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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

Mr.. EDITOR We are glad to find
that the recent visit of Mrs. keigw n
to our city has awakened in the minds
of number of our citizens desire to
look further into the sublime truths OF
spirituaism.
If we claim that the soul's immortal
and we can have the demonstration OF
it through spirit rev, lations. should
we not seek to satisfy curse .ves fully Of
so great and important ruth? We
may believe it through faith-but faith
does not always give us that full as
surance of the existence Of truth as
when she herself proelaims. behold!
here am |. Thus it is with the mani
festations which have been recently
given through Mrs. Keigwin in this
city. If we were at liberty to mention
names, to raise the vail of privacy
whish is thrown around them, We could
give such weight Of evidence through
those manifestations of spirit presence,
aud hence of Immortality, that the
doubts entertained by many among us
would at once vanish.
We understand that Mrs. Keigwin
(who is accompanied by her husband, }
anticipates visi gu, again sometime
during the present month if the neces-
sary arrangements can be made We
bespeak or her cordial welcome by
all seekers after truth.
THETA.
July 1st, 1874.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

IT will be seen from circular issued
by the State Superintt ndent of com
mon schools, that a session of the
Teachers Institute of Middle Tennes-
see, will be held here, on the 10th Of
August next. We hope the attend
ance will be large, and that the teach
ers will come together with a convic-
ton that the art of teaching is yet in
its infancy, and that the impression is
erroneous, that learning is all which is
needed to make IA good teacher With
out the art of imparting knowledge, no
amount of learning can make a man a
competent teacher. He must know
something Of the moral and mental
characteristics Of the pupils and be
familiar with the avenues through
which knowledge can most readily be
conveyed to their minds; and as oral
instruction is most effective with ma
iority, the teacher should be a lectu
rer, trained in the art of imparting
knowledge in the simplest language
and the most impressive manner. Some
youthful minds can imbibe knowledge
from dry text books, whilst the major
ity will pore over them without appre-
ciating Their contents. and lay them
down wearied and myStifed, rather
than instructed, whilst the same sub
jects explained orally, in pleasing and
concise manner, will make a lasting
impression and lead the pupil, step by
step, until he has gathered mental
strength enough to proceed without
such aid, in the acquisition Of
knowledge, from the text books laid
before him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04
LETTER FROM coLLISsYILLR.

EDITORS CHRoNIcLE:-The 22rd of
June was gala day to some Of us
of our gay little village. The barbecue
and branzdaEce at the mouth Of Syca-
more was on hand, and everybody was
on the qui vive for the occasion. Ar
rangements had already been made
with Capt. Searcy, of the trim little
steamer, Silver Spring, to touch at
Lafayette Landing for the delegation
from our town. At the appointed
hour We repaired 10 the point desigua-
ted. The gallant little Steamer hove
in sight, the Captain was at his post
and with his glass in hand discovered
all was right and gracefully rounded
to. In a few minutes all were on board
where we had the pleasure of meeting
the delegation from GAINESVILLE, among
the number our clever friend, Jno.
Shelton, who is host on all such oc-
easions. The Captain cleared the
decks, spread the tarpaulin over head,
and invited the Cullinsyille band to
raise the music. This was promptly
done. and qnick the light fantastic toe
tipped the floor. Our section was rep
resented by Its beauty, the ''fairest
among ten thousand, and altogether
lovely united with their accomplished
AM graceful dancing such as has not
been my good fortune to meet with
often, and won the. plaudits Of all on
board indeed the EttIe Steamer plow-
cd (the waves in manner indicative
of approval. Even the Captain was
found housekeeping in the pilot house
Our feast was enjoyed till we reached
the mouth of Sycamore, where we
were to take leave of our little boat
and repair to the barbecue and dance.
We were met at the river by the
Mr.. Stewards with conveyance for the
ladies, for which we are under many
obligations. Such attentions, how
ever, are characteristic of these gen.
tlemen. We reached our destination
all safe, found everything under way,
with splendid band of music from
our neighboring city of Nashville
The day was warm, but ice water was
plenty and refreshments good, lin
lemonade.) One stand, however,
which kept an extra article, was or
dered to pack his goods and leave,
which we regretted but did not enquire
into. At this juncture, "Davy Crock
ct" made his appearance, with his staff
in hand, in search of the worlds cen
ter Che tried to get it nearer the table
or the center Of the world as he called
it, 'ohich he found. The table was
beautifully supplied with everything
to satisfy the hungry man, which we
fully enjoyed, after which the band
again struck up and the dance opened.
This we enjoyed till it was time to
leave o 'clock-when we returnedtO
the gay little Steamer and her veteran
commander, who was in readiness,
and when it was announced "all on
board, weighed anchor and moved
out upon the bosom of the deep water.
Soon we were homeward bound, and
the Collinsyille band were again on
hand, and | assure you it was a gay
time till we reached our landing and
with regret took leave of our Clarks-
vile friends, the Captain and his boat,
and each sought once more their re-
spective homes. | have extended tn 5
beyond my intention but have not
given you the matters of interest
about here-bHt more anon.
Respectfully, SoUTHsIDE.
June 29th, 1874,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04
June 26, 1874.

DEAR CHRONICLE Owing to the
continued dry weather. matters are be-
ginning TO look serious as regards the
present crop. in fact everything is be-
coming parched by the extreme heat.
No tobacco set | don't suppose there
will be exceeding five thousand pounds
raised in this county. Dat crop will
be worth but heading little, very
low. Corn quite small. If We could
have plenty of rain | don't suppose
the crop will average. one-half the
usual quantity. Despite the fattering
prospect for general starve out our
young folks will have little enjoy
ment: | attended on the BIRD inst,
picnic in Flintoffs Bottom, and
must acknowledge it was one of the
most recherche affairs ever saw, gal
liant men and fair women tripped the
fantastic until late in the evening.
Nothing occurred during the entire
day to mar the enjoyment of those
present. As your >pOndent first
arrived the prospect for music seemed
gloomy couple of Jehues came
da>hIng up with their antiquated i'd
dies in pillow-slips under their arms,
which Indicated that business would
shortly commence, but before getting
in tune however, Hyde's band arrived,
and will ttke this occasion to say. that
a better band cannot be found. We
were honored by delegation from
your city, arriving about 8 A. ", on
the Steamer Bill Searcy, Capt. Silver
Spring in command, also star gazer for
the occasion, among whom | met John
Shelton, Geo. Dick, Jack Hale, Jr., of
the Live Oak, and Jas. Symes, of
the Market Exchange | also met
Mai. j. Nj. Stuart. formerly of NIr-
ginia City, Nevada, whom Madam
rumor says is looking after the inter
est of one of the beirs.sf the aforesaid
bottom, wherein the aforesaid picnic
was held.
Candidates in abundance, all willing
to serve the dear people; among the
most prominent was the independent
candidate for Representative. / think
his name is Carolton. He wants to be
elected to the lower House fran the
counties Of Chsatham, Dickson and
Houston, from the sentiments i heard
expressed from the soyereigns. He
will die with that disease called soonts,
As ever, your SUBSCRIBER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04
Circular from the State Saperinten-
dent OF Public Instruction.

STATE SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, june q, 1S74-ln a cir
cular letter, bearing date May q, 1874,
and issuing from this Office, the pro-
visions of the constitution and school
law of Tennessee, were cited as being
in conflict with those of the Civil
Rights bill, then apparently about to
become law, aud the following ap-
vice was thereupou given
in view of the fact that in many of
the counties. schools, now closed, are
expected to be re-opened for tn ; sum-
mer season. in the month of June,
and inasmuch as it is desirable to avoid
as far as possible, the embarrassments
that would necessarily follow the en-
actment of the Civil Rights bill. l
deem it the part OF prudence to sug
gest that, for the present, and until
further advised, no new contracts with
teachers, for either white or cOlored
schools, be entered into Y school d.
rectors. By observing this suggestion,
much complication and unnecessary
expense may be avoided.
That circular, which was merely adj
visory in its nature, was designed to
accomplish, first, the purpose set out
in its text, and, secondly, to indicate,
in an official way, the utter impracti-
cabilty of maintaining State system
of public schools in Tennessee, in ac-
eordance with the provisions of the
Civil r ghts bill TWAS thought such
a presentation of the case might assist
the attention, and help TO stay the ac-
ton, of such adTocates of the bill as
professed to be the friends of pop
ular education; and there is reason
for believing that, in this regard, it
was not altogether without effect. At
any rate, no serious harm has resulted
from the PRONUNCIATION Of the docu-
ment Congress has adjourned aud
the Civil r ghts bill has not become
a law. The suggestion contained in
the paragraph above quoted, therefore,
is Withdrawn, and School Directors
will go forward in the employment Of
teachers and the maintenance CT the
public schools, both white and col
ored, as before.
JNo. NJ. FLEMING,
State Superintendent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

WHILST we can not conscienciously
advise any one to dabble in the muddy
pool of politics, yet there are times il.
the current history of governments
when citizens of commanding talent>
and corresponding Influence, should
step forward to arrest the progress of
disorganization and save the State from
the evils of palpable misrule. This is
one of the times, Montgomery is one
of the places-is there no man of tai
ents in itwho will make a small sac
fee Ia order that it may be ably and
efficiently represented in the next Leg
islature? The man can readily be
found. but will he obey the call of pa
triotic duty?-nous cerron.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

THE unsettled state of the popular
political mind is illustrated by the
great number of proposed candidates
for the Office of Governor Our object
at this juncture, should be, not to make
a manifest of the number of men in
the State, who would worthily Ell the
Office, but to concentrate public senti
meut upon one suitable man aud elect
him by a united opposition vote. Gen.
w. A. Quarles is being brought for
ward, as suitable candidate for Cover
nor, but as he neither seeks nor desires
the Office. it only adds to the general
disorganization to try to force into the
contest those avowedly disinclined to
take a leading part in it. We know
no man who more deserves the honor
or who would make fuller return for
the compliment. by adding dignity to
the position and sustaining the honor
of the State, but We prefer to give him
a wider field for the display of his un-
questioned abilities and comprehensive
views of the present and prospective
needs of the whole country.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04


We hayebeen interviewing an IN
tegral part of the old Central Demo-
cratic Executive Committee of this
coanty and, as result Of that inter
view, suggest mass meeting of the
people at the courthouse, ON the first
Monday in August, for a three fold
purpose. list. The selection of dele
gates to the Gubcrnatoriai Conycn-
ton, to be held in Nashville, on the
18th of August. End. The appoint
ment of delegates to the District Con-
gressional convention TO meet In this
city, on the End. dag of September and
3rd. The election of a Democratic
Executive Committee for Montgomery
county. The former committee hav-
ing expired by limitation, and there
being no executive head authorized to
call the proposed meeting. we claim
the right, in conjunction with the par
ty interviewed, to suggest such meet
ing, and ask the people TO respond to
the unofficial call with yea! and de-
! termination commensurate with the
I Importance of the objects TO be ac-
complished.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

We hope the readers will not mis-
construe the publication of this num-
Der Of the CHRONICLE. on the 4th Of
July. into celebration of the da =.
As holiday. it is commemorate. but
its association with the birth OF the re-
public, revives only melancholy refec-
tons upon its premature death and
the loathsome causes thereof.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

Tue Davidson county convention,
on last Saturday, was harmonious, ITS
nominees chosen with an eye TO fitness
and. so far, the indications are that its
proceedings will be endorsed by the
opposition to civil rights The crisis
is one that makes a stronger appeal to
the patriotism of the people than to
their intelligence, for even the weakest
see the absolute necessity for Il victory
over the Radicals, whilst many of the
more intelligent. through Indifference,
or a worse motive, will give luke
warm support to the party with which
they are nominally classed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

THE rumor is, that Grant is gather
ing about him men who favor his third
term, preparatory TO the next nOmi-
mating convention. An office will con-
vert to his views any Radical, and the
indications ale that many self-styled
conservatives can be bought on the
same terms. But Gov. Kemper of
Virginia Is not one Of the latter class,
aud We regret to see that many Virgin
ians fail to appreciate his stern intes-
rity and devotion to principles. Mos
by is as much a guerrilla in politics as
in war, aud is deficient in moral and
intellectual ballast. therefore not to be
relied upon in any emergency, de-
handing the high qualities which dis
ting ri>h Gov. Kenrper. His veto of
the Petersburg charter was in the
line of safe preccdents, and the late
election in that city, demonstrates that
the amended charter was not needed
even as Il stroke of policy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04
Sixth Congressional district.

By direction cf the Committee for
the Sixth Congressiona District, a
Democratic and Conservative Conven-
ton, to nominate candidate to rep
resent the District in the next Con-
gress, is hereby called to meet in the
city of GAINESVILLE, at IL o'clock A. NJ,
on Wednesday, the I'd day of Septem-
Der next. The several counties CON-
posing the District, are requested to
appoint delegates to the same.
c. X. WINSTON, Cha mn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

HONEST men would be startled at
the fact that Grant nominated Shep-
perd as one of the Governors of the
District, after the latter had been
proven to be an Official thief of the
first magnitude, were it not for the ad-
ditional fact that Grant is, himself.
charged with belonging to the District
ring which has robbed the Treasury
of millions of dollars.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

The corner in coffee, which has sent
the article to an almost prohibitory
price, has been disastrous to the spec
ulators, who were themselves cornered
by the extent of the incoming crop.
We hope the cable communica-
ton with Brazil, will hereafter defeat
such combinations for heartless specu-
lations in an article of such prime i'm
portance to the people.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

The Beecber-Tilton SC ndal has
been revived, and this time, Tilton is
in earnest aud we PREDICT, will show
that Beecher- like otherpetted p each
ers-is conn letely s oiled, even if not
dospoiled of his character for spotless
sanctity.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

THE people of Georgia are highly
elated at their crop prospects, and in
a fit of thankfulness, have resolved to
send to Congress, full ticket Of ST.
men-pare Democrats. We hope some
thing will elate Tennessee to a point
of thankfulness, that will induce it
to elect no more Radical mi>-reprssen-
tatiyes to Congress.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

4 PHILADELPHIA has committed
to memory the entire Declaration of
Independence. He has a passion for
dead issues-that declaration is about
as appropriate now, as yankee doodle
in church choir.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

FRANCE and Spain, figh'cue ! by
the mt ,mely dea h of the great Amer
lean Rcpub'ic, find it almost ;Wpossi-
beto D ess their imitation of our orig
inal government, beyond lis present
cond ton of anarchy aud corrupt on.
Puritlnism is as rank poison TO free
government as strychnine o dog.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

We have reached that stage in tie
downward progress of free govern
ments, when the resources, furnished
by the skill and industry of the people
are perverted to the destruction o.
their liberties, by corrupt and ambi-
tious rulers. The end is near.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04

As traditions in churches. become
part of their creeds, so traditions in a
government, become its common law.
The common law of this government
forbids more than two terms in the
Presidential chair, by one and the
same man. Then whoever votes TO vi.
olate this law, votes against Repubi-
can institutions and in favor of con
sol.dated government aud the destruc-
ton of State sovereignty.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04
INGLRSIDE FOR SALE.
will offer st public sale,
Tuesday, the 29th day of September,

IL not sold privately before that day, my
farm in Montgomery county, tennessee.
containing three hundred and forty acres
of he best land in the GAINESVILLE Tobacco
District-two hundred and forty acres high
ly improved, Residences, all necessary out
houses, Tobacco Barns, &c, one hundred
acres in timber. This farm is nine miles
from tlarksville. on the HOpkinsville
Turnpike. All the personal property APP
pertaining to the place. Stock, Farming
implements, HOu ehOld Furniture, &c, will
he sold at the same time.
refer those wishing TO purchase 70 Capt.
VIII. y. Elliott, near this place. He Will
show the place 10 any one and receive Of
fers in my absence. His post Office is Peach
er's Mills, Montgomery county. Tenn.
JOHN Z. STURDIVANT.
July 4, lS7I-3m9.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04


At Columbia. July q.
At Lebanon, August 3.
At GAINESVILLE, August 10.
Each institute will continue in ses-
sion one week. During the day time
instruction will be given in school gov
ernment, and in all the branches re-
quired to be taught in the publ c
schools of the State. as ell as in the
best methods of teaching those branch
es. The evenings will lie devoted to
public lectures from persons of expe-
rience and eminence as educators and
friends of education
These Institutes will all be under
the professional charge of Prof. w.
r. Garrett County Superintendent for
Gales county, assisted by Prof. III. IL.
Smith, of ShelbyvilIe, and others
They will open to teachers from all
parts of the State, and teachers fpri-
vate schools are respectfully invited
to attend and participate in the exer-
cises.
A complete programme for each in
stitute will be prepared and published
in due time.
The County Superintendent of Bed
ford, Maury, Wilson and Montgomery,
respectively, will be expected to SUI
perintend whatever local preparations
may be necessary for the holding Of
the institutes and the Entertainment of
teachers. JNo. NJ. FLEMING.
State Superintendent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04
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Proclamation by the Governor

To ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS,
GRFETISG: 4
WHEREAS. vacancies exist in the offices
OF Judge and District Attorney General for
the County and Criminal Courts OF Mont
gomery County tand who are by law re
quired TO hold and attend the Circuir Court
OF Houston County caused by the death OF
Hon. Thomas w. King, Judge, and by the
res gnation OF +. U. Anderson, Attorney
General, -'
Now. Therefore. l. John c. Brown, Cover
nor of the State of Tennessee by virtue OF
the power ADD authority vested in me by
the Constitution and Laws, hereby order
an election 10 be held within the limits of
said counties OF Montgomery and Houston
on First Thursday, being the 9Th day, OF
August, 1874, 10 i'll said vacancies until the
next regular election for judicial officers :
and the Sheriifs and other officers entrust-
ed by law with such duties in said counties
of Montgomery and Houston will. on said
day, proceed to open and hold said election
at all the various precincts and voting
places WITHIN their respective cOuaties
and due return make as provided by law.
- In witness whereof, hereunto set
my hand. and have caused the
ssAL Great Seal OF Stale TO he affixed,
I az Nashville, this Goth day OF
- June, lS7i.
JNO. {. BROWN, Governor.
CHAS. n. GIBBS, Secretary of State.
July 4. lS7i-iw.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-07-04
Teachers Institutes for Middle Ten

STATE SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE,
NASHVILLE, June q, 1874 The four
Teachers Institute for Middle Ten
nessee. under the authority of the
State Superintendent, will be held as
follows: