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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
Salaries of State Officers.

The following from the Chattanooga
Times is correct, with the exception
of some inaccuracies as to the Treas
urer's compensation:
We have received note from "a
Subscriber inquIring as to the pay of
the various officers who are to be
elected by the next Legislature. With
the assistance of legal friend, we
have worked over the Revised Statutes
and Appendix, and find the facts to be
as follows:
The Secretary of State has two more
years to serve without election. The
Comptrollers Office, now that the
funding is over, has no perquisites.
The salary is 81, $50, code section 1926.
He is allowed also 81 POO per year for
clerks hire; code section 4527 a total
1880. From which deduct actual
costs of clerks hire, from $1,000 to
81 900, leaves pay of Comptroller from
$l.450 to 81 $50.
The Treasurer Office, which re-
quires a very heavy bond has a salary
Of $500. Code, sec. 4525a clerk S
hire, $1,000, Code, see. 452Sq as In
surance Commissioner $1,000, act of
1873. Total, 5000. From which de-
duct clerks hire, sl,200, leaving bal
ance S., 100.
The pay of clerks and door keepers
is fixed By each General Assembly.
the pay of the clerks being usually the
same as the Speaker--$6 per day of
actual session; and the door keepers
same as members-S4 per day OF actual
session.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
Formal Opening of the Trienial Con-
claYe.
A large and Brilliant Parade.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-The nine
tenth annual conclave of the Grand
Encampment of Knights Templar of
he United States was begun in this city
to-day. The proceedings opened by a
arge and brilliant procession escorting
the officers of the Grand Eneampment
from their quarters at the St. Charles
Hotel through the principal streets to
the Masonic Hall, where an eloquent
address of welcome was delivered by
VI. W. Michael f. Girard, Grand
Master of Masons in Louisiana, and a
fitting response was made in behalf of
the Grand Encampment by Y. =. Sir
Jas. II. Hopkins, its Deputy Grand
Commander.
The Triennial Conclave was then
formally opened, and upon examination
of credentials, it was found that every
State subordinate is fully represented.
The Grand Master, NJ. f. Sir John Q.
A. Fellows, of Louisiana, then deliver
ed his official message, covering his
transactions for the past three years, a
lengthy document of great interest to
the order. Recess was then taken un-
I'll to morrow.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
A Mexican GrOttO.

Among the recent discoveries of an
cient ruins in Mexico is that of an ar
tifcially executed grotto, fifteen miles
from Tancitaro, in the state of Michoa-
can. The grotto is represented to be
of immense depth and vast extent the
remains of walls aud arched corridors
are still TO be seen, and many curious
specimens of the handi2ork of an I'M
known race has been brought from
this subterranean palace Two citi-
zens OF neighboring village recently
penetrated into the cavernous depth of
the grotto and lost their way. Three
days and mig hts were spent in wander
ing through the labyrinthine passages
of this wonderful place before they
found an outlet from their strange i'm
prisonment. Subsequent to this com
petent persons made more thorough
examination of the grotto, when the
tact hatat some unkunwriperiod in the
past 1t had been shaped by human
skill, aud walled in on: every side by
human hands, was revealed. 1t is a
dark labyrinth, surprising in extent
and intricacy the fable one construc-
ted b. Dadalus. The walls are of ma
sOnary, and the passage ways, which
connect vast chambers. are arched
over with stone. The evidences ofhu-
man labor and continuance lead to the
supposition that it is the work of an
aboriginal race which long ago perish
ed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
CLiRkSVlLLE WHOLESALE MARKET.
coRREcTED BY .. j. oRusMAs.

SUGAR.-We quote, Louisiana, in Hhds.
70 q 91ac-halfcent more in bbIs. Clarified
l05aGll;C. ushed Powdered and Granula-
ted, l2H TO l3c.
New Orleans Molasses, IS, q %.
SYRUPs.-50ca65.
COFFEE We quote Rio 2Ils TO
23Isc, Java % to 3Ic.
SALT.-Kanawha, Z bushel bbls, 81 90
by the Car load 81 50.
FLoUR-Snperfine, 81 so; Extra, S. so to
8 20; Choice or Fancy, SIS 2597 10.
STAR CANDLEs.-l6tO lsc.
best brands Robertson county, 81 30 TO IS.
CHEEsE-Prime factory i6c.
RICE-Carolina, s12e.
SoAP-Bar tSdI0
OILs-Coal oil, l6c; lard oil, 81 10 cts
linseed oil, raw 81 %, boiled i 10.
SPIRITS TURPESTISE-65.
vARSIsH-Copal, 81 So; Japan, 10.
PUrTY--5c.
WINDow GLAss-SxlO So 90 3 box, IOxI2
s 80; l2xl4, 90.
PowDER-Rifie, 81 SO g keg; lead, 10 , y.
SHoT-S2 p.
CAPS-40650c q 900.
OYsTERs-2 and 10 cans 81 009l 90.
SARDINES-l7c.
MAcKEREL-No. 3, per Dbl. $40 90; kits,
BLaCKISG-s7ils75, per dozen.
NAILS-S3 20.
IRoN-Kentucky, &c; Tennessee. Sc.
PITTsBURG COAL 30 cts. ST. BERNARD,
20 cts. delivered.
TRACEs-sl0 90 to IL 50 per. doz
CoLLARs-sl0 to q per. doz.
HAMEs-Si to 10 per doz.
AxEs-Sll to Is per. doz.
The following are the prices paid here at
this date for country produce.
BACoN-Buying, l2l%c.
LARD-lic.
TALLOW-6c.
PEA 81 10 per bushel.
GINSENG 81 90 to 10
BEESwAX-2Jc.
FEATHERS-new-4Sc.
WHITE BEANs-sl 80 to 81 90.
PEAs-75c to 81 90.
TIMOTHY SEEDS %.
HERDS GRASS-sl "a.
ORCHARD tRAsS-s2 10.
BLUE GRAsS-sl 20. r. -f rs
% RYE-sl 10.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
From the Central Presbyterian.
CIRCULAR
Relating to the Organization Of Young
Mems Christian Associations, and Of


BRETuREN-At.a meeting of dele
gates from the Southern States to the
Convention of the Young Men 8 Chris
tan Association of the United States
and British Provinces, held in Dayton.
Ohio, in june last, resolution was
adopted appointing the undersigned a
,ohm ttee to prepare circular ad-
dress ITO the associations and to the
f. end, of the cause generally, recon-
meuding the organization of new soci-s
cites, and the esta blishment of State
Conventions.
From personal observation and from
reports made by those in whom we
have entire confidence, We are assured,
that the International organization is
worthy of the warmest coincidence and
approval of the Christian Church, as
we'll as of those who are the special
friends of the Young Mems Christian
Association in the South
Since the adoption in 1866, by the
| International Convention, of the reso-
| luton recommending State Conven-
| tons, these have been generally or
ganized through the representatives of
the international Committee, and have
/ proved exceedingly useful In many
States in promoting the cause OF Christ.
In Alabama, for several years State
Convention with its Executive Com
mittee has accomplished good work.
Already since orr meeting in Dayton
last June, steps have been taken to
organize in similar manner in both
Virginia and Georgia.
At the Dayton convention, the selec-
ton OF the city of Richmond. Va, as
the place for the meeting of the next
Convention, was made with great una
nimity, in consideration of the ipfu-
ence that would thus be exerted inpro-
noting the organization of new Asso-
Citations throughout the Southern
States.
| We would, therefore, most earnestly
1 recommend that arrangements be
promptly made for calling State con-
yentions this fall or winter in all OF
the Southern States. and that existing
Associations, as well as those to be or
ganized, prior to the meeting of the
/ next convention in the city of Rich
mond in May, 1873, appoint as their
delegates their post devoted members.
The cordial cooperation of Southern
Christians with their Northern breth-
rem in the Association work will, in
our opinion, exert a poweriulinflueDce
in promomoting the prosperity of our
common country, and the welfare Of
the Church of God.
| Fraternally yours,
/ III. |. MCKEE, of Selma,
| Cor. member of the Inter'al Commit
i tee for the State of Alabama.
I WIN. p. MUNFORD, of Richmond.
Cor. member of the Inter'al Commit
tee for the State of Virginia.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
CALLING BIM HoME.


On hearing OF the suicide ora friend, who
gave asa reason for taking his own life
that the spirits OF his departed wife and
children were calling him to come, these
lines suggested themselves to the author.
and are most respectfully dedicated to his
memory:
''Oh, come, Husband, come to the bright
spirit land;
Come. come. oh come 10 the home that is
To the weary and sad of earth's troubled
band, -si sa
Thehome Of the weary in pure and high
Heaven.
Thy loved ones are waiting to welcome
thee here,
With love that can only by angels be
given W
To the weary and sad of earth's troubled
career, ak
Whocome to thine home in bright and
pure Heaven" sr
sIhear thee, dear loved ones, andsoon win
The tie that doth bind me to earth's
tAOd0it1 1tAa@Ats
To dwell with my dear ones. forever and
ever, -
In that pure and that holy. that bright
spirit land
"Come, iather, come, we are waiting for
To dwell with us here and join the bright
band,
xxsa>.s.,. 80 .h.. I-.-a.a $50,
will be
Ever ready to cheer thee in their pure
spirit land"
"Come, husband, come TO this land ofswee'
rest;
Thy wife and thy children are waiting
for thee,
To welcome thee here to the home of the
blest,
Far away from the pillows OF life,
troubled sea.
Oh come to thy home In the bright spirit
The home that God to his people hath
| given;
Whose home is forever. and ever il
HeaVen-
"Dear loved ones. Pm coming, no longer II
| stay
When loved voices so often are calling Il
And soon win leave thiscorrupt home o
| clay,
To dwell in pure one forever with thee
1 am coming, dear loved ones. lam coming
to thee,
1 can thy dear pleadings no longer with
stand,
And trusting Gods mercy>to forgive an,
/ bless me, i
will meet thee Tonight in the brigh
spirit land.
Then farewell TO loved ones on earth
troubled shore,
Both in sorrow and joy though must 1t b.
| given;
In sorrow 10 know that from you must go
And joy to meet with my loved ones il
! Heaven.
G. IL. =.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

Wdde hampton On SOUTHERN feeliEgs
Mr.. PRESIDENT AND GENTLEMES
OF THE You've MEMS DEMocRATlc
CLUB OF New YoRK When l avail
ed myself. ts-nishts.ef the Invitation
with which you honored me 70 come
here, my only intention was to pay my
respects to the distinguished gentle
man who have led the Democracy of
the Empire State, to victory, aud to
say that we of the. South appreciate
fully and unreservedIy that victory. I
am happy to be able to gixe, in a few
words, the hopes and ambitions of the
South. | beg to say that | am speak
ing only for myself, and by my very
large and extended acquaintance
throughout our land, 1 may assure you
that the people. of the South de not
intend TO embarrass the Democracy of
the State of New York. Our hopes
and purposes were almost lost in the
very gloom of despair. There was
nothing to look for in the future, when
the news from the Northwest awaken
ed us from our lethargy. The glorious
news came flashing along. telling us of
the rising once again of the Democ-
racy, who had nailed their colors to
the ralnparts, and had declared that
the rule OF rings had come to an end.
The sound rang over the South the
people rallied in their might, and show
ed their spirit in Louisiana, in Ala
bama and in Arkansas, in spite of
hordes of rufhanly detectives; in spite
of all this the great mass of the people
rose and stood stoutly together, and
when the night of the Sd of Novem-
Der came We lay down conscious OF
having done our duty, be the result
what it may. On the morning of the
4th came the glorious word Of the EN-
pire State, which had risen in its
majesty 70 leading place once more
in the roll of States; and even Massa-
chusetts had given Democratic vote
Tired and heart-sore as we were, you
may well imagine the feelings of the
people of the South. When you had
thus extended the right hand of fellow
ship We looked forward with hope that
in the success of the Democratic party
we should secure the reinstallation oil
civil liberty and constitutional govern
ment. l tell you, honestly, truly, and
sincerely, that / believe it as | believe
in my God that the people ofthe South
intend not to embarrass the Demo
cracy of the North by the expression
! of one rash wish. They would look to
them TO restore liberty. In the Ian.
guage of the old republic, that the
republic suffers no detriment." We
want no violent revolutions, though |
could tell tale of woe. of insult, and
Of downright wrong and despotisin
which would make ten thousands Of
Republicans say can such things be?
aud cry shame upon those who have
placed these burdens upon us. l see
you have inscribed over your platform
Excelsior. e. 1t tells simply where
the Democratic party is going-to. .
| future in which there shall be nc
North. no South. no East. no West
Ne,o York World, Nor. 20.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

"A Washington corre,pondento of The
Nashville Banner SAW;

Nashville Banner says~
Two days.ago 4. vas published here
with more piausibility and apparent
'directness THAI heretofore = that the
President had stated his full aud ua-
qualified opposition to the civil rights
bill as it passed the Senate, and as it
now rests in the archives Of the House.
1 have had the best opportunity of
learning the precise facts of this mat
ter. A gentleman of the highest
standard and respectability. personal
friend of the President, and who hap
penedto be al intimate friend of mine,
had a long conversation with. General
Grant on this and other subjects. few
days ago.
The President spoke very freely,
aud without the least reserve. in re-
gard to the civil rights bill. He said
he was always opposed to it after he
came to see its provisions that his OPP
position to it well known in the
Cabinet; that he intended certainly to
veto it if it should pass Congress, and
explaining the grounds of his objec-
tons to the matter.
Mr.. Fish also told my informant al
the same time, that every member Of
the Cabinet was opposed to the bill
and so advised the President; thai
this was we'll understood by them all
He also spoke firmly on the subject.
| Whether those gentlemen talked il
this way so firmly, onth or two ago
do not know. Likely they did not
But the exact facts state may be re.
lied on; and it seems to me they
ought to be known in the South. The
colored people ought at least to b.
dealt with fairly; and so, to know tina
the leading Republicans never intend
ed to pass any civil rights bill. Som,
think they intended only to bring i
forward and discuss it, but SO al
always to give opportunity to the
Democrats to defeat it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

FINE TOBAcco.-Wc we're shown
last Saturday several samples OF the
crop of tobacco raised this year by
Richard Poseiey They were decided
ly the finest specimens of this years
growth of the weed that We have
seen. The leaves measured - inches
in length and 10 in width The tobacco
was of rich. oily texture and was
beautifully cured. Richard, who is
one of the most intelligent and indus
trious c0lored farmers in the county,
made four acres this year of like quail
ity of the samples shown US. Wepre-
diet that when sold, il viii! bring the
highest market price.-HopkinsUiHe
lNeD Era.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

The Radicals, as long as they have
the slightest hold upon power, seem
determined to manifest their cOwardly
vindictiveness by arresting and annoy
ing honester men, as they are still do
ing in Alabama and Louisiana. The
leaders little suspect the effect which
such petty tyranny has had in the over
throw of the party.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

STATEMENTS are made from Wash
ington, to the effect that Grant has
taken decided stand against the Civil
Rights Bill, and that be is sustained
by the entire Cabinet. Circumstances
alter cases, the November election has
opened Grants mouth, if not his eyes,
and silence upon grave issues is no
longer his cue. How the colored vo-
tiers will take his betrayal of the cause
they had so much at heart, is yet to be
seen. One thing, however, they have
already learned-that the Radicals
have no use for them, except as voters
and that when the South becomes
thoroughly Democratic, the niggers-
as they are beginning to call them
must paddle their own canoes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
Drinking for the Effects.

He said he didn't care anything
about liquor, only the effects. lie
never liked the taste of it, always
made him gag" to drink it; and he
made up an awful face as he took it
down. But it was the effects he was
after. If it wasn't for the effects he
would never drink drop of liquor in
his life. He was nice young man
when we first heard him say that He
had health, good looks, property and
respectable position in society. The
only perceptible effects of his pota-
tions then were the heightened color
in his cheeks, increased brilliancy of
the eyes and vivacity in conversation.
He was generous and liberal with his
money, too. and had host of friends. F"
Well, he kept on drinking for the
effects and he got them, as every man
will who keeps at it long enough. The
last time we saw him he was that most
ptiful object, a human wreck. He
was standing at bar pleading for a
drink on time, his trembling fingers
being unable to find even a solitary
nickel in the pockets of his ragged
apparel. He had kept on gagging over
his whisky and drinking for the effects
until he hadn't any effects left, except
those painfully apparent ones, poverty,
disease, priyation and vanished re-
spectability. Verify, he got the
effects.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

We are pleased to see Kentucky pa
pers advocating the election of Mr..
Beck to the United States Senate. The
State has no man better fitted to fill
the position.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

In the trial of Harrington, one of
the safe burglars, the jury failed to
agree and he was discharged. No one
expected the accessory to the foul con-
spiracy and burglary to be convicted
after he was, during his trial, invited
to partake of the hospitality of the
White House. Grant is no better
than Harrington.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

\ WASHINGTON correspondent OF
the Cincinnati Gazette gives some hints
with reference to Secretary BristOw s
forthcoming report, aud says;
There is no probability that the tax
on whisky and tobacco will be inereas-
ed or changed. The Secretary states
that there is u greatfalling of in Gus
toms receipts, but he has not yet made
up his mind what to attribute the de-
crease to. He is not firm in the opin-
ian that the law abolishing the moiety
system has contributed solely to this
state of things, as there has not yet
been sufficient time to show fully the
working of this repeal law, but he be-
lieVes and affirms thai the honest mer-
chants are not all honest, and although
there is little inducement for agents to
detect frauds the Department officers
are. at the present time, making great
many seizures.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

AFTER so much has been said about
HarringtoE's being invited to the
White House while he was under trial
for a felony, we were somewhat sur
prised to hear that Beecher had been
offered five hundred dollars to lecture
in Nashville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

Ton. ScoTTs Railroad ring favors
Wallace for Senator from Pennsylva-
mia, but the people prefer Jere Black.
An opportunity is thus afforded to
test the comparative strength of the
people and the rings. The latter arc
so powerful, by means of their wealth
and the former so weak, from want Of
unity of purpose and Intelligent CO.
operation, that we fear Black will be
defeated and the country lose, in the
Senate, the services of the ablest man
in the Republic.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
The War of Races-BlOOdy Sunday
Work.


Work.
PiTTsBURG, Pa, Nov. pa dis
patch from Shaners, Pa, gives the fol-
lowing particulars of riot near that
village to-day:
This morning about twenty-five
armed Italian miners crossed the river
from Armstrong;, and, conducting
themselves in a riOtous manner, drove
the women and children from the
houses They were promptly repealed
by small force of citizens, and driven
across the river
About seven o'clock this evening a
body Of about seventy five men crossed
the river from Buena Vista, formed in
line above the coal works where the
Italians were quartered, and opened
fire upon them. After an exchange of
shots, lasting about three-quarters of
an hour, the Italians displayed white
flag. The firing ceased, and they
promised to leave the place tomorrow.
Four Italians are known to be killed
and number severely wounded, while
the Americans escaped entirely un-
hurt.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

FoRNEY has seeded from his sale of
the Press, but the parties who
bought it, have secured another paper,
in Philadelphia, and will direct their
batteries against Cameron, Scott and
the third term.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

We find this item of news in the St.
Louis Republican, Governor Au-
gustus Hill Garland, of Arkansas, is a
native Of Upton county, Tennessee.
His mother removed to Arkansas when
the governor was quite a lad. He is a
nephew of Colonel Charles H. Hill
and DIR. Lafayette Hill, of Covington,
Tennessee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05
Non-Resident Notice.
william Davie,eoi., vs.. Ethey pettus Dav

William Davieteoi.l vs. Ethey Pettus Davie
tcol.)--Bill for Divorce.
In the ChaneeTy Court OF Montgomery
County, Tenn.
. IT appearing from the allegations in the
bill shat the defendant. Ethcy PetJus ilavie
Ia woman OF color l. "A OnreSident of the
state Of Iennt SSse 80 that the ordinary
process nf Law cannot he served GA her IL
Is Therefore ordel ~ thai publication by
mace in the ClariIsNills chronicle for the
said defendent to appear before the Circuit
Court of Montgomery Couuts ~ the Court
Hous.. ill ella rkSvi!le on tle first Monday
In January, ls75, to plead answer or dsmnr
to the coniplainaut's bill or the same Will
be taken for con feS,t,i auG >.-i for hearing
ex-parte. This Dec. 3, 1874.
CHAS. ID. BAIEY, Clerk.
A. @. GOODLErT, Atty. for PLAINTIFF.
Dec. ), lS7i-Iw.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

=
We publish, to-day eominuniea-
tiop on the subject Of the Torbet is
sues Whilst we. recognize the right
of our correspondent to address
the public through our columns, on
this, or any other legitimate topic, we
confess our inability to see the inten-
ton of such a communication. The
legality Of that issue IS we believe. a
question now pending before the Su-
preme Court, but if the motive of the
writer is to setforth the liabilities
against decision in favor of the le-
gality of that issue. and thus check the
spirit of gambling in that class of bank
notes. the effort is commendable On
no other hypothesis. can we account
for the writing of the article, since We
are unwilling TO cOnstrue it into an at
tempt to influence the Supreme Court
to decide against the legality of the
issue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-12-05

EAGRANT NICARIoUs SMITH having
been denied troops to make him Gov
ernor Of Arkansas, his keepers, Clay
ton, DorssS a Co., have determined
10 bring forward Brooks once more,
and will try, through Congress, TO re-
instate him in the position from which
he was elected by Baxter. But the
conspirators are efectually foiled, and
Arkansas is out of their clutches.
ANY attempt, on the par: of the ad-
ministratiou, to override the will of
the people of that State, will only
hasten the execution of the death SEN
tence, already pronounced against the
Radical party.