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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
RIVER MEMS.

The river has been very high since
our last report-almost out Of its
bank. TWAS falling slowly yesterday
afternoon.
We have had but few boats during
the last few weeks. on account Of heavy
ice in the Ohio river. --latest reports
from the upper Ohio reports the ice
sinking rapidly with a fair prospect of
a good season for steamboats,. The
Shippers Own was expected to leave
Cincinnati Thursday for Nashville.
She will, on her down trip, load with
pig iron. 80
The Silverthorn on her up trip Tues
day night struck the peirs at this place,
and had to lay over till day before she
could get through. She was damaged
very little.
The General Anderson, after laying
opposite this place for several weeks,
left Monday morning for st. Louis.
The Eddyville passed up yesterday
morning. She had fair trip.
The most regular packet we have
now is the Silver Spring, Com. Searcy
in command. She has been doing a
good business catching drift, one haul
was large cedar raft.
Capt. John Cross has built new
boat for the Port Royal and New
Providence trade, he will however
make trips occasionally to B. o. Kee.
sees saw mill with tows of saw logs
He calls her the Bull Finch"
The steamer Matt. Gracey has gone
to the bank-the pig iron has given cut
The J. N. Phillips from Pittsbure
is due with tow of coal.
Capt. Robert Mathews left or
steamer Eddyyille for his old home il
Kentucky.
The Alex. Kendall, new boat bull
for the upper Cumberland is expected
from Louisville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
PAINTING.
GARDINER & co.

Respectfully inform the citizens of
GAINESVILLE and vicinity that they are
now prepared to do work in the above
line in all its branches, such as House
Painting, Graining, limitations Of wood
and marble, Fresco, Sign and Orna-
mental Painting, Kelsomining, all
shades and colors, 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 a;
John T. Couts & Son, or line dropped
in the post Office viii be attended to,
no matter how small the orders they
shall have attention. FEB. 6, '75-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
LADIES. HERE'S AN OFFER FOE

LADIES, HERE'S AN OFFER FOR
you've will send the CHRONICLE
and DEMoREsT's MONTHLY MAGA-
ZINE, with either one of the choice
oil Chromos, "Old Oaken Bucket" or
the Captive child" with postage paid
on all of them, for one year for 40.
Where a subscriber resides in the
county, the price for all will be s435.
The chromos are master pieces Of
Jerome Thompson, and are IL by 26
inches in size, and originally sold for
Sl5 each. Send in your orders, SO as
to commence with the year.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

FROM reading the multiform notices,
from all parts of the country, of the
election of Andre& y ohnson, it might
be inferred that Tennessee has chosen
rs her Senator, some blood thirsty saw
age who is TO enter the Senate with a
war-hoop, brandishing tomahawk and
scalping knife and reaching for the
top-knot of 4 Cameron, or Logan or
some other of the numerous enemies
whom it is expected he will demolish.
Such notices are anything but compli-
meutary 10 Mr.. johnson who, If fiji for
the place. knoxs that Tennessee and
the South need. at this juncture, the
highest evidences of enlightened states
manship and all the saving influences
of the most generous patriotism
What will ii profit this State should
he successfully vindicate my policy, ="
rekndle animOsities and revive mem-
orics that ought TO be obliterated for
ever? These notices clearly indicate
a widespread expectation that Dir,
johnson is to create political earth
quake in the Senate. for the eXtermi-
nation of his Radical enemies but
none indicate any corresponding good
for his country We never Looked up
on him as the right man fer the place,
but do not rate him so low as to be.
lieve him capable of playing so con-
temptible i part as seems to be assign
ed him even by his admirers. If he
can not effect much good, We do not
believe he will disgrace himself or
State 10y trying to enact the political
bully on so elevated 4 stage.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

We are told, as proof of its being
all right. that many Confederates
voted for Mr.. johnson. That fact
proves nothing because it is well known
that many Confederates knew not what
they fought for, and readily concluded
that the discipline through which
johnson put them, both as military
Governor and Radical President, was
what they deserved, and hence their
vote of thanks for the merited chas-
tiZement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

The legislature, having completed
It's elections of officers, adjourned
for recreation and reassembled. will,
we hope, now go to work in earnest
and, by its measures of wisdom and
economy, meet the expectations of
their constituents and win more fame,
as material benefactors, than is likely
to be accorded them solely for their
wisdom in manipulating ballots.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
CONGRESS, with all its hatred of

CONGRESS, with all its hatred of
Louisiana, is learning from it a lesson in
villainy-it is trying to establish fed
eral Returning Board which is 10 be
clothed with power to throw out the
votes of all the Democratic States, in
the next Presidential election. 1t is
humiliating to believe that American
citizens can deliberately plan such vii
lainy, yet the Radicals have taught US
to believe that, in everything they utter,
and everything they do, there is pur-
pose of unmitigated villainy An
honest impulse would brighten any one
of them into fits.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

GRANT is in furry about big guns
and Notifications. Does he intend to
force a war with Spain? If so, what
will become of all his efforts TO return
to specie payments? War is a poor
agency for the payment of debts, or the
accumulation of specie. Neither do
we think a war will tend to secure a
third term-unless war is his pretext
for massing soldiers who are to be used
as means of forcing his election.
This is the secret of his pOlicy-the
cost is nothing to him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

SOME of the staunchest disorganiz-
ing Journals, are now the loudest for
peace-urging that unity of party and
the public good should take precedence
ofall other considerations. Heavens
how patriotic we become after our lit
tie trick has succeeded. They would
carry johnson through, or ruin the
party and the State. The deed done,
the models of patriotism and devotion
to the great principles which were en-
gendered by their reckless worship of
an idol.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

If, as the telegraph reports, the Vir-
ginius difficulty is adjusted with Spain.
what will be Grants next dodge for
getting upa foreign war, or in other
words, for getting up an army to make
war upon the ballOt-box? Will he
turn his attention directly to Cuba, or
instruct Sheridan to declare war against
Louisiana and commence at once, the
slaughter OF the bauditti?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

The RAIDS rejoice at the result of
the Senatorial election because, as they
argue, it secures breach in the oppo-
sition ranks through which they can
march to power. They reason badly,
or are ignorant of the character of the
Conservative party-thatp portion ofitat
least, (which gives tone to the mass.
Had the result been different. the Rad
icals might have calculated upon large
accessions from those, with whom A. J.
is the embodiment Of country, princi-
pie and 6uty-who have no guide but
him and are, without him, lost sheep.
But the true Conservative acknowl-
edges no guide but principle, owes al
legiance, alone, to his country and re-
CARDS men only as agencies through
which principles and allegiance can be
made effective. However much such
men may regret the election of Mr..
johnson, they know the act is past re-
call, and that the error can not be cor
rected by abandoning their conserva-
tive views and arraying themselves in
meaningless opposition to those who
have done the deed. Error is not al
ways evidence of intentional wrong /;
forbearance aud penitence may save
many an erring brother whom impa-
tient severity may drive beyond re-
call. Should the idol of the disoigan-
izers prove worthy of general worship,
all will give him praise; if otherwise,
those who set him up will be held re-
sponsible, by public opinion, for what
ever mischief he may do. The RAIDS
are on the wrong trail.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

SENATOR THURMAN. in his recent
speech. very completely silenced the
Radicals by pointing to the fact that
all the reported outrages, assassina-
tions, and lawlessness in Louisiana had
been perpetrated while the Republi-
can party had complete control of the
governmental machinery. This the Re-
publicans can not deny. IF Republi-
cans are shot down at night in their
tracks, asalleged it is only an evidence
that the Republican party, with all
conceivable means for suppressing such
a wretched state of affairs. is utterly
incapable of government and recreant
to the trust imposed upon it. Either
this is the case. or the alleged diabol-
ism does not exist The people of this
coutry, the Radicals should remember,
have not entilely lost their reasoning
powers Courier Journal
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

SPEAKER BLAINE seems to be losing
ground as a prospective candidate for
President, and Conkling is winning
favor in proportion. Blaine's offense
seems to be the report of the sub-com-
mittee on Louisiana affairs-he ap-
pointed the committee and is held re-
sponsible for its report, which gave
dire offcnse to the imperial tenant of
the white house.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

IT will be a singular coincidence
should the celebration of the hum
dredth year of the Republic, be con-
temporaneous with the practical inau-
guration of the Empire. Yet events
point, with too much certainty, to such
a coincidence as the final issue of a
hundred years of free government.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

IT is always the part of the true
friend to tell his friends their fault
and short comings in order that they
may correct them. The New York
Herald, as the friend of President
Grant feels impelled to talk to him in
the following plain terms:
GAS the humble but attached friends
of Mr.. Grant it is our duty to tell him
that. considered as president, he is a
failure. He has many fine qualities
he is an excellent judge of horses; he
has an unimpaired digestion, which is
a good deal in these days of dyspepsia;
he has keen eye for the main chance
in a business transaction, and there
are good reasons for thinking that he
might make a fine reputation as real
estate agent. Buff, to speak profanely
and after the Galena manner, he
makes a mighty poor president. >,
The Herald has for long time done
its best to conceal this deplorable fact
from his excellency. Everybody else
has, of course. seen it long ago. If
there is anything the American people,
Office holders excepted, are unanimous
upon it is that Mr.. Grant does not un-
derstand civil government. But that
did not concern us so long as we could
hope to conceal from his own eyes the
wretched work he had made and is
continually making of it. What could
it matter 20 US or to Mr.. Grant how
unhappy the nation was so long as he
was happy p
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

THE Yew York Herald is urging
Grant to resign and go to Europe.
The Union & American thinks that
sending Andrew johnson to Washing
ton may incline Grant to act upon the
suggestion-then if johnson will go
with him the country can breathe
freer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

THE memphis Appeal, of the 18th
ult., says: DIR. j. B. Lindsey, of
Nashville, one of the staunchest friends
of public education in the State, pro-
poses the establishment of two normal
schools for the education of teachers,
and suggests that the Fisk University
find room for one and the Nashville
University for the other. We second
that motion, and unite with the Doctor
in the hope that if Nashville proves
unworthy the emergency. and cares not
for the prize, let the University cities,
Knoxville and Jackson, or GAINESVILLE,
or the destined manufacturing empo-
rum of the South, Chattanooga. or
else the commercial metropolis of three
States. Memphis, seize the opportunity
of securing an institution destined to
do so much good to a nation, and to
confer high honor upon its SITE"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

WE copy the following from the
Gallatin Examiner: "Our entire
community was panied by the death
of our townsman, VIM. III. Robb, on
Friday last. He had been confined
for several weeks and dieda at II o'clock
A. NJ. on the I'D. He was the third
son of JOSEPH Robb, deceased, and a
brother of Alfred Robb. of Clarks-
vile. who lost his life at Fort Donel-
son, and Of Joseph NJ. Robb of the
same place. To say that he was one
of our best c;tizens-that his character
as a man and christian was pure
that ne was universally beloved for his
amiabllity of disposition, for his high
toned integrity, is but paying a just
tribute to his memory. We do not
believe that we ever knew a better or
nobler man.
A funeral sermon was preached on
Saturday, over his remains at the
Presbyterian Church, (ofwhich he was
a member) by Rev. Mr.. Arbuthnot
which was listened to by large con-
gregation. after which the burial took
place at the Cemetery"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
AN ORDINANCE.

Be 1t ordained by the Board OF Mayor and
Aldermen of the City Of GAINESVILLE, that
all Manufactures that may hereafter be
established within the limits of this City,
shall be exempt from taxation for period
of ten 40 years, from the date Of organiza-
ton or commencement; and under this
head il einbraced--capitaii invested In stock
Machinery and Realty, pro eided, however,
the gross amount ri:;iches the suin of Five
(SjOlW Tho9sard llOllaB.
Done az CITY Hail, in City OF GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, this January 18th, 1875.
JNO. O'BRIEN, city Recorder.
g. A. LIGON, Mayor.
Feb. 3, 70 3w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

MADRID, Jan. 3l-The Epoca says:
Cordial communications between Mr..
Gushing. Envoy of the United States.
and Senior Costro, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, have resulted in an under
standing in regard TO the indemnify
payable to the families Of the crey Gf
he Virginius.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

THERE ought. for some time, at
least, be a cessation of the cutlery
against Middle Tennessee as the mo-
nopolizer of all the highest Offices.
The Eastern and Western divisions
have swept the platter, this time.
This, with the signal triumph of the
disorganizers, ought to give us peace
for e term of years, though we fear the
latter may have another candidate
tied out, and ready for the track.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

MEssRs. MULDooN & Co, of the
Italian Marble Works, yesterday
placed under the chisel the marble in
tended for the statue of George d.
Prentice. After three months work
upon it, Mr.. A Buwly. the sculptor,
has just finished the model in plaster.
1t is pronounced by those who were
the intimate acquaintances of Mr..
Prentice, a perfect likeness of him as
he appeared in the prime of life. The
figure represents him sitting in an ed
itarinl chair, his left hand resting upon
q closed volume. aGl in his righthOld-
ing quill pen. The artist has ad-
mirably succeeded in the reproduction
of the facial expression. the fidelity OF
which at once impreSSes the beholder
twill require perhaps ten months for
the statues completion. 1t is design
ed that it shall rest above the doorway
Of the new Courier-J ournal building,
where it will be supported by two.
columns of red Scotch granite forming
the alcove. The estimated cost of the
statue, which will be eight feet in
height. is $4,000. The marble from
which it will be wrought was recently
imported for this express purpose from
the Revechine quarry at Carrara. and
is in the form of rectangular block
weighing seven tons. Mr.. Bowly. the
sculptor, is a native of Belgium,
though long resident of Louisville.
He received thorough education in
his art at the best Partisan schools.
and is regarded as in every way quali--
fed to properly execute his task
Gggier- Journal. 3Oth Hlt.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

CLOTHING CHEAP. = Medium and
fine clothing, we'll trimmed and of late
extraordinarily of the best me-
chanics: In American, English and
French fabrics-prices reduced and
great bargains sold in Clothing, In
der10ear, Hats, Shirts and all other ar
ticles in our line
PITMAN & LEWIS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

New ORLEANS. Feb. 2-General
Sheridan and party left the city to-
day. on the steamer Il. Z. Lee, fer
Nlcksburg It's understood that they
will not return to New Orleans, but
that headquarters of the Department
OF Missouri viii be re-established at
Chicago.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
A CITIZEN of Waco, Texas, writing
to the Union and American, says:

to the Union and American, says:
Within six months hope to be a
citizen of your State. Time and ex
perience have convinced me that Ten
nessee has as many advantages and
resources as any other State. Texas
has great many disadvantages. The
scarcity of timber and water, the high
rates of interest and the high taxes,
keep scores of farmers from buying
and improving land. The rate of
interest is three to four per cent, and
in many cases six per cent. a month.
1t costs about S23 per acre to improve
a farm in Central or Western Texas.
After a man gets it improved, it will
not produce vegetables, fruits or
grasses of any kind. General dissat-
isfaction prevails amongst the new
corners, and great many would re-
turn if they could be placed back like
they were in Tennessee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
The Question OF Cost.

An exchange says: THE govern
meut statistics, for 1871. may we'll
cause every honorable man to hang
ms head with shame, and may well fill
every Patriots heart with alarm. They
are as follows let them be pondereI
by SgeEy lover of his country:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

We dare say, that these statistics arc
accurate enough to justify the opinion
that ministers OF the gospel are the
cheapest Inquiries in which the Ameri-
can people india &c
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
(Nionigomery County,

montgomery County,
]. III. Turner, wife and Others VS.. X. c. Al
len and others.
It appearing 10 my satisfaction from the
affidavit that r. G.. Allen is n nOn-FeSi-
dent of the state of Tennessee 80 that the
ordinary process OF law can not be served
upon him, IL Is therefore ordered that pub
Iicafion be made in the GAINESVILLE CHRoS-
IcLE for four consecutive weeks, command
ing said nonresident "a apPearon or before
the LIST day Of March, 1873, and plead, an
swer or dsmur to complainants bill, Or
the same will be taken FOR -octessed as TO
him and set for lGaTHss' Ok pafte.
PETER ONEAL Clerk.
W. a. JACKSON, SOI'r. for CompIt
Feb. q, 75-fw.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06

For RENT.-Two Story Brick House
corner of Sd Cross and Main Streets.
Apply to w. p. Hume, Agent, at First
National Bank of GAINESVILLE.
Dec. 19-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
INSOLVENT NOTICE.

The estate of James Matlock being in
solvent. by order OF the County Court for
Montgomery County. I give notice that all
persons having claims against the estate
shall nile them with said clerk on or before
the End day OF May, 1873. or tue same will
De barred.
THOS. II. MOORE. Admir-.
of3As. MATLOcK. deed.
Jan. %. priv.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
DIED..

AT the residence OF II. S. Broaddus, in
this city, on the 18th inst. of pneumonia,
Mrs. SALLIE Ann CARTER, wife of DR.. Bell
field Carter, aged about 81 years.
At her residence in this county. on Jan.
30th. 1875, Mrs. LAvISA SMITH. wife of John
NJ. Smith. aged about 50 years
Mrs. Smith was a member OF the Metho-
dist Church and was a co nsistent christian.
Her hospitality was unbounded. She leaves
a fond and devoted husband and numer-
Gus friends to mourn her loss.
In this county, on the 3lst OF January, of
pneumonia. Mrs MOANINE OUTLAW, wife
Of Alexander Outlaw. aged 50 years.
DIED-October 20, 1874, near GAINESVILLE,
Tenn, Mrs. MARY VTCR BURNEY, wife OF
Rev. III. l.. Burney, pastor OF the AcAdoo
Church.
The deceased was born November1 6 1915,
was piously educated. conn eeted with the
Church in 1892. and married in 1884. Pos
sessed Of fertile mind, cultivated man.
ners, a keen relish for the esthetical. a
warm and generous heart, a piety not os-
tentatious, but sincere and steady, few
wives and mothers have discharged their
duties in the various relations OF life more
fully and nobly than she. Her memorial
is written upon the hearts OF her acquaint-
ances, and esteemed most highly by those
who knew her best. The social circle and
the Church suffer loss when such Jewels are
transferred from earth to heaven; but the
domestic circle, thus bereft of its heart
treasures, can find relief from heart-break-
ing agony only in the heaven-given assur-
ance that the loss of the survivors is the
gain Of the departed. Thesurvivors OF the
family are the stricken husband, with
whom she had walked the ways of life
forty years, and to whom she was a kind
and devoted wife. and a helpin his minis
terial labOrs no less than in secular inter-
ests; an only son, just attaining TO man
hood, for whose future usefulness she felt
all the solicitude possible to mothers
heart; and three little grand-daughters,
the early death of whose mothers left them
in orphanage,to be cared for by other hands.
These were scarcely less deaTto her than
their mothers, her own children, whom
she has gone TO join in heaven. May the
Divine Father bless and sustain the sor-
rowing husband-bless the son, bless the
grandchildren. B.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
INSOLVENT NOTICE.

Theestate Of J. NJ. Law being insolyent
By order Of the County Court for Mont
gonery County, give notice that all per-
sons having claims against th9 estate shall
ale then, Nth said Clerk within the time
tsescribed By law, or the same Will be bar
red. r.. W. WORKS NAN, AdDl'E.
Feb. 6. Is75-8w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-02-06
DISSOLUTION.

The co-partnersbip heretofore existing
between DR.. J. II. Harable and q. \. Keesce,
was dissolved on the first day OF Decem-
Der, 1874. All claims due the firm are to be
paidto J. II. VARIABLE, Jr.. Ad'mr.
Of J. II. Marable. decd.
Feb g. '75-sw