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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
LITTER FROM FLORIDA.
INDIAN RIVER. Dec. ). 1875.

lNDlAN lSit En-. RcC -, 1879.
| find the pine lands of this section
of the State we'll adapted to the cui-
ture of the orange and other fruits. On
the hammock lands from two to four
hundred dollars are made by syrup Per
acre. This land is inexhaustable. and
requires replanting only once or twice
in twenty years and the tops of the
cane left on the ground will almost do
away with the necessity of cultivation;
and the cane may be allowed to remain
all winter, never being injured by frost.
1t is capable of producing from two to
four thousand pounds of sugar per
acre indefinitely. This land fronts on
the banks of Indian river. which is IN
arm of the sea, one hundred and fifty
miles long. and two to ten miles wide
Its banks are always green with growths
that never lose their foliage Being
salt it is never stagnant or offensive,
and its depth never varies except with
the tide. 1t is navigable Its whole
length.
The following bill of fare can be
furnished here Partridges, which are
numerous and gentle as chickens, doves,
dozen varieties of ducks, wild turkeys,
twenty kinds of saltwater fish, venison,
bears, panthcrs and aligators. Dessert
oranges, bananas, pine-apples, guavas.
I attended celebration and picnic.
There two creditable addresses were
read and though the day was cloudy and
what they call here a cold snap, there
was good crowd of healthy and re-
spectacle people present. Many OF
the children were bare footed, and L
heard not cough, indeed | have not
heard a cough in the State, except
from poor Northerner who has come
down here to keep from dying. The
table was loaded with every delicacy,
and adorned with roses and innumer-
able flowers, not forced to precoclous
maturity in pits and hot-beds, but re-
joicing in this balmy and gentle climate.
The young people spent the evening in
dancing, aud l being the best fiddler
in the crowd, (not complimentary to
the brotherhood | contributed to the
enjoyment.
[ am going down the river near the
inlet to fish, hunt and look at the land.
| saw gentleman yesterday just from
that country. He said he went down
to salt up supply of fish for the win
ter. They took upwards Of sixteen
hundred fish from one draw of the
seine, and let go at least a thousand.
At certain stages of the tide fish can
be raked out with garden rake.
My postoffice address is Sand Point,
Volusia county, Florida. This point
will be best reached by taking through
tickets from Nashville to Jacksonville,
and a boat to Salt Lake, or stop at
Lake Harvey where wagons will be in
waiting for freight to Sand Point; and
twelve miles will bring you to Mr..
Carter's-on the direct road-which
is a mile from hare, Maj. Magruder 81.
T.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

An Acr0siic.


Better beware of the threatening clouds
that over spread,
Even now shadowing that bright, classic
head.
Than openly ceIsure, and thus mantle
with shame.
The cheeks that ever flush at the mention
of your name.
In honor to her, whose beauty, brightness
and brains,
Ever remind us that Providence only
wanes.
Howe why when the bright iife-light and
fire
OF her who has created shall let it expire
When she suffers our credit. our morals
and all
Fen thus to be slandered and thus recall
Levities, lightness, liquor, laxity and gen.
erai looseness,
H., G.. and s. thus take doggerel issue.
In this, they claim that, thought, strength
or tissue,
Levity has gone too far-so has several
pounds of beer
Desist. fair nymph no longer act the seer
And then we'll love you, laud. you, and
lavish
Many toasts 10 You, when we discuss
beer, &c. TRIO.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

A VERY ancient claim against the
United States has come before the Su-
preme Court, from the Court of Claims.
The heirs of Francis Vigo claim $S,616
and interest, advanced by him to aid
the troops under Gen. George Clarke
in 177S, during the Revolutionary War.
The Court of Claims decided that the
case was meritorious, and judgment
was given to the claimants for ST.
232 60, the amount of the original
claim with interest to the present time.
In the Supreme Court it was argued
that there is no act of Congress show
ing it to be just claim, and as it was
originally made against the State Of
Virginia and not allowed, there should
be no recovery.-Courier Journal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
THE STATE CRANE.
Proposed Amendments to the Con-
stitutti0n.


AT the recent meeting oil the State
Grange in Louisville, which adjourned
last Friday, the following amendments
to their Constitution and bylaws were
proposed. As the proposed amend
ments are to be submitted to subordi-
nate oranges for ratification, we copy
them in full:
L. Amend the preamble. under the
head of State Grange" by substitut
ing the following for Section
SECTION l. Fifth degree. Pomona
(Hope). Composed ofthe Masters and
Past Masters OF subordinate oranges,
aud their wives who are Matrons shall
be honorary memLers, eligible to of
fee. but not entitled to vote and pro-
vided that when the number of subOr-
dinate oranges in any State becomes SO
great as to render it necessary, the
State Grange may, in such manner as
it may determine, reduce its represen-
tatives by providing for the election
of a certain proportion of those emit
tied to memberships the State Grange
from each county, and the members so
chosen shall constitute the voting
members of the State Grange
4. Amend the preamble to the con-
stitution under the head National
Grange" by inserting between the
words Master" and of, where they
occur in the second lines of said para
graph, the words Past Masters and
their wives" and also by adding at the
close of said paragraph the words fol-
lowing, to wit: Provided that only
those members of the National Grange
who are Masters of State Oranges, and
their wives who are Matrons, shall be
entitled to vote therein and provided
further that Past Masters, and their
wives who have taken the degree of
Pomona, and all former members of
the National Grange, shall be honora-
~ members of the National Grange,
and eligible to Office therein, but shall
not be entitled to vote"
g. Amend article 6 of the consti-
tuition by substituting the following
therefor: Each State Grange shall
fix the fee for membership in its own
jurisdiction.
10. Amend article 5 by adding the
following after the word refund" in
the seventh line of said article And
no petition shall be received from
rejected applicant until six months
shall have elapsed after such reiee-
ton.
IL. Amend article Z, section /, of
the constitution by substituting there
for the following. Each member
shall pay into the treasury of tho Sub
ordinate Grange to which he belongs
a monthly due. to be determined by
the State Grange to which it is at
taohed"
II. Amend article Z, section 2, of
the constitution by substituting there
for the following: The Secretary of
each Subordinate Grange shall report
quarterly to the Secretary nf hic State
Grange the number OF persons lnltla-
ted since his last report, and also the
number who, by death, expulsion, re-
moval, or otherwise have ceased to be
members within the same time and
shall pay TO theSecretary of the State
Grange such an amount OF dues on
each member and foes for each person
initiated during the quarter as the
State Grange may determine; proyi-
ded that any State Grange may re-
quire such reports and payments to be
made through the secretary of the
County Oranges.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
In the Circuit Court at GAINESVILLE
State OF tennessee.
Bill for Divorce.

Orlenia Jane Walsh VS.. Daniel Walsh.
10 appearing from the bill filed in this
cauSe that the Defendant, Daniel Walsh,
Is a non. resident of the State of Tennessee.
IL Il therefore ordered that he enter bis
appearance herein on or before the End
Monday in January. 1878, of the Circuit
Court for Montgomery tOunty, Tennessee,
10 being The 10th day OF January, and plead,
answer or demur TO the complainants Hill.
or the same will be taken for confessed as
to him, and set for hearing ex parte aud
that u copy OF this order he published In
the ClarlSsville Chronicle for four conseeu-
tive weeks.
G.. ID. BAILEY, Clerk.
W. 4. QuAgLEs, Sol for complt.
bee. is, lS75-iw.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
COMMISSIONERS SALE
-OF-
XnIrInhIn .OfE

j. j. Garrett VS.. HeirsOfJ y Trahern, decd.
In pursuance of a decree OF the County
Court of Montgomery County, Tenn, maue
1870, will sell to the highest bidder at the
Court House door in GAINESVILLE on
Saturday, January IL, 1876,
the following Lots or parcels OF land he-
longing jointly to ]. j. CARROT and he
heirs II ]. Il. Trahern. decd, to-wit:
Lots Nos. 81 and 81 In the old town divi-
sion of the land sold by L. W. Atkinson,
aud known as the COuget property bound
ed on the north by the Atkinson division,
ON the east by the lands Of J. j. Carrot, on
the south by street, and on the west by
Warner Watts, containing about one acre.
Also, Lot No. 2, lying in New Providence,
Tenn, and bounded on the south by Water
street, fronting the river II poles, running
north = poles 20 rock corner, east II poles
to a rock corner, south q poles 70 a rock,
west u poles TO q rock corner-eontainfng
by estimation two acres.
Also. Lot No. 3, lying In said town OF New
Providence, commencing al a rock corner
running north ISL feet TO rock corner.
thence east 1874 feet, then south 1917 feet to
the beginning-containing 1916 of an acre.
Also, Lot No. 4. adjoining Lot No. 3. the
line n the south calling for 49, feet on
the north lisiz feet, east ISL feet, west line
1871 9feet-coniaining * of an acre.
Also. at the same time and place will
sell one house and lot situated in stewart
County. Tenn at or near Indian Mound
and known rs the II. II. Vaughan property
being the same bought by rrahern & Gar
rott at Chancery sale for Stewart county,
in the year ls7l. in the cause of Trahern x
CARROT vs.. II III Vaughan, and contains by
estimation about acres.
TERMS-Cas.l TO pay attorneys fees and
costs, balance on a credit OF six and twelve
months, notes with personal security re-
quised. hearing interest nom date, lien
retained for The purchase money.
PETER ONEAL. TX Il Com'r.
Dee. ~. 1870, adv. < stills 80 %.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
LETTER FROM MEANWHILE.

EDITORS CHRONICLE When | left
your lovely little city in the month of
last Oct, | promised to drop you
short communication when | reached
nv new home. Long ago, | would
have redeemed nay word. bit the plain
truth is just this, | have been pressed
with work. lam delighted with my
present situation. McMinnville is a
pleasant place to live in. 1t is certain
ly one of the incest little towns in Mid
die Tennessee. 1t is in 4 high and
healthy region of country. and the
scenery around tits beautiful beyond
description. 1t is in sight of the great
chain Of the Cumberland mountains.
Ben LomOnd, which is merely spur
of the main range, is seen towering up
in the full grandeur of its vast dimen-
siOns and lifting IFS great cloud-crOwn-
ed summit to the bright blue sky,
while down its broad slipping sides,
hang in unrivaled beauty the hazy
mists which are sometimes kindled
into splendor by the golden beams of
the shining sun. And away up upon
the very top of this gigantic mound of
earth and rocks, are houses and cult
vateI farms. The people who live up
there occupy lofty places. In balmy
Spring and sultry Summer it must be
delightful to dwell upon those mighty
heights. but during the rafting rains Of
surly Autumn aud driving storms of
dreary Winter, abiding so high in cold,
thin air certainly is almost intolerable
to poor freezing and shivering human
ity. But some folks are so fond of
exaltation in this life that they will
run fearful risks and hazards of death
itself, that they may soar far above TIE
ordinary level of THE common herd
Of human cattle" But this may not
be the case with those who have pitch
ed their tents upon the fertile peaks
ofolr famous mountain. | have never
been up there yet, but those who are
we'll acquainted with these fields that
are spread out in regions so much
above the humble plains around them,
report that they are rich and produc-
tive.
But L began to tell you something
about McMinnville, and was drawn off
in speaking of Ben LomOnd, so will |
now return 10 my original theme. As |
| have already said, McMinnville is a
handsome and Aourish:ng city. While
It's buildings are not Of the most mag
nl6cent kind, they are quite neat and
Evidently they were
reared for use rather than display.
The inhabitants are clever, kind and
cultivated. They have good schools.
There are five church edihces in town,
and another in contemplation. The
people here have energy and enter
prise. There are several machine shops
,f one sort and another, and also some
esta blishments already
n operation. They pay aoeH.
And you can get any kind Of water
n this country that you desire. In
act, all the waters seem impregnated
nth various minerals SO difference
THAT may be the matter with you,
emedy is readily found in the water.
t will relieve you quicker and better
han medical prescriptions. And the
Saters are generally as clear and as
bright as liquid glass.
Yours truly,
GREEN j. Jackson.
Dec. l5. Is7,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
PORTRAITURE.

To those having old pictures Of deceased
friends to DE copied to an enlarged size, or
desiring TO SIT for life Size Pictures of them
selves. would state that my arrangements
lerY in America have made specially
OF ih.s branch OF my professionalism re-
quires tie greatest care and experience
every negative for enlargement Is made by
myself and tpc finishing OF the picture.
whether In India Ink or In coltsrss is en-
trusted TO none but artists OF known skill
aud ability.
Respectfully invite the public 10 call and
examine the style OF work done at this
gallery. Irices viii he as low a. amy other
gallery doing az good work.
w. i. MccORHAC.
Gallery Opposite Court House.
Dec. II, is75-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

The vote in che House, on the reso-
luton against third term, stood 232
against and Is for it, and of the IL six
we're of the colored troops. The reso-
luton fell like a bombshell in the
Radical camp and the author, Spring
er, Of Illinois, has won considerable
reputation for strategy in thus placing
SO many Radicals on record against the
third term.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

The sugar interest of Louisiana,
which was afore6me the basis of pros
perity in that State, is now giving
promise of renewed vigor. The crop
this year is estimated at about 100, 600
hogsheads. This is the largest crop
produced during the past thirteen
years, being fully one third larger than
last, aud equal to about half the aver
age yield of ten years Immediately be-
fore the war.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

THERE have been bread riots in
Canada, which create grave apprehen-
sions of suffering and crime. 1t will
not take the tidal wave long to reach
the plundered and oppressed thousands
of the North.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

We are for one Presidential term
with ineligibility ever afterwards, but
we oppose. as an innovation upon
usage, the proposition to make ex-
Presidents Senators for life from the
United States at large.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

INDIANAPOLIS is hardly second TO
st. Louis in the development of Rad
cal stealing, and the half has not been
disclosed at any point of investiga-
ticn. The corruption of that party is
the foulest blotIon the records of chris
tian civilization.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

THE President is Said to be still ex-
tremely sensitive about the whiskey
prosecutions. His share of the crook
ed is enough to make a stronger man
sensitive.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
PRICE WARREN, (coD.
CLARA WARREN, tcoll.
Ill. SMITH, j. l..

/ certify on Friday morning the I'D OF
Oct 1870. Berry Lyle stated TO me that MS
son Tom had caught five hundred and
thirty tobacco flies and also sent two
negroes who swore that they had counted
three hundred aud sixty-seyen tobacco
flies for Tom Lyle aud did not state whelh-
er the three hundred and sixty seven was
the above named flies caught by Tom Lyle.
Statement by w.
Statement by -...','''a"'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
For Mayor.

WEare authorized to announce GEORGE
ALwELL. as candidate for Mayor. at the
Municipal election, To be held January Is,
1876.
We are authorized 10 announce NJ. SUI
LIVAN rs a candidate for reelection for
Mayor at the next municipal election to be
held January Is, 1876.
We are authorized to announce GEO. r.
HARRIS asa candidate for Mayor, at the
Municipal election.
Nov 20 lS75-te.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

EIGHT bills have been introduced
in the House for the repeal of the
specie resumption law. A move is al
so made to investigate the whiskey
prosecution in st. Louis and the re-
moval of Gen. Henderson.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
FOR THIRTY DAYS
ONLY /!

BARGAINs.-Now is the time for
bargains at Mrs. Rosenfed's. Large
line of Millinery and Fancy Goods,
sold at reduced prices for thirty days
only, such as Hats, Flowers, Sash Rib
bons, Kid Gloves, Corsetts, Belts,
Walls and Vaillngs Of all descriptions,
Ribbons, Silk Handkerchieis, aud II
full line of Neck Searls, ranging from
% cents upwards. Also Rufflings for
the neck, and Linen Collars and Cuffs,
Children's Worsted Hoods, and
Sacques, Furs aud Fur Trimmings,
large line of Real Hair Braids and
Natural Ourls, all Of which will be
sold cheap for cash. Now Is your
time to get your holiday presents.
Dec. 4, lS75-4t.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
Grange Warehouse.

HERSDoN x SMITH, of Trice's Landing
Grange Warehouse, sold at the Exchange
in this city, on the 22nd inst, 80 Hhds., as
follows;
20 Hhds Low Leaf, ut SO 60, 10 90, 8 80,
ca, 5 81, 40. -, 10, d 20. s 90, 90, 8 50,
~, 81, 60, : ~, : 20, 7 50, 8 40. . 80.
10 HhdS. Lugs 5 10. ) %, 30, -, 50, ) 30,
~, ) -, o ~, q On.
Lugs sold = cent higher. Sales every
Wednesday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
...,.........................N''
u. T.. SMITH, j. i.
srArror rryxEssrr. Montgomery County,

SrArEoF TENNESSEE. Montgomery county
Personally appeared before me. "a; ".
said county, Price Warren AMI VIE tlalrs;
who live upon Berry I.yle,n iarnl, nn ,u'
make oath they hope James Th9inas ~ ~
and tnnt there wns uuon the first string
ave hundred and thirty dies, and upon me
second string four hundred anu nil" eS
seven tobacco flies. making ia all W. nles '
We also certify that the aboye numbers ".e
the anime that ve qualified 20 hetofc Y, l..
smith, on tho morning Of the sil ~ vet'
IsnIcs wAnHrn.
CLAinA WARREN
Aitesi-if W, WATTS. =.
h4nin 80 aud subscribed ief"'e me- Nov
NV. WATTS, Mp. Met.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

THE Babcock Court martial has been
discharged. Grant thinks its white
wash will not be needed since he en-
tered upon his defense before the civil
court.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

THE Radical minority, in the House
is making fierce fight, but in its des-
peration it strikes too wildly to make
its blows effective.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
Tobacco Sales.

The sales this week amounted to
120 hogsheads, with an advance of /!
cent on all grades. But little good is
offering. There will be no sales next
week, but they will be resumed on
Wednesday. January ), 1876. We
quote
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

SUPPOSE that Mortou's committee
reports frauds in the Mississippi cleo
tious-of course it will, because it is
to be sent there to go through the
empty form ofiuvestigation and report
as instructed before geing-what will
sue ., Senate do about it? Send for
oc eN,..aanand drive the Representatives
praan 'Sa''sslppi out of the Halls of Con-
do no, by civil process, that body can
Miss;s .alng with the members from
what i P p IN the lower House. Then
for no I'm Tue object in view? Tte.n he
n,a,ay osher purpose than to S
- r,', ,Sr plaeinga suficiert, provide a
force within the State to com military
vote sen, fall, or to get up a 'S Intro its
thunder report with which - OSd and
northern Heart for the Pr 70 Ere the
campaign. at'al
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

We are just in receipt Of a
New Supply of those CELE-
DRAFTED ELANNELs, and call
attention to them, believing
that no such goods can be
found in GAINESVILLE at the
low prices at which we are
selling them. If you
want Flannels, call at Coul-
ter's. Medicated Flannels for
rheumatism-said to be eff
t is a good article
good for rheumatism
Dr. not. Call for these at
COULTER'S.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
Gracey Warehouse.

HARRISON & SHELBY, of the Gracey
Warehouse, sold Dec. %, Is hhds. as fol-
lows:
Kinds. Lugs 30, 3 30, { co, 30. 4. 20, ) so.
Kinds. Low Leaf7 ~, 10, 8 50, q s0,S 20,
10
8 iIhds. Medium Leafa 40, 0 90. 10 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25

JUDGE FLIPPIN is the nominee Of
the Conservative Democratic Conven-
ton for Mayor of Memphis.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
Respectfully,
Dee. %, 1875. BERRY LYLE.
srArE or TENNEssEE. Montgomerv Commit,

STATE OF TENNESSEE, Montgomery County.
Personally appeared before me, ID. L.
Smith, a Justice of the Peace for said coun-
ty, Price Warren-(col.) and wife CLARA and
made oath that they together with little
Tonne Lyle counted the first string of to-
bacco flies caught by said Tonne Lyle and
by him carried to GAINESVILLE sometime in
August last and handed Mr.. NJ. II. Clark for
count as he Tonne states TO us OF this now
ever we know not. but that he had i've hum
dred and thirty tobacco flies upon the said
string he counted we are certain and that
the missing ones has been destroyed by in
sects we are also certain. And upon the 2d
string four hundred and ninety seven to-
baccO flies. Swornto before me TINS Oct
%, 1873.
PRICE WARREN, (coD.
CLARA WARREN, lcoll.
II L. SMITH, j. l..
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
IIerI.nn. Nnsehpn.e.

TrHsLtf. Elf s CO.. Of The Elephant
wsfshaase. sald Dec -, and ~. i-1s. 20
hhis. as fellows.
iihis NailiaiH Leaf n - 70 70, ~ q,
fihas taiuiiip,l Leaf III TO-
=. 81, c y, ~ q ~ 81 W. #' p.
tibis ta4s. 70. es6 u. %. 70. ~.
~. : w. ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-12-25
A CARD.

EDITORS CHRONICLE You will please
publish the three certificates in your pos
session, after the following: The award
ing of $50 gold, on the 22d of Oct, was, 1 am
satisfied, done on account OF the explana-
ton given by me to the effect that the true
number was or flies So upon LIST string;
497 upon 2nd string. The certificate was
wrote wholly by me, except the figures
i97 and the signature of Esquire d. T..
Smith. The parties making oath, at the
time. before and since stated TO me that
l,u27 was the true number, as their oath be-
fore III. W. Watts reasserts ; but which 1
was informed of by the Committee was not
considered in their reconsideration of
awarding. | expected when | saw "A call
for a return of the money TO Mr.. Clark, that
the claims of Mr.. y. III. billings son would
be taken up and considered in the recon-
sideration of awarding but such was not
so. To the contrary, the prize was given TO
another and that upon the certificate Old.
l.. Smith which was not qualifiedto. be-
lieye, before anybody. Readers, you here
have the three certificates acted upon by
the awarding judges, f. r. Boss and b. II.
Burchett,