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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10
A MOTHERS LOVE.

Two miles from the fort the Indians
entered the house of Mr.. Kemball,
where several relatives and friends,
with their families, had assembled
together for mutual comfort and assis-
tance in those trying times. Three
youths and one girl escaped wheu the
savages made their attack; the rest
were killed and scalped, the house was
robbed, the stock slaughtered, and
then the human butchers left, believ-
ing all were dead or dying. Early in
the night shower of rain fell, and re-
vived Sarah Merrill, married daught-
er of James Kemball. She had been
cruelty beaten with clubs, and the
whole scalp taken off, with its long
beautiful hair, as a trophy of victory.
She awoke to consciousness of pain
and terror; but love impaired strength
to her aching and bruised limbs. She
was young mother, and with the first
return of consciousness missed her
frst-bOrn from her arms. Crawling
on her knees, she felt among the bod
les around her for her little one. She
passed her hand over every face uneil
she found him. She knew him By
touch aud oh y! he was still warm,
still livingl She sank down beside
him, weeping for joy, put her breast to
his lips, and he instinetively awOke to
draw life from the warm, sweet moth
er's milk. For a little while mother
and child lay in the darkness and rain,
among the dead, happy. Clasping her
preeions burden to her bosom. anima-
ted by renewed strength and hope, she
slow ly erawled aud staggered, some
times on her feet, sometimes on her
knees, over the dead, through blood
and rain and darkness, into the forest
toward the fort. When within half a
mile of help her bleeding head and
wounded limbs gave way she had not
strength enough to bear even that little
sweet weight onward. Resolved not
to faint away, she laid down and
thought. In few moments she again
arose, placed the baby by log, and hid
him with green bough, almost like
the robin redbreasts hid the babes in
the wood, and left him. To die2 Oh,
no, no! On she went, staggering and
crawling, growing every moment feeb-
Ter still from loss Of blood. At last
she reaches the fort, where a few men
had again assembled to garrison the
place, and take care of the womenand
children who were pouring in from the
settlements. She was strong enough to
tell them where she hid her boy, strong
enough to wait until several men went
out after HIM. They quickly returned,
bringing the child with them; and
only when she clasped him to her low
ing breast again, did she sink down ex-
hausted IN a swOOn. ua H
The Indians had cut a mark around
the poor little head, but, having only
the soft downy hair of an infant, they
did not scalp him. Although he had
been bruised and stunned by blow,
he lived many years; and, let US hope,
was always u comfort to his brave
mother. who also survived the wounds
and terrors of that day and night OF
tragedies.-Dec. Home and School,
LOaSsriIle, Ky. ..f t-f
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10
To the Point.

The recent State Convention of the
Farmers Association of Illinois adopt
ed the following preamble and resolu-
tiOn: .s.rsaI .,-t o.
Whereas, President Grant was
guilty of using his official position to
secure the passage of the infamous
salary-grab law, and did, at the close
of his first term, affix his signature to
the same, thereby making it the law
of the land; therefore,
Resolved, That this convention OF
the farmers of Illinois, with sorrow,
but in all candor, as in duty bound, do
deprecate such degradation of the ex-
alted position of President of these
United States" .u
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10
Items for HOusekeepers.

Alum or vinegar is good TO set eolOrs
red, green or yellow,
Sal soda will bleach: one spoonful
is sufficient for kettle of clothes.
Save your suds for the garden and
plants, or to harden yards when sandy.
A hot shovel held over vanished
furniture will take out spots.
A bit of glue dissolved in skim milk
and water will restore old rusty Grape.
Ribbons of any kind should be
washed in cold suds and not rinsed.
If fat-irons are rough, rub them well
with salt, and it will make them
smooth. - I-
If you are buying carpet for dura-
bility, you must choose small figures.
A bit of soap rubbed on the him
ges of doors will prevent them from
creaking.
Scotch snuff, if put in the holes
where crickets run, will destroy them.
Green should be the prevailing color
for bed hangings and window drapery.
-4berdeen E.rdniiaer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10
! PRENTICYs LAST POEM.

The following is the last poem that the
late George D. Prentice contributed to the
press--the last, perhaps, that he ever wrote.
It was addressed TO the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. john E. Hatcher-their only
child, who now sleeps in Rose Hill Ceme-
terry at thispiaee, land appeared original
ly in theNew York Ledger. to the columns
of which Mr. Prentice was for many years
o regular contributor:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10

AN obituary notice in a Western
paper contained the touching intelli-
genee that the deceased had accom-
plished little money and ten child
ren."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10

The following process will, it is said,
afford an unusually adhesive paste,
adapted to fastening leather, paper,
etc., without the defects of glue,
which, if preserved from evaporation
in closed bottles, will keep for years !:
Cover four parts, by weight, of glue
with fifteen parts of cold water, and
allow it to soak for several hours then
warm moderately till the solution is
perfectly clear, aud dilute with sixty
i've parts oil boiling water, intimately
stirred in. Next prepare a solution of
thirty parts of starch in 200 parts cold
water, so as to form a thin, homoge-
neous liquid, free from Jumps, and
pour the boiling glue solution into it
with thorough stirring, and at the same
time keep the mass boiling.
THE Cincinnati Gazette, the Repub-
licah organ Of Ohio, musters the cour-
age to say this:
I'VE trust the constituents of the
members of the lower branch of Con.
eress will improve the Congressional
recess to impress on their minds that
they did not come up to public expec-
tation and desire in their work on the
salary bill. An out and out repeal is
what is wanted, and is the only thing
that will be, satisfactory" oi
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10

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, 1874-01-10

THE Grahges of Bedford county are
said TO be rapidly on the increase.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10

and Painters Material for
sale low at Byers'.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10

White Lead, Oil, Paints
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1874-01-10
Chamber Setsi

in all grades, from the plain serviceable
STYLES to the finely carved and marble-top-
ped sets. In addition to our usual full stock
or ~ "a Z ? 2. Ei-.I
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-10-06
rom GrNTsOu County. L
'-'s!c'bvaG.Ace Of The Richmond Djsnarch.

''''vAItAcs Of The Richmond Dispatch
n,, 4E1h?ENDgScE, VA, October /, 1874.
,,. 80 -! AohdsY Colonel George c. Cabeli,
.. .',' ~ MISLEADING the immense rain, addressed
.,'J '!r-e and attentive audience at this
49,, Nr r!tdea grand and effective speech
, ,,.','i 81 Conservatism and himself as our
,in . a. "-', 'For from this district in oppos-
n. -. ~ : /. IhomaS, the Radical candidate.
1.,,,',' ''2'1"'> Ms not present, but was rep
wi,.' .! thc Mr.. StOyall, from Halifax,
Ca. ''l'I "a. q aooi-boy's attempt to reply to
3''1'! 's1clL 1t was the most miserable
G, ,.e-' ~ Which YOUR correspondent has ever
Ii, af.%. We could but sympathiZe with
.,.,, ,1'' /, aud let relieved when he quit the
e, w. us failure, we think, was because
n,,' -, wrong side and absence or "collud
> .y.,l this being white mans section.
~ =, PeFeoos were heard to say that
!l,ys uouaS, a. well as the party, would
spp.4G ~ hc''er If he had not been repre-
.rI C't q. all. We have no doubt but Colo
warn 1 "ti VIII receive every assurance of q
c2ln,r 1"" hcarty support in this section of
H,"'|,u1l Court is now in session, and the
ipp 'P "'I homicide trial is progress
Wers'D'"E. The Commonwealth witnesses
t. h. @aAAIhed to-day. Much interest seems
q H. ~ manifested. and upon the Termination
u '"i We viii report more fully.
EYEWITNESS.
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New York Items.

NEW YORK, October 5.-The new Repub.
Iican journal" The Republic "-appeared
to-day. 20
Weston begun at five minutes past IL L;
O'Clock last night another attempt TO walk
500 miles in six consecutive days.
Henry Clews & Co. have decided, IN lair-
ness to their customers, to suspend for aay
or two the receiving OF drafts, ana nave
transferred remitlances received during tne
past few days to the custody OF the Conu'
mental Bank and to the credit OF those VINO
RENTED them.
Theodore Tilton and Frank ID. Moulton
were officially notified this morning OF tne
Indictments found against them for libel ana
SANDER against Mr. Beecher. Bail IN each
case was fixed at $4,000, which they Will De
required 30 give by tomorrow.
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Panama.
THE REoEkT EARTHQUAKE AT AHTIguA--pE
TAIis OF THE vIsITAT1oN-- CHEAT DEsrRVc-

THE REcEET EARTHQUAKE ATEAHTIguA-pE
TAriS OF THE vIsITAT1oN-- CHEAT DEsrRUc.
TIoN OF PROPERTY AND LOSS OF LIFE.
PANAMA, September 26.-A correspondent
of the Star and Herald writing from Anti.
qua, Guatemala, under date Of the 18th of
September, reports than an earthquake took
place there the evening before. He says: ID.
at $50 P. NJ, without any previous
warning, strong earthquake shook the
ground violently In the direction from west
to east. The movement. was series of
strong vertical and horizontal impulses COM
bined. The wave.lke induiations on
the surface rose and fell at least q
foot. This, acting alone with the
aforementioned vertical movement, made
1t almost impossible to move about with
out being thrown to the ground. Added
to this there were piercing cries of the popu-
lace, creaking and cracking of walls, loud
sounds like thunder from the earth beneath,
the rafting noise of tiles, houses and walls
falling, which altogether formed q hideous
concert which can never be forgotten. 1t
was very dark, too, and every visible object
was in violent motion. Long after the first
shock had passed there was still noise of
walls falling, more or less distant. Sud-
denly arose the sound of hundreds
of Voices chanting hymn to the Creator for
mercy. Shocks followed during the night
of varying intensity, every one of which
gave rise to new alarms and new implora-
tons for mercy. The night seemed an age
In length. Fortunately no rain fell. About
two dozen houses that were Inhabited have
been destroyed, causing, as far as could be
learned, the loss of thirty-two lives. The
number of houses damaged, and which will
have to be taken down, will be found con-
siderable.
SIN Guatemala, the capital, the shocks
were felt but slightly. The Indians say that
their villages at the foot Of the volcano have
been destroyed, though this wants confrma-
ton. All the squares and open places in
Antigua being covered with tents and
other modes Of protection, the inhabi-
tants fear the approach Of night, expecting
a repetition Of the earthquake at the same
hour. Even carriages and carts serve as
temporary abodes."
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Letter from DnnyilEc.s
OF the Richmond Dfsnatc.'1.1

DANvILLE, VA, October 8, 1874.
The sales of tobacco at the warehouses for
the year ending the 30th of September
amounted to 16,174,715 pounds for 81, 49,
631. 75-an average Of 1886 per 100 pounds.
The sales fer the year previous amounted to
1882, $40 pounds for 81 ,Sl2. 1926. "a Ian ave.
rage of SI1.64 per 100 pounds. Excess in
favor of the year just closed, BAG, $50 pounds,
$685.. S41.51: in the average, S1.S2.
The internal revenue from manufactured
tobacco for the year ending 30th September,
1878, was S975,9T5.i2; for the year just
closed, 81 200, 45l.09. Excess for the year
just closed, S233, 1867.
In the Minutes of the BaniSter Baptist
(colored) Association, Of Halifax, which have
been sent to me for revision, il pleased,
End the following:
"Whereas some parties in our churches,
in their meetings and prayer.meetings, per.
nit themselves to engage in what they
call The Heavenly Dance or Heavenly
March ,; therefore
ReSolred, That we rs an Association
countenance any such proceeding as not
being after the spirit of God, but calculated
to damage the cause of Christ. Yea, mock
Ing Godi'
Rev. Robert Nall, D. D., of Tuskegee;
Ala, is in town on q visit to the family of
his Son-in-law, Mr. j. Mac. Smith.
The appointment of Mr.. It. D. Neal as
one Of the inspectors of one Of the Rich.
mond warehouses affords much pleasure to
his numerous friends here. ALPHA.
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ACRES OF WILD PIGEoSs.-The sound OF
the hunters gun resounds on the hills. Mil
lions of pigeons roost nightly at Oakland,
and each train passing through Piedmont
carries its quota Of shot-guns, which are
almost superfluity, as the birds are piled
so thick on the elder bushes that after night
fall one can step up to them and catch and
kill them as fast as necessary without mutt
lating them with SHOT, One gentleman from
Westernport Tuesday morning killed eight
hundred and thirty-three Of the birds, many
of which were taken without the aid of a
eup.-Piedmont Nv. Ta.) Independent.
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LATEST FOREIGN NEWS.


LONDON, October SIS Il. M-The Daily
TELEGRAPH learns from Catholic dignitary
that the Duke of Northumberland is about
to become convert to Catholicism. The
report is considered doubtful.
LONDON, October ga panic prevails in
the Stock Exchange in South American
stocks in consequence Of the instruction in
the Argentine States.
The Scotia is proceeding up the Channel
for Liverpool under sail, having her shaft
broken.
-Four persons were burned to death in the
town of Paisley, Scotland, last night.
Bryan Warren Proctor, known rs Barry
Cornwall, the English author, is dead.
Germany.
BERLIN. October 5.-The Prussian Bank
has advanced the rate of discount to five per
cent.
A dispatch from Stetten announces that q
donicilary visit has, as the result of a judi
cial decision, been made to the residence of
Count Arnim. and that the Count himself
has been arrested.
The Vicar of Posen, having disobeyed an
order to leave the province, has been forci-
bly, elected.
ROME, October 5.--General Garibaldi has
issued manifesto requesting electors to
hasten to the polls at the coming elections
for the Chamber Of Deputies and vote for
those now in prison for political offences.
Egypt.
CAIRO October 5.-The water in the Nile
is rising above the usual point reached in The
periodical overflow, and there arc grave fears
of disastrous inundation. The Govern
mept is lending its assistance to prevent
damage to the country.
MoRoCco, October 5.--The Sultan has is
sued decree prohibiting the expectation Of
cereals from Morocco for three years.
Brazil.
LONDON, October 5.-Advces from Rio
Janeiro represent the situation in Buenos
Ayres as very desperate. Rigorous mea-
sures are being adopted by the Government
to suppress the resurrection.
RIO JASEIRo, October 5.-One regiment Of
National troops has gone over to the iDsur.
gents, Foreigners are Fastening to their re.
spective consulates to get passports to pro-
tect them against the universal consumption
which is to be enforced.
There have been several disturbances III
the streets of Buenos Ayres, and many per-
sons of prominence have been arrested on
suspicion Of lavorins the insurgents.
Colonies Rocco and Bosjes are marching
against the rebels, Fice-President Asina
remains at the head of the National Guard.
The rebel squadron is commanded by Gel
lyobes.
The insurgents are purchasing steamer
and arms, and are recruiting at MonteVideo.
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Louisiana Affairs.

New YORK, October 5.-The Times pub
fishes the following from New Orleans, dated
last evening:
"Governor Kellogg received information
this evening that upon Lhe arrival OF the
United States troops at Coushatta some tf-
teen white leaguers who were engaged in the
recent murder Of Republican ofhce-hoders
left town and fled into Arkansas and Texas"
What glorious free country J!
New ORLEANS, October 5.-The parish
convention of the Peoples party met to-day.
The proceedings so far have been quite Or
derry.
About fifty small frame houses on the two
blocks bounded by Franklin, Liberty, An
drew, and Jackson streets, were burned to-
day. The loss is estimated at SlO0,000-
mostly insured in local companies.
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BEECHER AGAIN IN THE PCLPIT-HR
breaches 4 POWERFUL SERMoS.-Neao York,
October 4.-Beecher'S church was crammed
to its utmost capacity this morning, and
there were rs many more.on the streets out
side unable to gain admittance. The church
was opened at $50 A. u. for members and
newspaper men only, and at 10 O'Clock a
few outsiders were admitted. The church
was decorated with flowers and evergreens
from the desk to the door. and in style that
was the very perfection OF artistic taste. Mr..
Beecher aSceuded the platform at 1890
O'Clock, looking rs well as ever he did for ten
years past. Two or three persons attempted
to get up demonstration by clapping hands,
but Others checkedit.
The opening prayer was a masterpiece of
pathos; an appeal for rest and balm for every
heart oppressed with care and sorrow.
Bcecher then read the sermon on the mount,
and. after hymn, delivered a long prayer,
in which he spoke Of God as discerning all
our troubles from ignorance and those caused
by other men ; sickness Of heart from hope
deferred and misreasoning, so that none
could stand it if God were TO make inquisi-
ton for judgment. Our sicknesses and ne
ce>sities are so many hands Of supplication
lifted up to God. He prayed for the PreSi-
dent, judges, and magistrates, and for the
cessation Of war on earth, and that the ma.
ton would increase in intelligence and the
love of God and man, and be shield to the
weak, deSpoiling none, but sustaining many.
No allusion was made TO the recent inyesti-
CATION or coming events. Mr.. Beecher spoke
for an hour with all his power, pathos, and
eIoquepce, and seemed to have lost none Of
the confidence of, or control oyer, his congre-
CATION.
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BY TELEGRAPH.
Latest News from Washington.
late weather Report.

Especial telegram to the Displtch.l
s WASHINGTON, October Gil a. M-For
the Middle States, filling barometer, rising
Temperature, southeast and southerly winds,
withpartly and liner easingly cloudy weather,
With rain in the western portion.
Associated Press telesram.]
WASHINGTON, October 5.-For the South
Atlantic States, stationary temperature and
pressure, northeast to southeast winds, clear
and partly cloudy weather.
For the Eastern and Middle States, falling
barometer, northeast to southeast winds,
higher temperature and increasing cloudi.
ness.
The Frcedmen's Bank.
WASHINGTON, October 5.-The commis-
sioners to settle the affairs Of the Freed
mems Savings and Trust Company write to
correspondent that it is impossible yet to
say when the first dividend will De paid.
They have now only S45 900 in the treasury,
and 100000 is required as the basis of
dividend of twenty per cent. In the present
condition Of the money, and on account Of
the nigh rate Of taxation in the District of
Columbia, the collections are slow and very.
small; so it will take long time to raise
sufficient funds to make such dividend.
The approximate liabilities on the 18th of
July were S2,S00,000, and the assets
S2,700,000. While much will be lost in COL
lection, a considerable sum will be realized
in accumulated interests. As u matter Of
economy, it has been determined to close the
thirty.three branch Offices at the end of this
month, by which saving of at least 100000
will be effected.
Items.
WASHINGTON, October 5.-The General of
the Armies departs tonight for St. Louis.
Official reports show that Pensacola is the
only southern port where the yellow-fcver
has secured q foothold. The Gulf ports are
reported unusually healthy.
Manager Savile opened his National Thea
ire for the season with Junauschek tonight,
who is playing brilliantly to q brilliant
nnliencn
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Naval.
ESPECIAL telegram to the Dispatch

Especial telegram to the Dispatch.]
PORTSMOUTH, VA. October 5.-Orders
were received at the nayy-yard to-day
to get ready the dry-dock for the reception
of the frigate Brooklyn, now en- route from
Key West She will be overhauled and re-
paired. The Constellation goes out of COM
mission tomorrow. Her officers and crew
roport at RoStOO
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Political Discussion In Charlottesville

Especial telegram TO Che Dispatch.J
CHARLOTTESVILLE, October 5.-Hon. J. T.
Harris and Colonel Charles T. O'Ferrall met
in discussion here to-day. Colonel OFFER
rail- rode his hobby, "The Salary-Grab," but
Judge Harris swept his arguments away and
advised him to retire to private life, as he
was entirely mistaken in his occupation.
Small number OF persons at court. Very
little enthusiasm in politics.
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Texans Compelled to Leave Their
Homes.

ST. LOUIS, October 5.--A special from
Denison, Texas, gives IN account OF an ou:-
rage committed on several citizens of st. Jo-
seph, Montague county, who were visited
by armed and masked men on the night OF
the 25th of September, and threatened with
their lives if they did not leave town in
twenty-four hours. a number of those who
were threatened left town the next day.
Under guard of United States officers yes
terday the refugees filed complaints against
TWENTY-FIVE of the gang whom they identl-
fed, and warrants were issued for their ar
rest. The demonstration against these men
was to prevent their appearance in court as
witnesses against certain parties.
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The yeslov.Eeyer ut Pensacola.

WASHINGTON, October GA telegram re-
ceiyed at the Navy Department from Captain
semmes, executive officer OF the, pensacola
pavy-yard, announces thut Lleutenant.C .3n.
mander Kellogg is still very sick, but that
some hopes of bis recovery are entertained
Paymaster DIcMahon is quite SICK. Lieu
tenant Commander Barclay is dong very
we'll. Three sailors are seriously SICK. one
sailor was attacked Saturday. There are NJ
teen conyalescents,
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gteaunsfiins Ashore.

Bosros, October 5.-The steamer Flag,
hence for Charleston, is hard aground. A
norton of her freight has been discharged,
and it is hoped she will get Oft on the next
tide. m,.ooor
NEWCASTLE, DEL, October 5.-The steamer
Equator, from Charleston, ran ashore eatnl,
day evening near the Ridge, ana was nauieo
off by the steamer Alliance, Dounu up ilon
Richmond, ana the tug Kerfoot. Inc Equa'
tor proceeded on her voyage.
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General Grant Invited to the Chatts-
noOca Convention.
Especial telegram to the Dispatch

Especial telegram TO the Dlspatch.]
JACKSON, Miss, October 5.-The Republi-
can State Committee have invited President
Grant and Vicc-President Wilson to be pre-
sent at the Republican Convention at Chat
tanoogs on the 18th instant. tits stated that
Mr.. Alcorn will probably be the delegate
from this State