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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

I'm MIXING IN RRASCE.-A cores
LII In. of the Cincinnati Enquirer
puIns p,;tes. Nqripg my brief stay IN
Paris | have set'u at least 0o0ipVo peo-
nin a. q and = I in this lumber only three
9Srnnkards. S and not a single crusader
Everybody drinks. Wine is q paft GI
the meals. They put branL. ~ !Snr ine,r
coffee instead of milk. The a'Ss. Ss.
pours wine for his daughter, the mot. et
for her children. On all the principal
streets there are little tables placed on
the sidewalk in front of the cafe, where
all classes sit and drink and mingle
freely together. But there is no dis
order, NO disturbance. There is good
opening for the spy system here, If
some of the crusading martyrs at home
will only come over and introduce 1t.
In France it is not disgraceful for
man to drink, but it is ungenteel for
him 10 get drunk. In America 1t Is a
disgrace to drink, and social damna-
ton to get drunk. Here there are no
hars or saloons where the hefrontwlndows
are painted. and there are no screens
at the doors; nobody drinks on the
sly. They drink light wines, drink
leisurely, drink until they have enough
and then stop. An American has no
time to drink leisurely He is always
in hurry. He dodges into a saloon,
bolts % cents worth of poison, works
half an hour. and runs in and takes
another. Life is a rush with him, and
he must have stimulant, and wine Is
too light. Another difference. a man
of the lowest class is considered gen.
tleman until he proves himself other
wise, and he takes wine at the same
sable with the rich man without giving
offence to the latter. Being treated
IKE gentleman, he acts like one.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
ARKANSAS.
Peace Resolutions, Plain, Sensible and
HOnest-The Gibson County Mas
sacre COndemned-BrOad In
yitatiOn to Settlers.

LITTLE Rock, Sept THE enrolled
copy of the new constitution was to-
day read at length in the convention
and signed by all the members but
seven Republicans. During the ses-
sion the following resolutions were
passed:
WHEREAS, 1t is said and believed
that the constitutional convention of
the State of Arkansas is composed of
the representative men of the State /;
and whereas the desire is to give ex-
preston to the sentiment of the peo-
pie of our State; and whereas it has
been said and published that on ae-
count of lawlessness and animosity to
loyal citizens they could not live in
security and peace in the State of Ar
kansas; therefore.
Resolved, That in supremacy of the
law, and its faithful and just admins
ton alone, arc found all safeguards Of
the sacred and inalienable rights of
man. and the hope of peace, prosperi-
ty and the blessings Of civil, political
aud religious liberty; and that we do
aud will forever discountenanee, re-
probate and unqualiiedly condemn
iawlessness- violence and outrage
wheresoeyer and whatsoever found !;
and that we demand, in the name OF
the State, equal rights to all, from
highest to lowest, and without regard
to race, color or previous condition,
and we unqualifedly and unreseryed-
" pledge ourselves to the same.
Resolved, That we do most sincere
ly regret and condemn all brutal out
RACES committed in violation alike Of
law, humanity aud the peace of the
country in Gibson county, Tennessee.
Resolved, That we earnestly and
sincerely depreeate and deplore all col
lision between the white and eolored
people of this or any other State, and
that we regard those who cherish a
disposition TO produce a conflict be-
tween the two races as enemies to the
peace, prosperity and good government
of the State.
/ Resolved, That in the utmost good
| faith we earnestly and cordially invite
good citizens from every part of our
great country and elsewhere, who may
I feel disposed, to come to our State and
east their lot with US, and we guaran-
tee to them protection in the enjoyment
of all the rights Of men in civilized life.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
A Vision of Death.

saw-whether asleep or awake, l
cannot tell, but this | know: | saw
the dark and dismal door of Death. 1t
was narrow as the grave; and only one
can enter at time, and tread its wind
ing steep. Yet thousands passed the
door. At its threshold all left their
earthly idols. Some cast wistful
look, as they pushed forward, and
shrieked. Some fingered trembling,
and some went on regardless Of conse-
quences. There were seen all ages,
all ranks and all conditions, passing
toward the door.
saw the drunkard quaff his bowl
of poison, burst open the door of death
and stagger in. | hearda groan, fall,
hollow, dismal sound, and all was
silent as the tomb.
Next came voluptuary. He laugh
ed, he danced, and leaped the fearful
leap. The door clasped upon him. |
heard a trembling cry. Spectators
shuddered and turned away, and moth
ing more was seen.
A selfish miser came. His head
was white with care. His look was
frightful with despair. Envy was his
.oply attendant He staggered to the
door, laid down his gold, and wept. A
dismal cloud enveloped him. A laugh
was heard. And when the cloud was
gone, gold, miser-all had disappeared.
There came man of honor. His
step was stately. At his nod many
bowed and fawneG. He, too. must pass
the gate. He touched the secret spring.
The door few wide open. Darkness
enyeloped him. The multitude shrank
back TO follow some other leader. And
now nothing was seen save few dried
leaves of laurel,
There came giddy youth. His eye
was sparkling, his step was light. Many
iocund story hung upon his lips
While looking on the world. he ran
backward against the door, and fell. !
heard piteous moan, distant shrek,
and silence reigned again.
[ saw one other come. Hope sat on
his brow. He smiled and wept; but
looking forward he traced the path.
In his hand he held little book,
which he often read. l saw that he
had a glass that penetrated the dark
abyss. | heard him sing. Twas not
a song of earth, but soft and sweet
like the sounds of distant music. He
passed the door of death; and like
the sun, passed down to rise more
glorious ON the morrow.
Dear reader, how will it be with you?
Were you dying to-day, would death
open the door of endless bliss in
heaven. or everlasting woe in hell?
/ Which,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

MIXING WITH STRANGERs.-The
effect of mixing with new people, who
have new ideas and new methods Of
thought, is very salutary. Always to
see the same people, do the same thing,
produces a stagnant condition Of the
mind and heart that is very distressing
to behold. There are thousands of
invalids who might be greatly ben6tted
by getting away from home, if only for
a short time, to mix 9th strangers,
and be touched with the magnstisp Of
the great world as it courses its accus-
toned rounds. And there are mental
and moral invalids who need the same
change, to get their minds and hearts
enlarged, and let in a little more of
light of life. Outside influences are
very valuable by heathfnl influences
in early youth, so that they can avoid
the snares and pitfalls into which
those who go blindly often fall.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

of the cheat mountain noteriety; seek.
ond division, known as Gold Dust
shall be under the immediate super.
vision of Col. j. B. of the up the hol.
low above Palmyra fame; third divis-
ion, known as Skuff, shall be partiku-
iarly looked over by Gov. J. NJ, and
Judge j. OBJ, of the market house
institution. These gentlemen [ will
expect to look over and govern with
their best skill and ability, and make
their reports according to law and evil
dence at least once every thirty seven
days, to the Mayor, or his Secretary,
who will govern things accordingly.
Each ofmy subordinates shall appoint
nineteen policemen and one corporal
to guard their respective divisions,
and to send one man down In town
every thirty-seven minutes to wake up
the poleece stationed about here, and
get Ticker for themselves if it gives
out in their own divisions. 1 want no
taxation; no Saloons closed on Sunday;
everybody must go to Church and
stand out side the door until the rest
gets in, and when it breaks up they
must stand on each side the door until
the balance gets out. If man getts
drunk and falls on the wayside, he
must be rolled to one side and left
until he wakes up, unless he has
quarter in his pocket, if so the man
who makes the arrest must stand over
him and see no one robs him, and
make him fork over that quarter for
taking care of him. If country man
bitches his horse Oh the pavement no
man must interfere, let the ladies walk
around, and the men stand still if they
can't go under. If there is any good
schools kept here, no man living in
town will be expected to send their
daughters and sons to them, but will
be required to send them off to some
other place to school, and then will
be required to gass and blow and eroak
about what a great and good place
is for people to send their
children to for schooling. Now, gen.
tlemen, ! will close by saying, that
when the Great American Eagle of
Montgomery shall hover over this i'm
mense corporation, with his beak tipped |
on Andrew Jones store house at Pea !
Ridge, his tail resting on Jack Aliens |
grocery at Round Pond couling-with |
one wing tuching Billy Rudolph's |
mill on the Nashville road, the other
on Alec Woods store, on the Dover
road, then evry boddie shall be allow
ed to sit down under his own peach
tree and goard vine and no man dare
molest or make him afraid. Hoping
soon to be elected chief ruler of the
great town of Clarksville, | remain, all
around here, &C.,
Sol SHORTER.
P. S.-Inaugeral address after the
election.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

THE New York Herald Of Sept. Sd
says, we wish we could impress the
Southern whites with due sense of
the Importance of arresting and con-
trolling these ill-bOding tendencies.
If they cannot keep peace between the
two races nothing is more certain than
armed interference by the Federal
Government, which nobody has so
much reason to depreeate as the peo-
pie of the South. They have had
enough of this already and should not
invite it again. The precious right of
self-goyernment, so long impaired in
the South, can be required only by pa
tient efforts during a period of inter
nal peace. Their experience has taught
them how monstrously even small dis
turbances are exaggerated by the in-
eendiary portion of the Northern press
and the lnfiammatory effect Of such
exaggerations in arousing passions of
which political partisans are too ready
to take advantage. We appeal to
thoughtful and patriotic Southern cit
izens to save their unfortunate section
from the horrors and the new Federal
oppression which would accompany
and follow war of races"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

THERE is no class-of men abused so
readily by the public as editors. They
are subject to a continual cross fire.
A party urges them to pursue one course
aud another party will insist OH their
taking directly opposite one; and the
result is, they are damned if they do,
and damned if they don't" Others
are everlastingly denouneing news
papers as the great curse in the land.
The fact is, editors are pretty much
the same as other people-no better,
no worse-only knowing, perhaps, =
thing or two, but getting a full share
of the kicks and cuffs and abuse going
around.-Mufrcesboro Monitor.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
Leave Us Alone.
lChicaRo Tribune.l

So long as the Southern people them
selves are determined to put an end to
the lawlessness from which they are
suffering, it is well enough to leave
them alone. Republican politicians
will of course endeavor to make capt
tai out of the troubles of the South.
They will hold themselves up as the
party of justice, purity and truth. The
people, however, understand all this.
IF the late mobs and violence at the
South teach anything concerning the
Republican party, they teach that to
the earpet-bag policy at the South all
the evils from which the South suffers,
this last one of lawlessness not except
ed, may be traced.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
SOME PLANES
OF the Ohio Democratic Platform.


First-That the Democratic party
of Ohio adheres to its ancient prinei-
pies of securing equal rights and exact
justice to all men, and to all the States
and communities Of the American peo-
pie; of maintaining the Independence
of the coordinate departments of the
Federal Government; the legislative,
the executive and the Judicial, con-
demning all encroaehmeuts of either
upon the functions of the others, and
resisting every attempt to usurp any of
the powers reserved by the COnstitu-
tisns of the States respectively and TO
the people thereof.
Eleventh-That the freedom of the
press is essential to the preservation Of
public liberty, aud we denounce the at
tempt made by Radicals, atthe last ses-
sion of Congress. to subject the pro-
prietors of the principal newspapers of
the United States TO indictment and
trial in Washington City for alleged IL
bells, as an effort to revive and elnbody
in legislation the spirit of the gag and
sedition laws of the elder Adams ad-
ministration, aud which was over
thrown, as it was hoped, forever, by
the election of Thomas Jefferson.
Twelfth-That, while we admit the
equality of all persons before the law,
we protest against the attempt that is
being made by Radicals in Congress to
enforce social equality BY unconstitu-
tional pains and penalties, and we call
the attention of the voters of Ohio tn
the fact that, although our Supreme
Court unanimously decided that our
statute which provides separate schools
for white and eolored children is con
law, and this decision is sup
ported BY recent judgments of the Su-
preme Court of the United States. vet
the Civil Rights Bill, so called, which
passed the Senate at its last session,
and which is now pending in the House
Of Representative, seeks to overthrow
our statute, and, in disregard and def
,nce of it, to compel mixed Schools in
Ohio, by the inflicti0n of severe crinli-
nal punishment and civil penalties up
on all who resist that unconstitutional
attempt.
Thirteenth-That we have seen with
alarm and regret the advocacy in in
1uential quarters, of the election Of
President of the United States for
period beyond that to which the tradi-
Ions and usages of the country have
almost given the sanction Of a funda-
mental law; that such an election
would be long stride on the road to
practical monarchy and personal des-
Dotism, and we are decidedly in favor
1f establishing the one-term principle
BY an amendment to the Constitution.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
JOAQUIN MILLER's LAST.

Alone and sad sat me down.
To rest on Rousseau's narrow isle,
Below Geneva. Mile on mile,
And set with many q shining town,
Tow'rd Dent du Midi danced the wave
Beneath the moon. Winds went anC
came.
And famed the stars into fame.
heard the far lake, dark and deep,
Rise ap and talk as in its sleep,
1 heard the laughing waters lave
And lap against the farther shore,
An idle oar, and nothing more
Save that the Isle had voice, and save
That round about its base OF stone
There FLASHED and flashed the fOamy
Rhone.
A stately man, as black as tan,
Kept up stern and broken round
Among the strangers ON the ground.
manned that awful African
A second Hannibal. ! gat
Myelbows on the table sat
With chin in upturned palm to scan
His face, and contemplate the scene.
The moon rode by a crowned queen
/ was alone. Lo! not man
To speake my mother tongue. All met
How more than all alone can be
A man in crowds! Across the Isle
My Hannibal strobe on. The while
Diminished Rousseau sat his throne
OF books, unnOticed and unknown.
Thisstrange strong man, with face au-
Stere,
At last drew near. He bowed: he snake
In unknown tongues. l could but shake
My head. Then half a-chill with fear.
rose and sought another place.
Again 1 unused. The things of thought .
Came by, and on the stored spot
lifted up fearful face.
The star-set Alps they sang tune
Unheard by any soul but mine.
Mont Blanc, as lone and as divine
And white seemed mated to the moon.
The past was mine, strong-voiced and
vast:
Stern Calvin. strange voltaire, and Tell,
And two whose names are known too
well
To name, in grand procession passed.
And yet again came Hannibal,
king-like he came, and drawing near,
saw his brow was now severe
And resolute. In tongues unknown
Again he spake. / was alone,
Was all unarmed, was worn and sad;
But now, at last my spirit had
Its old assertion. l arose,
As startled from a dull repose. r
With gathered strength, I raised a hand,
And cried, 81 do not understand"
His black face frightened as l spake;
He bowed he wagged his woolly head;
He showed his shining teeth and said,
'.Sar, If you please, dose tables here
Are consecrate to lager beer;
And, sar, what will you have to take?"
Not that loved that colored cuSs-
Nay he had awed me all too much
But sprang forth, and with a clutch
L grasped his hand, and holding thus;
Cried, Bring my country's drink for
-u twor' 1r
For oh that speech of Saxon sound
To me was as a fountain found
In wastes. and thrilled me through and
through.
On Rousseau's Isle, in Rousseau's shade,
Two pink and spicy drinks were made;
In classic shade, on classic ground,
We stirred Two cocktails round and round.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
THE c0hIAGFAL TbADE

In order to reduce my stock, prepar-
atory to receiving Fall Goods, and
also in anticipation of my removal, l
will offer a great many desirable
Boots and Shoes at GREATLY RE-
DUCED PRICES until the 1st day of
September next. Straw and Cloth
Hats AT COST and LESS THAN
COST. Call early and see the bargains
being given. About September 18th
1 will commence to occupy Store-room
No. 25, Franklin Street. This room
is on the Southeast corner of Frank
liza and First Cross Streets, just one
door East of my present place Of busi-
ness, and Immediately opposite the
Grocery House of j. j. Crusman
Being the same room occupied by Geo.
Alwell, as a confectionery, last year.
When visiting town notice for the
place, as L shall hare it literally
placarded. expect this Fall to offer
the people Boots, Shoes, Hats. &C., at
prices especially adapted to 4;ae exs
tremely hard times. L am fully aware
of the failure of crops, and duly ap-
preciate the embarrassing position in
which it places the farmer, as well as
the merchant, the mechanic, and all
who eat meat and bread and in view
of these difficulties l shall have my
Shoes made especially adapted to
present emergencies, and will offer
them at such prices as will place them
within the reach of all, notwithstand-
ing the great scarcity of money.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

We copy the following from a Co
lumbia. Tennessee, paper: The mon
ster lion, Neptune, Of w. w. Coles
New York aud New Orleans exposi-
ton, died at this place on the morning
of the thirty=frst Of August, caused
from the effect of the bad water which
they had to use through Tennessee.
This monster weighed fourteen thous-
and pounds, and consumed fifty pounds
of fish daily, was caught in February,
1873, off the coast of Alaska. at the
enormous expense Of six thousand
dollars in gold, and was the only living
sea-lion ever exhibited undercanvass. .
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
We Want the Best Men.

The Democracy of Montgomery and
Davidson counties have set an exam
pie in the selection of candidates for
the legislature that should not be lost
upon the party in Shelby or the other
counties of the State. They have put
forward some of their best and most
experienced men, and with the most
encouraging prospects for their elec-
ton. Montgomery, for instance, pre-
sents General Quarles for the senate,
and Davidson puts forward Judge Jno.
NJ. Lea. We need hardly repeat that
both are we'll known throughout the
State, and are among the most distin-
guished of our public men. There is
no denying the fact that our laws, in
deed our constitutions is very defective,
and that we have reached time when
not only reforms are needed but ur-
gently demanded in the public interest.
The expenditures and multiplied offices
need Overhauling and reduction, a
work that will demand the utmost care
and command the best talent we have.
Then there is the question of consti-
tutional convention, which in the next
session of the legislature will, no
doubt, assume definite shape, and de-
mand careful attention. Therefore we
should follow the notable examples of
Montgomery and Davidson counties,
and send men to the legislature who
have the brains, the ability and the
experience to grapple with legislation
that is far more essential to our welfare
and that comes nearer affecting our in
dividual welfare than any that congress
may effect. We need men of expert
ence, whose very names are tower OF
strength, and we need men who have
energy and strength of character sufic-
lent to enable them to participate in
debate, and push their convictions of
right into laws that will subserye the
interests of every class of people in the
C.,te. We have many such men, some
ga of then are already announced as
cand;dates % for the legislature. Let US
select from them so that Memphis and
Shelby county may be able to pride
themselves, and justly, upon an intel
ligent, working, wide-awake deiega-
tion.-Memphis Appeal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
VALUE OF PROPERTY.

Now, if the capitalists who hold
Tennessee bonds would aid our people
in bringing immigrants into the State,
in opening coal mines, in erecting iron
works and cotton factories. in penetrat-
ing our now inaccessible but rich min
eraI districts, they would add greatly
to the value of the Tennessee securi-
ties they hold by enabling our people
to pay their debts by their increased
wealth"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

To RESTORE THE Color OF THE
HAIR.-Pour a quart of boiling water
on pint of tar; let it settle, and ap-
ply the water daily with a small brush.
Drying the hair thoroughly win pre-
vent neuralgia. This preparation will
keep the head beautifully clean, make
the hair glossy, restoring the color.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

One may live as a eoaqueror, or a
king, or a magistrate, but ne must die
as a man. The bed Of death brings
every human being to his pure indiyid-
uality, to the intense contemplation OF
that deepest and mostsolemnof all re-
lations, the relation between the erea-
ture and his Creator Webster
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19

MURFREsBORo News says: at Is
estimated that 600 negroes have left
this county since the 18th of May, the
most of them having gone to work
upon new railroads line, ald others to
try their fortunes in the sunny South.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-09-19
The Animal the Granger Rode.
The following very neat one IS BY
Sam. Wins, of the Athens Post;

Sam. WINS, of the Athens Post;
At a church fair the other evening,
thew had a show" in which a person
could see any animal he wished by
having ten cents. The show consisted
Of a covered mirror. and when they
named the animal the cloth was re-
moved. and of course they saw them
selves reflected in the glass. Among
those present upon the evening alluded
TO was bridal couple. whose marriage
occurred the evening the husband
iuined the Grangers. The dewasn't
a Granger by any means, and had been
twitting her husband in reference to
his connection with that organization,
She was anxious to see the show,
and paid her ten cents for that pur-
pose. Taking her place before the COW
cred mirror, she was asked what AMI
NAL she would like to see. The goa!
nv husband rode the night he joined
the Grangers," was the reply. The
cloth was removed, and her curiosity
was satisfied.