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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

EDITORS CHRONICLE AS the time
approaches for candidates to announce
themselves for the Legislature, and as
we know of no one better qualified to
represent the people of Montgomery
than w. 5. Mallory, Esq, We would be
glad to see him announce himself as a
candidate for the position, and will
promise him the hearty support of
Nos. /, Z, 8 AND9.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
Haskell's Grave.

Mrs. Pasalee Haskell, wife of the
late eminent Gen. w. Il. Haskell, the
present Librarian of the State at Nash
vile, was recently elected member of
the Historical Society in that city. In
this connection, We may add that the
remains of her eloquent and distin-
guished husband lie inferred in the city
cemetery at this place, with not even a
stone TO mark his resting place. This
ought not thus to be. The survivors
of the Mexican war, in which Gen.
Haskell took so prominent part,
ought to bestir themselves and see that
a fitting tribute commemorating the
virtues of this statesman, citizen and
soldier, should at once be erected
jackson Courier Herald.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

THE Supreme Court of Arkansas,
has reversed its own decision, aud de-
clared Brooks to be Governor. For
the same amoast Of compensation the
the Legislature will do the same thing
and Baxter and the people be subjected
10 lawless usurpation and the ills
that have always followed Radical car
pet hag rule.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
STOLEN.

From the subscriber, on the 5th of April,
one dark brown. or some would say black
horse, some letters on one shOulder-C quite
plain, the Others dina mark across the
point of one hip, or inches long, looks
as if done by a cut: also a cut on one side
of his tongue. He i n heavy, plump horse,
about l515 hands high. IA or Ia years old,
short, thin name. / will give a reasonable
reward for him, or Information 50 that /
may get him or the thief,
W. q, D0RRIS,
Saundersville, Sumner Co., Tenn.
Nav I6-lt@.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

KEEP 1T BEFORE THE PEG
LIZ that for SHIRTS or SHIRTINGS
Coulter's is the best place to buy. He
keeps the best styles, sells at whole
sale prices in half-dozen lots, and can
give bargains to all.
Check Muslin and Gauze Under
shirts, Drawers, Neck Gear, Beautiful
Handkerchiefs.
Bargains in Suspenders.
Bargains in Hats, and New Styles
coming in. For Bargains or Goods,
go to COULTER'S STORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

AT a recent meeting of the people
of Humphreys county, Hon. Dorsey
B. Thomas was put forward as the
choice of that county for Governor,
and our former countyman, Mitchell
Trotter for Senator from that District.
Mr.. Thomas, with his accustomed dis
interested patriotism, said he would
neither seek nor refuse nomination.
The resolutions favor the convention
system and are sound upon the issues
of the day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
The Grangers 10 the Reseue.

OFFICE FIX. Con-. STATE GRANGE,
NASHVILLE, TENN. May s, 1874
Masters ofSubordinate Oranges off this
State are requested to call upon their
respective Oranges, for such contribu-
tons in money and provisions for the
relief of our homeless and penniless
brethren in Louisiana, as they may feel
themselves able to give, and forward
at once TO Bro. IL. W. i. Lewis,
Master of the Louisiana State Grange,
New Orleans.
By order of Elk. Com. State Grange.
THos. G.. MosEBY, Chairman.
The Press are requested to publish.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

A CHECK for 100000 was recently
handed the inventor of metallic tips fol
childiel's shoes, in payment of hi
share in reissue of the patent, which
he had originally sold for 800 And
now, with such encouragement as this,
why cant he win the everlasting graf
itaae of mothers by inventing some
kind of brass knee-plates for little
BOYS trousers?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
Just Received.

A new lot of READY MADE
CLOTHING, which lam Offering at
very LOW PRICES for Cash.
Reader, if You wish to buy suit or
a single garment, remember that | am
prepared to offer you Inducements, and
you will do well to give my stock an
exaEimation before you buy. My
Ready Made Clothing is bought for the
cash, sold without extra expense, and
| can afford to give you real bargains.
Every man or boy who intends to buy
Clothing should give me call Don't
forget that Coultef's is the place to
buy Ready Nude Clothing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

Also reeeived-a new supply of
ZEIGLER SHOES, very pretty styles
and prices LOW.
New style Kid and Pebble Goat
Shoes, for Ladies and Misses, just re-
ceived at B. f. Coulter's, made to or
der and offered at lower prices than
the same grade were ever sold in
GAINESVILLE.
MEMS NEW STYLE Doors. MEMS
NEW STYLE SHOES, Plain and Box
Toes, at extremely low prices.
There is no doubt but Coulter's is
the place to buy Boots and Shoes
Mems Plow Shoes, Mems Kip Shoes.
all at COULTER'S, at LOW
PRICES.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

CAPT. W. W. VALIANT has had
some very fine strawberries on the
market-the first of the season. We
learn from him that the yield from his
vines will be small this season.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

BRooKs'and Baxter are members of
and pew-holders in the same Metho-
dist church in Little Rock. 1t would
be interesting to hear them relate res
pective experiences in meeting
after " this cruel war is OYER"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

DISPATCHES from Washington state
that Representative Mellish, of New
York city, has given proofs of insani-
ty which have led to his arrest. His
friends who have charge of him say
that the disability is. only temporary.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

THE bill appropriating three mil
lions of dollars to defray the cost of a
18th of July barbecue to come off in
Philadelphia, two years hence, has been
defeated. A wholesome fear of the peo-
pie is gradually correcting the extrav-
agant corruption of their Radical mas
terS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
AN EVENING OF PLEASURE !

The C. H. and L. Boys desiring sufficient he
balance due and become due their building have determined
make this the enjoyable
The Stewards appointed for the viii
the full confidence of the
made for perfect decoun throughout the
In order that the Hall crowded
tot
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16


DISPATCHES from Memphis state
that the levcc broke at Apperson plan
tation opposite Friar's Point ON the
morning of the 18th Atlast accounts
the creyasse was about one hundred
and fifty yards wide, and the water
spreading rapidly. The crevasse at
Miller's. on the Mississippi side. was
six hundred yards wide and the water
three feet deepin the streetsof Friar 5
Point. Families and merchants are
moving out of the town. The whole
country back of the place is being rap
idly inundated. 1aNG 1870
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
ONLY 100 TICKETS.

After the (which will be made
the Hook and Ladder Company there will
will distribute themselves according the following simple PLAN Each
donating s. 90 will be entitled ticket admitting
holder of the gift awarded the
the
uted by committee selected by the donors
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

Now that the word "hymeneal is
so commonly used in reference to we'd
dings, it is suggested that births should
be headed : crymeneal and deaths
"diemeneal."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

THE names of 81 convicts are now
registered upon the penitentiary
books. The highest number yet
reached was 9Sl. 1t may be safely cal
culated there will be 1000 by January
l, 1879.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

TIE entire population of Australia
is estimated at 100000. The island
continent has an area almost as large
as the whole of Europe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

THE latest dispatches from Wash
ington and Little Rock indicate that
the question of who is to be governor
has been virtually decided in favor of
Baxter. A quorum of the Legislature
had assembled at Little Rock and have
shown their intention to recognize
Baxter by notifying him of their meet
ing and being ready to proceed to bus
mess. 1t is believed their first bust
mess will be to call upon the President
for troops to sustain the regular
State government and suppress the in
surrection by Brooks.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

Headquarters for Carpetings fine
assortment prices down down at
Coulters.
Hemp Carpetings for SUMMER
USE, very pretty, and cost but little.
Straw Mattings, different prices.
Oil Cloths for Halls, Dining Rooms,
&c.
Oil Window Shades, Stat Shades,
Corniees, Lace Curtains. Curtain Dam
asks, at Low Prices.
Ladies, if you want any Of the above,
and especially if you want a Pretty
Carpet at bargain price, be sure to
visit Coulter's store.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

ANDREW JOHNSON has been invited
by the City Council Of Memphis to ad-
dress the people of that city on the
questions of the day. He has accepted
theinvitation, and will speak this even
ing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

THE appropriate committee is said
to have prepared a bill to lay before
Congress, authorizing the man who
raises tobacco to sell a hundred dol
lars worth of it to persons who are not
middle men. What a kind and pater-
nal government that is, which grants
the producer the high privilege of SELL
ing small portion of what his labor
produces to whom he pleasesi The
Changers will not long be contented
with this niggardly concession, forthey
are resolved to make trade as free as
the air they breathe. and official cor
ruption as rare as official virtue is now.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
Collectors Reports.

For the month ending April 30, 1874.
r. d. Moseley has collected for the
year 1873:
Upon State tax, including State polls, O56.55
Upon County Revenue; s., ~
:" - School, including poll JO7.51
- Jail ...-....---.. -.......-.-...---. 4S02O
state school .--. ---.........-.....--. SOl.'V
Total for County 50 1855
Total for State and ,89O2l
j. +. Moseley has collected upon X.
u, tax l65SZ6
j. OnSal. upon priyileges...-.....-........ 5000
Total tax eoiIesied during month
for the year SSH
For the years 1870, 1871 aad 1872 4.
T. Smith has collected:
Upon County lS9.06
SchoolS....-....-.-- ..........-. Ii5.O7
s$Oi.i8
J. J. Rayls has collected
Upon r. II. tax..........,, y. 80
Total for 1870. 1871 and Is72.............,sss43
The State tax has been forwarded
to the Comptroller at Nashville. The
r.. 3. tax has been deposited in the
First National Bank, the privilege tax
in the Northern Bank, and the county,
school and jail taxes with the County
Trustee. and his receipt taken for same
Releases amounting to S136.66 have
been graated to r. d. Moseley to date,
and to j. E, Aoseley releases amount.
ing to sl4a75
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
Saturday, June G, 1874,

Saturday, June @, 1874,
Sell 20 the hIghesthidder at the Court House
IN Clarksviile q certain tract of land SIT
uated in DIST. 30. 10 OF said county, con-
tanning SO acres according 10 the report OF
the eornmissionerSap appointed to divide me
land of - Tucker, deed, said ~ acres De.
ing the one-third interest oil the heirs OF
Sallie Tucker, decd
Terms: Cash enough TO pay costs of
this cause, and balance on credit OF one
and two years with interest rom date.
Notes with good security required ana
= - - : - PETER ONEAL,
May 10. T,-4w- p fss50i Clerk and rom'r.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

For Bargains in Table Linens,
Fur Bargains in Towels,
For Bargains in Domesties,
For Bargains in Sheetings,
For Bargains in Bed Spreads,
For Bargains in Shoes,
For Bargains in Clothing,
For Bargains in Hats,
For Bargains in Carpetings,
Go all the time to
b. r. COULTER'S,
May 8 1ST4-tf'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

Bargains in Dry Goods at B. F.
Coulter's. Times are hard, money
scarce. Spend your money where you
can do the best If you have not
traded at Coulter's store, you ought to
do so this season. He is selling goods
at lower prices than for many years,
and if you want to select from a splen-
did stock and get bargains, by all
means give his store trial.
Remember that he keeps Clothing.
Remember that he keeps Hats.
Remember that he deals largely in
Boots and Shoes and can give Bargains
in all.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

Just received-New and Beautiful
SUMMER COATS, in Linen, Gray
and Black Alpacas also Linen and
Alpaca Busters.
For Ready Made Clothing of any
kind you will find it to your interest
to give Coulter an opportunity to show
you. how anxious he is to sell.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

SO WILL pay for the CHRONICLE one
year.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
DISSOLUTION.

Owen & Moore can furnish
you with Papers, Magazines
and Periodicals OF all de-
scriptions, at publishers pri-
ees, by the year or single
copy. sa 80
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
HUNDRED AND TWENTY THoUs-
Prom the New Orleans Times.

without considering the large COM
mercial interests of New Orleans,
which are to be affected by the over
flow, not. only for the present year, but
until these damages can be repaired.
We have desired to be reasonable
in these calculations and to found them
on ascertained and appreciable facts,
for in that way only will they have any
value in the public mind. Suppose
we begin with the loss of the
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

THE Washington correspondent of
the Louisville Courier-J Journal tele-
graphed to that paper on Sunday night
as follows
The Arkansas question bids fair
just now to come to the front for live
ly debate in Congress. What course
the President will now pursue is not
known. OF course he will not be-
much pleased that Gov. Baxter has re-
jected his scheme of settlement; but
as Baxter has been recognized as Gov
ernor over a year and half by the
State Legislature, by the State Su-
preme Court, by the President, by the
House of Representatives in admitting
Congressman, and by the United States
Senate 10 admitting Nr. Dorsey, it is
hard to see how the President can 70
fuse to respect the decision of the
Legislature to the same effect He
may attempt to give BROOKS a moral
advantage By recognizing him before
the LEGISLATURE can act on thu contest;
and this is feared by Baxter's friends
here.
All this difficulty grows out of the
fact that Baxter is expected to give the
people of Arkansas fair election,
which they have not had since the re-
construction fraud of 1867. Such an
election would haul Cayton from the
Senate, and his only chance is by turn
ing out Baxter and putting in Gov
ernor who will maplpulate a legislature
in his interest. All the blood that has
been shed in Arkansas is to keep this
fellow in the Senate, and. this is we'll
understood by the politicians OF both
parties. The contest creates very
lively interest in Washington. The
Administration is very anxious to do
what Senator Clayton desires; but
the law and facts are much in their
way.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

Gentlemen who need WHITE
VESTS are reminded that if they de-
sire pretty styles, at the lowest prices,
that Coulter's is the place to buy them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
THE TOBACCO CROP.

There may be some loss in the crop
of tobacco, but diligent inquiry has
failed to discover that it is material.
The crop. at best, is not large in this
State. A full estimate of the loss,
and we are without facts to Justify it
would be 100000
This brings us to the consideration
of the most difficult part of this sub
ject, the loss of
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16

The Best Brass String Bands the State Engaged for the
Occasion
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-05-16
LETTER FROM COLLINSyILLE.

w. A. T.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-09

Governors, II about mxvy years OF age, SIX Seos
two inches In height, iron framed, OF splendid In
telleck one OF the ugiest men ever seen; but
when aroused Is AZ determined and plucky
a. any man you ever met He Is North
ener He made the Greeley fight In Arkansas,
and the democrats and conservatives accepted hts
platform and made q joint fight with him. The
Little Rock Gazette was bought up by Baxter, the
opposition republican, TO turn Bourbon and to split
the Brooks party. Baxter has since given the
Gazette the public printing for two counties,
and II 10 generally believed that II got
$4,000 besides. Brooks was elected by large
frauds and scratcnings. Gay ton ran the machine
Tor Baxter, and sent out men to brbe the Reg
10 scratch on names sufficient to carry the state.
ELISHA BAXTER
Is native OF Tennessee and a brother OF John
Baxter, very worthy citizen OF that State.
Baxter went to Arkansas IN 1854 and ne has run
for every Office from magistrate up, and has been
elected to none. He Ia ABOUT nfty-two years old,
very hne looking, With blank, expressiOnless
kind Of character and very smooth featured He
was strong Confederate when the war broke out
made Naming war speeches, and was commssary
for time IN Colonel DE STATS regiment. He
DESERTED TO THE YANKs,
and at the close OF the war he was maze register
In bankruptcy. Alter the election the votes were
counted out by the President OF the Senate, not
IN the presence OF both houses, but only q few
number.
Chief Justice John Mcclure. Familiarity called
the spot, and soon afterwards administered the
same oatn OF once to Brooks, 'and, said Mr. Nc
Cauiey, 'ffI could Zip them both out and offer q
consideration he would administer the same oath
The Senator exhibited red ticket, with ..Admitn
written on u, that ne had to get from Colonel
Johnson, Bakers secretary, before he could pass
his once.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-09
THE ATTORNEY GENERALS ATTI-
tube.

WASHINGTON, May 8, 1874.
1t Ii confidently asserted tonight by the mem
bers Of the Arkansas Congressional delegation
that the Attorney General will tomorrow report
to the President that in his opinion Brooks is the
legal Governor Of Arkansas and, as such. entitled
10 federal recognition. The President will there
upon communicate this opinion to the Secretary Of
War and the Postmaster General, and General
Belknap viii at once direct that instructions be
sent to Colonel Rose. commanding the United
states forces at Little Rock, to turn over to Gov
ernor Brooks the State arms now stored in the
arsenal, and which since the beginning OF the
trouble Colonel Rose has refused to deliver TO
either Brooks or Baxter. The Postmaster General
will also order the Postmaster at Little Rock to
deliver to Governor Brooks all mail matter adj
dressed TO the Governor OF Arkansas. This will
determine, so far az 1t can now be DONE the ques-
ton OF who IL Governor Of Arkansas. and, should
there be further disturbance which the Brooks
party cannot suppress the Legislature viii then
have to make the formal appeal to the President
for the AID Of federal troops to subdue the insur-
rectiOn.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-05-09
OPINION OF AN ASSOCIATE EU-
PREME JUSTICE.

WASHINGTON, May 8, 1874
One Of the Associate Justices of the Supreme
Court OF the United States in conversation regard
ing the Arkansas trouble, said he did not know
much more about it than any one else who had
read the newspapers. There had been no consul
tation among the Justices about it nor had the
matter even been discussed.
But" said he, "this thought has struck me- and
am surprised that no one has thought of it in the
contest. II the President Of the United States
has, as u undoubtedly conceded to him,
the right to the United States troops
to enforce the laws II necessary, and
when two lawless opposing bodies are in imminent
danger OF collision. he can say, Here, gentlemen
l win allow no bloodshed and no armed bodies OF
men to fight in violation OF law. You must there
fore divide and stand back; am here by the au-
thortty Of law to prevent it, Again, when there
is riot and the public peace Is broken, the police
do not wait until violence and bloodshed occur
before they interfere, but they proceed at
once to dispense the mob and arrest
them or order them to their homes
1t would, therefore, In the same light
appear to me that the President could enforce the
law rghtiully, ana make the two contending forces
separate and cease their pretcnsions in this Ar
kansas squabble. These are my views expressed
on the impulse Of the moment, and don't know
that am enIirely right; but we are In delicate
positiOn.n
1t seemed to be q fair inference from the Asso-
ciate Justices reply as to what he thought OF the
condition Of AFFAIRS In Arkansas, that the Presi-
dent should have directed both parties through
the United States troops 70 dispense, and II they
did not at once, proceed to arrest them and take
their arms from them.