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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
A Grateful Editor.

The editor ofthe Philadelphia Dis
patch has been made the happy recip-
ientof some interesting reading mat
ter and he very properly expresses
his thanks thusly:
1--WE oweour thanke TO Judge Kel-
ley for the latest Patent office report
We already have sixteen hundred of
these interesting volumes in our IL
brary, but they have been read and
reread so many times that we know
every page of them by heart. This
new volume came opportunely and
gratefully on Christmas morning,
and that night We gathered our little
family around the fire and read it
through to them. The affecting tale
entitled Improvement in Monkey
Wrenches' seemed to touch every
heart and when we came TO the eciimax
of the little story about Reversible
Pie boards there was not dry eye
between the front door and the stable.
During the reading of the piteOus
narrative entitled Gum Washers for
Carriage Axles,' the whole family
gave expression to boisterous emo
ton, and the hired girl was so much
excited that she lost her presence of
mind, and went around to her moth
er's inadvertently with six pounds of
sugar and a butter kettle full of
flour, and came home at midnight
intoxicated. We can never sutfiei-
emily thank Judge Kelley for the in
nocent enjoyment thus furnished us.
The memory of that happy even
ing will linger in our minds very
much longer than that hired girl ever
fingers when she lights on lot of
of substance which she thinks will
suit the constitution of her aged pa
rent.n
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

THE OWNERS OF IRELAND.-A re-
turn has just been issued by the
House of Commons about absentee
ism. Jtappears that less than 10000
persons own the soil of Ireland, of
whom 5,9S2 own less than 100 acres.
These, of course are resident; and so
are $3.50 more, owning an average of
1,600 acres apiece, while only 2,433,
owning altogether 3,145, 5l4 acres, or
a seventh of the soil, are usually res
idents outside the island. A consid-
erable numbers, 465-reside away
from their properties, but still in Ire
land, and the remaining few are Oc-
casiOnal visitors. Absenteeism can
hardly be counted, therefore, among
the grand grievances of Ireland,
more especially as many of the rich
est absentees are among the more
spirited and lenient lanlords. Lord
Palmerston, for rexample, was much
better man to live under than any
resident squireen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

THE New EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
IN ITALY.-A cable despatch from
Rome informs US that the Italian
Senate has just approved the bill for
bidding theological instruction in the
public schools. When weremem Der
Italy as italy was twenty years ago,
it is impossible to refuse to admit
that this simple announcement re-
veals revolution which is one of the
most wondrous in modern times. We
are not satisfied that the revolution
will be a gain. 1t is quite possible,
however, that, If we knew all the
facts in the case, we might have less
reason to object. The action of the
Italian Senate is important mainly
for thereason thatit proves that in the
ancient stronghold of Catholicism
the Churcn is no longer the ruling
power. This will be fresh source of
sorrow to the venerable POntiff, who
is already overburdened with cares.
Before we Danish the Bible from our
public schools let US wait and see
how the secular system will work in
Italy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
The True Prince.

/ would like to know why cores
pondents so calmly ignore the true
heir to the Sandwich Islands throne,
as If he had no existence and no
chances; and would like to heave in
a word for him. l refer to our
staunch American sympathizer,
Prince William Lunalilo, descendant
of eleven generations of sceptered
savages-a splendid fellow, with tai
ent, genius, education, gentlemanly
manners, generous instincts. and an
intellect that shines as radiantly
through floods of whisky as if that
fluid but fed a calcium light i'm his
head. All people in the islands know
that Wiiliam-or Prince Bill,n as
they call him, more in affection than
therwise-stands next the throne;
and so why is he ignored ?-Mdrk
ItUdin.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
The Educational Memorial.

The State Teachers Association
which has just closed its labors, me,
morializes the Legislature as follows
l. Distribute the interest on the
school fund among the counties of the
State, according to the scholastic pop
ulation of each.
2. Levy a tax of 10 cents on the Sl0(
for school purposes, giving to each
county the money raised by it.
3. BY incorporating each school dis
trict as a town, enable it to levy tax
to further aid in the building of sehoo
houses and supportof schools. Nash
riHe Banner.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

The Louisville Commercial states
that the Adrie furnace, in Mulenburg
county, KY. will shortly be put into
operation, Gen. Buell. having gained
his suit in regard to the lease of the
property, and formed a strong company
of Eastern capitalists to operate the
mines and works. The furnace was
started jr-t prior to the breaking out
of tho war, which compelled a suspen-
sion of operations, and but little ere
was taken out. The engine on the
place is magnificent one, and has been
kept in perfect order ever since it was
put up. Nearly half million dollars
were expended in establishing these
works. The ore is of very fine quail
ity and exists in great quantities, and
limittess beds of coal exist in the
vicinity. The new company will soon
proceed to develop this great wealth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
LIVE STOCK.

Considerable interest is being man
ifested in importing and raising fine
stock. The Robertson County Agri-
cultural Association is doing great
work in this direction. The Messrs.
Bell BELL & CO.. have made several
importations of Berkshire hogs direc t
from England. They are extensive
ly engaged in raising stock of differ
ent kinds, as also are many other
persons in the county. The prospects
are very hopeful of an improved agri-
culture with its ever accompanying
blessings to the county.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

BoNAPARTISM IN THE FRENCH
ARMY.-It would seem as if there
was some fear on the part of Presi-
dent Theirs and his friends of a BO-
napartist demonstration by the
soldiers of the French army. Ad-
dresses, it seems, are being circulated
among the soldiers in the different
barracks in the interest of the EN-
pire. General De Cissey, Minister of
War, has in consequence written a
letter to Marshal MacMahon, prohib-
iting the circulation of those address
ses and urging the severe punishment
of all persons found distributing such
papers. MacMahon may not like
such dictatiOu: but we shall see.
The Republic can afford to despise
BOnapartist intrigue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
Elements of a Home.

| never saw garment too fine for
man or maid there never was chair
too good for a cobbler, or cooper, or
king to sit upon; never a house toe
fine to shelter the human head. These
elements about us-the gorgeous sky
the imperial sun-are not too good for
the human race Elegance fits man.
But do we not value these tolls OF
housekeeping little more than they
are worth ? and sometimes mortgage a
home for the mahogany we would bring
into it? / had rather eat my dinner
off the head of barrel, or dress after
the fashion of John the Baptist in the
wilderness, or sit on a block all my
life, than to consume myself before |
get home, and take so much pains
with the outside, that the inside of ii
was as hollow as an empty nut. Beau
ty is a great thing but beauty of gar
meDts, house and furniture is very
tawdry ornament, compared with do
nestle love. All the elegance in the
world will not make a home and |
would give more for a spoonful of real
hearty love, than for whole ship-loads
of furniture, and all the gorgeousness
that all the upholsters oil the world
could gather together.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

Mr.. STANNUs, the manager of the
Irish estates of the late Marquis Of
Hertford, brought a suit for libel
against the Northern Whig. The
newspaper, on the decease of the
Marquis, characterized Mr.. Stannus
as "hard middle-man.u On pro-
ducing evidence that he was n soft
middleman he won the suit. What
the damage would 5e if he were call
ed poor endman we cannot imag-
inc. The English were always hard
on MINISTRIES in Ireland. For this
reason they never burned Cork.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

THE HGtna Iron works. situated 21
miles from Rome, Ca, on the s. r..
and d. railroad, and whose ore beds
are within a few rods of the furnace,
began operations on the 9th day of
last April, on a capital stock, all paid
in, of SIS, 800 They own nearly 5000
acres of land. For 300 consecutive
days the products Of the furnace have
averaged 10 tons per day, making a
total product Of 1900 tons. T'hisi iron
has netted them at the works $50 per
ton, while the entire cost of produce
tfon has been but SlS per ton. Their
net profit of S32 per ton has realized
i'm less than seven months the sum Of
S64, 900. No doubt is entertained
about running this amount up to
Sl1 900 by 9Th of April next, which
will be gain of l33 per cent. upon
the original investment, within the
space Of twelve months.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

APAPER called "The Southern
Egis" hasjust been.started at Ashville
by George r. Carter. We hope its
name won't kill it. The editor adj
dresses the people in a long "Saluta-
tory" under the caption of"Proemi-
al" We'd like to know him. The
paper looks well from the shoulders
down.-MobiJe Register.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

A MISERABLE English charwoman
has had the audacity to call the Earl
of Winchelsea to Court for debt, and
his lordship treated the matter with
contempt. An execution was issued
against his goods and ehattles. The
officer with the writ was resisted by
legion of flunkeys whom he first
whipped and then sued. The char
woman got her money. Nobility
can easily be another word for mean
ness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
l have Just received a new supply

l have Just received a new supply
Of BLACK ALPACAS
and Pure Blk NIohairs.
L confidently claim to keep the
best line OF these Goods, and TO sell
them on better terms. All ask
for you TO call and examine them.
They excel In color. They excel In
Cheapress. Some Of the brands I
have sold for years, and l know
they are choice and desirable.
II will be my aim TO keep a choice
line Of plain and fancy Dress Goods
at all times.
In BLACK SILKS, Real Bargains
offered.
B. +. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

length, and then adopted by vote of
Is to 4.
There being no further business be-
fore the Senate. and the House having
adjourned until Monday next, the
Senate adjourned until Tuesday morn
ing at 10 o'clock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
C0ULTER'S.
MAURICE STRATTON

Wishes his numerous friends to know that
he is still at his old stand, I'm the we'll
known house of b. F. COULTER, where he
Is ready to furnish them with dry goods at
the very lowest rates. Call, and he will
take pleasure in showing you through the
stock.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
COULTER'S COLUMN.
To be Sold
In January, 1871

A Large and Choice stock Of
Bleaehed Domesties, Irish Linens,
Bleached and Brown sheetlngs fe-
4 and III, Sea Island ShirtIngs,
Canton FlanneIs, Pillow
case COttons and other Domestic
Goods. All the above at Low Prices
by
B. f. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

A Georgia editor, friendly to the
Hon. A. IL. Stephens. says Of Geor-
gia editor who doesn't like A. A. s.:
He may throw himself back on his
hindlees and bark at Mr.. Stephens un-
Ill his lusty lungs are as dry as his
chuckle head is empty"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

In Savannah, few days ago, James
Franklin, armed with a revolver, start
ed to look for the betrayer of his sis
ter, whereupon the betrayer, George
Mayo, committed suicide.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
Pure MOhairs and Blk A|pacas

regularly kept in my stock. They
have now stood the test for several
years. They have been pronounced
the cheapest in the market. They
are admitted to be the prettiest. My
assortment is very complete. / ask
you to try these goods. 1 have sold
large quantities. Have just added a
New supply for January and
February Sales. If you will look 1
think you will be convinced that it is
greatly to your advantage to buy
Certainly no one can offer you greater
inducements: few, if any, as great.
To one other Department 1 also beg
your especial attention, viz:
cSz
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
B. r. COULTER.

would inform my friends and acquaint-
ances that l shall remain the present year
with Mr.. b. F. Coulter. and If they will
call for me will make it to their interest
by giving the lowest prices and best selec-
tons In the stock. 1t will be TO my inter-
est, as well as that of the house, and
therefore urge my friends TO trade with
me, assuring them that their favors viii be
highly appreciated.
Respectfully,
NJ. c. NORTHINGTON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

READER, Buy your Shoes Of
OF me this Year. Buy your Boots
also, j keep the best. / sell as low
prices no one can do better, very
few can do as we'll. l am giving
my Customers every advantage l
can. want to increase my busI-
ness. To do this, ! shall keep very
large Stocks and sell at uniformly
Low PRICES. Be srrc TO
call at No. IS, Franklin Street.
B. r. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
For Sale il, Jan. and Feb.
1873.

A Large Lot OF Choice GOODS and
SHOES, For Men, Boys and Child
rem. Full Stock OF ZIEGLER'S CeIe-
brated SHOES and other Choice
Goods, at the Lowest Market Pri-
ees q.
B. F. C0ULTER'S.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
Readers Of the Chronicle,

There are many reasons why you
should regularly visit my store. The
main one is, you will generally find
the best selection of goods in the
market, and always at reasonable
prices. Iwant your custom this year.
| shall do my utmost to show you
that it Is your interest to buy regu-
larly at my house. / expect 10 do all
in my power to please every one
When YOU want sn article be sure to
call. keep large line of goods not
advertised.
Yours truly,
B. F. COULTER.
Clarksville, Jan. 4, 1873.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
A CARD.

thank my friends in Clarksville and
country fer their patronage given me per-
sonally, and hope they will continue to do
so in future. 1 can always be found at the
well known house of B. F. Coulter, and
anxious to show a Stock of Goods always
large and well assorted, and at the very
lowest prices. All orders entrusted to my
care shall have careful and prompt atten-
ton. Respectfully,
WILLIAM F. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
TO CLOSE OUT
B. f. COULTER.

Certain lots OF Goods In Jan. and
Feb, shall offer THEM WITHOUT
REGARD 70 C0ST. Don't fail to look
at them. These may be the very
goods you want. Thc fact is many
persons miss DECIBED BARGAINS by
not calling at my StOre.
Ny Stock Must Be Sold
(ln order TO make rOsna for Spring
purchases) and therefore in Janu-
airy and February, 1873, those who
honor me BY visiting my Store, may
reap very decided benefits.
ONE THING Is CERTAIN,
you risk nothing, and are sure not
20 lose by doing so. No house can
underseIl me. You can always feel
confident OF getting the best general
Stock TO select from, and at prices
low rs the lowest, and in the Old
Lots and Jobs, yeu are sure
TO get GOODS BELOW THEIR COST,
some even at HALF their value.
Reader try my House this Year.
my customers prosper. IL y0u dent
believe IL. TRY NE. Money saved is
money made. Time saved helps 10
save money. You save time By ind
sng the Goods needed.
Wishing all a happy and prosper
Gus New Year,
Yours Truly,
B. f. COULTER
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
TO THE LADIES

Who read the CHRONICLE, land of
course all do who want to keep well
posted in matters of interest," wish
to say few words in regard to the
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01

We copy from that able journal,
the Rural Sun, the following notes on
our neighboring county of Robert
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
"oLp ROBERTSON - wH1sKEY.

The reputation of Old Robertson
County (whiskey) is now almost
world wide. Itseems that the Wood
wards were the original manufactur=
ers of whiskey in this county, and it
must have been the superior quality
(if such words properly belong to the
article) they made, that laid the
foundation of its present extensive
reputation and the immense traffic
in it. 1t is now the leading business
Of the county:
Phe Woodwards were among the
first settlers of the county, and be-
gan to make whiskey whereof the
memory Of man runneth not to the
contrary. 1t was first made by the
soar mash plan, and the apparatus for
making was not expensive, cOnse-
quently great numbers soon engaged
in its distillation. Along little streams
at the heads of hollows may still
be found the decaying "still house :"
where the original sour mash was
made. 1t is said that on some
streams was once q distlllery every
hundred yards. 1t seems always to
have been lucrative business, as
they are usually men Of means who
have been long engaged in it.
At present Robertson County" is
made by the sweet mash plan, which
is shorter and more expensive. AS
will be seen by the appended figures,
the present traffic in Whiskey ia the
county is immense. The Govern
ment derives more revenue from
Robertson than it probably does from
any half dozen other counties In the
State. In point of revenue, as COM
pared with other Congressional Dis
tFifts, itObertsoh county Is entitled
to one or more members of Congress.
Less than two per cent. Of the reve-
nue. she annually pays the United
States government would pay the
salary OF = Congressman
During the past year the fourteen
fruit distIIlepies in tho county turned
out S, $40 proof gallons of spirits, upon
which tax Ofseventy cents per gal
Ion was paid, or s3,25s. In the
month Of November, 1872, the grain
disti.leries, of which there are six,
made "a, ,267 gallons, paying the same
tax per gallon, or S23, ,98S. 80. OF this
Geo. Z. Draughn made 2,6i5 gall
Ions; John Woodward, 5,6is; J. II.
Woodward, 3,1S3; Jno. r. Bridges &
Co, /, ,924; Chas. Nelson, 0,S62; and
G. II. Garrett & Co., 10,005. This is
about an average monthly yield with
all except G. H. Garrett K Co.,
whose distillery was idle two or three
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1873-02-01
j. J. CRUSMAN

Is now making large addi-
tions to his stock, and offers
inducements to the Trade,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-06
CANDIES, MANUFACTURED AND SOLD AT
~ lowest wholesale and retail rates.
ERENCH CANDIES, ALWAYS ON HAND IN
Il large quantities at lowest jobbing rates.

" Jellies and Preserves, prepared by most reliable
and well est bhed houses, always in stock and Offer
ed wholesale and retail at reasonable prices.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-06

For completing the survey of the Fort Gratiot
military reservation, and marking the streets
and the blocks and lots already sold therein,
two thousand dollars, or so much Thereon as may
be necessary. @ -.s--t -t--. s.. :. -.
For survey of the eastern boundary of Cali
fOrnia, at rates not exceeding fifty dollars per
linear mile for that part of the boundary lying
north of the initial point in Lake Bigler, estl-
mated to be two hundred and ten miles, and
seventyfve dollars per mile for that part inclu-
ded between said initial point and the Colorado
river, estimated to be four hundred and ten
miles. fortyone thousand two hundred and fifty
dollars: Provided, That all the foregoing APP
preparations for surveys of public lands that
are within the limits of the railroad land grants
shall be conditional upon the compliance OF
said companies parties in interest with the re-
quirements of the twentyfrst section of the act
of July second, eighteen hundred and sixty
four, entitled IAN act to amend an act to aid in
the construction of railroad and telegraph line
from the Missouri river to the Pacific Ocean.
and to secure to the government the use OF the
same for postal, military, and other purposes,
approved July first, eighteen hundred and
sixtytwo, Statutes, volume thirteen, page three
hundred and sixtyfve.
For survey of the southern boundary OF wy
oming Territory, at a rate not exceeding sixty
dollars per linear mile, estimated distance three
hundred and seventy miles, twenty-five thou
sand two hundred dollars.
For survey of western boundary of Kansas, at
ldto IOs cACcSuluS lOrIy uOHdiS pei AuOoi
mile, estimated distance two hundred and ten
miles, eight thousand four hundred dollars.
For survey of the northern boundary at Ne"
braska, at a rate not exceeding forty dollars per
linear mile, the estimated distance being two
hundred and twenty miles, eight thousand eight
| hundred dollars.
For completion of survey now being executed
between the ninetysixth and ninety eighth merl-
dian of west longitude, Indian Territory, nine
tyeight thousand dollars
For the continuation Of the system of land
maps of the Committee on Public Lands, under
direction of the Clerk of the House, five hum
bred dollars. /,
For the continuation of the" system of land
maps of the Committee on Public Lands, under
direction of the Clerk Of the House, five hun
dred dollars. 80.
For survey of the northern boundary of Ne
yada, at rate not to exceed fifty dollars per
linear mile, fifteen thousand five hundred
dollars.
For constructing the connected maps of the
public lands in the States and Territories, and
procuring and engraved copper plate thereof
to be perfected by adding, from year to year,
the further surveys that may be made, three
thousand dollars. -..-..
1
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-06

parts at 200, NJ, daily. except Sundays.
Maynardville Mail arrives at 1900 NJ. on Mondays
and Thursdays aad departs at Loo, P NJ, same days.
The Bain's Y Roads Mail arrives Tuesdays and Fri
days at Hoo. NJ and departs at 1900 NJ same days
Gap Creek Mail arrives "Wednesday at 800, P. NJ.
and departs Thursday at 600 AM.
The Post-Ofce opens ats A. NJ. and closes at 4:3
Open again at 600. PM closes at 700 Pm. Once
open on Sunday at Loo P. NJ, for one hour.
JAMES RODGERS. Pm,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-06

Arrival and Departure of Trains.
E. T. VA. & GA. R. R.
DAY TRAINS,
Passenger train going West:
Arrives at Knoxville. 1148 Leaves, ll:58 AM.
Passenger train going East:
Arrives at Knoxville, 1925 Pm; leaves 1886 Pa.
"a. s7 NIGHT TRAINS.
Passenger trains going West;
Arrives at Knoxville, 1127 PM; leaves, u:s9 Pm
Passenger train going East:
Anives at Knoxville, 7:27 AN; leaves, 7:45 AN.
KNOXVILLE AND CHARLESTON R.p
Arrives Knoxville from Maryville, $50 AM; I-, IS
Knoxville for Mar vile 2;40 Pm.
KNOXVILLE AND OHIO RR.
Arrive at Knoxville, 1890 AM: leaves. 4P.M.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-06
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,
Passed at the Second Session Of the Forty
Second Congress.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

GENERAL NATURE-No. 1881
An Act making appropriations for sundry civil
expenses of the government for the fiscal year
ending June thirtieth, eighteen hundred and
seventy three and for other purposes.