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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
i HAVE DRANK NM LAST GLASS.

No. comrades, thank yoa.
Not any for me;
Nv last Chain is riven,
Henceforward I'M freef
/ will go to my home
And my children tonight
With no fumes of liquor
Theirspirits to blight; s
And with tears in my eyes
will beg my poorwife
To forgive me the wreck
have made Of her life.
:" have never refused you before; !"
Let that pass,
ForI've drank my last glass, boys,
1 have drank my last glass.
Just look at me now, boys.
In rags and disgrace,
With my bieared, haggard eyes,
And my red, bloated face!
Mark my faitering step, fes
And my weak, palsied hand;
And the mark on my brow
That is woise than Gains brand.
See my crOwnless old hat
And my elbows and knees
Alike warmed by the sun
Or chilled by the breeze;
Why even the children
Win hoot as l pass
But I've drank my last glass, boys,
have drank my last glass.
You would hardly believe bows.
To look at me now, ~
That a mothers soft hand
Was once pressed on my brow.
When she kissed me, and blessed me
Herdariing, her pride,
Ere she lay down to rest
By my dead fathers side;
But with love in her eyes.
She looked up to the sky,
Bidding me meet her there,
Then whispered goodbye;
And I'll do 1t, God helping.
Your smile let pass
For I've drank kmy last glass, boys,
have drank my last glass!
All! / reeled home last night
Ii was not very late, M
For I'd spent my last sixpence,
And landlords won't wait
On a fellow who's left every cent
In their till.
Oh! the torments felt,
And the pangs endured!
And begged TOR one glass slnnr
Just one would have cured;
But they kicked me out door,
L let that, too, pass,
For I've drank my last glass, boys,
have drank my last glass!
Az uOIucs my pet susie,
With soft, golden hair,
saw, through the window,
Just kneeiing in prayer;
From her pale, bony hands,
Her torn sleeves were strung dOwsl
While her feet, cold and bare,
Shrank beneath her scant gown;
And she prayed-prayed for bread
Just poor crust OF bread;
For one crust-on her knees.
My pet darling pleaded;
And heard, with no penny
To buy one, alas!
But I've drank my last glass, boys,
1 have drank my last glass
For Susie, my darling,
Ny wee six year old.
Though fainting with hunger
And shivering with cold,
There, on the bare floor
Asked God to bless me,
And she said, Don't cry, mamma,
He will, for you see
Ibelieve what ask for.''
Then sobered, crept
Away from the house;
And that night when slept,
Next my heart lay the Pledge
You siniie-let it pass,
But I've drank my last glass, boys.
have drank my last glass.
My darling child saved me,
Her faith and her love
Are akin 10 my dear,
Sainted mothers above;
/ will make her words true,
Or I'll die in the race,
And sober III go
To my last resting-place;
And she'll ki cell there,
And, weeping, thank God
No drunkard sleeps under
That daisy-strewn sod.
Not drop more poison
My lips shall e'er pass.
For I've drank my glass, boys,
] have drank my last glass,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

THE Jetfersonian Democrat says:
Make politics a game of ideas, of
principles, of craftsmanship, aud the
demsgogues and rogues will Of neees-
sity sink into merited ohseuriry.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

For Pure Drugs, Chemicals
Patent Medicines, Paints,
Oils, Varnishes, Window
Glass, Pure Wines, Brandy,
Whisky, Fine Tea and Spices
call on OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

WITHOUT having special reference
to Susan b., we should like to know
What is home without mother"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

Depot for all Patent Medi-
cines-Simmons' Liver Reg
ulator, Vinegar Bitters, Hos
letters Bitters, Rangum
Root Liniment, Danforth's S
Sanative Dentifrice, etc. We
sell ALL PATENT MEDICINES,
WHOLESALE OR RETAIL, at
manufacturers prices.
OWEN q MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

THE farm on which the famous Lor-
EMO Dow, the itinerant preacher. died
in 1884, near Georgetown, Virginia,
having recently been sold, the grave was
opened and the remains dislnterred
The skeleton was perfect, and on the
breast bone lay the long white beard
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

A NEGRO who had learned to read,
wishing to give an idea of it to some Of
his aequaintanees who had never seen
book. said Readin' is de power OBJ
hearin wid de eyes instead OBJ de ear. ="
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

SPRING ADVERTISEMENT.
The Cheapest and Best Shoes
ever offered I'm ClafkSville.
Retailing at Wholesale Prices.
A Mans Full Stock Kip Brogan
81 %.
A Ladies' Kip Shoe, 81 per pair
Read a full List OF Prices Below
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
A Sermon In o Paragraph.

President Porter, of Yale, gave the
following advice to the students of that
institution, the other day:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

use no other.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

Having opened 4 house opposite Hern-
Csou, Gold, Brunty & Co.'s Warehouse for
the purpose of manufacturing
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
JOURNALISM IN ENGLAND,
from the Pail Mall Gazette.l

tFr0m the Pail Mall GaZette.1
When, some years ago, the press was called the
fourth estate, that title seemed too large and pre-
sumptu0us, but nobody can think 1t inappropriate
now. The power OF the press Is enormous, and it
goes on increasing year by year, while the force Of
no other form OF persuasion or authority Except
the law is fully maintained, perhaps Therefore.
unless 1t continue to be controlled by patriotic,
judicial and lofty spirit-ift become the instrument
OF club arrangement and parl0r conspraces-nas-
much as 1t becomes the tool Of secretaries OF DEM
agogues, OF the tou ftoieur, OF servie capitalists
with drawing rooms to conquer, or even Of the
raging sincere pedaDts VINO are now beginning 10
inest 1T, the press VIII soon be not only an enOr
nous power, but an enormous peril. We confess
tnat, Tor several years past we have been OPP
pressed with an apprehension that the time was
nigh when this danger would appear unmis-
takaoly but the events Of the last fortnight nave
shown that It's time Is not vet. After gay and
glorious period OF service journalistic nunKeydOm
meets with its reward. 1t retres from the dckey-
epaulets, stick. buttons and all-wlth the painful
consciousness that rtbald public has been laugh
Ing at the straw IN Its magnfcently padded
calves for long time. The people generally we
ind, are as ready to detect insincerity and bonn.
bast, as ready to cOntemn the cOme-fOr o-go-for-
ch-for-to-carry gentleman OF the press with
all mis- inspirations ana emotions, as may well be
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
A DISsOLvING PARTY.
from the Philadelphia press Mar,

From the Philadelphia Press, March 81
Men in such y crisis as the present are nothing
save as indexes OF q system. 1t IS not General
Butler, nor Mr.. Simmons, nor Mr.. SanbOrn, nor
Mr.. Casey, but the policy OF which they are the
representatives This policy Is the burden that Is
breaking the back OF the republican party. The
Credit M0biller was the first bluDder, because 1t
put the whole party on the defensive, and weak
ened public confidence In many OF the leaders OF
both sides. Then came the dangerous practice Of
making appointments only to please Congressman
and senator's, In utter defiance OF the pubic will.
Service not for the party, but for q politician,
hattery or power, not competency for office,
were the road to office. Experienced men were
driven to retirement by jobbers and SPECTATORS
Corrupt Legislatures in the States and dishonest
local governments, illustrated by the sudden
wealth OF the worst Characters led to a final con-
s0idation OF the oficeholders and their dependents
against the great body Of the people everywhere.
1t is in vain to denounce men as long as the sys
TEN 10 allowed to remain. Massachusetts feels the
burden and resolves to throw IL OF. Pennsylvania
has borne IL Tor years, and every independent re-
publican In the State has protested against 1t; but
so lar IN vain. There Is not o republican paper In
Philadelphia to-day that has not denounced 1t, But
the present power OF the combination Is greater
than 1t has ever been; never has the general
danger been so imminent; ana vet as If TO prove
this statement, never has the submission to this
despotsm been so complete. The chains are drawn
so tight and riveted so close that the victims are
afraid TO gr0an, and so purchase relief by praises
OF their 0ppressors. President Grant does not hest
tate to den0unce the reckless mer VINO are bank
rupting the south. Senator Carpenter declares
against the wretched administration OF Louisiana,
and MIR. Dawes points to the decreasing revenues
and increasing debt OF the general government
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
CONFIRMATION SERVICES AT NEWByRG.
Bishop Potter ON the Episcopal Church
Troubles.

Bishop Potter ON the Episcopal Church
Troubles.
NEwDURG, N. Y, March 13, 1874.
At i've O'Clock this afternoon the rite OF con.
frmation administered to a class of twenty.
nine persons in ST. Georges Episcopal church, in
this city, by the Right Rev. Horatio Potter, DID,,
LID. Bishop Of the diocese OF New York. At the
conclusion OF the services the Bishop addressed q
few remarks to the class appropriate IN view
of the step which they had just TAKEN and closed
them by giving his views in regard to the excite
ment now prevailing in the Episcopal Church.
you hear OF perlls IN the Church, II 1t must be that
there are some persons in the Church who employ
themselves IN trying to create alarm, as II there
were new dangers threatening the Church, 'pOssess
your souls in peace, in "fu assurance OF faith.n
This blessed Church Of Ours-I say 1t reverently-
like our Lord, is "tho same yesterday,
to-day and forever.n There is nothing which
are shades OF opinion IN this Church, as
in every great ecclesiastical BODY; but
l undertake to say, without hesitation, after much
consideration and with the most in innate knowl-
edge Of the whole state OF the Church. there Is
nothing which should alarm-far from it-any nv-
venerable rector but few moments ago, when I
gave him my blessing, that IN this diocese, as l
find on travelling through It's length ana breadth,
there Is the most earnest and faithful and truthful
work done on all sides by the clergy and, am
happy to say, extensively and well done by the
lalty too We have reason to thank God LOT what
he is doing in the Church. Let us work earnestly,
Church that His blessing in this holy season may
descend uDOn us.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
AUGUSTA JOCKEY CLUB.
Granger the Winner OF the Contest OF
One and q Half Miles and Flower Girl |
the Mile Dash.

Granger the Winner OF the Contest OF
One and q Half Miles and Flower Girl
the Mile Dash.
AUGUSTA, Ca, March b. 1874.
The second day OF the spring meeting OF the
Jockey Club passed off fairly, taking all things into
consideration. The weather was clear and bracing
and the attendance very good.
The first race was a dash OF one and half miles,
for a purse OF $3.50. There were three entries
HitchcOck's bay mare Tabitha, Bacon's bay horse
Granger and Weldon's bay gelding Midnight
Granger won the race IN 2:52A Tabitha second.
SUMMARY.
AUGUSTA. MARCH 49, 1s74.-SPRING MEETING OF
THE AUGUSTA JOCKEY CLUB-SECOND DAY-Purse
OF 5000; dash OF one and half miles; $3.50 to the
I. q. Eacon's b. h. Granger Frank Hampton),
by Aysgaith, dam by Charley Ball. ............. /
L. A. Hitchcock's b. M. Tabitha, by Tlpperary,
dam Greek slave. ............
DR.. WedOn's b. q. Midnight, by Doneraile, dam
Amanda MOrehead ..........................
Time, 252L.
The second contest was a mile dash for three.
year-olds; purse OF 5000. There were entered
Major Bacon's chestnut lilly Flower Girl and
Hitchcock's brown FLY Lutetia II. The former won
easily. Time, 1:5lH.
SAME DAY-Purse OF 5000. mile dash, for three
year olds; $3.50 to the first and $50 the second
L. G. Bacon's CHI. Flower Girl. by Jack
Malone, dam Neutrality Observation-Disclosures. l
l.. A. HitchcOck's br. I. Luteta H., by
Daniel Boone, dam Meanness. ...................
Time 1:51H.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
SOUTH AMERICA.
TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD.

LONDON, March 13, 1874
Advices by mail from Buenos Ayres TO the 9th
ult. have been received.
Inc PRESIDENTIAL election in the Argentine Re-
pupnc was attended with much turbulence and
disorder There were riots in the capital. in
WHICH four persons were killed and twelve wounded.
POLITICAL RIVALRY IN THE PROVINCES
The disturbances In the provinces were s,m
worse. The result OF the election was NOT vot
known. General Mitre, at last accounts. was at
the mead OF the polling In Buenos Ayres and Mr..
Avellaneda In the provinces.
PUBLIC HEALTH
The cholera and fever had disappeared.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
THE BILLIARD TOURNAMENT.
BOSTON. Mass, March ]

BosToN, Mass, March 10, 1874.
The ninth and tenth games OF the billiard tour
nament were played this afternoon. The ninth
game was between Joseph Dion and Maurice DAILY.
The game was won by Dion by 157 points. The
highest runs made by Dion were 43, "a. 80; ana
DaIy's highest runs were 49, 23 10. Dions
average was 5000, and Days $685. The length
of the game was two hours and twenty-five
minutes. The tenth game was between Cyrile
Dion and Albert GARNER, who led Dion by 253
points. Carriers highest runs were 81, as, 81 |;
Dion's highest was %. Garnlers average 43-51 !;
DlouS average 47-50.
In the evening tAe first game was between
Ubassy and Daly. Ubassy won the game by 80
points. The highest runs made by Ubassy were 49,
32, 81; by DAILY. 81, 81, 20. The next game in the
evening was between Cyrtl!e Dion and Albert Gar
nier. which was for the arst prize, and was won
nv Garntar nv l65 points,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT, J
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, March IA A. N.

WAR DEPARTMENT
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
WASHINGTON, March IA A. NJ.
Probabilities.
FOR SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND AND THE MIDDLE
ATLANTIC STATES, FRESH TO BRISK AND OCCASION.
ALLY HIGH NORTH AND WEST WINDS WILL PREVAIL,
WITH COLD AND PARTLY CLOUDY WEATHER.
For the lower lake region and thence north
eastward to New Brunswick, continued cold and
generally cloudy weather, with light snow and
brisk northwest to southwest winds, with gener-
ally clear weather and low temperature.
For the Gulf States, increasing coudiness and
rising temperature, with easterly and southerly
winds, accompanied by rain in the Lower Mlssis-
sppi Valley.
For the Ohio Valley rising temperature, falling
barometer, variable winds and clear or fair
weather.
For the upper lake region, and thence south
westward to Kansas and Missouri, rising tempera-
ture, falling barometer, easterly to soutnerly
winds, and generally clear weather during the
day, followed by threatening weather.
The Cumberland and Ohio rivers will fall slightly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
PACIFIC RAILROAD TRACKS SUNK.
Damages Done By the Great Thaw and
Flood.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 49, 1874
The following despatch Is received, dated
Palisades, March 13:-"Yesterday, about i've
miles east of Battle Mountain, New,
while the eastern bound passenger train
was passing the track began sinking and
1t Is reported sunk for a distance of ten miles
atho ugh the tram passed over In safety. They
held the western bound train at Carlin last night
and sent wreck train to put the track in ORDER
They have 1t temporarily fixed and westward
bound trains passed over 1t this morning."
From Battle Mountain, New, the following is re-
ceived, dated 13th:-"The track OF the Central
Pacific Railroad, about sixteen miles from here at
Stone house, Ia reported impossible, the track
being sunk for distance OF one and O half
miles, and about forty five yards or track
washed away. culvert ana portions of
the road are also washed away q short distance
east OF GocOnda. Working trains were sent
down this morning from Carln, and is still WORK.
ing at the StonehOuse break; but 1t Is Thought
that no trains can get through to-day. The force
employed cannot repair the damage before
tonight or tomorrow morning. western
bound passenger train has been placed on
the side track here, also one freight
train and large cattle train. The trouble ia
caused by the great quantity OF water coming
down from the mountains during the late thaw
1t Is o thaw which has formed perfect flood of
water over the whole country and is washing
away culverts, and In some places covering the
track to q depth OF eighteen inches and two feet.
II Ii stormng now, and snow and hail are fallingD
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
PETERSBURG's CHARTER,
Governor Kemper's Veto Sustained by
tho Senate OF Virginia.

RICHMOND, va, March 10, 1874.
The State Senate, In which the bill originated
providing for o new charter for Petersburg BY
vote Of rs to 13to-day sustained Governor Kempers
veto. The debate was most heated and exciting.
the speeches OF the conservative friends or the
bill being denunciatory in the extreme or the
warmly sust aimed him.
The Petersburg papers OF to-day devote several
columns to severe criticisms and invectives The
Landmark and Vt'gtntdn OF Norfolk, also have
severe editorials against the Governor The Whig
aud Enquirer OF this city, deprecate the veto while
the Dispatch sustalns the Governor.
The vote as to whether the bill should pass not.
wlthstanding the Governors objections is CLASSIFIED
servatives and republicans.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
THE THIRD TERM.
[From the New York Sun.I

[FrOm the New York Sun.
Butter reclprocated by proposing Grant for
waiting Tor. While he has never talked about
running Tor third term, neither in his second
inaugural nor on any other public occasion
has Grant ever said one word against It,
1t would have been the most proper and
natural thing In the world when he took the oath
OF office the second time, il he had entertained no
secret purpose OF taking his chances Tor a third
term, to have alluded to his coming re tirement.
any subsequent public occasion has he animated
his intention to retire the close OF his present
term. 1t Is understood that he does not in private
talk about the subject in any way. IL is not prob
able he has ever said word to Butler in reference
to 1t. II Is not necessary; it would putting
himself too much in Buffers power; nor is it on
this topic that Butler addresses the President. He
has other and more natural points OF contact.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
THE BRAVE CAPTAIN BRADY.

the American Steamship Company VOt-
Ing Thanks and Pecuntary Reward
to the Savior OF the Pcnnsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, March 13, 1874.
At meeting of the Board of Directors of the
American Steamship Company yesterday. resolu-
lions OF sympathy for the families of the officers
and seamen lost from the steamship Pennsylvania
were adopted.
The following resolution was also adopted:-
"That the sincere thanks OF this Board are hereby
rendered to Captain G. L. Brady for his noble
conduct in taking the responsibility OF command
Ing the ship under such trying circumstances and
tnat the PRESIDENT be and Is hereby requested TO
address 10 Captain Brady letter expressing
gratitude to him. ami requesting him I'd accept the
sum OF ST. 600, as an earnest OF our appreciation Of
the valuable services rend red this company
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14

Rear Admiral Joseph Lanman, OF the United
states Navy, died at his residence in Norwich,
Conn, yesterday. He was sixty-three years OF
age. He was born in Connecticut, appointed to
the service from that State, and lived IN Norwich
wnen on shore and relieved from duty. His
original entry TO the navy is dated on the 1st Of
January 1882 and his latest commissiOnsbears date
December 8. 1867. He was rated Tor total sea
service OF twenty-three years and five months.
HIS last cruise at sea was in the month OF May,
1877. rear Admiral Lanman was greatly esteemed
as an oIicer and gentleman and enjoyed the re-
spect and good wishes OF an extensive circle of
friends and neighbOrs
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
Very Rev. jean b. Etienne.

private despatch from Paris, which reached
this city last night, announces the death OF the
Very Rev. Jean Baptiste EJienne, Superior General
or the Lazarist Fathers and of the Sisters or
Charity. lie expired on the 18th inst. In August,
1870, Father Etienne celebrated the nftieth ami
versary or his reception into the LaZarlst Order,
and Tor more than thirty years he acted In tine
capacity OF superior General The Catholic Church
loses devoted son and the Lazarisr order g God
brother IN the person OF Father Etienne.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
SENATOR MORTON'S HEALTH.

WASHINGTON March 10, 1874
Senator Morton has been absent for week from
his seat in the Senate caused by sore upon his
foot 1t was rubbed and bruised by his boot and
formed slight abscess, which has now almost en-.
tirely healed. This circumstance has given rise to
an exaggerated rumor. His general health has
improved by rest, and his physicians say he can
resume his seat in the Senate soon.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
GLADSTONE IN HISTORY.
From the London Times.1

FROM the London Times
We will content ourselves with saying that, in
our opinion, the greatness OF these measures will
stand out IN more complete relief when We are
somewhat removed from them by time Distance
will conceal the blemishes which have shocked
close observers; the whispers OF personal gossip
Will not be heard; only the great outlines Of legs-
lation Will remain. The memory OF q government
Is in its work, and it may fairly be asked what gov.
eminent has, IN this respect, come near the one
which is now passing awayP Those who have been
"harassed" by Its zeal may be cOnsoled by the re-
Election that 1t has settled controversies which, II
lett TO shoulder year after year, might "harassn
society Tar more In time to come.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
THE WIDENING BREACH.

From the New York Tribune.1
It will doubtless take General Schenck, and most
other leading republicans VINO have been out Of
the country lor some years, good while to find
0ut-What they are finding very rapidly in Bos-
tOn-that the republican party Is not now in
power, and that, II it IS not already In direct
met with the party that Is in power, 1T is liable
find itself IN that prediCament at any moment.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
FRANCE.
The Principle Of Parliamentary Representation
A Warning from History.
TELEGRAM TO THE new YORK HERALD.

PARIS, March ID, 1874.
In the committee OF the Assembly on the elec-
toral law proposition has been made by the
Right for the disiranchisement OF the colonies Of
France. M. Laboulaye made an earnest remon.
STRANGE, warning the members that the British
colonies In America had been alienated from the
mother country by the denial of the right Of rep
resentation.
The colonial deputies have unanimously de.
Wanded that right.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-03-14
PRISONERS UNLOCKING THEIR CELLS.

PHILADELPHIA, March 10, 1874
Marcus CHAPMAN, alias Charles Carpenter, bank
forger, and ohe Jack shipman, pickpocket, hail
ing from Easton, escaped from the Doyestown Jail
last night by unlocking their cell door with false
their bedcothng. IL is supposed they had accom-.
plices outside. The Snerif OF Bucks county offers
reward OF $3.50 i0r theig return.