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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

l intend, this year, to give especial
attention to this branch of my business
and can promise my customers that they
shall have the very best goods that can
be gotten up and at the very lowest
prices. Noon can afford 10 sell at
smaller profits. No one can buy at
lower prices. .Noretail house can offer
any greater inducements aud l am de-
termined no retail house shall sell at
Io,oer prices. My PENSIONERS may rely
upon being protected fully in all their
purchases Of me. When you want
shoes please give me a Gall. This is a
large and important part of my bust
ness and buyers generally may depend
on getting good goods at the very low
est prices. Very respectfully,
BE-. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07


Our readerswill bespleased to learn
that the Teachers Institute has been
fully organized, and with promise of
accomplishing great good. Such an
organization, in connection with the
common school system, is indispensa-
bic, because, to become efficient, and
proficient, in their department. teach
ers must be trained in the art of i'm
parting to children the knowledge
they possess A man may have any
amount of learning and if he has not a
faculty of imparting it to others, he is
worthless as a teacher, and though
this faculty may, in the main, be nat
ural gift, training can, tono inconsid
cradle extent, supply the natural de-
feet. Hence the Importance of organ
izations of teachers which, by bringing
them together for mutual comparison
of systems of teachings, and mutual
enlightenment, the qualifications OF
all, for the most effective mode of i'm
parting knowledge, may be improved
At the next meeting, ON the 18th
inst, we hope there will be a full at.
tendance of Teachers, and that each
will bring with him an earnest zeal fol-
the promotion of the good cause.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
Tur Nau Ynrk Sun in IN ling sfronn

THE New York Sun, in taking strong
ground against the increase of the
United States army, compares the ma
terial of the Union army during the
late war with that of the Confederates,
and says:
THE. quality of the Confederate, SOL
der effectuahy disposes Of the plea
that it is necessary to keep the regular
army as a nucleus On the Union
side was the entire.rank aud file Of the
old army. Of that farce the rebels
had only the officers. The Confeder-
ate rank and file was composed wholly
of raw men, and, in the first two years
of the war, volunteers. Those OF us
who saw them charge in line of battle
never approach Confederate cemetery
without taking off our hats IN homage
to the devoted braves who ever walkek
strfisht ipt8 the jaws pf death wi'h=
out blanchine.'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

SENATOR CARPENTER, unintention-
ally, no doubt, served his country in
the effort to serve himself. In his
speech, on Louisiana, he clearly strip
ped Grant of his attribute of infalli-
billity, and set an EXAMPLE ofspeaking
out in church, which will open the way
to free speech and free thought in the
radical ranks. This ball being set in mo
ton, there will follow free inquiry into
the doings ofthe administration, reason
will then assail the strcnghOlds of par
tizan prejudice and honest patriotism
once more obtain hearing. Leading
Radical journals endorse Carpenter S
speech and, fortunately for the cause
of political justice, they cannot de-
nounee the Louisiana mOnstrosity and,
at the same time discouuect Grant
from participation in the infamy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

THE shops of the Memphis aud
Louisville railroad company, tempo
rary wooden structures were entirely
consumed by fire on the Sd inst, togeth-
erwith five locomotives. seven cars, and
all the machinery. There are various
reports as to the origin of the fire, the
most plausible of which is that boy
attempted to kindle a fire in a eaboose
car, with coal oil, which became ignit-
ed and the boy dropped the can. Loss
$4,000, with no insurance. 120 me-
chanics are thrown out of employ
ment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
f@o+kQ

Do you want Ready-made Clothing?
If you do, go to Coulter Do you
want ready-maae shirts2 If you do,
go to Coulter's. Do you want goods
to make shirts? If you do go to Coui-
ter's. Why go to Coulter's all the
time? Because he buys for CASH, and
you know CASH gets the bargains. Be-
cause he3is at no extra expense to sell
clothing. therefore can afford to give
bargains. Because he is not dependent
upon any one branch of business for
his support. but handles all his goods
to the best advantage Because he buys
direct from the manufacturers and gets
the lowest prices and can afford to sell
at the lowest prices. Because he aims
in'every instance to give his customers
the full value Of their money. Try
Coulter for CLOTHING. tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
NO USE TO TRY.

You can't do better than to buyyour
oARPETING of Coulter, He keeps the
largest stock. He keeps the prettiest
patterns. He keeps the best assort-
ment. He sells at the verylowest price.
He buys on the very best terms. HE'S
willing towork for very small profits
and does do SO. He keeps the very
best and prettiest Oil Cloths for halls,
dining-rooms, fire. places, and will give
them at low prices. He keeps beauti-
full Velvet Rings, door mats, oil rugs,
bordering and stair carpeting. The
best assortment of SHADES. at very low
prices. Be sure to visit Coulter's when
in want of any of the above.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
MR:W. Smith. conservative can

Mr.: W. III. Smith, conservative can
didate for Parliament, says that in a
recent visit to the United States he
had an opportunity to judge of the
corrupting tendency of democratic in
situations. He probably meant Radi-
cal institutions, though we shall not
controyert his statement, having long
contended that universal suffrage is
and will ever be, fatal to Republics
it is the equivalent of licenciousness
then anarchy, then monarchy. And
whenever England resolves upon uni
versal suffrage, it will set out on tht
road to ruin, through the stages indi
Gated above.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07


EDlfpRs CHRosIcIE.-The follow
inaferaarkablepap upena subjees,
nav exeitih g universal interest, End
IN recent number Of the New York
.Tribuue.-zAs~Isfeele assured that it
would be read with great interest by
many of. your readers, L would be
macheFsti6ed for you tegiveita place
in the columns, of the CHRONICLE.
There are many in our midst who are
seekers after Truth; and if she opens
to us new and beautiful field for in
vestigation. let us follow her. We can
safely do so; as she wears no mask,
bows at no human shrine, seeks neither
place. nor applause she only asks a
hearing THETA.
GAINESVILLE. Feb. I'd, 1874.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
SPIRITUAL PHENOMENA.

We present this morning says the
New York Tribune of January 17thl
an abstract of remarkable article in
the London Quarterly Journal of
Science, advance sheets of which have
been put at our disposal. The writer
of the article is Mr.. William Crookes,
editor of the periodical in which it ap-
pears, and chemist and physicist of
high reputation. He has devoted
several years to careful scientific in
vestigation Of the so-called phenomena
OF SpIrItuallsm, as presented especial
ly by Mr., d. ID. Home and Miss Kate
Fox, and he writes of them in the calm
critical manner that we should natural
ly look for in man of his character
and calling. That the result of his
inquiries will create lively discussion
we can hardly doubt. For Mr.. Crookes,
though he shows none of the symp-
toms of religious enthusiasm, feels
bound to admit the reality of the mys-
FERROUS phenomena which took place
scores and hundreds of times in. his
own rooms, in broad daylight, under
conditions of his own choosing, and
under the careful scrutiny of scientific
unbelievers. When man of his
stamp tells us that he has seen Mr..
Home floating in the air, and goblets,
card-plates, dinner tables, and other
solid objects dancing through space, as
if the laws Of gravity had been repeal
ed; when he describes "self-lumi-
nous cloud that plucked heliotrope
blossom and carried it to lady; when
he tells US of nebulous and ghostly
hands that shaped themselves out of
nothing before his very eyes, and rested
unresisting in his grasp till they grad
ually dissolved into impalpable vapor,
we cannot help listening to him with a
certain sort of amazed respect For
we must acknowledge that he firmly
believes his own statements, and that
he is not a person to be deceived by
any common trickery.
Mr.. Crookes apparently has his own
theory of the nature of the manifesto
tons. What that is, he does not yet
explain. He emphatically rejects, how
ever, two explanations which are often
advanced: one, that the mediums are
jugglers the other, that the observers
are insane people or fools. Whether
there is some unknown physical or in
tellectual force which can do all these
wonders in ways not yet understood,
whether the dead return to visit us, or
devils come to deceive, MIR. Crookes
promises to debate hereafter This
last hypothesis has been argued for
some months past by The Catholic
World in series of bold articles en-
bodying some of the same narratives
of marvel to which Mr.. Crookes now
bears testimony. The deductions of
the physicist, however, are likely to
differ widely from the reasonings of
the theologian, and We shall await the
inevitable controversy with no little
interest. s '. 4.t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
SRS 1A b So
COULTER'S BARGAIN COUNTER

Many splendid Bargains have been
bought on these Bargain Counters this
winter. Many persons miss bargains
often by not visiting Coulter's store.
Why work hard for money and then
not go to the very place to spend it?-
Hundreds, hundreds of people trade at
COulter's. Why don't you? You
might find it to your advantage; you
certainly can't lose by doing so-you
have all the advantages offered you
and no risk.
Try Coulter this year. Go without
prejudice and give an impartial inves-
tigation and you viii be convinced of
the many advantages to be gained by
regular dealing in his popular store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

RUSSIA declines to be represented
in the Centennial show, on the ground
that it is private affair. If not strict
ly private, it is a Philadelphia ring af-
fair designed to squeeze money out of
the government, for any other than
the public good. The Government
has hardly been dead long enough to
be celebrating its birthday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

THERE is reported strong Radical
reaction against the Kellogg monstros-
ity, in Louisiana, as the creation of an
Executive usurpation of power. Grant
will have no peace until he emphati-
cally declares that he will no longer be
in the way of Radical aspirants to the
Presidency.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

WE are tired of waiting for Grants
message on Louisiana affairs. Here
after he ought to consult his Cabinet
before making such idle threats. Hav-
ing to back down impairs his character
for pluck, and creates the impression
that he is braggart as well as a fool.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

MoxA MORTON has lost his chance
for the Presidency, by tying on to the
negroes and carpetbaggers in Louisiana
one of the monstrosities the nurs-
ing of which Grant says, is so damag-
ing to the Radical party.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

MISSISSIPPI has elected, for eight
years, negro United States Senator.
What farcel The best government
in the world, so simple in its struc-
ture and elementary principles that it
can be run, in part, by the most de-
graded and ignorant of its citizenship.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

THE lower House of Congress is in
favor of reducing the army to twenty
five thousand. This is more than
enough for Republic in time ofpeace;
but if the people are bent on having
an Empire, the Prussian army should
be the model.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
ALWAYS: AHEAD ON BLACK
ALPACAS.

Don't buy that Black Alpaca dress
until you have looked at Coulter's NEW
STOCK, purchased for January and
February sales, 1874. Real bargains
given. He keeps the best brands sells
at small profits, selects the best blacks
None superior in any respect, and they
are warranted to give satisfaction. Re
members ladies', that the goods sold BY
Coulter have been tested in every res
pect, and are exceedingly popular. He
has probably sold more of these goods
than were ever sold BY any one house
in this whole section of country. Per-
sons order them by mail They give
the closest examination, and pronounce
them all right. Go to Coulter's for
Black Alpacas.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
Commissioners Sale Of Land.

y. w. Lisenbee and wife, VS.. Ella Booth,
etals.
Pursuant to a decree of the County Court
of Montgomery County, made at the Feb
uary Term. 1873. 1 will, on
Saturday, February 18th, 1874,
Seilto the highestbid oder at the Court House
In GAINESVILLE certain tract of land be-
longing to the heirs of Geo. X. Booth, decd
situated in District No. OF said county.
bounded by Jones, Martin, McCorkle and
Others, and containing by survey 80 acres
Sold for division among the heirs
Terms; Cash enough to pay costs and
attorneys fees. Balance on credit of one
Notes with good security required and q
lien retained to secure payments.
~ PETER 0NEAL,
reD. z, I4-4w- p fs15O Clerk and Comr.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

ANOTHER military commission is to
be convened, that it may try It's hand
at withdrawing the sanity Howard.
The difficulty in the way doing justice
to such scamps, lies in the fact, that
each such william, is so entangled with
greater ones, that the lesser must es-
cape to save the greater.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

A RESOLUTION has been adopted
and a committee appointed to analytic
the mass of rotienness, known as the
District ring. TIE members of that
committee can make good thing by
selling out to the ring. If thsg DO got,
a terrible stink will be raised IN WASH
ingtOa.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

Conscious error makes men strange
ly inconsistent. Morton, in his de-
tense of Grant and Kellogg, argues that
it was no violation of States rights to
establish the bogus government of
Louisiana, but that If would be clear
violation of such rights to order a
new election. Such nonsense would
entail thrashing upon school boy.
and the Senate would be disgraeed by
it, could it sink any lower than the
point previously reached.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
SPECIAL CASH NOTICE.


1t is fixed and unalterable purpose
with me, not to do a credit business. My
health will not admit of the additional
labor a credit business will impose
upon me. > My profits are too small to
admit of the extra expense attending
credit business. For these and other
reasons, SHALL SILL FoR CASH. l
hope no one will think l am the least
unreasonable. / am fully persuaded
that / am right. 1t is best for met
is best for the public that all business
should be done for cash. / know there
are large number who prefer to pay
cash. They have right to expect all
the advantages that prompt cash buy-
ers are entitled to and Ipropose to give
them, With best wishes for all and
earnestly desiring toplease all who may
favor me this year with their patron
age. Very Respectfully,
- B. +" CouLrER.
Jan. II. '74-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

GRANT, by his admission to Gov.
McEnery, that the government had no
more right to interfere with the inter-
nal affairs of Louisiana than with those
of New York, virtually declared that
he acted the tyrant willfuly and malic-
iously.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

THE Central Pacific Railroad is
claiming subsidies from the govern
ment to the amount of eight millions
of dollars. 1t is only the peoples
money, and who cares for that little
steal e?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

FooTE wants to fight JEFF. Davis.
He must become more important, even
IN his own conceit, before he will re-
ceive such notice from the Exon
federate President.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

Ex-Governor HARVEY, of Kan.
sas, has been elected to the Us. Senate,
and it is claimed as a victory for the
Reformers of that State.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

Mrs. MYRA GAINES is after Caleb
Gushing for cheating her out 10000
acres of Louisiana land.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
HENDERSON, Co., KY, Jan. 1874.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY TEACHERS
INSTITUTE
FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

The Institute met at the Hook and
Ladder Hall. The subject of the laws
which govern bodies moving by aceel-
Grated and retarded velocity was taken
up by Prof. Loventhal, and demon.
stration, clear, concise and somewhat
novel, given. Few demonstrations
have ever been more satisfactorily CIV
en- to the edifcation of teachers than
this.
President Wright. of the Female
Academy, being in the hall was intro
duced by President Whitfield, who
spoke briefly and to the delight of the
audience on the general subjects of
teaching and education. He believed
that uniform methods OF instruction
would accomplish much, in making the
profession of teaching success-if ac-
companied by determined resolution
and energy. He counseled co-opera-
ton in all grades of schools, as all
were naturally interdcpendent on each
other, He deplored the Indifference
of parents to the mental and physical
well being of their children. They
care fully supervised the mechanic who
repaired their gates, but left the teacher
to do as he pleased with their children.
His whole discourse was replete with
facts to the point.
The method of training children in
Phonetics vas taken up by Prof. Low
enthal. He would FIST teaeb them
sounds by the use of the corresponding
objects, and then the letters. He
would then teach them to read by the
word method.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

We have the largest stock we have ever
opened in Clarksville. You can buy AZ
RE, Broaddus & Co., i- as-a -f-saa
Mems good Brogan Shoes for 81 rs worth 90
Boys good Brogan Shoes for 81 . wort 80
Ladies peg'd Calf shoes for 81 59xoxiA IS.
Misses peg d calf Shoes for 81 IS worth "a
Mems Kip Boots for So so worth ~.
Mems Calf Boots for ~ 70 worth 81
ranted not to rip. aI..
Boys' Kip Boots for 9 50 worth o.
Boys Calf Asois for So 50 worth 90
Full stock OF ziegier and other MAKES %
fine Shoes. No one should buy before look
ing at this stock as they are really cheap,
and we want all TO call soon and reap the
benefits that we will offer for the next 20
days. Very Respectfully,
RICE, BROADDUS q 60,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
FURNISHING GOODS I!

Gentlemen's aud Boys, best make ofShirts
down in price.
Ladies' Merino Vests and Pants very cheap
Misses Knit Suits, very cheap.
Gents MerinO Vests and Pants very cheap
II yOu don't come and buy the bargains
We offer within the next - or 90 days, 10
will be your own fault. Don't blame u.s.
we make you the offer. accept or reject.
Very Respectfully,
RICE. BROADDUS q CO.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
KEEP IT BEFORE the PEOPLE.

That Coulter's is the place to buy all
kinds of bleached and brown domestic.
1t is the place to buy Irish linens.
1t is the place to buy table linens.
tits the place to buy towels and tow
ellings.
1t is the place to buy dress goods.
1t is the place to buy pretty calicos.
Tt is the place to buy bargain goods.
1t is the place to buy shifting goods.
1t is the place to buy linen handker-
chiefs. Remember Coulter's store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

Our stock IN every department is full and
conn lete and will be kept so throughout
the season by new Arrivals OF new aud de-,
sirabfe goods No house In this market
carries any better stock than we DO, no-
does any one sell cheaper, therefore give Us
a call, and you viii be In safe hands and
get the worth of your money. BY 50 doing
you will much oblige .ts-.t u
Your friends,
RICE. BRoADpU a CO.
Nov. Is, ls73-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
10 TIE PUBLIC.

: Fam truly thankful for the liberal
patronage Of the past -ysar, and shall
try to make it to the interest Of many
others who have not heretofore traded
with me to do so. the present ysea-
With increased facilities I expect to be
able to offer ny customers many adj
vantsges. l shall deal literally and
courteously with all; shall keep the
best general stock of goods in this Sec
ton, and shall sell at nnifornslg lo,o
prices. Kind reader give me a trial
this year. B. F. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07

One thousand negroes VINO lately
went West, have returned on f9ot 10
Alabama.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
q t5siS Ca < ECE
Carpets, Oil Cloths, Rugs,
Window Shades, DamsskS
Curtains, Table Linens,
Towels, Napkins, etc. : ! :

SO @ - = "a a.
ALL DOWN TO PANIC PRICES!
Just think Of 1t, a good Carpet for Is cents
per yard.
just think Of 1t. good s-ply earpetforsl So
Jus, think Of 1t a good floor Oil Cloth for rs.
cents per yar1. r..-- e q
Just think Of IL, Velvet Rug for 90 80. -.
Just think Of IL, q nice Oil Window shade
for 81 90. -
Just think Of It, nice Curtain Damask lof-
% cents per yard .r "a.
Just think OF IL. nice Lace Curtain for
81 p.
Just think of It. good all Linen Table DAM
ask for % cents per yard. ~. p $
Just think of IL, dozen good all Linen
Napkins for 81 90.
And then go to Rice, Broaddns e Co.'S anu
spend your money for some OF the above
and you will nev-T regret 10. Wewant You
to make money by hay ing goods while they
are down. and We will make money on
them when they go up
Very Respectfully.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-07
County Finances.

The Reports Of the various Collect
nrs TO the County Judge. made on the
Ist Mondays in January aud febfq-
airy. 1874, show the following sum
total Of taxes collected during the
past two months:
II. ID. Moseley, Revenue Collector COR is7S,
from Dee 18th, (time Mt which his book
was received) to Dec. Slst, 1873 upon state
Tax including poll .i:.....;.sSs' "
Upon County Tax including School,
Jail and County poll.--..--.-..--..--....- IA US
Total for 10
From Dee. 81, 1873, to Jan. 81. 1874.
state Tax SS -
Tax for County purposes...--......----..2 ,USo az
Total for January. i9S -
Fotai from Dec IL, TO Jan. b.. ...-.s5,2l9 10
J.E. Hoseley, r. r, Collector for
1873.
From Dee 81, 10 Jan. Il, isi4.,,,,..:... l,7ll A
Total from Dec II, to Jan. ,s5s IS
Rawls, agent to collect back
r. r. tax for 1870, II and ~.
PROM Nov. 10. (time Of receiving his
books to Jan 81, IS
a. T. Smith. collecting back tax
(Revenue) for 1870, III and y.
From Dec. /, to Dec. 81, 1873, for
Prom Dec. 81, 20 Jan. 81 for County
purposes, reported
The State Tax has been forwarded
to the Comptroller at Nashville. The
County tax has been paid in to the
County Trustee, and the Railroad tax
TO the First National Bank.
Hereafter the County Judge will
make Quarterly Statement showing
the expenditures Of the county and
her ine2p,e from all sources.