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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
JAILoR FEES.
For boarding each prisoner per day.
For each turnke .......

For boarding each prisoner per day. W
For each turnkey ~
ATTORNEYS GENERALS FEES.
For each conviction, where the penal
ty is or may be ~ W
For each conviction for selling, wear
ing or using bowie knife and Arkan-
SsS tOOthplck ~ ~
For each conviction for perjury....-----. - 10
For each conviction of any felony. 10 70
For each conviction for m1sdemean-
or, where the debt pays the COST. OO
But where the county pays the costs,
= "
For each misdcmeanOr where there
is an acquittal. Sl
For each case where the grand jury
finds a true bill, but the case is ter
minated without a trial when indict-
ment is not granted------...----- .-.-------- W
For prosecuting against witnesses,
Jurors and road OverseeTs ------..--.-..--.- "
For proceeding against clerk for delin-
uuency in enrolling causeS...-...-..-- "
For successfully prosecuting vendors
of lottery -......-............ 20 90
For all other proceedings in behalf of
the State, where, by the judgment Of
the court defendant pays the COST. 90
All OF which is respectfully submitted,
JAMES Il. RICE,
JOHN Il. HOYLE,
]. X. FLIPPEN,
J. Il. HEISKELL,
s. J. A. FRAZIER,
VIM. l.. WELCRER,
j. II. HOLMAN.
The report was considered item by
item and adopted.
On motion, it was agreed that the
fees of Attorneys General in retired
cases be $500 or $500 at the discre-
ton of the court in felony cases.
On motion, the Convention took a
recess (at 2 P. NJ until 3 P. N.
Afternoon Session.
Convention called to order at 3:45
SHALL CONVICTED LAwBREAKERs
WORK FOR THE STATE.
Judge Hickerson offered the fol-
lowing resolution:
Resolved, That this committee re-
commend to the people of the State
the importance of amending the Grim
inal laws of this State, so as that petit
laeceny shall consist in the felonies
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
A Series Of Resolutions Adopted Re.
commencing Reform in Crimi-
nal Prosecutions.
Law Breakers to be Made Self Sustain.
ing, and $4,000 Annually to
be Saved.

The Judges Convention met at 2:30
P. NJ. yesterday, the Hon. 10 G. Guild
presiding.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
THE PRESENCE OF THE PRISONER.

Luke E. Wright, Attorney-General
of Shelby County, suggested the fol-
lowing: That after a criminal case
has been appealed to the Supreme
Court, the presence of the prisoner is
not reqired at the Supreme Courtroom
on the trial of the cause before that
court.
The suggestion was received favor
ably and referred to the Committee on
Reforms.
After some further discussion the
convention adjourned to meet this
morning at 8 o'clock.
1t is hardly thought they will con-
clude their deliberations until Fri
day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24

For Pure Drugs, Chemicals
Patent Medicines, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Window
Glass, Pure Wines, Brandy,
Whisky, Fine Tea and Spices
call on OWEN & MOORE.
White Lead, Oil, Paints
and Painters Material for
sale low at Byers'.
Depot for all Patent Medi-
cines-Simmons' Liver Reg
ulator, Vinegar Bitters, Hos
letters Bltters, Rangum
Root Liniment, Danforth's
Sanative Dentifrice, etc. We
sell ALL PATENT MEDICINES,
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, at
manufacturers prices.
OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
DISPERSION OF JURIEs.

4. That on the trial of all felonies,
not declared capital by law, if the At
orney-General and defendant by writ
ten request, signed by the Attorney
General and by defendant in person,
or by Attorney General and the attor-
ney of defendant in the presence of
defendant, request the court to permit
the jury to disperse, then the court
may, in its discretion, permit the jury
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24

and Criminal Courts, will effectually
remedy this evil and extinguish this
onerous charge upon the taxpayers of
the State. Under sections of the Code,
we recommend that the County Courts
throughout the State declare the jails
work houses, and the Jailers er o6seio
keepers of the work-houses
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
oP EIGHTY THOUSAND DOL
LARS OF TAXATION.

Judges of courts of criminal juris-
diction can, under section of the
same article of the Code. put every in
mate of the jails to work. by which,
under reasonable rates of compensa-
ton, the aw-breakers will thus be
self-sustaining, and the law abiders be
releaved of at least $4,000 per annum
of taxation,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
SURETIES.

5. That when bond or recognizance
shall be taken by court, Sheriff, Dep
uty Sheriff or other officer authorized
by law to take such bond or recogni-
zance for the appearance of any party
charged with a crime or misdemeanor,
such bond or recognizance shall bind
the defendant and sureties for the ap-
pearance of the party from time to
time until the case is finally disposed
of in the court before which such party
is required to appear by such bond or
recognizance, unless such surety sur
renders his principal as now required
by law, or he Is otherwise discharged
by order of the court.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24

EFFICIENT EXECUTION OF THE cRIMI-
NAL LAWS.
The committee appointed to suggest
some method of securing a more eff
cient execution of the criminal laws of
the State, and the securing of expenses
to the tax payers, reported as fol-
lows:
Your committee have, in the limited
time allowed them, carefully consider
ed the questions embodied in these
resolutions.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24

3. That it shall not, in any criminal
case, be cause of challenge that the
juror has served as such within one
year before his presentation, nor such
person be excused upon his own appli-
cation for that reason, nor shall it be
considered cause of challenge that
such person has cause on the docket
for trial.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
Third Days Proceedings.

THURSDAY, Jan. Is, 1874.-Conven-
ton met pursuant to adjournment,
Judge Guild in the chair.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
pEREMPToRY CHALLENGES.

/. Your committee are of opinion
that the number of peremptory chal-
lenges allowed defendants in capital
cases ought to be reduced to "a, and in
all other felonies to 10. That the State
shall have 10 challenges in capital
cases and in all other felonies to s.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-24
AVOIDING IMMENSE HOTEL BILLS.

This recommendation, together with
the enactments hereinbefore set forth,
particularly those as to making the
property of law breakers responsible
under execution without any exempt
ions except as to homesteads, and the
allowing juries to separate under the
discretian of the Courts, thus avoiding
the immense hotel bills, will relieve
the tax burthens now pressing upon
the citizens of the State, to the extent
of thousands of dollars.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-26
ANACOSTIA BRIDGE.

CONTRACT FOR BUILDING AWARDED.
Bids were opened by General BabcOck on the
Sd instant for building an iron bridge over the
Eastern branch Of the Potomac river at or near
the AnacOstia bridge. After a careful examina-
ton Of all the plans, specifications and bids re-
ceiYed, General BabcOck, after consultation with
the chief engineer, has decided to accept the bid
of Messrs. Clarke, Reeves X Co., prOprietOrs Of
the PhenixviIle Bridge Works, PhenixviIIe, Pa.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BRIDGE.
The plan submitted by these gentlemen consists
of fourteen spans Of wrought iron, Including one
draw span,) resting upon abutments and piers Of
solid masonry, extending from the bottom Of the
river to the bridge seats. The total length Of the
bridge will be 1852 feet in spans Of 90 feet each
in the clear. There will also be 33s feet of cause
way: making the total length Of bridge and
causeway 100 feet. Each span will be separate
and independent of the others, and will rest on
cast-iron bridge seats, securely anchored to the
stone eopings Of the piers and sbutments. One
end of each span will be fixed, the other arranged
TO slide freely.
The plan OF the iron bridge is what is known as
the Murphy Whipple truss" and each truss will
be divided into panels Of fourteen feet each.
The upper chords and posts will be formed Of
Phoenix column iron; the lower chords and
diagOnals Of die-forged links without Welds'
Turned wrOught-irOn pins will lock in one connec-
ton the caps Of the column and diagonal ties; also
the bottom chords, the seats of the columns, the
diagonal ties and the floor beam suspenders.
Tie floor beams will be ffteen-inch rolled
beams, weighing two hundred pounds per yard,
and the entire bridge will be so proportiOned that
If loaded with moving load of one hundred
pounds per each square foot Of the roadway, in
addition to the weight Of the structure the strain
produced by such load, on any part of the struc-
ture, will not be more than one-sixth of its break
ing weight. The roadway will be twenty feet
wide in the clear; the sidewalks five feet, with
ornamental Wrought-ir0n hand railing.
The cost will be sI42, 1898, though if a causeway
be substituted for one span on the UniontoWn
side Of the river the cost will be reduced 70 slS7 s9s
The PhGnixville Bridge Works built the new
bridge, erected by General Ba0eoek, over the
Potomac on the site Of the old Chain bridge, and
| from the prompt and efficient manner in which
the proprietors, Messrs. Clarke, Reeves & Co.,
complied with the terms Of their contract, We may
reasonably expect that it will not be manTmOnthf
before a new and elegant bridge will be erected
/ over the AnacOstia.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-26
however, is not expected to wear mourning TO
any of the other relatives of her predecessor.
LADIES' HATS AND BoNNETS.


Wide brims and high peaked crowns are Ia
mode.
French and English felts in shades to match
the costume. Velvet bonnets Of all eolOrs, but
the preference awarded to black.
Cheap chapeauK in felts, and in eolOrs CORE
spending with the dress,
Bonnets and hats, equally fashionable, and
with some styles It is almost impossible to tell
which from t'other. The strings alone reveal the
secret; if these long appendAges of ribbon or lace
exist on your hesd-gear rest assured that you are
wearing bonnet, and fthe steamers are non
eat, then you are the owner Of a hat
The latest touch in the way Of wearing the bon
net strings is TO carry them at the back, cross
them, and bring them down over the shoulders,
and leave them alone. Another style is similar
to the old "bridal" mode, which affects q sort OF
bib Of lace worn under the chin. This form is
rather unique, and generally becoming to most
faces. The Louble-face garniture is in vogue;
one side is arranged in grOs grain, and the other
in satin. The novel dyes are ''Volcaneaur 10 sort
Of maroon tint); "cardfnaln is a lovely shade be-
tween maroon and q dark, deep red; prune shade
is a very refined and rich dye. There are many
other beautiful eolors aprOpos for autumn wear,
and all laying claim to the results Of scientific
investigation.
Natty little bouquets are made to adorn the
turned-up brIms, both front, side, and back.
Jets will figure extensively on chapeaux and
embroidery on bonnets and hats is introduced.
We know not yet how our eIegantes will welcome
the embroidered chspeaux; they are indeed
novel in effect, and rather unique in design.
The newest ornaments are the black and steel.
blue spangles formed into wings, spread clover
leaves, and a variety of other cunning devices
Ostrich tips and the long variegated plumes
will be worn on the most stylish chapeaux.
Shaded plumes are exceedingly artistic, the sOft
blending of hues in the same feather giving pc,
culiar pleasing effect to the bonnet or hat.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-26
TWO rEYERABLE PRIESTS.

Of the six bishops and numerous priests con-
secrated and ordained by DR.. IOhn Carroll, the
first Archbishop of Baltimore, during the twenty
These are Rev. John McElrOy, 5. J., now sta
toned at Frederick, Nd, and Rev. Bernard
keenan,, at present living in Lancaster, Pa,
whose privilege it is to be the oldest clergyman
in North America. The former venerable priest
completed the ninety sixth year Of his age yester-
day, while the latter short time since entered
upon his ninety-sixth year. Father McElroy has
exercised his sacerdOtal functions mostly in this
diocese almost from the time of its formation,
though for a while at Worcester, Mass, or Bos-
ton. In 1859 Baltimore became a bishOpric and
fifteen years later Father MeElrOy, then aged
twenty-six, received holy orders from Archbishop
Carroll, at Georgetown college, which institution
was founded by DIR. Carroll himself during the
commencement of his episcopal career. Since that
period over two generations have passed, and
though many bishops and priests have meanwhile
deceased, some Of whom were baptized and in
strueted by the same clergyman, he has proVi-
dentially been spared, with senses still unim-
paired and his faculties in healthy play. On No
vember p, 1871, he preached his last discourse in
Baltimore at st. Mary's chapel, Pennsylvania
avenue, in the presence of Archbishop SPsldlng
and seventy priests Of the diocese, who cOngre-
gated there that day to commemorate an i'm
portant festival He delivered his remarks seated,
and with a tremulOus voice, that nevertheless re-
tanned traces Of his former power. The past
several years he has resided at St. Johns church,
Frederick-BGIhm0re Sun, 18Th.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-26
LETTER FROM ANNAPOLIS.
Correspondence Of The Republican

AN&APoLIs, Sept. q, 1874.
Charles Watkins, coIored, Of Richmond, OBJ
tanned lodgings last Saturday night in the An
napolis Wateh-house, and when another ledger
was brought, feIled to the ground, with a blow
from the heel of his boot, James II. League, jr.
He then fed from the watch-house, not, however,
before he had received two blows from billes, one
of which cut his head. Watkins made for the
wharf, and, jumping in a boat, pulled for the
sloop Mcclellan, lying in the stream. The an
Choir being ont astern, unknown to him, Watkins,
finding he could make no progress, and his pur-
suers were near, jumped in the river to swim to
the sloop His strength gave out. and he was 60
ing down for the third or fourth time when he was
rescued by Mr.. Thomas Trott, of the slOop. Wad-
kins shipped on the Mcclellan and decamped
on Monday night.
The following candidates additional have passed
their examinations as cadet mIdshipmen: Alfred
N Paxton, Illinois; David L Bartlett, Missouri;
H. &. Poundstone, West Virginia; ]. E. Craven,
New York; G. L. Welsh, Pennsylvania; William
Crosby, Texas; r. NJ. Hughes, Pennsylvania; A.
S. Rowan, West Virginia; D. p Menite, Caller
mia.
VIM. Irwin, charged with burglary in Balti-
more in company with John Smeltz, who was
convicted in the Anne Arundel County Court last
spring, has been received in our jail from Balti-
more. Irwin, who was under several thousand
dollars bail, ran away; but finding it would ruin
financially his bondsman, came back and gave
himself up.
A shark, Judged to be about fifteen feet in
length, was seen yesterday on Horn Point Flats,
about one mile from Annapolis. Several have
been seen this summer in the waters Of this sec
ton, two close up to the steamboat landing here
F. L. Young, cadet midshipman, admitted
into the Academy yesterday, is son Of Brigham
Young. X.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-26
BOARD OF HEALTH.

A PHYSICIAN REFUSES TO REGISTER,
TIE Board of Health met At their rooms last
evening; Professor J. NJ: LanEstOn in the chair.
Mr.. Marbury, from the finance committee, re.
ported bills amounting to $43417, which were ap-
proved and ordered TO be paid.
Dr. Bliss, from the sanitary police committee,
reported on the application Of Mr.. Walter Mid
dIeton and others, asking for the removal Of DR..
Z. A. Adams, one of the physicians to the poor,
reporting that no charges had been made against
Dr. Adams, but that he had discharged the duties
with fidelity and zeal, and recommended that the
charges be dismissed, which was adopted.
The frame building, No. 222 q street northwest,
having no water supply or fire protection, and be-
ing in bad sanitary condition generally, was de-
clared nuisance ami ordered to be abated.
a communication was read from the registrar
stating that DR.. POulton had refused to register,
and sent certificate Of death to the once in the
case Of the death Of Mary Sullivan, which the
registrar had declined TO receive and an inyesti-
cation had to be made by the health officer before
the permit for burial could be granted. The
registrar asked that the board take action in the
case, and it was ordered that the attorney Of the
board proceed against DR.. POultOn for refusing to
comply with the law in relation to vital statistics
The board then adjourned.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-26
STATE FAIRS.
MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA EXHIBI-


MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA EXHIBI-
TIONS.
The following is q correct list of fairs to be held
in Maryland this and next month.
The sixth annual State exhibitions Of the Mary
land Agricultural ana Mechanical Association
will open at Pimlico on October 6, and continue
four days.
The sixth annual fair and exhibition of the
Agricultural and Mechanical Society Of AlIegany
county and West Virginia and Pennsylvania will
be held on the society's grounds at Cumberland,
Maryland, on the 10th, 2lst, I'D and % days Of
October, 1874.
The Kent County Agricultural Society will
hold its next annual fair on its grounds at WOr-
ton station, Kent county railroad. commencing
on the 10Th of September instant, and continue
three days.
Frederick County Agricultural Society will
hold their fair At Frederick city, and begin on
Tuesday, October Is, continuing four days.
The sixth annual exhibition Of Carroll County
Agricultural Society will be held at Westminster,
Maryland, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, September ~ and 80, and October
and2.
The Washington County Agricultural Society
will hold its annual exhibition at Hagerstown,
beginning on the 9th Of October and continuing
four days.
The St. Michaels' Horticultural and Agricul-
turaI Society, of Talbot county, will also have
their annual exhibition during the latter part of
the present month.
An agricultural association, composed Of resi-
dents Of Dorchester and Caroline counties, and
several counties of Delaware, Of which Daniel
Fields is president is also arranging for an exhi-
bition. -.-.
The Virginia State Agricultural Fair will be
held at Richmond, commencing on the 9th Of
October and continuing to the Sd Of November.
HolstOn fair, Abingdon, Va, September so.
Tazewell fair, Jefferson, W. Va, September 30.
Southwest fair, Wytheville, Va, October Q.
Loudon fair, Leesburg, Va, October Is.
Baldwin Augusta Fair Staunton, Va, Oeto-
Der Is.
Grayson fair, Independence, Va. October Is.
The above fairs will each continue three days.
Lynchburg fair, Lynehburg, Va, October %;
four days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-26
VIRGINIA.
"REMINISCENCES OF APPoMATTox c. H.

"REMINISCENCES OF APPOMATTOX q. II.
Correspondence ofthe National Republican,
AFFIRMATION COURT HOUSE, Sept. D 1874.
BY taking the cars at Washington at p. m.
you can land here at IL next day. This historic
town lies three miles from the railroad station,
on a mound resembling an inverted saucer in q
large deep Soup plate, minus the soup.
The improvements are courthouse and Jail, an
antiquated hotel. three stores, about dozen
dwellings, (mOstly dilapidated,) one church,
few negro huts, sheds, sc. On each side Of the
town are small streams Of water, which, flowing
together near by. form the Appomattox river,
which separated the forces Of Sheridan and Lee
in the memorable race from Petersburg in the
spring Of 1856. Sheridan and Ord being on the
south side, and Lee on the north side, with Grant
in his rear, Sheridan, being little ahead, halted
on Saturday p. m, and took position at Pam
plire's depot, ten miles from here but Lee not COM
ing that way, Sheridan pushed on to this place
and was confronted by Lee the next morning,
Sunday, when Sheridan fell back slowly until
the infantry under General Ord had come up and
formed, when, by rapid movement, Sheridan
suddenly uncovered the infantry in front Of Lee,
and appeared on his left flank with Grant in his
rear. This vancouver resulted in the surrender
The commanding generals first met in an
orchard near one Of the streams referred to, at
the base Of the saucer, under an apple-tree which
has gone to parts unknown. Every particle Of the
tree left by the soldiers roots body and branches
is gone, and the place where it stood is known
only by the range of the remaining apple-trees.
The orchard is owned by 9 son of Captain Hicks,
proprietor Of the aforesaid hotel, where am now
comfortably domieiled, and who gives me part of
this information.
The commanders afterwards met and arranged
the terms OGssurrender in 3 large brick mansion,
land the best building in town. then owned by
and the residence Of Major Mclean, whose family
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-09-26
THE CORONATION.
OONTRACTORS AssOOLATTON
A STATEMENT FOR THE AUDITING
COMMISSION.

A STATEMENT FOR THE AUDITING
COMMISSION.
The Contractors Association held meeting at
Territorial hall yesterday morning, and a gene
raj discussion was held in relation to the amount
of claims now before the auditing commission
which had been passed upon.
MIR. Joseph Williams, the chairman, said that
his remarks made at previous meeting had been
incorrectly reported. What he did say was that
he found that very little attention had been given
by the auditing commission TO contractors ac-
counts for the reason that the contractors had
not urged immediate action; but no inputation
was intended that there had been any neglect on
the part of the officials whose duty II was to take
up these claims in their regular order. Again.
he had not said that there was time when con-
tractors were thieves and robbers, What he did
say was that contractors had been looked upon as
thieves and robbers by certain class, but that
that time had passed.
A communication was drawn up to present to
the auditing commission, stating the aggregate
amount Of certificates OF the Board Of Public
Works now on file in that office is about 81 900 900,
and that there is also nearly twice that amount
in unmeasured work and accounts now due them
on unfinished contracts, many Of ths latter being
under suspension.