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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
Col. Lucien NJ. Temple Breaks his Leg
While Pulling on his Boot,

a very singular accident occurred
to Col. Lucien NJ. Temple at his Office
on Deaderick Street, between II and
L o'clock yesterday morning. His
brother had presented him with fine
pair of boots, which he decided to try
on at once, Taking a seat in a chair,
he succeeded in putting the left boot
on without difficulty, but had much
trouble in pulling on the right one.
Bringing all his strength to bear upon
it, he attempted to draw it on, when
all of a sudden the bone of. his right
leg suddenly snapped in two near the
thigh joint, and his limb fell limp to
one side AT the time of the strain,
his leg was bearing heavily upon the
chair. The sound produced by its
breaking was SO like the pulling off of
strap, that his friends were not aware
of the accident until lie slapped his
hands. down upon his leg and said !:
oh, [ have broken my leg. His hip
was also dislocated DIR. Eve and son
and DIR. Tubb were summoned at 9nce,
and it was thought advisable to remove
him to his home in Edgefeld before
attempting to set the injured limb.
When the accident became generally
known, much sympathy was expressed
for Col. Temple He had just recover
ed from lingering illness. and resum-
ed the practice of law. We sincerely
hope that he may speedily recover
! Ndshritte Banner, May 3.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

THE Nashville Banner assures us
that, however chaotic the opposition
may be, the Radical party is equally as
much disorganized. This then, would
seem TO give us an equal chance in the
race, provided the attraction of affinity
were equally strong in the broken ele
ments of the two parties. But in the
case of the Radicals, there is the CO.
hesive power Of public plumber" the
force of utilization in long series of
iniquities and the pressure of party
discipline, all tending to concentration.
The opposition is amenable to neither
of these forces, and if united, it must
be by the sole and salutary influence OF
honest patriotism guided by an enlight-
ened appreciation of the situation and
the duty each one owes to his country.
The motives which actuate Radicalism,
are such as tend to unity of action, be-
cause no principle interferes, and free
scope is given to the dominating self
ishness of mln's nature Defeat,
through division, would be more hon
orable than success won through the
controlling force of base motives.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
Most respectfully,
L. D. LEONARD.


THE Executive Committee met in
this city last Thursday, and the follow
ing synopsis of their proceedings was
furnished us by the Secretary:
The Superior Walking Cultivator,
represented by L. r. Willis, of Penn
broke, KY, was recommended to all
Patrons of Hush ndry as a useful and
labor saving implement for the culti-
walton of corn. tobacco, etc.
Liberal propositions from I. IT.
Jones & Co. were entertained and rec :
commended.
Mark Rigell's Patent Insect Trap
for determination of tobacco flies was
recommended as one of the necessities
of the times, and all Patrons are rec
commended to use it. The committee,
after an inspection of the trap, have
proven their belief of It's efficiency by
engaging one each.
1t was resolved by the committee
that they enter heart and soul into the
proposition made by Mr.. Ball in refer
ence to the mandatory for making
his wrought iron wagon, considering
his propositions, as published in the
Tobacco Leaf, as fair as tho Patrons
could ask, and the Executive, Business
and Manufacturing Committees ask
cooperation in establishing the pro-
posed mandatory. ~
1t was also suggested that all farm
ers and Patrons buy too much ma
chinery as well as everything else, and
economy is urged upon our brothers
and sist RS.
w. B. RADFORD, Chm'n.
WILL. A. ELLIOTT. Sec'y:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
Col. Leonard Declines.

My attention having been called to
an article in the Tobacco Leaf of the
18th ult., calling upon me to become a
candidate to represent Montgomery
county in the Lower branch of the en-
suing Legislature, in reply must say |
fully appreciate the compliment Hav-
ing been citizen of this county for
over thirty three years, and having
passed through all her changes and
vicissitudes, political and social, to say
that do not from my very heart feel
grateful for this continued expression
of confidence would be untrue. This
being the third time | have been called
upon through the public press to re-
present the people of Montgomery
county. But, as fully as | appreciate
the compliment, must as on former oc-
casions-for sufficient reasons, decline
the honor
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

THE Union and American makes a
favorable notice of the plan of Grange
schools, as suggested by DIR. Outlaw.
The Civil Rights Bill and the colored
convention combine to give interest
and Importance to system of eiuca
ton which viii, in great measure,
sub >titute the Common Schools when
the latter are rendered abortive by pu-
ritan intermeddling. If northern Rad
icals want the southern negroes educa-
ted, and are not satisfied with such
provisions rs Southern States are max
ing for that object, let them furnish an
educational fund, or take the negroes
home and educate them there. The
South will not be dictated to on this
subject, but will abolish its whole
Common School system to rid itself of
annoyance by puritanical fools and
knaves who will not abate their insult
ing demands SO long as there remains
an opening for farther aggressions
upon our social and domestic rights
and their relations TO the colored race.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

A GRAVE and reverend Senator.
who seems to have taken charge of
Summers Bill" says the colored
people now produced everyyear about
one hundred million dollars worth of
cotton and should be vested with all
rights" How much cotton would they
raise without mules? Then how about
the mules? Are they to be denied al.
rights, founded upon cotton raising.
Asa logical sequence, they ought to 60
halves with their colored co-laborers.
Such is the nonsense which conceited
Puritanism would palm off on the
world as the quintessence of enlarged
craftsmanship and philanthropy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

.
We copy the following from an
article in the Louisville Daily Advo-
cate, headed Sketches of Members
of the General Conference y :
Joseph B. West, d. D.. was born in
Morgan county, Alabama, November
%, 1924. He is one of the most bril-
liant preachers in the Tennessee Con-
ference He is as witty as an Irish
man. never being at a loss for re-
joinder. He is a very popular man.
and is greatly beloved by all who know
him. He was licensed to practice law
in 1912, but feeling that he was called
to preach he exchanged the bar for the
pulpit. He Joined the Tennessee Con-
ference in 1874. He was ordained
Deacon by Bishop Andrew, at Nash
Vile, in 1916, and Elder by Bishop
Paine, at GAINESVILLE, in 1913. He was
first elected to the General Conference
in 1862. (Not held.) He received d
D. from Emory and Henry College III
1869 He was in the regular work
until his health failed, in 1913, after
which he held supernumerary rela-
ton for several years, three of which
were spent in Florida. For seven
years he was President of the Clarks-
vile Female Academy, and was unusu-
ally successful. DIR. West is man of
untiring energy and force of character
He thoroughly investigates before de-
Gliding, and make most useful men,
Der OF a deliberative body. At pres
ent he has no regular work, being en-
gagged in closing up business matters
growing out of his connection with the
Academy. He resides at GAINESVILLE.
William Burr was born in Logan
county, Kentucky, November |, 1920.
He entered the ministry when only
nineteen years of age, having been
licensed by John B. McFerrin, d. D.,
IN 1889, at Shaws Camp Ground, Ten
nessee. He was ordained Deacon at
GAINESVILLE, Tennessee, by Bishop
Waugh, in 1871, and Elder by Bishop
Soule, at Gallatin, 1913. He Joined
the Tennessee Conference in 1889, and
was appointed to Limestone Circuit.
He has Travelled Limestone, Ashland,
Spring Hill and Montgomery Circuits,
and has filled seven stations, and
travelled seven districts as Presiding
Elder. For two years he was Mission
airy to the Army Of the Tennessee, and
was always busy among the sick,
wounded, and dying. He was in the
General Conferences of 1866 and 1870,
and made good working member.
Mr. Burr is preacher Of the old style,
thoroughly Wesleyan in his doctrines,
never going off after strange and doubt
full specuIations He is safe man in
and out of the pulpit, and makes hosts
of ardent friends. The character of
the man stands out in the following ex-
tract from a letter recently written to
personal friend Il have travelled
in all thirty-four years; have had in
that time only one spell of sickness,
and have been cheerful and happy in
my work.
The Hon. Charles G. Smith is a
steward of the GAINESVILLE Church.
He is one of the Chaneellors of the
State. He is eminent in his noble
profession. He is comparatively young,
and we hope has many years before
him to spend in the service of the
State and of the Church, to which he
is devotedly attached.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
Rapid Increase Of the Shipment of
Iron from the South to the North.

CHATTANOOGA, May l, 1S74.-In
your paper of Wednesday, reference is
made to a shipment of Georgia iron
for Pittsburg." 1t is not new thing
TO ship pig iron from the South to
Pittsburgh. That was begun in 1929,
when Woods, Yeatman & Co. shipped
one hundred and fifty tons from Dover
Furnace landing, Cumberland river,
on the steamboat Thomas Yeatman.-
But it is new thing to ship boiler
plate. as the Messrs. Hillman are do
ing, from the furnace rolling works to
Philadelphia and San Francisco.
The shipments of iron from the
South to the North and East have in
creased greatly since the war, because
the iron made in Tennessee, Kentucky,
Georgia and Alabama is of superior
quality, and is produced with much
less cost. GEO. L. LEWIS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

THE Colyar caucus, in Nashville,
last Monday night, developed the whole
spirit and intent of that disorganizing
movement. One speaker, jesse K.
Brown, of Shelby county, would vote
for Brownlow rather than the present
State officials, and preferred repudia-
ton to the funding bill. These he
vouches for, as the sentiments of the
people of West Tennessee. Such men,
comparatively harmless as Radicals, are
very mischievons as spies in the Con-
sentative camp, and the sooner they are
made to assume their position the bet
ter for the State. We shall deny, un-
til the contraryis proven, that Jessey is
a representative of his division of the
State.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

COMMODORE VANDERBILT has added
one hundred thousand dollars to his
first donation to the Vanderbilt Uni
versity-which sum is to be expended
exclusively upon the building. He
seems to be aware of the fact that a
magnificent building is an important
preliminary to "a magnificent institution
of learning. Show, in such matters,
sometimes goes long way towards Sc
curing the substantial, and costly dis
play may be wise Investment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

THE negroes who have been thrown
out of employment by the overflow, re-
fuse to work, on the plea that the gov
eminent is going to feed them. This
is characteristic of the negro every
where and under all circumstances.
Insure him against starving and you
insure him against doing any manner
of work.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
THE MASS MEETING.
A Harmonious and Representative
Meeting State Credit.
Col. House for Congress.

According to a previous call, mass
meeting of the people of Montgomery
county assembled at the court housein
GAINESVILLE, and organized by calling
Thos. Ogburn, Esq, to the chair. and
appointing NJ. +. Wilcox, Secre-
tary.
1t was moved, aud carried, that a
committee of one from each civil dis
trict in the county be appointed, by
the chairman to draft and submit reso-
buttons for the consideration of this
meeting. The following gentlemen
were appointed:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

THOSE who advocate the reduction
of the rate of taxation to twenty cents
on the hundred dollars, repel the
charge that they favor reputation.
They must know however, that such
will necessarily, be the practical work
ing of that reduction. Then what is
the color of the cat in the meal-tub
The whole secret of the movement is,
that the cry of low taxes promises to
bea cheap humbug in the hands of
the demagogue who knows, when heis
parading it before the people, that such
reduction will be direct reputation
and will, therefore, never be made. Ii
it can be made to subserve the purpo-
ses of the disorganizers, the humbug
mot the State debt-will be repudi-
ated. The game may win, but it will
be at the cost of the people-de-
luded by demagogues.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

AN exchange informs us that there
are now 100000 Changers in the
United States and they are increasing
rapidly" The faster they grow, the
slower they should go, for movement
of such magnitude may be self-destruc-
tive if not guided with caution and far
seeing wisdom.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

-THERE,wasa fullermeeting on Mon
day last, than was anticipated under
the adverse circumstances of bad
weather and political discouragemerits
generally. The crowd was obviously
representative one, and all seemed
predisposed TO harmony and the en-
forcement of reform and economy in
the administration of all Offices. high
and low, in order that official honesty
may be made the rule instead of the
exception, and that the rate of taxa
ton may be reduced by means of a
rigid economy. The resolutions how
ever, speak for themselves and embody
every idea that should be promulgated
by meeting of that character. Not
the least interesting feature in the pro-
ceedings, were the we'll timed and able
speeches of Coils. House and Bailey,
and j. NJ. Quarles, of Nashville. We
wish the whole county could have
heard them, imbibed their conciliatory
spirit and needed their prudent coun-
sells.
The recommendation Of Col. House
as the candidate for Congress from this
District, will be endorsed by this coun-
ty and we hope by ever county
in the District, whether by separate
action, or convention of the whole
The meeting erected an admirable
platform of principles. but it depends
upon the mass of the people whethel
they shall be reduced TO practice, Of
rendered nugatory by the spirit of dis
cord and the aspirations of selfish am
bition. Read the proceedings.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

THE Colyar, or twenty cent, de-
monstration, in Nashville developed
proceedings so contemplate, so foreign
to the published programme of har-
mony and unity, that A j. Blunty, de-
clined TO take hand in the tableau.
though it is reported he was in the city
for that express purpose.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
NOTICE..

The undersigned committee, appointed
by Woodlawn Grange. Woodlawn, Mont
gomery county, Tenn, will receive sealed
bids for erecting a Hall over Woodlawn
Church, 20x3j feet. Said Hall to be 81 feet
from floor to floor, dressed weatherb0ard-
ing, one upper and one lower floor. one
door and six windows. Said job to be done
in workmanlike manner, as soon rs pos
sible. All the lumber to be furnished by
undertaken.
]. W. BARTEE.)
JAS. DUBOIS, Com.
J. c. GOLD,
MAY g. l87I-2y.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

ACALL has been issued for meet
ing of the Democratic Executive Com
mittee, on the 21st, inst. The result will
be looked for with general interest, ac-
companied by an earnest desire that its
deliberations may result in renewed
harmony and lasting success.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

EPISCOPAL CONVENTIONAL the
late Convention in Knoxville, Bishop
Quintard. among other changes, recon-
mended that the State of Tennessee
be divided into three bishoprics. The
convention was very largely attended,
and all the arrangements for it had
been amply made. The next Conyen-
ton will be held in Bolivar.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

THE Democratic Convention, which
met at Murfreesboro last Monday was
said to have been very harmonious.
Jas. III. Jam son was nominated for
Representative, and II. II. Norman
for EEoater.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

So PLAIN has been made the legal
status of the Arkansas contest for the
governorship, that nothing short Of
criminal intent can be imputed to
Grant for the course he is pursuing in
relation thereto. Another conflict of
arms has been the result of his ignor-
ance, or criminal Indifference; two
Judges of the Supreme Court have
been abducted on the eve of the session
af that court-all because Grant either
knows not his duty. or is too dishonest
10 discharge it,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
ACarf.

The managers of the entertainment
recently given by the ladies of the
Presbyterian church, tender their
hearty thanks. to all who so kindly aided
them in carrying out their programme
especially those who are members of
other churches They also thank those
of our citizen, who by their presence,
gave the assurance of the sympathy
with them, in their effort they are max
ing to aid in the erection of new and
tasteful church edifce, to be an orna-
ment to our city.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having qualified as administrator o.
Mrs. Henrietta L. Clardy, deceased. an per-
sons indebted 10 said estate are nerepy no. no,
tilted to come forward and settle, ana 1heS s
thep, s,ith ,ns wifhin the time prescribed
" '''" "a "a 'N'' d. b. CARLISLE. Admir-.
May g. la74-4w."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
TO THE READERS OF THE CHRoN.
ICLE.


/ would say that have Just receired
my Spring and Summer Stock of
Clothing, for Men, Youths and Boys,
and full line of Gents Furnishing
Goods, to which [ especially invite
your attention. Ny stock is composed
of some of the finest goods of foreign
and domestic Importation, and made
in the latest and most approved styles.
so if you want fine Dress Coat and
Vest, with black French Doeskin
Pants to match, REMEMBER.
1T you want a nice Business Suit,
with single or double breasted Froek
or Sack, In any kind of goods from
that Of fine French Coating to ordin-
airy Cashmere, REMEMBER -
| have also a good assortment of
Coats and Pants not in suits.
REMEMBER, that | have good Inc
Of Cashmere and Union Cashmere
Pants, that are REMARKABLY CHEAP.
REMEMBER, a good stock of printed
Satinett Pants, 81 SOTO s. 90.
REMEMBER, a good stock of donble-
stitched CottOnade Pants, 81 . to
- 90.
REMEMBER, those good blue, brown
and gray Jeans Pants, 81 90 to 81 90.
REMEMBER. the best Brown Drilling
Drawers for 80 cents and 75 cents.
REMEMBER, in addition to this stock
of Clothing. my Mems and Boys
Furnishing Goods are proportionafly
low.
REMEMBER, / have an immense
stock of Shirts white and eolored)
and l viii allow a liberal discount ON
a third of dozen or more, and Re-
MEMBER, | guarantee fits and sat;sfae-
ton in all instances.
REMEMBER, the place, and give me
a trial. $3.50
J. l., BLANTON,
Franklin Hall Building,
GAINESVILLE, Tenn.
April 4, 1874-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

FRANCIS HAMILTON, once wealthy
and prominent lawyer of New York,
died the other day of actual want. His
poor wife, once noted for her accom-
plishments, sat by his bedside holding
his head, out Of her mind and unable
to give any account of her husband s
death.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

New ORLEANS, May 5.-It is report
ed that the notorious burglars, Berten,
Capt. Deville Petrie, and two others,
have escaped from the penitentiary at
Baton Rouge.
The steamer Exporter was discharg-
ing her cargo this morning, paying
hands one dollar and half per day.
Two hundred longshoremen appeared
on the scene requiring the hands to
stop work or charge three dollars per
day. A free fight ensued in which two
men we're wounded. The ring leaders
were arrested. The men continued to
work at the reduced rate. 8
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
SUMNER LECTURES.
REV. LIB. WALTON,
REV. $. BREWER,
W. G. HUNTER.
Committee.


PROF. LEGARE will deliver a series of
popular Lectures in the College Chapel. be-
ginning Thursday, June llth, on the follow
ing branches OF Physical Science Sound,
Heat, Light, Electricity, &c. To these will
be added an account OF the wonderful dis
coverieS of Spectrum Analysis. One Lee
ture Will be given each week, and the effort
will be made to bring the most recent dis
coveries within the grasp of those who may
never have devoted their time to the study
of these branches. The extensive appa-
ratus of the College will supply the means
for interesting ami valuable illustrations
and experiments. In addition to the Lee
lures, views of the heavenly bodies will be
given through the fine telescope in posses
sion of the College.
Subscribers will please make known
their names AT ONCE, so as to com plete the
number. .r.-r--s s
Tickets may be obtained at the Drug
Store of Messrs. Owen & Moore. Single
TicketS--for series of 10 Lectures-S3.O0.
Liberal reduction made Oh Family Tickets.
May 9, lS74-5w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

IT is suggestive to the whole country
that, whilst $4,000 are enough for the
starving victims of the overflow, So
100000 are too little for the 4th of
July frolic in Philadelphia.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
50 REWARD.

will pay the above reward to any one
who will arrest my boy Israel, about four
teen years old, tolerably dark colored, well
grown and sprightIy. had on a cap when he
left. who ran away from me on the LIST inst,
and put him where 1 can get him. Address
me, care John L. Richardson, GAINESVILLE,
Tenn. lf+ JAMES NORRIS (Colored).
Nav. o. 1S74-lt.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
ONLY 400 TICKETS.

(which viii be made
the Hook and Ladder Company there will which
will Distribute themselves according to the following simple plan Each
So 90 will be entitled
the Concert together with three Of which
holder the awarded the
the free distribution cash gifts amounting 1890 which viii be db
uted by committee selected by the donors tia tasa@lt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09

THE Paducah Kentuckian says An
dy johnson is counting the Granger"
We have not heard of his divorce from
the Independents.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
Meeting of the Democratic Executive
Committee.

NASHVILLE, May 4, 1S74.-A meet
ing of the Democratic State Executive
Committee will be held in this city on
Thursday, the 2lst of May.
Every member of the Committee is
earnestly requested to be present.
JOHN c. BURCH,
Chairman.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-09
General Conference Comittee.

The delegates from the Tennessee
Conference at Louisville have been APP
pointed on the following committees:
s Rev. r. A. Young, d. D., is on the
Committee on Episcopacy Rev. r. p.
Ransom, lItinerancy Hon L. nj. n.
Jones. Boundaries Rev. L. K. Pitts,
Committee ON Missions Hon. Chas.
G. Smith, Sunday Schools; Rev. j. B.
West, ID. d., Education; Rev. A. l..
P. Green, ID. d., Books and Period
Gals; Rev. John w. Hammer, ID. d.,
Revisais; Rev. j. Nj. Sharpe, Finance.