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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

REV. j. p. MCFERRIN, who was
stationed at this place in 1871 1872 and
1873, and since that time at Columbia,
was transferred to the st. Louis Con-
ference by the Annual Conference
lately in session at Gallatin. Mr.. Nc
Ferrin during his stay here made many
warm friends who will be sorry to learn
of his removal from the Tennessee
Conference. He will prove desirable
acquisition to the st. Louis Confer
ence, and We heartily recommend him
to the people with whom his future
home will be made as perfect type of
the christian gentleman.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

REV. Dr.. Il. II. RIVERS, of the
Louisville Conference, has been trans
ferred to the Tennessee Conference.
After being introduced by Bishop
Marvin, at the Conference now in ses-
sion in Gallatin, remarked, that "he
Joined the Tennessee Conference for
ty-three years ago, at the age ofseven-
teen. and had now come back to die in
his mother conference HeiSl pure,
christian gentleman, and an nineat
divine.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

The Orchestra of the Rough Dia-
mond Amateurs desire to return
thanks to MIR. A. B. Harrison for the
very liberal donation made to them
after their last performance. They
have used it in having a set of very
handsome badges made to be worn by
the members of the orchestra.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

S1,OO0.0O-Wanted to borrow. the
above sum for one or two years. Mort
gage on good city property given as Sc
curity. Twelve per cent. interest, pay
able monthly or quarterly, if required.
For Information, Sc, apply, at this Of
fee. oct10-3t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

cults.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

A CURIosITY.-A perfectly white
deer was killed near old Louisa Fur
mace, in this county, on the 9th inst.
by Mr.. JAS. X Raimey. There was
not spot of any color except white
upon him, even the hoofs being of that
color. He was shot with rife, while
running.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
scQuaintan.

Owing to the new postal arrange
raent, from this date, we will be com
PEELED to increase our clubbing rates
with the Courier-J ournal from B p to
1910. This will include the prepay
ment Of postage for one year, and en-
titles the subscriber to a chance in the
distribution of presents on the 3lst of
nananher next
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
COUNTRY GRANGER,

RUNAwAY-While Messrs. c. L.
Munford and A. Pope were out rid
ing Sunday evening last, near the Sew
en- Mile Ferry, the horse Mr.. Munford
was riding ran away with him, and
when just in front of the residence of
DR.. Larkin attempted to pass between
the fence and a hitching post, striking
Mr.. Munford's knee against the post
and throwing him to the ground. He
was carried into DR.. Larkin's house,
when his kneee was found to be very
severely bruised. We are glad to be
able to state that he is now able to be
out again.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

OvERsEERs of the various public
roads throughout the county had bet
ter put the same in good condition be-
fore the next term of the Criminal
Court, or they will certainly be indicted
by the Acknowledgement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

The HOWE SEWING MACHINE
Examine the New Improved Howe
Sewing Machine before purchasing.
Sold on the most liberal terms. Every
Machine Warranted and perfect salts
faction guaranteed. In range of work
the Howe is without an equal. Office
IN johnson 4 Sass's Tailor Shop,
Public Square, GAINESVILLE. Tenn.
1tTl d. NJ. OWEN, Agent
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

j. l.. BLANToN has Jest received
large and elegant assortment of fall
and winter clothing, furnishing goods,
ETC., of the latest styles and best ma
terial. Although notselling at cost.
he will put goods to you at as reasona-
BILE prices as any man can expect.
Call and see him before purchasing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

PITMAN K LEWIS have received
their new stock of tall and winter
clothing, furnishing goods, etc, all of
the very best quality, and offered at
low prices for cash. This firm keeps
q large stock always on hand and the
various tastes of their customers can
be suited there.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

ROBERT GATES, who has been edi-
torially connected with the jackson
Wing and Tribune, for the last few
years, has retired from that position,
and publishes a graceful valedictory
in the last issue of that paper. Sue
cess TO you, Robert, in whatever you
may undertake.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

$4,000. - TEXAS REAL ESTATE
DRAwING.-Un the 22d of October, a
drawing will take place at Houston,
Texas, the premiums being in gold and
houses aud lands, amountingin the ag-
gregate to Sl46,000. There will be
1872 prizes. Tickets limited to 5000.
Single tickets, 81; 6 tickets, $40: II
tickets, $50; % tickets $40. For tick
cts or other Information, apply to W.
I. Pace, agent for this county. Ct.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
Library Drawing.

s An effort is beng made to raise q
|iclub to parchase S, 600 worth of lick
cts in The Louisville library Draw
ing, which takes place on the 10Th Of
November. The 5000 viii purchase
hundred and twelve or fifteen tick
cts, in each of which all of the mem
bers of the club will share. Books
are now open for subscriptions, at
Caldwell & Shelton's stable, and all
who desire chance for an easy for
tune should invest in this club. 1t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

Mr.. BERRY LYLE has bought the
interest of MIR. John. Scott in the firm
of d. w. Scott & Bro, New Provi-
dence, and the business will hereafter
be conducted under the firm style of
u. W. Scott & Co. See advertise
ment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

ONO aud Indiana each gave Dem
ocrtic majority of about fifteen thous-
and in the elections this week, the for
mer electing fourteen, the latter nine
Democratic Congressman. This is an
aggregate gain of twelve Congressman,
and destroys the two-thirds Radical
majority in Congress.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

Mr.. J. b. TAPsCoTT and family
left Monday evening for Waco, Texas,
in which place he will make his future
home. Mr.. T. has long been a resi-
dent of our city, and was well and IA
vorably known here, aud his departure
will be regretted by many friends and
aCnuaintanceS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

RELIGIoUs.-Rev. J. NJ. Wright
will preach at the NJ. E. church to-
morrow Sunday at II o'clock.
Prayer meeting at the residence of
Fl. p. Doris, on Greenwood Avenue,
next Thursday night.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

THE new steam Touring mill in New
Providence is in operation. This mill
is under the management of capable
and energetic gentlemen and will doubt
less prove profitable to the stockhold-
ers, as it will certainly prove a great
benefit and advantage TO our neighbor-
ing city and to the entire community.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

On Sunday and Monday nights last
we were visited by slight frosts, and on
Tuesday night. by very heavy one,
which damaged good deal of tobac-
co and injured to some extent the late
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
HecIa COa1y

We have the agency of the above
Coal and will keep the market sup
piled with good screened coal, free of
state and trash. Will be glad to sup
ply those who will favor us with a call.
L. II. PORTER 4 co.
Oct. 10, '74-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

NJ. L. JosLIN will continue the Sad
die and Harness business at his old
stand, as agent for W. B. Walter, and
will keep on hand everything usually
kept in his line, and will sell as low as
the lowest.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
Cheap Frames.

The place to get Frames Cheap is at
MeCormac's. He is selling strictly at
manufacturers prices, and has the
largest and best assorted stock in the
South. .t..-.-s
Gallery and sale rooms opposite the
Court house, Franklin street.
aplltf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

I. r. BURGIE. agent for the Wheel
er & Wilson Sewing machine at Pulas-
XII, is on a visit to his friends in this
city and vicinity. Tom is good clever
fellow, first class machine agent, and
deserves and will win success where
ever his fortunes may be cast.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

RICE, BRoADDUs & Co. are offering
their large, fresh and we'll selected
stock at cost for cash. They have a
splendid line of goods on hand and are
offering bargains to purchasers. See
their advertisement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

$1,000 WANTED.-A gentleman in
this city wants to borrow $1,000 for
twelve months at 10 per cent. interest.
Mortgage on real estate for double the
amount will be given, Apply to R.
H. Williams, Real Estate Agent. If
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
CLARKSYlLLE WHOLESALE MARKET.
CORRECTED BY j. ]. cRUsNAN.

SUGAR.-we quote, Louisiana, in Hhds
91a@ Gs4c.half cent more in bbls. Clarified,
llGl212; G. ushed, Powdered and Granula-
ted, l215 to l3c.
New Orleans Molssses, 10, G5d75c.
SYRUPs.-50ca65.
COFFEE-Lower. We quote Rio 2I19 TO
23%c, Java 81 to SIC.
SALT-Kanawha,7 bushel bbls, 81 so;
by the Car load 81 80.
FLoUR-Superfne 81 so; Extra, IS so to
6 oC; Choice or Fancy so 20d7 90.
STAR CANDLES--l6tO lSc.
WHIsKEY-CommOn country, 81 GOAL 20;
best brands Robertson county, 81 so TO IS.
CREEsF-Prime factory l6c.
RICR-Carolina, 92c.
OiIs-Coai oil, I7c; lard oil, 81 10 cts
linseed oil, raw 81 o., boiled 10. -
SPIRITS TCRPENTISE-65.
VARNIsH-Copal,s 81 10; Japan, 1 10.
WISDOM GLAss-sxIO So 90 q box, lOxl2
P p; 50 keg; lead, lOsp.
SHor-S2 D.
CAPs-i0@5oc q 900.
OYsrERsO2 and 10 cans 50 COAL 90.
MAcKEREL-No. 8, per Dbl. $40 90; kits,
BLAcKING-S7}&a75, per dozen.
NAILs-S4 D9.
iaoN-Kentucky. &c; Tennessee. SC.
P1rrsBURe Coal 30 cts. ST.. BERNARD,
20 cts. delivered.
CoLLARs-sl0 to q per. doz.
HAMEs-s4 to 10 per doz.
AxEs-sll TO Is. per. dOz.
The following are the prices paid here at
this date for country produce.
DEMONSTRATING, l4c.
LARD-l6c,
TALIow-6c.A
PEA NUrs-sl 25 TO 81 30 per bushel.
GINSENG 81 90 to 10
BEEswAx-25c,
FEATHERS-new-JOc.
WHTTE BEASS-sl 81 to 50 o..
PEAs-75c to 81 90.
TIMOTHY SEED-sS 10.
HERDS GRASs-sl 40. ..
ORCHARD GRAss-sl 75.
BLUE GRASs-ss 70. taU H
RYE-sl IL.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

RIeHT REV. DR. FEEHAN, Bishop
of Nashville, will administer confrma-
ton in the Catholic church tomorrow
morning. The services begin at 10
o'clock. A. NJ.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

We hear of considerable damage to
the tobacco crop. in various sec
ticns of the county, by the frost last
Wednesday morning.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

PETER ONEAL, Clerk and Commits
sioner, will sell at the Court House,
to-day, the Bailey property corner Of
Main and King streets. See advertise
ment for particulars sfn M
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

HARRISON d SHELBY were having
rousing tobacco sale yesterday. But
we go to press before they get through
selling, and cannot give report of it
until next week.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

THE managers of the Nashville Ex-
position have determined to continue
it until Saturday, the 9th inst, with
increased attraction for visitors.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

Col. JNo. +. HOUSE, and Hon. II.
H. HARRISON, candidates for Congress
in this district speak here next Mon
day night, the 9th inst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

The GAINESVILLE District Stewards
meeting will be held in the Methodist
church in GAINESVILLE, at 10 o'clock on
Monday Nov. %, 1874.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

THERE will be a Grange picnic at
Center Chapel, on the Palmyra road,
to-day. DR.. VIM. Maxwell is expected
TO be present and deliveran address.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICE,

Having qualified as Adnlinisi ratrix on
theestste OF my late husband, K. ID. Nc
Cauley, this r. 10 notify all those indebted
to said estate to come forward and settle,
and all those having claims against said
estate 10 present Them duly authenticated
to my agent, Dr. e. T.. l.. McCauley.
The Drug business Ofrnsy husband VIII
be continued as heretofore. under the nrm
style of Met 'auley & Co., and all those IN
debted TO the firm will call at their new
store on Franklin street and settle their
accounts, as this business must be closed
at once.
Sept. l6, Is74-lm-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
DIED.

In this county, Sept. 27th, of Typhoid
Fever. Mrs. FLoRENCE A. WALKER. wife Of
r Walker, and only daughter of g. ]. and
r. f. Frech. Aged q years, II months and
q days. -
At the residence of her father, Mr.. Henry
Davidson, in this city, ON the 18th inst, OF
consum ption, Mrs. LrcREr1A CLARK, aged
about 10 years,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

A GOOD wood stove, suitable for
small church, for sale at this Office.
Price, $40.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

REV. DR.. r. Ii. RIVERS has been
appointed Principal of Martin Female
College, at Pulaski, Tenn, succeeding
Prof. w. X. Jones.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

THE rush for cheap goods at Coul-
ter's still continues. He is selling at
very low prices.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

V. L. WILLIAMS has an interesting
article in regard to cheap goods on the
first page. Read it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
LOUIsvIELE NORTHUMBERLAND
GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

GOING NORTH.
Train No. 2 arrives and leaves at 1890 p. M.
Train No. 4 leaves at 2:l0 p. N.
GOING SOUTH.
Train No. arrives at 4:54 p. N.
Train No. 8 arrives and leaves at CD a. N.
rgNos. and are mail trains.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

As we go to press. Friday noon) Ex-
President johnson is speaking at
Franklin Hall
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

We are indebted to Mr.. Berry Lyle
for several samples of fine smoking
tobacco. May he prosper and be hap
ny"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

RExINaER, at the Post Office, is sell
ing stamps at cost.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

THE candidates for Governor speak
here on Thursday next.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

OK Thursday night and yesterday
we were visited by the heaviest fall of
rain we have had since April last.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

THE next annual Conference meets
at Fayetteville, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
First Round Of Quarterly Meetings.

New Providence, Oct. 81, Nov. ].
Cheatham Ct, at Clifton, Nov. and s.
Red River, at New Chapel, Nov. II, Is.
Springfield, Nov. p, -.
Dickson, at Soule Chapel, Nov. %, %.
Cedar Hill, at Adams Station, Dec. 5, 6.
Antioch. at Tarsus. Dec. II, IL.
GAINESVILLE and ). GAINESVILLE, Dec. 10, 20
Saline, at Rose Valley, Dec. 20, 2.
Montgomery, at Williams Chapel. Jan
2, 3.
Asbury, at Williams Chapel, Jan. 9, 10.
W. BURR. p. Z.
The GAINESVILLE District Stewards meet
ing will be held in the Methodist Church
in GAINESVILLE, at 10 o'clock, a. M, Monday
November 2, 1874.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

The finest selection of i'm
ported Colognes, Handker-
chief Extracts, Hair Oils,
Toilet Soaps, Combs and
Brushes of all kinds for sale
bv OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE
Com miSSiOnerS Sale Of Yalua.
BILE Town Lot.

A. B. Maxty and wife vs.. Cordelia Bailey
ct as.
Pursuant to a decres Of the County Court
of Montgomery Coun Y, made at the April
Term, 1874, will offer for sale to the high
est bidder, at the Court House I'm C,arks-
vile, on
Saturday, October IL. 1874,
a certain lot situated on The corner of Main
and King seresIS, being lot 45-Of POston's
addition, and the same lot bought at the
Commissioners sale in February. 1869, by
Mary J. Brandon. said lot is Soli for the
balance of purchase mon,y. NoIight of
REDEEM ption or repurchase. Terms. cash.
& II : PETER ONEAB.Glk &COm'r.
Sept. 26, 74-4w-pr. Zee - 80
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

Books! Books ] Books =
Go to Owen & Moore's for
School Books, College Text
Books, Blank Books and Sta
tionery.H , 3f7T4
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
3. ..,....:I,.eIs..Is.eIs.eLla .o

Announcement Of marriages and deaths
free-trfbutss Of respect and obituaries
half price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
FOR SALE.
JOHN MANNING's PROPERTY.

John AIsnning's property. fronting p feet
3 inches ON the Pubic square, ami running
back % feet 10 First street, having fronts
or Il feet inches. has ON II a Substantial
Brick store House two stories hieh. n feet
3inchss front and 81 feet deep Three good
rooms on the second floor and a splendid
cellar the whole length Of the house. Con
80 barrels OF water. This property can he
bought AT a great bargain, as Nj. Manuing
il determined TO move mis- family To O.
farm. Terms. one-third cash. balance ia
one and two years. Without Interest, with
lien retained. Title perfect.
A. u. LEONAkD, Agent.
Oct .. tiff. Tobacco LeafcOpy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
NOTICE.

On Saturday, October 2fth. 1874. will sell
10 the highest bidder, AT old blooming
Grove Furnace. AZ not disposed OF private
ly before that time. Steam Grist MIL. ~
horse power, In good order. Any one wish
ing TO examine said NH will call on the
undersigned. near Woodiawn. or Mr.. John
Foster az said Furnare- a great bargain
will be offered. Terms made known on
day of sale. y. W. RAR1EF.
Sept. l9-tds-
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17

Owen q Moore can furnish
you with Papers, Magazines
and Periodicals of all de-
seriptions, at publishers pri-
ces, by the year or single
copy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-10-17
CHARLEY'S
SALOON AND RESTAURANT.

CHARLES LEHMAN has perfected arrange
ments To be supplied regularly with Fresh
oysters and all kinds OF sessOnable game.
which will be served To the pub ic In the
most approved style OF culinary art.
Fine Wines, 'Oid Robertson" old BOur-
bon. Cigars. ETC., will be found al the Bar
and all u no practice in this department
may rest assured that what they call for
will be pure and paiatable. Oct.374-tf
The daily gazette., 1874-08-24
EDITION!
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS
4TH WARD MEETING
A SUPPOSED INCENDIARY.
ACCIDENTS.

HURT ON THE RAILRoAD-Two FATAL Ac
CIDENTS REPORTED.
Early on Sunday morning, as the New
York and Washington express train, due
here at 1903 o'clock, A. NJ, was coming
around the curve at the Delaware juno
ton, c. A. Malone, of Port Deposit, Md,
who was standing on the platform of a
car, was thrown from the train and fell
into ditch beside the track. He was
considerably cut and bruised, but after
being brought into the city and provided
with medical assistance, he was enabled
to return to his home on the 1902 A. M.
train.
About an hour after the above occur
renee, Thomas Breeding, brakeman on
the early freight train, was also thrown
off at the Delaware Junction. He was
severely bruised, but his injuries are not
serious. As soon as the accident was
discovered he was picked up and return
ed to his home in this city
1t was reported that two men were
killed on the p, w. Il B. r. r., near
Crum Lynne, late Saturday night. The
morning papers, however, have nothing
relative to this accident, and the report,
| as yet, lacks confirmation.
The daily gazette., 1874-08-24

AMERICAN SUMMER TgAEL.-1he
steamship Baltimore, Of The American
Lloyds line, sailed from This poit ON Sat
urday for Bremenva southampton. She
took out number Of passengers end II
full cargo AT The same time siX steamers
sailed FROM New Yoik FIR Europe, viz
the City OF Brussels. the Canada ard the
Algeria ipr livel ,nl, the Eihiotia for
Glasgow, tho Dentchland for Bremen, and
the Pericre for Uavie These steamers
took about four hundred and fifty cabin
passengers and gooi freighls. Bau. Sun
The daily gazette., 1874-08-24
STRAY WAITS.

Franklin Loan Association meets this
evening.
Tonight the Board OF Education meets in
regular session.
Franks corsets, his own make, are une-
qualled. for ense pnd Strength 5ll Market
street.
Chares Z. Woolley Is II candidate for
Assessor at the Democratic hoEiiuation, to-
morrow afternoon.
The Democrats will nominate their
candidates for Assessors, at the City Ha'',
to-inorroW afternoon.
P. Monaghan, at 305 Madison street
has very fine lot of shoes, purchased at
Sheriff's sale, which he is selling at ex.
tremely low ratcs-25 per cent. less than
wholesale prices. IT,
The daily gazette., 1874-08-24
SECOND EDITION!
CAMP-MEETING NOTES.
SATURDAYS FIRES.
DEMOCRATIC WARD MEETING
CAMP MEETING NOTES.

| Special to the Gazette.
BRANDYwINE SUMMIT, Aug. "a, 1874
Camp meeting closes early on Friday
morning next.
The Rev. Mr.. Bartyne is announced for
tomorrow or Wednesday,
As is generally the case the camp
ground was crowded yesterday, hack own.
ers did lucrative business. The best of
Enoch Stubbs, Of Asbury Church. preach
ed in his usual eloquent style with mark
ed effect. The rain in the afternoon in
terferring with the public service at the
stand, meetings were held in the various
tents.
We cannot forget the time when and
the place where Divine interposition has
met with us in past days. A case of this
kind came to our notice. A gentleman
having found the pearl of great price some
years ago upon a certain rock in the
neighborhood Of the camp ground was
desirous of visiting the hallowcd spot
accordingly he startedat very early houl
yesterday morning followed by few OF
his friends. The scene is said to have
been affecting.
The daily gazette., 1874-08-24
THE FIRE DEPARTING ENT.
TRYING THE NEW FAME sTAMER RE
suit.

TRYING THE NEW FAME sTAMER-THE RE-
suit.
The new steamer of the Fame S. F. E.
Company, of this city, is now at Newark,
N. j., in charge of the manufactures, X.
j. Gould & Co. The steamer would have
been here before .his, but as it is possess
ed Of superior abilities, the manufactur-
ers wish to hold on to it a few days long
er, for the purpose OF making. an import
ant trial Several of the Chicago Fire
Commissioners are looking around for
the purpose of procuring three. pew
steamers for the Fire Departments OF that
city and as they will be in Newark in
day or two. the steamer will be tested for
their benefit.
A trial of the new apparatus was made
last Friday, with the following result:
35i feet through Il inch nozzle; aOs
feet through a 81 inch nozzle. The steam
er also threw two streams at once-one
through l3-16 inch nozzle and one through
a Ii inch nozzle-a distance of 1852 feet
This is regarded as extremely .gooc
work, and the champion steamers OF oul
Fire Department will have to look t.
their lairels when tho new steamer ar
rives. 1t is nowpostively expected herr
Friday or Saturday.