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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21
The Pardon Of the Governor Does
IL Not Restore Competency as a Wit
ness

The Pardon of the Governor Does
X Not Restore Competency as Wit
ness.
Wiley Evans was convicted of an
assault with intent to commit murder
in the first degree, in the Criminal
Court of Maury county, an appeal
was taken TO the Supreme Court. The
error assigned in said appeal is that
the court permitted Nelson Sheppard
to be- examined as witness for the
State to prove important facts. al
though the witness was objected to.
and as it is maintained shown to be in
competent. The witness Sheppard
had shortly before been convicted of
petit larceny in the same court and the
usual judgment of infamy was render
ed, adjuging among other things that
Sheppard was incompetent to testify
as a witness. The Governor after
wards pardoned Sheppard of the of
fence, and the question in point is
does this restore the competency of
the witness.
Judge Mcfarland rendered the OPP
inion in the case, and reversed the de-
cision of the inferior court. After
quoting from numerous authorities, to
show the distinction between the COM
mon and express law, touching the
matter of competency of pardon, he
gives it as his opinion that that part
of the statute which declares persons
convicted of certain offences infamous
and incompetent as witnesses, not.
withstanding it is part of the punish.
ment, is also rule of evidence, and
this rule of evidence remains un.
changed by the Executive pardon.
Judge Mcfarland in this opinion, say,
that the Governor may pardon tn,
offense, and this relieves the party O
the punishment Still, the Legisla
ture may, independent of this upOI
grounds of policy, declare such per
sons incompetent witnesses although
it is in one sense punishment, it is
question in which others are interest
ed, We believe this is the first cas-
of the kind ever before the Suprem
Court.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21
Confederate Monument.

The Atlanta Constitution of Febru-
airy Ist gives the following description
of the magnificent monument erected
at Atlanta to the memory of the Con-
federate dead:
The capstone Of the Confederate
monument in the cemetery, weighing
one thousand pounds, was put on yes
terday. The monument is sixty-five
feet nine inches high, and will not cost
over $1,000. 1t is made Of Stone
Mountain Granite. Had it been put
up in other States it weuld have cost
from $4,000 to $4,000 The tablet
will be placed in position in a few
DAYS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21
Wise and Otherwise.

A blacksmith is always striking fol
wages.
A marriage on a railway train ma.
properly be termed railroad tie.
Never kick a man when he is dow
unless you are sure he can t get up.
If you wish to hear anything furthel
from the Virginius drop her line.
If you want to make hustle in tn.
world, take five newspapers and piece
of tape.
Game to his death while being hi
on the head with long handled stew,
pan in the hands of his wife, was the
verdict in a recent case in Illinois.
The wickedest boy in the West is
now reported in Ohio, where he cut
off three of his toes in order that he
might not receive the benefits of the
Sunday-school instruction.
News is scarce in Minnesota. In the
efforts to present something fresh, a
Lanesboro paper has found it necessary
to publish the Ten Commandments, uni
der excuse of "a gentle reminder now
ard then"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21
The War ON Intemnprance.

The New York Post, speaking of
the wnmans war on intemperance in
Chicago, says:
When the women of community
rise up in arms againsta peculiar kind
of business, it is safe to infer that
there is some mOnst. Gus evil to be re-
moved. Women, however radical in
opinions, are always conservative in
action, and they do not pray out of doors
on the ice for any trivial reason. For
sucha revival ofsound moral sentiment,
however irregular its manifestation,
there can be no other feeling than that
of respect. But sentiment. and espe-
cially moral sentiment, rarely finds au-
thority in law to do whatever those
under its influence want to do. A
crowd of praying women have no more
right to enter a room against the wish
of the owner, or the person who hires
it, than a crowd of burglars.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21
PICTURES IN SMOKE.

In a rapt, dreamy quietude sit
Leisureiy puffing clouds from my cigar,
And down the snnbeams, with noise
less tread,
A throng of elves come tripping from
afar.
Half consciously the fairies invoke
To paint me pictures in the tinted smoke.
Old scenes Of boyhood's careless fun and
Faces of schoolmates, fresh and young
and fair,
Grim pedagogues with frowning front
and brow;
Long shining curls and braids of silken
hair;
White hands, red smarting meath the
ferrule'sstroke,
Or clasped in browner one's-pictured in
smoke.
Familiar fireside scenes; the light OF
home;
The goodnight kiss and trudging o ffto
bed;
The petty qurreIs and the making up;
The mothers soft hand resting on the
head;
The shadowy moonlight on a hillside
oak;
Quaint boyhood fancles-radiant in the
smoke.
The first coquetting with the first boy
love;
The awkward gallantry of unripe years
The simple gifts the :long walks aftei
school;
The sights that brought gush ofangry
tears;
The feuds and duels that such sights pro
How wildly they're painted in the
smoke.
The first time leaving home; the las
good-by,
The bitter pang of loneliness and pain
New cares and trials, real life begun;
The first sore yearning TO be youni
again,
When worn and weary meath tolls cum
brous yoke ~.
How true to life these pictures are il
smoke!
1 pray you, my good fairies, leave m
now; s.H.
You've brought the past to me will
memories glad
The picturesvanish,b but the trace Is left
The boy was happy, but the man /
No longer young and fond! Times ra
Vens croak,
And youth has vanished with the fra
grant smoke.
How life is like this vapor! Calm-eye
In fairy guise paints it with picture
rare,
And while we gaze and stretch out cage
hands, tEF
Behold the phantoms vanish in the air
Urged by n fate no pleading can revoke
We grow old watching pictures in tn
smoke.
- The Arcddidn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21

A METHODIST minister out West
was invited to take tea by member
of his circuit. The food consisted of
cake made of Indian meal.
When the elder opened his slice, he
noticed some feathers in it.
1T seems to me sister, said he, that
your Johnny-cake is feathering out. "
There" the hostess replied, Il told
my husband the other day that he
must either get cover for the meal
barrel or remove the hen-roOst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21
Snake Poison.

Carbolic acid turns out to be a dead,
ly poison to snakes. few drops being
sufficient to cause the almost instant
death of the much dreaded cobra. II
has been proposed to supply the in
habitants of India with large amounts
of carbolic soap; the idea being that
as soon as the soap gets into general
use the cobra will find it almost GER
tain death to bite any one, and will
soon come TO regard that amusement
in the light of suicide, and consequent
" will seek some other little game
with which to while away his leisure
hours.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21

THE interest in the English cleo
tons increases, as does also the doubt
as to the result. 1t is reported that
Gladstone has given up all hope ofthe
Premiership, but it is not yet certain
that he need be without hope. Four
hundred and twenty members of the
new Parliment have been elected, two
hundred and twenty-seven of them
Conservative. There is a COnserya-
tive gain of thirty members,
which is only about half the increase
they need. Sir Charles Dix, the Rad
icai, is returned by a handsome major
ity. There is no cessation of mobOc-
racy, disturbance being numerous and
considerable.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21

FOUR-HUNDRED years ago. The
first book ever printed with date ap-
peared in 1855, four centuries ago last
wear. Nine years after, the Koran be-
gan to be publicly read at CONSTANT
nople, and at the same time the Bible
was sent forth on the wings of the
press.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21

A SPECTATOR of the salary grab
fiasco in Congress quotes:
She hove and sot, and sOt and hove,
And high her rudGer flung;
And every time she hove and sot,
A wusser leak she sprung!
And all the more she squirmed and turn
ed,
The lower still she sot; "a
Till finally the cussed thing
Just sunk and went to pot
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21
TO THE
NERVOUS DEBILITlTED
OF BOTH SEXES.
No Charge for Adpice and Consultation


DR.. j. b. DYOTT. graduate Of JEFF
ferson Medical College, Philadelphia.
author of several valuable works. can
be consulted on all diseases of the Sex
ual or Urinary Organs, (which be has
made an especial study either in male
or female, no matter from what cause
originating or of how long standing
A practice of 30 years enables him to
treat diseases with success. Cures guar
anteed. Charges reasonable. Those
at distance can forward letter de-
scribing symptoms and enclosing stamp
to prepay postage.
Send for Guide to health. Price Zoe.
j. b. DYOTT. NJ. d..
Physician and Surgeon, 104 Duane St.,
n. Y. [jan. IL, 74-ly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-21
TO THE PLANTERs
MEAN BUSINESS !

have been Appointed by tile County
Court to Collect and Settle up Mr. John
Stations old Railroad Tax Books for the
years 1870, Il and y. All persons owing me
Taxes had better come up and settle. 1
mean what say, for will levy and make
the taxes without delay. Now, do.Pt you
think that am just talking To hear myself;
you will get fooled.
J.J. RAwIs, Agt., and r. r. T. c.
Now -. 73-tf
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12
LO7C TOreS
G. 90 d Wa T Z Il

The West End is rapidly building MP
a number Of new houses being now un-
der construction, while the spring and
summer will see the construction OF a
large number, by those persons who have
already bought with a view to building.
Size of lots, 40xl60, 45xl20, 40xl35 and
40xl2O,
All lots sold at auction guaranteed to
be level and well drained. Parties from
a distance milking purchases will be en-
titled to return tickets free.
The completion Of the Mr. Bridgc
plqces the Ijiet End ritlm three squire.
ard the length Of he J,1dge, from the
Court House, By way Of Virginia Street.
Anumber Of manufacturing establish
ments are already in operation and others
in contemplation.
The Elk river railroad and Parkcrs
burg, Ripley and Charleston railroad
must each have its terminus on the West
End, aud this fact, together with the natu-
raj advantages Of the place, must make il
some dav not far distant the most impor-
tant part Of Charleston.
In addition to the two bridges across
Elk. now connecting the West End with
Charleston, company is being formed for
the construction Of bridge over the Kan
awha from the West End.
Sales begin promptly at ! p ".
For maps and pamphlets apply at the
WEST CHARLESTON CO.,
Cor. IA. 81. and o. Az, Wet End.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

CHICKEN STEALtNG.-On last
Tuesday evening, the hen roost of
Capt. II. c. Parsons was robbed, and
the Captain sought his pullets "but
they were not" lie came to town and
got the Marshall to accompany him
on a search. He went to one or two
places, and at last found about doz-
en- negro men in cabin, some of
whom could not give very straight
accouut of where they passed the
night.
After looking under the beds and
around the cabin, the Marshall said
TO the old man who keeps the house,
"Uncle, what is there in the loft?'
The old man replied, 'dey amt
muffin up dar, boss, but YOU better
look" The Marshal took lamp and
looked and found nine of the Cap
tains hens and roosters. When he
came down and told the old man
what he found, the old fellows ewes
snapped, and he said "look hcah,
niggerS, didn't | tell You MOTTO brung
anything in dis house, widout telling
me. Now, who does dem chickens
b'long TOP" Two boys said they bought
the chickens from some man they
never saw before, out near the round
house. Then the Marshal asked
who was out last night the old man
SAYS Boss, | tell YOU; dat niggers
my boy | allus knows whar he is
he was in De bed wild me asleep, all
night and dat nigga was in de bed
wild me and put dem two niggas
to bed myself in de oder room, and
dey jis got up a little while ago;
and dat nigga, and dat one, AMI
dem oder tour was at work at de de
pot"
The Marshal asked, "wbere was
he?' pointing to one who sat near
the stove; the old man replied: why
boss, dat niggas sick; | know he
wasn't out, nor dat oder niger either
for hes sick too" SO it was fasten-
ed on the two who claimed the chick
ems. The Marshal asked one of them
how much he paid for his FIVE chick
ems. "Why l told you, l paid twen-
ty cents piece for en- But said
the Marshal, chow much did YOU
pay for the whole five Boy. GLOW
much did pay for de five; why
YOU knows how much FIVE comes to
at twenty cents a piece Marshal.
Il know that, but | want YOU to tell
me how much YOU give the man for
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12
HUNTINGTON MANUFACTURES

HUNTINGTON MANUFACTURES
One ofthe future industries of Hun
tington will be woodworking, and
lumber manufacturing in its various
branches.
We have two large establishments
here now, Mess. J, Il. & r. Shore,
and Green & Kafer On account of
the dissolution of partnership &c,
Mess. Shores establishment is closed
and will be sold, but Green & Kafer's
will soon be in full operation, and af-
fording work to a number of hands.
Their Factory Is on 3rd Avenue near
18th Street and consists OF a large
TWO story frame building, 6S by 60,
with engine house attached.
The Engine is a very compact and
serviceable one, of 80 horse power.
with Aue boiler.
On the first floor of the Factory,
arc the following machines; one "a
inch Woodwork Planer and hatcher,
which will work up some 700 feet Of
stuff per day. Ones inch Moulding
Machine a very ingenious and use
full machine for making mouldings
ofdiftrent patterns, which it does with
great rapidity. Two II inch Rip
Saws; one scroll saw /; one large Tur-
ming Lathe ; one "a inch Improved
Siding and resawing machine, for
manufacture of weather boarding
This Machine is for splitting dressed
boards, beveling, to make one edge
thinner than the other; it is an inge-
NOUS and useful machine; and one
cut of saw.
On the second floor, they have one
small Moulding Machine. one Boring
machine for Blinds, Tennoniug Ma
chine for Sashes, Doors and Blinds,
one Power Mortiser, one Blind Stat
Tennoning Machine, one hand NOR
ti>er, one Nlitering Machine, and one
small machine for wiring blind Stats.
Mess. Green q Kafer have made
large contracts in Cincinnati for
Notwithstanding, which they will
manufacture in their shops, and ship
by barges. They will use lumber in
large quantities and give employ
ment to about - men in their shops,
and indirectly to a number outside.
We hope to chronicle large exten,
sion of their business shortly.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

Bears are plenty in Kanawha Coun-
ty a man named Jarret living on
Paint Creek was out hunting a few
days ago, and freed bear in a hol-
low tree. Mr.. Bear coming out to
meet him, and he shot him; while he
was finishing him with his axe, anoth-
er one stuck his head out of the tree :;
he hid and loaded his rife again, and
then by making a noise got the sec
ond to come out, when by ball in
the brain, he put him out of the way,
While he was eXulting over this one,
he looked up, and saw another bear
coming; he had no time to load
his rifle, 50 he grasped his axe, and
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

regret to learn that Mr.. Abiah
Recc ofAIud Bridge, is entirely disa-
blcd, and confined to his bed. Mr.
Rece Is a relic OF the olden time. and
"a most interesting one. lie Is %
wears Of age; has good teeth; his
hearing and his sight are good, and
until the accident that disabled him
happened, hcwas able towork around
on his place withalmoSt the vigor of
a Young man. Several weeks ago,
he was feeding his oxen, when one OF
them knocked him down, and diSlo-
Gated his hip. lie has never been in
the habit of ealIingin physicians, and
refused TO have one in this instance
until it was too late to reduce the
dislocation, and the consequence is,
he will be a cripple the remainder Of
his lite. He bid fair previous to this
accident, TO be a hearty man at a
hundred years. He Is an example to
the Young men of the present day, of
tLo result Of sobrietv. industry and a
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

Dissolution NoTlcE.-The CO.
partnership of Lackey & Poage was
this day dissolved by mutual con
sent; all persons knowing them selves
indebted, will please call at the old
stand and settle.
5. X Lackey will continue the
grocery business in all its branches,
and hopes by selling good goods at a
small advance on cost, for cash or
produce, and fair dealing, to
merit a share OF patronage, will in a
few days receive a supply of Flour,
Bacon, Sugar Coffee dc. DC. DC.
March 10th, 1874.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

NIGGER SHow.-A company call
ing themselves the BLACK Crook, y
gave an exhibition to a select audi
ence of "a persons at Ingham's hall
on last Tuesday evening. They
sung and danced, and ''cut up jack"
generally. We learn that their mana
ger was so well pleased with their
performances, that he employed
them to 90 to Ironton the next even
ing, agreeing to pay them IS apiece.
They went he took in all the money,
and after the audience gathered he
started the concert, and then cit
OUT since which time he has not
been heardof, and the "Black Crook"
mourneth for the spondulics, which
are not.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

tapped Mr.. Bruin No. 8 on Che head,
and sent him to follow his fellows
Directly fourth bear poked his head
out of the tree; Jarret hid near the
tree, and then got him to pat his head
out again, when he sunk hisaxe in has
brain. So his days sport gave him
two full grown bears, and two year
lings.
The Courier, says the gentleman
who vouches for this story is mod
el for Geo. Washington and his little
Ratchet.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12
VIM HUNTINGTON ADVERTISER,
-, ~, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

NEW ApvEErsENENTs.-oee ne"
advertisements in to-days paper as
follows:
Srr,<e MACHINES The Remington
Scgs Of the newest and the best
ort See advertisement
I1o,,s . FoE SALE,-Oh Fourth Az
erre. W. $. Dowuer 4 Co.
D,--~,rrraN-Lackey Il Poage See
notice ia local column.
Drs>rrrroN.-Williams, HolIey *
T., Brownsville, Pa.
Orprs or PyBuCATIoN.-R Urea
%, ctal, VS. E ID. Bankenshlp &c.
Pr.rrery For SNLE-On Mud Ri
v.r. one mile from c. a. K. K.
bvJO. Cox. Very desirable.
Pulsrc-ANs * SUGEoNs-Nal *
Burlington.
Cr,xp George Floding,
has new coode, and viii give YOU
fits +. YOU call ON him.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

On Saturday night at ten o'clock
three negro men undertook to cross
the river at Gallipolis in skit'; the
sJiff was upset in the middle Of the
river, and they were thrown into the
water; one Of them caught the skift
and chung to it. and was picked up
by the Julia after floating nearly
3 miles down the river; another
SWAN to the w. Va shore, and the
third was drowned.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

pints of water was drawn off. DR.. j.
z. Hartman, of Mud Bridge, assist
ed by Dr. Thompson, ofPutnam, per
formed the operation. The patient
at last accounts was doing well.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

BARREL FACToRY.-Mess. Penny
baker, have started a Barrel factory,
at the corner of eth Street and 3rd
Avenue, which will employ a num-
Der of hands. Slaves, hOop-poles &c.
are sent from here by the million,
and labor is as cheap as it is elsewhere,
so there is no reason why Barrels
should rot be made cheaper here
than elsewhere. There will doubt
less be a large and profitable trade
built up here.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

The CRY OF PORTSMOUTH made
another of her excursion trips to
Charleston on Saturday night and
Sund ay last. Her growing popular
ity is the best evidence of the care
and prudence of her officers, and the
safety as well as speed of the Boat.
Do not forget the Odd Fellows
Ball, when a suit of flags will be pre-
sented to the boat getting the most
votes, and of course that will be the
CITY of Portsmouth, for she is a Hun
tington institution, and will no doubt
get nearly all the votes.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

WHooPING COUGH is prevailing to
some extent in GuyandOtte. We
learn that Johnny Peters, very in
teresting little boy, son of Lewis Pc
tiers, died there very suddenly on
Sunday night. He had been suffer
ing with the whOoping cough and his
heart became affected, causing his
death very suddenly.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12
FOR SALE AND Rem
VALU a BILE
COAL And TIMBER LAND FOR SALE

WILL re sold on the Goth day OF
w March 1874, in front OF the Hale
House, IN Charleston, W. Va, to the high
est bidder, O5O acr-s Of Superior Coal
and Timber Land This land is situated
in Fayette comfy, two miles above Can
neleton, on Boomers Branch, and in sight
Of the Kanawha River and the Chesa-
peake q Ohio Railroad.
The land to be sold hs', slready opened,
upon it several seams of Valuable Coal,
and it is known to be covered with timber
in quality and quantity unsurpassed.
TERMS OF SALE -One-half cash within
ten days, when Il general warranty deed
will be given, and the residue in ~ and
Is months, negotiable notes, with interest,
and lien retained.
The sale will be made positively-with
out failing or postponemcnt.
JAMES +. HANSFORD,
JAMES +. MIDDLETON,
Admr's of Felix G.. IIansiord, decd.
March 5--3t.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

the FIVE chickens" Boy "Well;
twenty cents a piece-den two would
would be forty and den three-wby
1 reckon l paid him 80 cents for de
five. Aims dat what it comes tor
The Marshal took the boys and
the chickens in custody, and on their
promise to bring in another man
that was with them, they were allow
ed to 20 on their own recognizanee
till afternoon, but they vamosed the
rancho, and the chickens were sold
at auction in the afternoon.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

INFORMATION WANTED.-Albcrt
Clark. a stone cutter, left his wife in
Browustown, Va, in 1872, to 90 to
Huntington for work, expecting to
return in the Winter She remained
there until Fall, and then moved to
Huntington, and afterward to Iron
ton, where she now lives. ANY per
son knowing where he Is, will confer
a favor by writing to Mary Clark,
Irouton, Ohio.
Huntington advertiser. [volume] (Huntington, W. Va.) 1874-1921, 1874-03-12

ODD FELLOWS BALL-The Odd
Fellows Of this city propose to have
a grand display ON the 9th OF April,
that being the anniversary Of their
order. The programme will be a
procession in the afternoon fall the
members of the order that may be
present, and in the evening mas
qucrade ball will he held at the Beuh.
ring building, corner of Third ave
nue. and Seventh street. An elegant
silk flag viii be given either of the
Steamers, City Portsmouth or Fan
ny Dugan, receiving the largestnum-
Der of votes at twenty five cents. The
occasion is looked forward to as one
fruitful Of much enjoyment.