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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07
Thursday, September 16, 1875,

Twenty-three acres of land, lying on the
South side OF the Dover road, bounded as
follows Beginning at a stake corner to w.
ID. Boothe in the center of the Dover road
and runs thence South so po.es to a stake
I'm a hollow, thence down center Of hollow
1871 poles to n hickory aoOve the Dipping
Spring on North edge of hollow, thence
North S74 poles to center of Dover road
corner to R.T. Pollard, thence up center of
tract sold A. ID. Fletcher by Jos. NJ. Jones.
TERNs-Cash. Subject to redemption.
POLK q. JOHNSON,
c. & NJ. and COMMISSIONS
aug 1875 tds-prf $40 50
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07

WHEELER & WILsoN.-We have a
new Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Ma
chine, which has never been used, to
dispose Of upon reasonable terms. 1t
is No. 2. half case, bronzed arms,
polished ease, with all the late i'm
provements, including patent tucker.
ruffier, corder and Hyde's patent oil.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07
Yours truly,

ANON.
Ashland City, July q, 70.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07
saturday, September IS, 1878,

q tract of land in Civil District No. l, OF
Montgomery county, lying on both sides OF
the road leading from Tait's Station to Port
Royal, being the tract of land belonging to
the estate OF James 3. Brown, decd, and
the same upon which he lived, containing
IU7 2-5 acres. Plat can be seen Mt my office,
and will be shown on day OF sale.
TBRMs-One-third cash balance I'm one
and two years with interest. Notes with
good security required, and lien will be
retained until the same are paid. No re-
demption. Possession given Jan. ], 1876.
POLK q. JOHNSON, C. a NJ.
Aug7 lS75tds-prf $40 50 81
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07
CIaIksViIIs Female Academy

W -
The next term Of this Institution win be
| gin Sept. 6th- A full corps OF experiences
| teachers. every department well furnished
ample grounds. comfortable lodgings, mod
crate charges and thorough training give
US many advantages. The President ha'
been fortunate in securing the very besl
TEACHERS in every department.
The entire charge for n boarding pupil
With no extra branches, Is only Si07 per term
of five months Music. Drawing, Painting
Se., under superior teachers, at very mode
rate rates. Pupils should enter at the be-
ginning of the term, if possible.
'aClarksyille Female Academy isan insti.
tuition unsurpassed by any other in the
South."-MemphisA Appeal. {.
"Iknow Rev. ]. M. Wright; and when
you do. You viii agree with me in high
verdict in his favor as n christian man, a
minister and an educator. He takes "a
teaching con Gm0re he pursues IL consci-
entiouSIy. and what Is SO done, Is thor
oughly done."-Bishop McTyeire to one OF
the Trustees
81 have known Bro. Wright for several
years and most cordially congratulate the
friends and patrons of GAINESVILLE Female
Academy in having secured him as It's Pres
ident-believing that his education, apti-
tude to fmpart Instruction, his admsnistra-
tive ability. combined with gentlsness OF
manner and purity OF Character emlnentiy
fit him for that responsible office. "-Bishop
Paine. EOS 81 - 81 1880 49,
ave have known Rev. J. ". Wright, ID.
D., for a number OF years and have wit
messed his management OF (1arksville Fee
male Academy. He is a scholar OF long
and thorough training and varied literary
culture; faithful, laborious and success
full educator, and by reason Of his purity OF
character and true piety Is eminentiy fitted
and qualified for the important and very
B.W. MACRAE-
...f f.s-.f-s JNo. r. HOUSE.
CHAs. q. SMITH,
awe have patronixed DIR. Wright's scnool
since he flrst came among MS, and know
him to be eminently qualified 10 discharge
the responsible duties devolvtng on him.
His kind, but firm discipline, thorough
manner OF teaching. assisted as he Is by his
most estimable wife, together with an ex-
cellent corps of teachers, make him worthy
the highest degree Of condolences Of the
public" si ras7 FH ~
II. E. BEACH.
w. ID. MERIwETHER, Jr.
Besides Normal class for his own teach
ers and such others as may desire to join 10,
the President has arranged a course for
young ladies who desire TO pursue their
studies after graduation. This course Will
consist of instructions in elccution, COM
position, the thorough reading of few
classical English writers, History Of Eng
lish Language, and General Pathology.
Rev. j. II. wRfeHT. D. D.. Prest.
July 3. lS75-tf. So
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07

J. B. Turnkey VS.. 10. NJ. Jones. ct ais.
Pursuant to a decree in this cause, at the
April Term, 1875, of the Chancery Court at
GAINESVILLE, will sell, at public auction, to
the highest bidder at the Court House door
in ClarkSyille on u
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07
Fine Jersey Calf for Sale.

Ihave fine Jersey bull calf wish to
sell-price $40 90. He is out of my fine inn
ported cow, "Lillie Rucker :" she Is an i'm
ported COW, direct from the Islands OF Jer-
sey, andby Mr.. Massie's imported bull, OF
able color and said TO be, by competent
judges, one OF the finest calves of his age
ne is now about months old and can be
seen at my house in GAINESVILLE.
July l7-2m. WIN. h. TURNKEY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07
STAR SAW MILLS

have large lot Of seasoned and unsea-
soned lumber, laths and boards NJ the above
mills which offer for sale cheap for cash-
w. p. Keeses, r 3. Psnick and John Ds-
IL will be found at tbs mills ready 10 wait
Orders left at the store Of B. o. xeeeee q
Co. will receive prompt attention..
May q, lS75-Sm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07

A SPECIALITY.
We are making to order aa,
Long Curl Hair Mattresses,
Moss Mattresses, of best moss,
> Moss Top Mattresses,
Cotton Top | ftEIA
Box Spring {"
Material good-work guaranteed
Give us you order and encourage home
manufacture.
~ Respectfully,
81 " - e. @. C. ATKINSON.
Aug. Z, 1875-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07
ExpENsEs FoR TWENTY WEEKS.


VIM. Meriwether, Esq, W. T.. spalding,
cox, A. A. Rowland, NJ. u, Ed. Charles NJ.
Day, A. NJ. Barker, Esq, Robt. Graham.
Esq, d. B. Smith, Esq, ]. T. Linebsugh, N.
ID. July Him
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
|ETa zs.s.EE sd = = : : s'tsii.I -
Two Silver Mounted Show Cases
cheap. Apply at this office.
Aug. z, 1875-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-08-07
Ealltoniun Academy,
FOR MALE AND FEMALE.
STATE 1INE-sUTERIE, Ky.

The third session begins Monday, Sept. 6,
1875. Seven Teachers engaged for the ses-
sion. Instruction THOROUGH. sDisci pline
RIGID. Experimental lectures in Chemis-
try. Philosophy. Anatomy, Physiology and
Hygiene. Study Halls very commodfous.
and supplied with new and elegant furnf-
ture. The Academy retired and free nom
evil or COMMUNICATING infiuence-yet in
ready communication with any point APP
proachable by railroad or telegraph. 4
EXPENSES FOR TWENTY WEEKS.
Boarding se5 90 (from Monday until FRI
day, 50 . per week.. Tuition nom $40 to
S20 Music, with use OF instrument, 81 30.
Photography and Bookkeeping, each So
For catalogue containing full
address.
RYAN +. HALL, Principal
~Guthrie, Todd county, Ky.
REFERENCES BY PERMISSION:
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

1t is said that q steamer running twenty
miles an hour can 60 from the coast of Nova
Scotia to the British coast in four and one-haIi
days, and London paper urges the project Of
establishing line Of steamers on that route
for carrying passengers only, as freight cannot
be economically shipped thereby. At presen,
the ocean voyage occupies nine or ten days
and all the steamers carry heavy freights, on
which they mainly depend for their income. Il
is doubtful if line for passenger traffic alon:
would pay expenses, but 1t is an experiment
that will probably be tried
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The sumac bushes might be developed into
a very important one in this State. The Vir-
GINA sumac ranks next to the Sicily in the
markets, and always commands ready sale at
good prices. The process of gathering and
curing, as described in az article 10 the Gazette
few days ago, is simple and cheap. The SUI
mac trade ought to bring several millions Of
dollars into Virginia each year. And one most
favorable feature of the business is that it utili-
zcs class Of labor that is little or no use fo1
any other Industry children and those who are
too old for rea! labor There are two large
mills in this city for grinding sumac, both Of
which arc doing a large business, and gatherers
of the article will always find ready market
here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The present wages paid by the Federal Gov
eminent to aborers is sl.25 per day, for eigh,
hours service. On Saturday last twenty-five
negro laborers who had been employed at Fort
Madison, opposite the Naval Academy, at An
napolls, at this rate, refused to work any longc,
unless they received $3.50 per day. The Cap
tain refused to accede to their demands and
they stopped work. No sooner had they reliu
pushed their places than they were filled by
persons glad and willing to work at Sl.25 pc,
day of eight hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS. The amend
ments to the constitution adopted by the last
legislature and to be submitted to the next leg
islature for further approval provide:
/. To exclude from voting persons who have
been convicted of petit larceny.
2. To strike from the Constitution the pro-
vision requiring registration of voters.
3. Reduction Of the number of members oil
the House of Delegates from l 80 to not more
than 100 nor less than 80.
4. Reduction of the lumber of members Of
the Senate from 43 to not less that 80 nor more
than 40. This reduction to 60 into effect after
the Tuesday succeeding the first Monday 10
November, 1879, under an apporlionment to be
made by the Legislature
5. An apportionment to be made by the legis
lsture at,the regular session next preceding the
Tuesday after the first Monday 10 November,
1879, or sooner, and in 1891, and every tenth
year thereafter.
6. No person holding salaried office under
the State government to be eligible as mem
Der of the General Assembly.
I. Biennial sessions of the General Assem-
bly,.
g. Members of the General Assembly to re-
ceive salary.
The sections proposed to be added to article
". and to be numbered % and "a, are:
l. That the legislature shall have power to
provide for the government of the cities and
towns, and to establish such courts therein as
may be necessary. ....... ... +,
2 That the legislature shall have power by
two-thirds vote, to remove disabilities incurred
by duellists, their seconds, &c.
These amendments are to be submitted to
the next legislature for its approval, and it ap.
proved will afterward be submitted to the peo.
pie for their ratification or rejection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The survivors of the Third Georgia regiment
arrived at Fortress Monroe, yesterday, from
Norfolk. on visit to the fort. They we're met
by Gen. Roberts and staff and escorted inside,
where they received salute of thirteen guns,
after which they repaired to the ramparts and
witnessed the firing of some shot and shell from
hteen-inch gun. After spending an hour
very pleasantly they were escorted to the wharf,
the band playing Dixie, where they embarked
and proceeded out to the capes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The Lynchburg Republican urges Lynchbure
as the place for the establishment of the pro.
posed museum for the exhibition of the min
erals Of the State, but the impression of all
connected With the scheme is that Alexandria
is the most suitable location, on account of its
proximity to the seat of Government and its
accessibility to persons from the North, who,
by coming here, would save the long Journey
into the interior, while accomplishing the same
end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The French Assembly and the British Par
Lament have passed the Channel Tunnel bill.
Expectation will DOW be 90 tip toe to see the
result Of this gigantic scheme. The orieinators
of the plan arc Frcuchmen Of wealth, and they
are backed by the French Northern Railway
Company. "A cooperative organization has
been established in England. These represent
tatiyes of the two nations have pledged them
selves to spend in preliminary tests 10000
francs on the English coast, and like SUN on
the coast of France No estimates Of the ex-
peuse of completed tunnel have. yet been
made, or can be properly, until alter the ex-
perimental trials. Dover and Calais have been
chosen as the probable terminal points Of the
tunnel. The distance between them s about
twenty miles. The promoters of this scheme
ask DOT a dollar Of subsidy from the Govern.
meuts, but are willing to bear among themselves
the cost of the work in return for concession
of the monopoly and profits of the undertaking
as provided for in the BILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06
The Western rains and floods have done

The Western rains and foods have done an
immense amount of damage to property. In
the parts of the country most afflicted by the
foods tho country bordering the rivers is com.
paratiyely level, and the destructive action Of
the water was slower and less violent than it
would be in region where the rivers are more
confined and cannot discharge their surplus wa
ter on either side over large surface The
actual losses from the foods seem to be limited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

AdvIces from China to the 10th, and from
Japan to the 18th utl., state that the assaults
upon foreigners had been renewed at Picking,
the last attack having been made Oh an attacbe
OF the German Legation, who was seriously
beaten while on a scientific expedition about
forty miles from the Capital The negotiations
between Japan and Corea had assumed less
friendly aspect. and there were rumors of an
Impending war between the two countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

REMARKS The receipts Of Flour continue
light with good local demand for high grades
Family and Extra ut an advance Of 25 to soc
during the week, while medium grades Of Extra
and Family are dull Wheat has been active
all the week, and prices rapidly advanced to the
close, when, owing to large receipts and the de-
cline in other markets, prices fell off TO l0c on
low and medium and to SC on high grades ;
the market closes very dull, the bulk of the Of.
ferngs being withdrawn offerings of 1915 bush
els, with sales Of white at lao and l45 for good to
prime and red at 1872 1876 and 40 for fair to
good, l43 and l45 for prime, and $50 for choice.
Corn is dull, no sales being made except At low
figures offerings Of 1880 bushels, with sales of
mixed at o3 and IS. Rye is quiet. Osts are
very dull the bulk Of the offerings being damn
and badly cleaned, prices rule low; offerings Of
oO2 bushels, with sales at so and IS. The total
offerings of Grain on Change for the week end.
ing today we're: Wheat q, l72, Corn ll,3l3,
Oats 1888, and Rye 1893 bushels. Prime Butter
is very scarce, with good enquiry. Eggs are
dull the supply large with but little demand.
Good table Potatoes are in request, while small
are neglected. Bacon Is very firm. Plaster and
Salt are unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

Ex-Governor John g. Brown, Ex-Governor
lsham e. Harris aud General W. B. Bate are
mentioned in connection with the seat in the
u. 5. Senate made vacant by the death of ex.
President johnson. The latter, it is said, will
probably be the fortunate man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

Dr.. AMY Bessels, one of the members of the
Inflated Polaris Expedition, is now engaged at
Washington in perfeoting his report, which will
make three volumes, averaging nearly 400
pages each. The first volume is now in the
the Saranac when she went down in Seymour
Narrows on the 18th Of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

10 noticing the proposed visit of a number
of gentlemen from Schuylkill county, Pa, to
this State, for the purpose of purchasing land,
the Fredericksburg News says: LET those
whom we now cordially invite come, assured
that they will receive honest welcome, fair
dealing, and candid and complete information.
If they make mistakes it will be their own err
ror or misfortune, not our fault. Let there be
no concealmeuts, no misrepresentation. We
offer them, upon terms most favorable, water
power equal, if not superior, to that of Low
ell, with sites and facilities beyond expecta-
ton; lands on the Potomac and Rappahan-
mock, and adjacent thereto, which rival in
cheapness, fertility, access to market by rail,
and all other desired advantages, any real es-
tate 10 the market; and climate unsurpassed
and unexceptionable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The extremely partial character of the rain
tall this season is remarkable 10 parts OF
Georgia contiguous fields of corn arc said to
be amply supplied with moisture and suffering
from drouth. The ST. Paul Pioneer Press also
says of Minnesota In certain portions of the
State the rains have descended and the floods
have come 10 such pluVial volumes as almost
to deluge the crops, while 10 other portions
there has not been sufficient rain for month
to furnish mosquito with temperance
drink -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The celebration of the O'CounelI Centenary
began yesterday in Dublin with imposing cere-
monies, and will continue for three days. An
immense number Of strangers have arrived 10
that city to participate in the celebration,
among them many distinguished preIates from
the Continent. The ceremonies began with
Ponti6cal High Mass in the Cathedral, there
being present two Arcbbishops, forty Bishops
and five hundred priests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The Commissionerswho have been making the
count in the Treasury have finished their labors
and report the cash correct with the exoep,
ton of the forty-seven Thousand dollars def
cheney. The Commission venture the opinion
that the robbery was committed by some one il
the ofice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

A number of culored people of Baltimore
held meeting last night and adopted series
of resolutions protesting against the killing OF
coored man by policeman, and referring
generally to the unfair treatment which the
colored people sometimes received at the hands
of the authorities, and asking the sympathy Of
the public ip efforts to secure Justice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

Estimates of the damages done by the foods
begin to come 10. Henderson county, Ken
lucky, S250000; Cook county, ILL.,, 100000;
Morgan county, ILL.,, $4,000; New Martins
vile, w. Va, 100000 Central Illinois,
Sl,OOO,0OO. This is very mcagre list, bu.
will enable people to form an idea of the gen.
eral devastation that has been wrought.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

j. &. Mason and w. a. Little, commission
ers, sold at Spotsylvania G. H., on Monday,
the farm (507 acres) of Thomas r. Beazley,
with good dwelling, outhouses, &c., to Mr..
Robert w. Colbert, for 50, $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

At noon yesterday the national flag was hoist
ed over the capital at Montgomery, Ala, and
tweDty-one guns fred in honor of the carrying
Of the convention by the conservatives. Th.
majority will be from $4,000 to 10000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

to small areas along the river banks. There
the crops have been destroyed. Railroads have
suffered greatly; bridges have been swept
away; deep cuts filled up by land-slides aud
road, beds for hundreds of feet have disap-
peared. Manufacturing and other business in
terests in the region affected have suffered
somewhat, but not to an alarming degree.
There is good reason to hope that the floods
along the Ohio and its tributaries, the Wabash
and the Upper Missouri, have done their worst.
The note of alarm is now coming from the
Lower Mississippi, where overflow to a com
paratlvely slight extent is already reported,
and unless the levees prove stronger than car
be expected, there is great probability that the
rich bottom lands will be inundated and a large
amount of crops be destroyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

A Nevada paper, referring to the Mormon
Bishop Smiths testimony in the Mountain
Meadow case, says that "had he ten years ago
attempted what he DOW proposes to do, his life
would not have been worth a penny" And it
concludes that the Mormon Church is begin
ming to topple. The head of the order is swift.
ly nearing the grave. Schools are extending,
and it would be strange. If. in the heart of this
country, this sect could much longer thrive "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

10 consequence of complaints by American
travellers that they are frequently subjected to
annoyance by officers of foreign Governments,
by reason of not being furnished with passports,
notice is given that persons about to proceed
to foreign countries can procure these safe
guards at the Department of State or at any OF
the United States Legations abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

Ii markets were created 10 the South for
broom corn, farmers could realize 800 per
acre by its production, and the capital invested
10 the mandatory of brooms would pay forty
ner cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

Mr.. Duncan, according to dispatch from
New York, says that his father has offered hin,
S250,oO0 10 protect the firm $ letters of credit.
and that the matter has been placed 10 the
hands Of Drexel, Morgan & Co., to be carried
out by James Morgan, OF London. He says
that this sum is amply sufficient for the pur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The comptroller of Chicago, in communca-
ton to the council Of that city, in relation to
outstanding bonds and coupons Of Chicago, for
which deposits had been made with Duncan,
Sherman 4 Co., shows that he deposited with
that firm on June Goth, to coupon account,
1857 900 for payment of coupons and bonds due
July lst. At the time of their suspension the
balance unpaid was $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

The failure of the proposed contract on the
part of the w. &c 0. 4. K. with O. A. Stevens,
representing other parties, to raise the means to
construct the road to Winchester has been an.
nounced. The result had been anticipated for
some days, Mr.. Stevens, it is understood, OBJ.
jecting to clause in the contract giving to the
directors the expenditure of all monies. The
President of the company is not at all discour-
aged by the failure of this attempt, but is conf
don't that the means for the construction of the
road can be raised in other quarters and to that
end tho efforts of the Directors will now be
doubled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-06

Among the recent curious inventions is the
application Of the camera obscura to a railroad
car, imparting to the travelling and wondering
beholder moving diminutive picture of the
country through which it is passing.