the Orient hres,
Or ever have vanished the morning dews
Tired feet falter, and sweet heads lie low,
Inthe way that sin hath m ade mortals CO.
You who have safely passed infancy by,
Ere toll or sorrow extort a heart-cry,
Pause and dedicate yourself to His will
Who by his word can bring good out of ill.
A sanctuary for ages has stood fM
Ever ready and near-a dense old wood
Invites your dovotions, though il is rare,
That one will tarry or turn aside there
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-11-29

leave the house. His brother deman-
ded of him where he was going. He
said. To church"
IF you go, you will pay for it with
your life, " said his brother
He left the house; his brother fol-
lowed him with club. Antonio look
ed around and saw him coming with
the weapon. He stopped he kneeled
on the street, and, shutting his eyes,
said. My brother, will you kill me
If you do, the guilt will be upon your
own head; i commit my soul to
God.
There was perfect silence for a mo-
ment. He heard the club fall to the
ground; he opened his eyes and saw
his brother in tears. He instantly
fell upon his brothers neck aud cried
Antonio, pray for me-" He did pray
for him; they both prayed aloud and
in their secret closet afterwards, al
home, made a convenant with each
other to love and serve Jesus Christ.
And now the little boy thought be
must become preacher of that prec-
ious gospel that had saved himself and
his brother but how could that be P
for he was poor scholar, and also pool
and friendless, and stranger in a
strange land. But he had ,oiW and a
firm determination to be a preacher
He had learned to sing; he could dc
SO still. He hired public halls, and
evening after evening entertained il
/ that way all who came. After he had
learned the English language somewhat
more perfectly, he entertained his au,
dience with defamation also. This in
creased his income a little. He went
to school and then to college, support
| ing himself all the time in the way al.
ready mentioned. Next he prepared
a lecture on Italy, which he delivered
often and with much acceptance. Fol-
eight long years he worked hard and
practised the strictest economy, spend
ing not over two hundred dollars {
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-12-08
EXTENSION or rHy wAsRrNarox

EXTENSION or THE WASHINGTON AND ONO
RAILRoAD.-Mr. Lewis Mckenzie, president sf'
the Washington and Ohio railroad, has iust
made his annual report. in which he says, re-
feTrllg to the extension of the read that he en-
tered INTO contract with ". b. Mcclure Tor
the grading and masonry OF siV miles OF the
.cau next west of Hamilton. ndEr This con-
tract five miles have been committed but in
consequence OF disagreement between our en-
gineeT and contractor, Il was decided to prOceef
no further under the contract; AMI in pursuance
Of ITS provisions, notice to that effect was duly
given TO the contractor. Since then the pres ant
board authorized q contract to be made with
Adams, Hammer X Co. of Lvuchhurg, for the
grading and masonry at the residue of the line
TO Winchester. a distance of TWENTY-FIVE miles
on terms considered fair and reasonable. tue
work TO be commenced on the first dav of Jan
nary next, and prosecuted a. fast a. the means
can he provided. It il hoped that the preseUf
condition Of affairs in the money market will
not continue much longer, and that there Will
soon be a demand foi our first mortgage bonds
Stat qno pol' with bond buyers and are able 10
continue this punctuality--an ability which H.
Increased with every extension of our road.
The first mortgage bonds of the COMPANY
sufficient TO extend the line TO Winchester have
not vet been negotiated owing 10 the financial
panic. Mr. Mckenzie says: HOur cars now
run twice a day into Washington CITY, hy
the Washington and Alexandra and the
Baltimore and Potomac Railroad. making
close connections with trains to Baltimore
The only difficulty We meet with here is
the high rate of charge upon heavy freights
for the use Of the Long Bridge. This matter is.
however, beyond our control, and must. OF
course, be left to those to whom the bridge
belongs, the Baltimore and Potomac COMPANY
Receipts for the fiscal year ending September
so, s22.9e. The Indebtedness OF the road is
-51IIS
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KILOGRAMS TO THE STAR
TRts .Anermoon's Dtspote hes
ON I'D CCRA!
Forward Movement Of Our Fleet for
key West-Other Notes of the Span
fsh Situation.

key West-Other Notes Of the Span
fsh situation
THE KANSAS REPORTED ASHORE on THE
BAHANAs.
NEw YORK, December s-A special dispatch
from Key West, dated the 5th, SAYS tue sloop OF
war Kansas, il II rumored here, has gone ashore
on the Bahamas. Admiral Scott has no sdvices
as to her whereabouts, and feels anxious As 10
her safety.
on To CuRA!
The despatch boat Pinta goes 10 Havana To-
morrow AT noon. The fisg-ship Worcester re
mains here. A tOrwa movement OF the feet
has been ordered
TRE rRooKLYS NAVY YARD.
Work was continued Al the navy ward yester-
day as usual, but no visitors were permitted ta
enter The Colorado. which was to have
dfopred down the stream 10 the battery on sat
urday night. WAS found TO he fast in the mud
"hen an attempt was made TO move her. Can
am Ransom, owing TO the circumstance. was
Obliged TO wait for the food tide. which served
shortly before noon yesterday.
No HURRY ABOUT IT.
No attempt has been ma ade TO raise the coal
pafse pland from its place in front OF the dry
dock yet, but IL IL understood the wrec king com,
pany will commence work on il to- morrow
POWDER.
A despatch from Key West. dated the 9th
says: The government despatch boat Dispatch
has arrived here, four days from Norfolk. Six
hundred barrels Of powder were transferred
from her TO the storeship Pawnee. Both OF the
despatch boats are on telegraphic orders and
under steam. The powder from the Dispatch is
being deposited at Fort TAYLOR.
ANe haus8s SAFE.
TROY. y. Y, December She Troy TfasS
to-day publishes letter received from Engi-
neer Gowing, of the United States steamship
Kansas, dated Bermuda, November .. an
bouncing the safe arrival of the vessel AZ that
port, after having been driven 20 sea in a sever,
gale OH Cape HatteTss on November l6,h. All
on board are well.
HOW SHE wHATHERFD THE STORM.
BOSTON, December S.-Mr. Jesse Briggs. of
Chelsea, has received a letter via Halifax from
his son, John II. Briggs. master of the United
states steamer Kansas, dated Bermuda. Nov.
24th. The letter states that after the New York
pilot left the Kansas, Nov l4th, the sealed or
GeTs under which she sailed were opened. aui
her destination was found TO be Santiago de
Cuba. After the Kansas had been few days
at sea she experienced a heavy gale or cyclone,
which lasted for some time, causing the vessel
to run some 600 miles cat OF her regular course
Notwithstanding the heavy weather, the
steamer worked admirably, and arrived az Ber-
mUda on the Sd of November. The officers
and crew were all well. The Kansas was {,
drop down TO the government wharf. take in A
supply OF coal, and then leave for her destina-
ton. She no doubt remained there trwd4gs
and left, but IL rs net vet time 20 hear of her ar
rival at Santiago de Cuba. The letter from
Master Briggs was brought TO Halifax by tas
mail vessel plying between that port ami Ber-
muda.
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4 BISHOPS SERMON AGAINST THE TEN
rERANCE PLEDGe.-The Bishop of Lincoln has
actually preached a sermon IN his cathedral
against the temperance pledge. He denounced
IL as unsCriptural. lie said that il "under-
mined the godhead OF Christ"-which at least
is rather curious figure. "Then suppose. -
said the Bishop, ''that Timothy had been
pledged man when advised by st. Paul TO use
lttle wine for his stOmach's sake-wouid he not
have injured his health and inflicted 2 damage
on the cause of truth by refusing TO follow the
apostolic adyicc?" Moreover, according to the
Bishop, the pledge "leais 70 lying" and sit is
deadly sin for Christians to sign it," The
Bishops sermon, naturally enough, was quoted
with the warmest appreciation at the licensed
NictualeIs' dinner in the CRYSTAL Palace.
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A BALTIMORE BIGAMIsr.-On Saturday
on the charge of bigamy, aud Justice Watson
committed him for the action of the grand jury.
1t is alleged that the accused has Q wife and two
children living in Norristown, Pa. About two
years ago he came TO Baltimore, and was en-
ployed at Abhott's rolling mill. He found time
to win the affections Of q Miss Maria Jane
Tucker, with whose mother he boarded. They
were married by Rev. George A. Leaken, rector
of Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church, and
soon Afterwards Finley went to Cumberland,
Nd, to work. Ho returned on Saturday, and
had In the meantime gained some information
as to his antecedents and connections, and had
theIeupon lost the major part Of her affection
for him. Without delay she left her house when
be re- entered It, and obtained q warrant for his
arrest upon the charge Of bigamy. At the
eastern station-house Finley admitted that he
LAD two wives, and seemed quite resigned.--
Bait. GaSsfte sfk
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VENGEANCE ON BAND OF RospERs.-A
dispatch from Sulphur Rock, Arkansas. says
that party Of six desperadoes made a raid
along the White river on November 20, robbng
the settlers of horses, mcnev iewelry. &C. ON
their return trip they crossed the river at Ma
CURES ferry, and when about half a mile
below the ferry were fired upon from ambush by
ararty of citizens, and Fordingson, their leader,
and two others were killed. Another OF the ron
bers was mortaliy wounded and the rem lining
two slightly. The citizens made preparations to
finally concluded to allow the law TO take its
course.
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PRoBABLE STRIKE OF TIE MINERS IN THE
MIDDLE CoAL-FIELDs, PESNsYLYANIA. - A
special dispatch TO the New York Times from
Philadelphia says: "The Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad Company, the Acknowledged
leader of the 'cOal combination" while en-
deayOrng to sustain the monopoly by the
decreasing of production in the Middle Coal
ields, and the reduction of wages ia all depart
ments, has got into a serious diffic atty. which
will IN all Prob ability, eventuate dissstrouslv
to the corporation. The golfers and tram
hands in the coal country refuse TO accede 20
the proposition of a reduction OF ten per cent.
The 500 train bands have already struck and
the mineIs WILL doubtless, follow their example.
IL is quite probable that the dissatisfaction.
which iseeneral among all the employees, will
result in strike beIe,n
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THE LAST LEGAL WHIPPING WHICH WILL
DISGRACE kENTUCKY.-Wm. Bolin. q white
maI, convicted some days ago of petit larceny
by stealing lumber. and sentenced TO receive
ten lasbes, was whipped at the jail Yesterday
AT the trial Bolin appeared on crutches, and
tie delay in the execution of the sentence Wa
attributable to the condition of his health. The
general statutes which went into effect on last
Monday abolish the whipping post, and Mr.. Be-
lin can go before the world To- dav w;.b ~.
proud Consciousness Of having been the last man
20 eNliate his crimes under the Old Iaw-IsT-
ID sfo
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TIE WOREIEG PEOPLE IN NEW EORK.-A
number of French wOrkingnen out of employ
ment met in New York last Monday night at
the Casino, in Houston street, TO take measures
for urging upon the city authorities the necessi-
" Of employing them, in order TO save them
from starvation. number OF communists
from Paris spoke. One Of them was Mr.. Tan
guy, who was for a time, mayor of Paris dur
ing the period of the commune. Threats OF
Iict and bullets were made by several speakers
who were both applauded and Kissed for their
sentiments. The meeting agreed to coalesce
With the American and German workingmen'~
unions in their action. The hoard of aldermen
have adopted a resolution that no man shall be
employed upon the public works unless he ha-
been resident OF New York city for SIX months
prior to the LIST of November. This is 10 pre-
vent rush of hitherto non-resden.s from the
suburbs.
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Men and Things I'm Washington.
ICOTTcSI 0Hdence q Ue PhHGJclphid Record
WAsHINGTON December

WAsHINGTON, December 4.
No city in the country has perhaps, i'm
proved AS rapidly within the last two or three
years as the national metropolis. While com
plants have been freely made OF the large sums
disbursed by the District and national authOrI-
ties in opening. grading and paving streets in
introducing better sewerage, extending the gas
and water mains, &c, there is mach to show
for the money expended. Squares and CIRCLES
have been inclosed, planted in trees and beau
tilted, old buildings and market sheds have been
demolished, bitches filed up, entertainments
terraced, fountains opened, and a thousand
other things done to please the eve and add
to the comfort Of citizens and Temporary
soJouIners. Private improvements have
kept pace with public, and cosy dwellings
and lalatial residences, with green wards
shTubbery ard water jets in front, supply the
place OF rckety and dilapidated shanties
Your carriage can roll for leagues over
stree Is whose roadway is smooth as floor past
squares rich in the foliage and flower of tb.
season, enchanting pictures OF river and height
unveiled at every tnrn, and the sIualOr once -
prominent is seen striking it, tents while ONLY
the splendor remains" The visitor of twent,
wears ago, but for the capitol, the white house
and few other well-marked features. wouid
scarcely know the place. The public building
he patent office, the post office, the treasury
he new state department. etc, are all on
Gale of imposing magniiicence. AT the rate OF
rrogress in improvements now making in every
direction, but few years will elapse before
Washington will compare favOrahly with anv
alital city in the world in conveniences clean
mess, beauty and architectural grandeur and
elegance.