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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
THE Tobacco Circular of John
Stewart Oxley & Co., dated May 8 and
q. Livernnnl and London saws.

THE Tobacco Circular of John
Stewart Oxley & Co., dated May 8 and
4, Liverpool and London, says:
The position of the London To-
bacco market has not undergone any
material change, since last report Of
LIST ult., although, in the course of the
four weeks that have since elapsed, the
transactions have somewhat exceeded
those of previous months.
The demand has not been general,
and. as far as Western Strips are con-
cerned, was confined to some few selec-
tons of fine quality. at about former
rates. Medium and common grades
of Strips are still neglected. In other
descriptions no sales are reported CALI
ing for special notice.
The time of year has now arrived
when attention is naturally directed
to the arrangements for the planting of
the new tobacco crop, and, as conse-
quence of the failure of last season,
the present becomes an occasion of
special interest. Within the last few
days, discouraging accounts have been
received, but without producing any eff
fecton The market, as tits felt that there
is yet ample time to make good any
deficiencies occurring at such an carly
period. The developments of the next
few weeks will be closely watched by
all interested in the trade. Stock on
hand in London. May l, Is, go hhds.;
in Liverpool, g, III"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

GEN. JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE died
at his residence in Lexington, KY, al
fifteen minutes past five o'clock P. NJ.
last Monday, the 18th inst, after a long
and painful illness. Gen. Breck,
enr:dge had been Vice President and
Senator of the United States and
Major General and Secretary of War
cf the Confederate States, in each q
which positions he won honor and dis,
tinction. He was born in Lexington
Ky, January IL, 1921, and died in the
55th year of his age regretted by all
and leaving behind him name ant
fame which will endure as long as thu
history Of his country.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

WILLIS WATERS. This charm
ing story, by HILDA. which has been
running through our columns for seven
weeks, still continues, and grows more
interesting with each number. This
is the first effort of the young author
and it does her much credit-in fact
would be fully worthy of much older
and more experienced writer. We
have heard the opinion of several in
regard to it and all speak highly of its
merits, and the interest shown by our
readers, and their evident desire not
to miss a single number, shows their
appreciation of it. We hope HILDA
will continue her literary efforts, and
we are sure our readers will join US in
the hope that it will not be long after
the completion of willis Waters :"
before she favors us with another.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

FIRE.-A house situated just out
side the corporate limits, above Lafay-
cite Mills, on the Searcy's Ferry road,
owned by Mis-. Harriet Crouch, and
occupied by Mrs. Hit, was destroyed
by fire yesterday morning about three
o'clock. Nothing was saved, the fam
ily barely escaping. 1t is supposed to
have been the work of an incendlary
as the house seemed TO have caught
from the outside.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22


We have just received large con-
Segment of Calico, Domestic, Dress
Goods, Hosiery, Clothing, Boots and
Shoes, which we offer at the panic
stricken prices.
300 pairs pants, s. cents and upwards.
200 coats, 81 and upwards.
200 vests, 20 cents and upwards.
275 pair full stock shoes, 81 % and
upwards. ~ Rtil"-,. E,.t -
$50 dozen hosiery for ladies II! cents
and upwards.
At j. G. JOSEPH g. BROS.
S. w. Cor. First and Frankli
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
SHOES! SHOES! SHOES!

Coulter has Mems full
stock Brogan Shoes at $1.l0.
Coulter has Women's Kip
Shoes at $1.25, and Ladies'
Cloth Shoes from $3.50 to So.
| Children's and Misses Shoes
from Is cents to $3.50.
Coulter has a large assert
ment of Old Ladies Cloth
and Morocco Shoes, low heels
and broad soles.
Coulter keeps a large and
well assorted stock of Gents
Furnishing Goods, such as
Linen Bosom Shirts, Cotton
and Lisle U n ders h irts,
bleached and brown Drill.
Drawers, the best British
Half Hose, Linen Handker-
chiefs, all of which we are
selling very cheap. Call and
see them.
Coulter keeps the largest
and best assorted stock of
Dry Goods in the city. We
get in a new lot of Prints ev-
cry few days and will be glad
to see you at any time. 1t is
no trouble to show goods, but
a pleasure, whether we sell
to you or not. So call at No.
Is Franklin street, and give
us a trial before making your
purchases and we will guar
antee to you time and money.
Yours very truly,
B. F. COULTER.
May Is, '75-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
GAINESVILLE WHOLESALE MARKET.
CORRECTED BY ]. j. cRUsxAN.


SUGAR.-We quote, Louisiana, in Hhds.
l01zCS ;Crushed, Powdered and Granula-
ted, ii to l3c. I've
New Orleans Molasses, 90, q 20.
SYRUPS.-5Oca65.
COFFEE We quote Rio q to
dc, Java s. to SIC.
sALr;.Ksnawna,7 bushel bbls. 50 So
by the Car load 81 %.
FLoUR-Snperfine, 81 so; Extra, So 90 TO
6 90; Choice or Fancy, 50 O096 80.
STAR CANDLES.-l6to lSc.
WHIsKEY-Common country, 81 GOAL 20;
best brands Robertson county, 81 30 TO IS.
CHEEsE-Prime factory 1915.
RIcE-Carolina, 92e.
SoAP-Bar t6@io. - 49,
OILs-Coal oil. l6a2Oc; lard oil. 81 20 cts
linseed oil, raw SIC boiled ~.
SPIRITS TURPESTINE-G0.
VARNIsH-Copai,s 81 50; Japan, / 10.
wINDow GLAss-sxlO 81 10 y box. lOxl2
P6wDEEE Rifle, SO. 25as5Cs keg;iead, 10 20,
CAPs-iOa soc a 1000.
OYsTERs-2 and n cans 81 OO9l 90.
SARDINEs-l62s.
MACKEREI-No. 8, per Dbl. $40 90 kits
No. /, 81 75ta2 %.
BLACKINa-s71z@7a. per dozen.
NAILS-S3 30.
IRoS-Kentutky, 81; Tennessee, "A.
RoPE-22a2 oc. -t.f ter.. 90
20 cts. delivered.
TRACEs-s9 % to IL 30 per. dog.
CoLLARS-SS 80 to "a per. dOZ.
HAMES-s4 to 10 per doz.
AxEs-sl0 80 to u 50. per. dog.
The following are the prices paid here al
this date for country produce.
BAcoN-Buying, Eye.
LARD-l5c. .ssl
TALLOW-6c.
PEA NUrs-S5asl 90 per bushei
GINSENG 81 90 TO 10
BEESwAx-21c.
FEATHERs-new-O935
WHITE BEANs-sl 50 TO ~ W.
PEAs-75c to 81 o.
TIMOTHY SEEDS W.
Is HERDS GRAsS-sl ~.
ORCHARD GRASSY ..
BLUE GRASs-Sl ~.
RYE-sl TO- fe-saf
BEEF-294 gross.
! PoRK-61z97 gross.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
PAINTING.
GARDINER 4 co.

Respectfully inform the citizens of
GAINESVILLE ard vicinity that they are
now prepared to do work in the above
line in all its branches, such as House
Painting, Granting, limitations of wood
and marble, Fresco, Sign and Orna
mental Painting, Kelsomining, all
shades and eolors, Glazing, Carriage,
Buggy and Wagon Painting. Old
painting retouched and renovated.
Ready mixed paints, all colors, prepar-
ed for use. Work will be done in the
best workmanlike manner, promptly
and at reasonable prices. All orders
both from town and country will be at
tended to by w. l.. GARDINER.
Office and work room at the place late
ly occupied by Sam. Brockman as a
Carriage Repository in rear of Frank
lin Hall--orders left at the, Office or at
John F. Couts & Son, or line dropped
in the post Office will be attended to,
no matter how small the orders they
shall have attention. lFeb. 6. '75-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

OMAHA, NEB., May 1S.-On Sunday
night Mr.. Mcpherson, living eight
miles east of Columbus, Nebraska, was
away from home, visiting friends, ac-
companied by his wife. They left four
childrena at home, aged four, six, twelve
and fourteen years. During the alb
sence of the parents, the house took
fire and three of the children were
burned to death. The circumstances
indicate that the fire commenced out
side, so it was the work of an incen-
diary.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

OUR neighbor of the Leaf sees fiji
to take issue with Us in regard to the
raising of poultry without apparent
cost, and cites his own experience as
proof of our error. Now, We hadn't
the slightest reference to raising them
off of some one else's hen roost; yei
we think his legal lore is of but little
advantage to him, if he cant avoid any
apparent cost, even after raising a few
in that manner.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

b. o. KEEsEE & Co, have a large
assortment of groceries at their store
ON Franklin street. They keep on
hand everything usually kept in =
first-elass grocery and among other
things have about 900 barrels of the
best quality of -four, and large sup
ply of pure apple vinegar of their owl
make. NJ. c. Northington aud W. L
Keesee are in charge of the establish
ment and will wait on custmers. Sec
advertisement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

IRON WAGON CoMPANY-The con-
tract for the erection of the buildings
10 be used 10y this company has been
let out to Messrs. Gilbert 4 Beatty for
about s., 400. Its to be frame build
ing, brick foundation, ST feet by b,
with iron roof. 1t will front on Com
merce street, and is to be completed in
about sixty days.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

IMPROVEMENTS. - Madison street
still leads in improvements. On this
street the residence of +. b. Lurton
is nearing completion, that of JAS. l..
Loekert viii soon be finished, II. ID.
Moseley's is being rapidly pushed for
ward, and ,he foundation OF Col. j.
+. Houses has been commenced.
On Franklin the digging has been
completed,and the laying Of the found
alton of Elders building is begun
McCormac is having his gallery and
the drug store Of Owen X Moore cx'
tended about b feet. The new pave
ment in front of the residences of c
Kropp aud w. NJ. DaGicl is also quite
an Improvement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
A Woman Buried Alive,

The Boston Transcript says the bod,
of the wife of a well-known citizen O,
Westfeld. Mass, who apparently died
a year and half ago, was exhumed
for burial in another lot. Some per.
sons present had the curiosity to open
the coffin, and discovered, to their hor-
ror, that the corpse was turned over
aud the hands of the dead woman were
clutched into the hair of her head,
while her burial clothing was torn to
shreds in many places. There would
seem to be little doubt that she was
buried alive, and that she met hor-
rible death in her grave.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

MAJOR JOHN PRESLEY STRANGE,
for many years leading merchant of
Memphis, and during the war adiutant-
general on the staff of Lieut.. Gen.
Forrest, died in that city, on the 18th
inst, of consumption, aged fifty-thre
wears.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

At a stated meeting of McAllister Lodge,
No. i02, F. and A. NJ, April II, A. d. 1875, the
the following preamble and resolutions
were adopted
WHEREAS, In the dlspensation of an all
wise Providence, Brother q. W. AlsbroOks
has been taken from our midst, therefore
be it Wy
Resolved, That in his death the commu-
nifty has lost one of its best citizens, the
family kind husband and father, and the
Lodge one OF its best members. Bro. Ais
brooks was young Mason, vet Jealous In
the duties assigned him in the work, and
a regular attendant at the Lodge when his
health admitted of his doing so.
Resolved, That while we depIore our loss,
we bow with submission to the will of Him
who doeth all things we'll.
Resolved. That the members of this
Lodge wear the usual badge of the Order
for thirty days, and that these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes of the Lodge
the family of the deceased be presented
with copy of the same and that they be
published in the Clarksyille CHRONICLES.
]. N. BLACKFORD,
SID. &. BATSoS,
Committee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

BOsToN. May 17.-Gov. Weston, of
New Hampshire, and four out of five
of his council, decide that the votes
cast for Matt" Head. Republican can
didate for State Senator from the
Second District, are to be treated as
blanks, claiming that his name is
Nathaniel. They also throw out The
vote cast for the Prohibition candidate
for State Senator, declaring him in
eligible on account of not having been
resident of the State as long as the
law prescribes. This gives the two dis.
puted seats in the Senate to Democrats.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

THE anniversary OF the Presbyterian
Co!ored Sunday School was celebrated
last Sunday. A number of premiums
were awarded for punctual attendance,
good lessons, etc. This is under the
charge of Prof. Jas. Dinwiddie, to
whom is due the credit for the good ac-
complished by it. The number of
teachers Is ID; scholars, 154.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

GOLD opened strong in New York,
Wednesday, advancing to 1l6s, and
closing at 116f.
Tennessee bonds closed at 50@50f.
Cotton dull at 16l@16lc for mid
ding upland.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

The Mecklenburg centennial was
observed in this city by our patriotic
fellow citizen, Henry Frech and one or
two others-with the firing of two
ouncer y on the square. Henry says
he is bound to celebrate the 4th of
July" even when it comes in May.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

= UNPRECEDENTED ISSUE OF Posi-
AGE STAMPs.-The issue Of postage
stamps of all kinds by the Post office
Department during the month of April
last amounted to little in excess OF
S3,60O,OOO This is an increase of about
twenty per cent. on the issues for the
corresponding month last year, and is
by far the largest amount ever issued
in any one month by the Department.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

WE are requested by T. p. Burke,
Secretary of the GAINESVILLE Tobacco
District Council, toinsert notice ask
ing the return of the minute book of
the Council. He thinks it was proba-
blv left in the Hook and Ladder Hall
and picked up by some one. The
finder is requested.to leave it at this
Office.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

THE anniversary of the Baptist Sun
day School occurred last Sunday and
was celebrated by the school in an APP
propriate manner. The superintend-
ent, T. NJ. Riley, read a report show
ing the school to be in a healthy and
prosperous condition. The number
of officers is 8; teachers II, and regu.
lar attendance of scholars, 145. Prof.
A. F. Williams, of Elkton High
School, then entertained the audience
for about two hours with an able ad-
dress.
The Superintendent then presented
the premiums-30in number-fOr good
attendance, etc. A premium had been
offered for the best essay on baptism
and one for the best essay on the plan
of salvation. Five essays were offered
and being unable to decide as TO the
best, premium was awarded TO each
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

McCoRMAC has made arrangements
to retouch all negatives made for pat
rons hereafter without extra charge.
So wrinkles, freckles, or crows feet
won't detract from the beauty of the
finished picture, and he hopes to please
all. inch. 20-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

We regret to learn that the little son
of j. F,,Smith, who was attacked by a
mad dog some time ago, and who at
that time was not thought to be in
jured, has since developed symptoms
of hydrophobia, and has had to be
confined to room. When We last
heard from him everything was being
done for him which could be, but we
have not heard with what success.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

THE case of Bloomstein vs.. Sneed,
Collector, testing the right to pay the
Torbett issue for taxes, was argued
before the Supreme Court last Tues
day. The decision will be rendered
in few days, and is one of much in
terest to the people.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

THE COURTs.-Chancery Court adj
iourned this week.
Criminal and Circuit Courts meet
next Monday, the 9th inst, but We
understand most of the cases will be
laid over till the September term, on
account of the busy times with the
people in the country.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
HecIa Coal.

We have the agency of the above
Coal and will keep the market sup
piled with good screened coal, free of
slate and trash. Will be glad to sup
ply those who will favor us with call.
L. Fl. PORTER & co.
Oct. 10, Taft.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

THURSDAY evening and yesterday
our section was visited by welcome
showers, sufficient rain falling to make
good season, which, doubtless, was
taken advantage by all of our farm
ers who had tobacco plants large
enough TO set out.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

The French Government is prepar,
ing new law on the press, so as to dc
away with the state of siege which
keeps editors under the thumb of au-
thority. The law is to be brought for
ward at the first session of the next
Legislature. The editors are jubilant
at the prospect Of having little more
rope.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

We copy from the Paris Intelligen.
Ger the following deserved compliment
to one of our best and most enterpris-
ing business firms. q. B. Wilson 4
Co. have established abroad the same
high reputation which they have long
enjoyed at home
"Mr. G. B. Wilson of GAINESVILLE, Of
the firm of G. b. Wilson 4 Co., pro-
prietors of the Sewanee Mills. was in
town on last Tuesday, and called at oul
office. This firm is becoming vel
known to our lumber men, to whom
they sell large amounts of fine build
ing material at very low prices, and al
ways giving satisfaction. We can re-
commend these gentlemen to all our
builders"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

b. o. KEEsEE has, at the Star Saw
Mill, large lot of seasoned and un-
seasoned lumber, laths, boards, etc,
for sale cheap. w. Z. Keesee, Il. B.
.Penick and John DAILY will be found
at the mill ready to receive and fill all
orders left with them
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

REvs. j. n. Mcdonald and Ii. j..
Burney will hold meeting in the
Cumberland Presbyterian church at
this place, commencing Friday night
before the fifth Sunday in this month.
The public generally are invited to at
tend
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

The Illinois Central and Chicago
and Alton Railroads announce a great
reduction in freight rates to New Or
leans. A change in passenger rate,
from New Orleans to New York to 81
is announced by all the companies
which makes the actual fare lower thar
it has ever been before by rail from
south to east via Chicago.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

j. KIRKsEY, at the passenger depot.
has his laundry at that place in opera
ton. We learn that he is receiving
Il fair amount of patronage, and that
thework turned out gives general salts
faction.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

The Supreme Council United
Friends of Temperance convened in
Nashville on the 18th inst. The Order
has only been ia existence two
years, and now HIS membership
of $1,000, of whom 5000 are in Ten
! u .SSee,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
To the Changers.

A full attendance of delegates to the
Montgomery Council, is requested, al
regular meeting, LIST Monday in June
as business of Importance will be be
fore that body.
b. W. UssERY, W. NJ.
My 18th. 1879.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

J. G. JOSEPH 4 Bro. have special
notice in this issue, calling attention
to their large stock of goods offered
at prices to suit the times. Store on
southwest corner of Franklin and
First streets.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

Mr.. ISAAC ADKINS, late of Fredo-
MIA, Kansas, has arrived in this city
with his family. He gives a gloomy
account of affairs in Kansas, and will
make his home in this vicinity for the
future.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

and see the largest and best
assorted stock of Carpetings
in the city, ranging in price
from 20 cents to ST %.
Call at Coulter's, and buy
a pair of Ladies good Cot
ton Hose at 10 cents.
Call at Coulter's and see
those beautiful Cashmere
Suits, all wool, at from SIS
to $22.
Coulter has a large lot of
goods on the Bargain Coun-
ter, which you will do well
to see before making your
purchases elsewhere. Call
and see them.
Coulter has a large lot of
Irish Linens on the Bargain
Counter, VERY CHEAP.
Coulter keeps the A Col
lar, the best and cheapest
collar in the market.
Coulter has Paper Collars
at 10 cents per box.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

4 SPECIAL term of the Chancery
Court will be held at Springfield COM
mencing Monday next. A special term
will also be held here on the first Mon
day in July. - ~ q Y
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22
Public. N otiCei

Wanted. All the Wool and Ginseng
which is for sale, for which we VIII pay Ins
I,ighest market price, delivered at our
Store on Public Square, or at the Depot IN
GAINESVILLE. Responsive parties furnished
with sacks. ,,,,,,,,,,,. 900
:. OPPENHEIMER 4 co.
May l, IS75-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

PRAYER-MEETING next Thursday
night, at the residence of IL. Z. Dor
ris on Greenwood avenue.
Greenwood Vocal Glass will meet at
IL. p. Doris this Saturday night.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-05-22

WE have received the first issue Of
the Columbia Journal, a thirty-two
column paper under the control OF
Gen. Marcus j. Wright and A. b. Up
shaw, published at Columbia, Tenn
The first number bears evidence OF
enterprise in its management.aud shows
signs of encouragement in goodly
number of home advertisements. We
wish it every success, and welcome il
to our exchange list.