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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
A LETTER FROM ASHLAND CITY.

EDITORS CHRONICLE Our Circuit
Court adjourned last Friday, nearly
everything On the docket having been
disposed of, three civil and a few
criminal cases having been continued.
Four of the most important civil cases
were by change of venue transferred
to the Law Court at Nashville. One
other that has been thrice tried here
by juries, and thrice reversed by the
Supreme Court, after an expensive
legislation continued since 1865, was
compromised by the parties. This was
a question of will, or no will" The
compromise set aside the will, and the
parties took the estate under the law
The only criminal case of any mag
nitude was that of the State VS.. New
land for the killing of Robert Rivers,
on the 9th day of January, 1874. The
investigation of this case occupied
three days the jury held it under con-
sideration another day, and on Friday
evening, just before the Court adjourn
ed, they brought in verdict of mot
guilty" The State wasably represent
ed by Attorney-General Mulligan, S;
d. Power, of this place, and j. w.
Rice, of GAINESVILLE. The defence was
represented by Gen. Garner and K. A.
Garner, of Springfield, P. G. S. Per-
kins, of Nashville and j. j. Lenox, of
this place After patient and thoi :
ough investigation of the whole matter,
the jury found that he was not guilty,
Notwithstanding outsiders, especially a
correspondent of one of the Nashville
papers, characterized it as barbarous
and uncivilized act at the time, and at
the same time casting some heavy re-
Elections upon the law and order of
Cheatham county. The verdict of the
jury was satisfactory to the people gen.
orally, everybody believing thatno man
ought to be punished until the State
proves him guilty Of the ofense
charged; and in this case the State
failed tG show to the satisfaction of
the jury that Newland killed Rivers at
all. Hence the reflections before re-
ferred to as having been east upon this
county, fall harmless to the ground,
only showing that men at a distance
sometimes 60 off at tangent and jump
at conclusions not warranted by the
evidence as detailed by the witnesses
when put upon the stand.
Yours truly, KNICK.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
CHEAP TRANSPORTATION.

We suggested last week, that no
mode of transportion can, for cheap
ness, be compared with that by water,
and when We read the resolution of a
northwestern grange, in favor of a
railroad expressly for freight, from
New York to some point in the
far West, the question presented itself
whether the cost of such road would
not pay for a ship canal from New Or
leans to the Gulf and remove obstruc-
lions to the navigation of the Missis-
sippi? And when it is remembered
what an immense amount of iron will
be required for the annual repairs of
such road; the extent of forest to be
converted into crossties, it seems to us
that, apart from the question of cheap
ness. it will prove the wisest economy,
for the present as well as the distant
future, to improve and make perma-
nent, the navigation of the principal
tributaries to the Mississippi, pene-
trating, as they do, every section of the
south and northwest. The Ohio can
be made to do the carrying trade, in
part at least, for Kentucky, Illinois,
Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West
Virginia. The Cumberland can do
the same for Tennessee and Kentucky;
the Tennessee for Southwest Virginia,
East Tennessee and north Alabama,
West of the Mississippi, Red, Arkanr
sas and White rivers, the Missouri and
its tributaries open up an immense
scope of country to the markets of the
world, through the great artery, the
Mississippi, and the Gulf of Mexico.
Similar natural facilities are found in
the more southern States, and short
railroads, from the interior to these
natural channels of trade and COM
merce, would complete the most mag
nifcent system of internal navigation
that the world ever saw.
But the passion of our people for
emalating the speed of lightning, has
blinded then 10 Hatural advantages,
and forced them into a eystem in
internal improvements, costly in ts,eir
construction, and demanding untold
sums for annual and daily repairs. We
had hoped that the Patrons of Hus-
bandry, demanding a cheaper access to
market, would have turned their at
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28


Billingsgate Of the Leaf is thrown at
us, individually. We shall treat il as
unworthy of 'notice-as coming from
parties that have spit their venom at
US without ceasing and without stint.
But not until this week, have they
struck at others over our shoulder, or
manifested SO complete an abandon
ment Of decency and truth as is dis
played throughout the entire article
under review, and if we can possibly
avoid it, this is the last time we shall
infict upon our readers, an article so
inappropriate to the business of true
journalism, although demanded es an
act of self-defense. " YER
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

THE NEW GOVERNOR OF Texas.
A gentleman from Rose Hill, Amite
county, Miss, informs US that in 1869
he called at the Office of Judge Coke
(the recently elected Governor of Tex
as, in Waco, on business. and while
there widow lady came to see
him, and stated that she was ready and
wished to pay thousand dollar note,
with interest due, which he held
against her husband, who was killed
in one of the battles in Virginia.
Judge Coke refused to receive the
money, and made present of it to her.
The lady's husband owned a little
farm near Waco, and was an officer in
the Confederate army, perhaps under
Judge Coke, who commanded a brig
ade or division. -, >
This kind act is characteristic Of the
new Governor of Texas, who is tai
ented, highminded, and generous gen.
tleman, and deservedly popular in his
native South.-N. 0. Picdyuae. rl
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
Fees to District Attorneys rrs

The act of March 3, 1873 allowing
United States attorneys to receive fee.
in addition to their salaries for prose
cutting internal revenue cases, is begin.
ming to disclose the operations under
it and the nature of the attorney who
worked so assiduously, last session il
getting such law passed. 1t appear,
that under the new act collectors ofin
ternal revenue are required forthwith
upon the receipt of knowledge that
fine or forfeiture is incurred for vic
lation of the revenue laws, to repor
to the district attorney, and they il
turn prosecute the parties, and at thu
end of each year can send their bill
in to the Government for all such ser
vice, no matter whether they succeed
in getting Judgment in favor of, thu
Government or not. Under the ole
law fees were allowed only in cas-,
judgment against the parties was OBJ.
tanned. The attorneys are beginning
to file their bills for such service fol
the year 1873, and the fees are charged
at the regular rate paid lawsers in thu
various States, those obtained in Sal
Francisco being very large,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
NO USE 70 TRY.

You can't do, better than to buyyour
cARPET1NG Of Coulter. He keeps the
largest stock. He keeps the prettiest
patterns. He keeps the best assort-
ment. He sells at the very lowest price.
He buys on the very best terms. He is
willing to work for very small profits
and does do so. He keeps the very
best and prettiest Oil Cloths for halls,
dining-rooms, ire-plaees, and will give
them at low prices. He keeps beauti-
full Velvet Rugs, door mats, oil rugs,
bordering and stair carpeting. The
best assortment Of SHADES, at very low
prices. Be sure to visit Coulter's when
in want of any of the above.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

T.
membership shall have been reiected
may renew such appIicstionkat the Tex.
piration of six months thereafter.
No application for membership in
this Order shall be entertained unless
the applicant is engaged in agricultural
pursuits, and has no interest in con-
hict with our purposes as laid down by
the Natioual SfaHgessuss.as-zAs-
Art, n provides that the Master OF
the State Grange shall appoint at least
one deputy IN each county, who shaIl
be nominated by majority of the
Masters present from said county, each
Deputy to be confined to the; county
for which he was appointed. 1t shall
be the duty of Deputies SO appointed
to organize new Oranges on application
made to them by those desiring such
organization; to install officers Of
Oranges when elected, and shall be
yigilant that no. disorder shall obtain
in the Oranges undertheirjurisd
and shalt promptly report any disorder
to the MASTER No other Grange shall
be recognized except those Organized
by the Master and Lecturer Of the
State Grange. The Deputies to re-
eeive ten dollars fer each Grange they
organize, and4 their travelling expenses
and he shall not organize but one Grange
a day.
Art. % provides that it shall b
lawful for subordinate Oranges to form
themselves into Associations TO be
called Councils, for. the purpose O.
facilitating the transaction Of bust.
ness; of buying, selling and ship
ping, and for any such purposes
as may seem for the good of the
Order. h hla fss % ase fsot.ess 81
Art. %. This constitution MAY
be amended or revised at any regu
lar meeting of the Grange, by .
vote of two-thirds of the member.
present. -s0c- ~ fsai j3ifssf iiis N
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

Do you want Ready-made Clothing?
If you do, go to Coulterls. Do you
want ready-made shirts? If you do,
go to Coulter's. Do you want goods
to make shirts? IF you do go to Coul-
ter's.. Why go to Goulter'ss all the
time2 Because he buys for CASH, and
you know CASH gets the bargains Be-
cause he is at no extra expense to sell
clothing. therefore can afford to give
bargains. Because he is not dependent
upon any one branch of business for
his-support, but handles all his goods
to the best advantage. Because he buys
direct from the manufacturers and gets
the lowest prices and can afford to sell
at the lowest prices. Because he aims
in every instance to give his customers
the full value of their money. Try
Coulter for CLOTHING,
~ an 81
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
Alabama Iron.

The following paragraph from the
Talladega Watchtower, makes fine
record for the furnace in that county
The Alabama Furnace shipped
week before last, fifty ear loads of iron
equal, We understand, to about five
hundred tons of metal. The furnace
is yielding an average of twenty tons
per day. The foundations of this fur.
mace were laid one year ago. Its yield
we learn, is greater than any furnace
of its size in the United States. 1t is
also making iron at a smaller cost than
any other furnace known"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
BOOTS . SHOES

We have the largest stock we have ever
opened in Clarksville. You can buy OF
RE, BrOaddus Co.,
Mems good Brogan Shoes for 81 IS worth 2 00s
Boys good Brogan Shoes for 81 3 worth So
Ladies' pegd Calf shoes for 81 30 worth I is
Misses pez'd Calf Shoes for u . worth 5AL
Mems Kip Boots for IS 80 worth S %.
Mems Calf Boots for 81 % worth 80
Mems good sewed Calf Boots, IS 20 war
iranted not TO rip. 4ef - JOB
BOys' Kip Boots for g 80 worth 20
Boys Calf Boots Tor % 50 worth 30
Full stock of Ziegier and 0sner maze o.
ing ut this stock rs they are really cheap
and we want all to call soon ana reap the
benefits that we will Offer for the next ~
RICE, BRoADDUS & co,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
ALWAYS AHEAD ON BLACK
ALPACAS.

Don't buy that Black Alpaca dress
until you avelooked at coulter's NEW
STOCK, purchased for January and
February sales, 1874. Real bargains
given. He keeps the best brands sells
at small profits, selects the best blacks.
None superior in any respect, and they
are warranted TO give satisfaction. Re-
member, ladies, that the goods sold by
Coulter have been tested in every res
pect, and are exceedingly popular. He
has probably sold more of these goods
than were ever sold by any one. house
in this whole section of country. Per-
sons order them by mail. They give
the closestexamination, andpronounce
them all right. Go to Coulter's for
Black Alpacas. -rrs ~,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
Carpets Oil Cloths, Rugs,
Window Shades, Damasks,
Curtains, Table Linens,
Towels, Napkins, etc.

ALL DOWN TO PANIC PRICEsf
Just think of 1t, a good Carpet for Is cents
Just think OF 1t. a good 3-ply carpet forsl 20
per yard. -. -
Just think OF 1t good floor Oil Cloth for Is
cents per yar1.
Just think OF IL, q Velvet Rug for 50 30.
Just think of IL, "a nice Oil Window shade
for 81 %.
Just think of It, nice Curtain Dsmask fos
G5cents per yard.
Just think OF 1t, nice Lace Curtain for
81 -. -..a
Just think OF 1t. good all Linen Table Dam
ask for 30 cents Der yard .-...l
Just think OF IL, a dozen good all Linen
Napkins for 81 %. .fls
nd then go TO Rice. Broaddus Co.'S and
spend your money for some OF the above
and you will never regret Ii. WeWant you
to make money by buying goods while they
are down, and we will make money on
them when they go up- ...-.-....-
Very Respectfully -
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
C0mplim entary.

We, the undersigned Grand Jurors,
empanelled for tbs January Term,
1874, of the Criminal Court for Mont.
gomery County, Tennessee, have wit
messed with pleasure the dignified and
impartial manner with which our
Criminal Judge, Charles W. Tyler,
has presided over the deliberations OF
this Court, and the ability with which
he has discharged all the duties incum-
bent upon him also the energy and
ability displayed by our efficient At.
torney General, Baker d. johnson
not only in the management of the
States interest in the preparation and
trial of causes, but in terreting out
and bringing offenders before the Bal
of Justice to answer for their evil
deeds; also the indefatigable industry
of all the ofneess CT this Court, there.
fore,
Resolved, That we tender to all
Judge, Acknowledgement, Clerks
Sheriff and Jailor our sincere thanks
for the many courtesies shown us dur
ing this Court.
J, u. ANDERSON, J. o. R. HOOPER,
W. fERaELL, W. J.. ANDREWS,
j.. W. CRoTZER, ~. G. fREY,
z. II. DEAN, w, III. MASON,
RANSOM Morrow, W. w. WALKER,
j. III. MEACHAM, j. w. HAWKS,
JAS. p. KELLY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

HERE is suggestion which every
Judge throughout the land should not
only take into consideration, but act
upon. The New York Tribune, CON-
menting upon the language used by
Lord Chief Justice Cock burn in sum
ming up the Tichborne case, says:
No lawyer has a license to blast q
good character for the sake of his
client; no honest, self-respecting law
yer will try to do it; and our judges
might very properly consider whether
it is not their duty to interfere vigor-
ously to protect honest witnesses from
the violence to which certain notori-
Gus oounselors subject them"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
SPECIAL CASH NOTICE.

1t is fixed and unalterable purpose
with me, not to do a creditbusiHess. My
health will not admit Of the additional
labor credit business viii impose
upon me. My profits are too small to
admit of the extra expense attending a
credit business. For these and other
reasons, / sHALL SELL FOR CASH. L
hope no one will think l am the least
unreasonable. 1 am fully persuaded
that 1 am right tits best for met
is best for the public that all business
should be done for cash. | know there
are a large number who prefer to pay
cash. They have right to expect all
the advantages that prompt cash buy
ers are entitled to and Propose to give
them. With best wishes for all and
earnestly desiring toplease all who may
favor me this year with their patron
age. ~ Very Respectfully,
b. F. COULTER.
Jan. II, 74-u.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
SOME Of our merchants would do
well to read the following about ad-
vertising, and be governed accordingly:

"A distinguished and sagacious
wholesale merchant of New York says:
1 watch the papers of the locality Of
my customers, and when | find one
who is too stingy to advertise, or if he
has withdrawn his advertisement, !
Immediately close my account with
him.. The man who can't appreciate
the benefit OF advertising, will never
make successful merchant, and is
unsafe to trust"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

S,,r stoek IN every department Is fun a nd
coinDiete, and will be kept so throughout
the season by new arrivals of new and de-
sirahle goods. No house in this market
carriex .sny better stock than we do, no,
does any one sell cheaper, therefore give -
a call. and you will be in safe hands and
get the worth Of your money. BY 10 doing
YOU will much oblige
Your friends, .g.i..sl-.l4
Nov. Is, 1s73-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

nNH GIL n p
Call at Sam Brockman's Carriage, Buggy
and wagon Repository, and leave your or
ders for anything in agricultural, fruit or
floral world, implements, machinery, fruit,
flowers, and you shall have it at manufac-
turers' prices. delivered Tree of freighfs,
transportation. DC. Your orders solicit
ed, satisfaction guaranteed. call your at
tention to a few leading manufacturers.
HIM. Smith & Co., Richmond, Va. Straw
Cutters. Cistern Fixtures, Plows, Corn Shell
lers. hand and power, Cider Mills.
r. c. Burnley & Co.. Louisville, KY, Steel
Plows, Cultfvat0rs, &C. 3 wy w ~ 81,
Hoover & Fo- Miamsburg. Ohio. Reapers
500, compined $50, Iron and W. God Frames
) #. 6 in, and feet cut.
Isaac Strand 4 Co.. Min Machinery, aIi
kinds 49, fEafzt1 ~ - elII[.Es
Florence and Wilcox Gibbs Sewing Ma
chimes, or any other you ay prefer. = ~
w. ID. Meriwether & Co.'S Flows, Harrows,
&c. AtElh 1tH r
Whitfield, Bates & eos Castings, Iron
Fences, Tobacco Screws, DC.
John $. Dawner & Sons Nursery, Fruit,
Floral, Ornamental Trees, including l0000
matare Grape Vines OF my raising or any
thing else in this line, from Flushing. N.
Y. to California. p. II. PORTER,
Feb. 25. '74-tf. @ ga
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

NEVER put a particle of soap about
your silver if you would wish it to re-
tain its original lustre. When it
wants polish take piece of soft leath-
er and whiting and rub hard. The
proprietor of one of the oldest silver
establishments in the city of Philadel-
phia says that "housekeepers ruin
their silver by washing it in soapsuds,
as it makes it look like pewter.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
COULTER'S BARGAIN COUNTER

g. - q
Many splendid Bargains have been
bought on these Bargain Counters this
winter. Many persons miss bargains
often by not visiting Coulter's store.
Why work hard for money and then
not go to the very place to spend it?-
Hundreds, hundreds of people trade at
Coulter's. Why don't you? You
might find it to your advantage; you
certainly can't lose by doing so-you
have all the advantages offered you
and no risk. ~ Z 9c-eai
Try Coulter this year GSh%hout
prejudice and give an impartis.1rrves-
tigation and you will be convinced of
the many advantages to be gained by
regular dealing in his popular store.
-a.r2 var ear
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
WATCH SALE.

have a lotof Watches which were left
with r. Heike for repairs, and were not
called for. l will. on Saturday, April 4, "A,
sell them to pay charges. Sale at Crus-
mans corner, by 7. II. Hyman.
l.. STRAUS.
Feb. %, lS74-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
THE SHOE SUBJECT.

I intend, this year, to give especial
attention to this branch of my business
and can promise my customers that they
shall have the very best goods that can
be gotten up and at the very lowest
prices. No one can afford to sell at
smaller profits. No one can buy at
lower prices. retail house can offer
any greater inducements and | am de-
termined no retail house shall sell at
louoer prices. My customers may rely
upon being protected fully in all their
purchases of me. When You want
shoes please give me a call. This is
large and important part of my bust
ness and buyers generally may depend
on getting good goods at the very low
est prices. Very respectfully,
b. F. COULTER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
FURNISHING GOODS !

GentIemen's and Boys best make ofshIrts
down in price.
Ladies' Merino Vests and Pants very cheap
Misses Knit Suits, very cheap.
Gents Merino Vests and Pants very cheap
II you don't come and buy the bargains
We offer within the next 30 or 80 days, IL
will be your own fault. Don't blame u.s.
we make you the offer, accept or reject.
Very Respectfully,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

GEN SANTA ANN arrived at Ha-
lvana, The 12th inst, en rouso for Mex
leo. He returns under Lofedo 5 proc
1amation Of amnesty. He proposes to
Itaka nc. part in Mexican politics.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

Boot and shoe Shop to the store room, I'M
der the Chronicle Office, where he will be
glad to see his old customers aud as many
new ones as want work done. as r.
Feb.2S, '7i-4w. -t''A > itit
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
We have had. this week, pleasant

We have had, this week, pleasant
interview with Gen. Vaughn. of Da-
wilson county, who is laboring earn
estly and, we believe. effectively for the
narrow gauge road, from Edge6eld to
this place. He speaks with confidence
Gifts success, and that the movers are in
earnest, may be inferred from the fact
that the engineering party are almost
in sight from our Office windows. II
the road is to be carried through to
Princeton, of course, aid will be ex,
pected from GAINESVILLE and Montgom,
cry county, and we mention it, that il
may receive due attention in advance
We are satisfied that the road will
soon be built to this county and its af-
ter disposition will be a subject 70,
grave reflection. ..6m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
SURVEYING.

will do surveying for any one wanting
ii done in this vicinity. tH -
A letter addressed to me at GAINESVILLE
will reach ME.
- F4rs-err Cow. RICHARDSON.
Feb.2l, 7i-fw".a - - - Fsf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28
HAY FoR SALE.

B. o. Keesee has fine lot of good, dry
hay, which he will deliver at any place in
the city, at SIS 90 per ton.
Feb q, lS74-2w. f..-re-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

WE give below the opinion of the
Judges of our Supreme Court in refer
ence to the Criminal Code and Digest
of Criminal Cases" compiled by Hon,
james NJ. Quarles, formerly of this
city. This opinion is high compli-
ment to Gen. Quarles, and will prove a
strong recommendation of his work
NASHVILLE, Feb. 10, 1874
Hon. JAMES M. QUARLEs, Sir :
We have examined, with some care
the first 600 pages of your forthcom-
ing Criminal Code and Digest, and take
this method of rendering our congratu.
lations upon Unsuccessful termination
of your labors. The compilation is
one of great utility and value tosthe
profession. 1t reflects with accuracy
the rulings of our Court upon question:
of criminal jurisprudence from the
earliest period; and as the Courts Of
this State have, unhappily, been pro
life in adjudications upon every grade
and character of crime, the book will
be valuable to lawyers in other States
We take pleasure in commencing it t.
the profession.
Respectfully,
A. o, p. NICHOLSON,
JAS. NJ. DEADERICK,
JOHN i. 7. SNEED,
p. TURNEY,
r. MCFARLAND, r
THos. j. FREEMAN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-02-28

We have a lot Of remnants OF l0-I Bleach
ed and Brown Sheetfngs that we will al
most let you price and take, and many 9TH
erstaple cotton goods very cheap. Times
are hard and money scarce, and We are de-
termined to a- Z