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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
THE CONCERT. at the GAINESVILLE Fe.

THE CONCERT, at the GAINESVILLE Fe-
male Academy, on the eveningof Dec.
g, was an entertainment of real merit.
The style of music selected for the
occasion evinced the most cultivated
taste; and it was most delightfully."-
rendered, showing the greatest care in
the training Of the young ladies. The
smaller girls. as well as the more ad-
vanced performed their parts most
beautifully. The whole occasion left
the impression upon the large and at
tentive audience that the musical de-
partment of the Academy is under
the management of thoroughly COM
petent teachers. 1t is with music as
with almost everything; only a few
excel. But then were some voices in
that concert of unusual richness, and
if carefully cultivated to maturity are
obliged TO excel. We are glad to
know that special attention is given to
vocal music. No female School can
afford to neglect instrumental or vo-
cal music. Miss Hall and Miss
Goetchius, who have charge of the
musical department, and who superin-
tended the concert, so much to the
pleasure of all present, are highly APP
preciated both by the school and COM
munity. They are admirably suited
to the delicate and responsible position
to which they are appointed. The
concert closed at seasonable hour,
which is not always the case, and the
audience left the Hall feeling that they
had spent delightful evening.
The Academy is doing well in all of
its appointments. The President,
Rev. j. M. Wright, is not only
thorough scholar, but is an earnest,
thorough teacher His corps of teach
ers having been selected with great
care, are competent, faithful and apt to
teach. We take pleasure in recon-
the Academy to all who may
have daughters to educate.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Our CARRIER, John Bailey, tenders
his sincere thanks to the kind patrons
of the CHRONICLE who gave him such
a cordial and substantial greeting on
Christmas day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

The sleet, last Thursday, kept GEAR.
ly everybody from town, and kept the
residents all housed up, which created
suspension of business for the day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

WE learn that Rev. W. NJ. Pettis,
of Paducah, has accepted the Rector
ship of Trinity church in this city,
and will be here about the 10Th inst.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

DR.. r. c. WYATT, of New Provi-
dence, received set of silver spoons,
in the Courier-J ournal drawing, and
Mr.. 10. Neblett, of this county, drew
call-bell.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Mr.. G. G. RICH has opened a liv-
cry stable on Strawberry Street, nearly
opposite the Courthouse.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

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, 1875-01-09

Hon. JOHN W. HARRIS died sud
denly of dropsy of the heart in Fayette
county on the I'D ult., in the seventy
first year Of his age.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

CIRCUIT COURT met last Monday
and adjourned to meet again next
Monday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE greatest bargains in Bleached
Domestics. 10000 yards below the
market price-bought as a job lot.
Call on
ct. BLOCH Bros.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Rev. j. r. PLUMMER wants to buy
a good milk COW with young calf. IF
you have such to sell, call at the Par
sonage and see him.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE Legislature did not organize
on Monday, so the election of United
States Senator is postponed until the
10Th.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE number of marriage license is
sued by our county court clerk, Mr..
Cneal, for the year 1874. was 2S1-132
white and lac colored. 4s!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

AN Immense stock of gents and
boys Boots and Shoes, at astonishing
low. psices, at :, " - ~. - e
I'll BLOCH Bros.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE RIvER.-On the 7th inst. there
was about 26 feet on the shoals, and
the river receding.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

NEXT Monday. the the stock of pic
lures, frames and many house orna-
ments too numerous to MENTION" be-
longing to Mr.. W. L. Gardiner. will
be sold at sheriff sale 4 tg / I ]
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE Express Office has been re-
moved to the room on the west side of
the square, formerly occupied by the
Northern Bank.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE first ice spell this season &C.
Cured last " ednesday--the ice being
two inches thick-and the ice gather
ers grabbed it quick.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Owen & Moore can furnish
you with Papers, Magazines
and Periodicals of all de-
scriptions, at publishers pri-
ces, by the year or single
copy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
DIED.

In this CITY, Dec, %, 1874. Dir. WILLIAM
BRoApDUs, IL the SD year Of htsase.
At the residence OF Mr.. SAINT. Hodgson
In this city, on the 9Th inst, Mrs. WINNIE
BUTLER, aged 70 years.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

NEW arrival of splendid stock Of
mems and boys Clothing. Hats, fine
Shirts, etc., at the lowest prices, at
It, BLOCH Bros.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE matrimonial market is active
apd steady-see numerous quotations
in this issue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE County Court fixed the salary
of the School Superintendent last
Monday, at $500 per annum, payable
nnarterly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Mrs. JOHNS offers her fine farm
opposite the city, Torrent. See adver-
tisement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

We notice, in our exchanges, the
deaths of many which occurred on
Christmas day.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

We publish an interesting letter
from Stewart county, by Rambler, "
to which we invite attention.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
LOUISVILLE AND NAsIIvILLEAN AND
GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.
GOING NORTH

GOING NORTH.
Train No. 9 arrives and leaves at l2:O5 A. N.
Train No. 4 leaves at 2:20 p. NJ.
GOING SOUTH.
Ira n No. arrives at G:22 P. N.
Train No. 8 arrives and leaves at S;45 A. N.
sg-Nos / and 2 are mail trains.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

J. j. RAwLs was elected Coroner
last Monday.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE largest assortment of hand
some Button Boots for ladies and
children. Also custom made kid and
morocco Side Lace Boots, at
2t.1 BLOCH Bros.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
Cheap Frames.

The place to get Frames Cheap is at
McCormac's. He is selling strictly at
manufacturers prices. and has the
largest and best assorted stock in the
South.
Gallery and sale rooms opposite the
Courthouse, Franklin street.
apl1tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
RATES or ADVERTISING.
so. sauA.... l4o s4e $40 s4o u NO

Announcement of marriages and deaths
free-tributes OF respect and obituaries
half price.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Imported Brandy and
Wines and old Whistles for
FY Tf
sale at Byers'.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Fine Cigars, also choice
Virginia Smoking and Chew
ing Tobacco for sale by
OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
Hecla Coal.

Hecla 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. II. PORTER 4 co.
Oct. 10, Tiff.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

THE following are the officers elected
for GAINESVILLE Commandery. No. s,
Knights Templar. for the ensuing
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

COAL. HAY. ETC
All orders for Pittsburg and st.
Bernard Coal, Hay, Cypress Shingles
and Salt left at Western Union Tele-
graph Office will be promptly filed by
F.-P. GRACEY & BRO.
Dec. 12-tf. 81
Byers has just received
omeSuperior Havana Cigars
Call and try them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Published Qnarterty,-JanuaryN Num-
Der just issued, and contains over Zoe Pa
yes. SEQ Engravings. descriptions Of more
Than see OF our best Flowers zkd Fexe-
tabIes, with directions 5or Cultare, Colofed
Plate etc. The most useful and elegant
work of the kind In the world Only -
cents for the year. Published In English
and German. Address -.
JAMES WICK, Rochester, y. Y.
Dec 10 7s-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
Knights Of Pythias.

At the election of Cumberland
Lodge Ne. II, Knights Of Pythias on
Dec, 18th, 1874, the following officers
xraro alaofa1.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

For Pure Drugs, Chemicals
Patent Medicines. Paints,
Oils. Varnishes, Window
Glass, Pure Wines, Brandy,
Whisky, Fine Tea and Spices
call on OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09


The cheapest and best Gallery in the
State. Four nice Pictures for one
dollar, and perfect satisfaction guar
anteed. l cordially invite all desiring
pictures to call and examine for them
selves our work and prices before 60
ing elsewhere.
IF tfgav Respectfully, st
ap11tf W. J. McCoRMAc.
The finest selection of i'm
ported Colognes, Handker-
chief Extracts, Hair Oils,
Toilet Soaps, Combs and
Brushes of all kinds for sale
by OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Try Byers Yeast Powder
if you want to eat good bis
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

Musical Instruments of all
kinds, such as yiolins, Quit
airs, Banjos, Harps, etc., also
a splendid stock of Violin
and Guitar Strings for sale
by OWEN & MOORE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09

some Superior Havana Cigars
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
Nice Pictures.

sale at Byers'.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-01-09
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

BLOCH Bros.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
CONGRESS-.

CONGRESS will convene ON Mon
day next. A great many of the mem
bers are already in the city, and
Others are arriving by every train.
The leading topic among those al
ready arrived, and in political circles
generally, is the election of Speaker.
The contest is up to fever heat
There is no doubt the fight is be-
tween Randall and Keer, and that
one of these gentlemen will be the
next Speaker, unless the contest as.
sumes a character that will force
taking up of a compromise candidate
which at this time does not seem at
all likely.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
WONDERFUL.

The Hon. Buzfuz is now bending
his vast energies to the work Of at
tending to the business Of the Town
Council and the Directors Of the Ag-
ricultural Association. OF course he
imagines he knows more than the
whole of them. He is great man
and successful scavenger. 1t is a
wonder he never exhumed the reports
on official salaries from the records
of the NJ. 81 p. Railroad. 1t is also
a wonder that in his researches
among the archives OF the Agricul-
tural Association he never ascertain
ed the fact that 6 Son'so bill for
printing was the only one of the kind
ever reduced by order of the Direc-
tors for being excessive. Wonderful
inexplicable dullness of so great and
good man
The Directors, it seems, under
stand their business, and know when
and how much to cut down a bill.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
a SOUTHERN TRIBUTE.

The entire press of the country,
with perhaps one or two ignoble ex-
ceptions, have endeavored to do JUS
tice to the history services and men,
DRY of the late Henry Wilson. The
sorrow of the nation over the death
of the Vice President is deep and
general. The New Orleans Bulletin
says:
"Henry Wilson, notwithstanding
his political history in the past, was
at the hour of his demise, one of
the bulwarks against the aggressive
one-man power,o and would if per-
mitted by the Deity, have proven in
the fast-approaching contest the fast
ally of Southern redemption and re-
generation. In him the South has
lost a friend-such an one as Sum-
ner or Greeley would have proven,
had not the hand Of a rude fatality
swept them away. A such we mourn
him, and can only regret that this
grief is all we have left with which
to deck our patriotism.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
COL. WARD III. LAMON.

At the risk of meddling with this
gentleman's private affairs, we take
the liberty of correcting a CORES
pondent of the Wheeling Intelligent
Ger. Said correspondent seems to be
a straight-out Republican, and en-
deavors to make a point against Col.
Lamon with the Republicans of the
State by charging that in 1872 he
voted for Greeley. 1t is true that
Col. Lamon attended the convention
that nominated Mr.. Greeley, but he
was there urging the nomination of
his lifelong personal friend, Judge
David Davis, and after his defeat
and the success of the Greeleyites,
Col. Lamon retired from the field and
did not aid Mr.. Greeley either with
his influence or his vote, but kept
aloof from the arena of political dis
cussion and quietly voted for Grant.
This statement may or may not be
to Col. Lannon's advantage, but
either way we deem it proper that
the fact should be made known and
the erroneous statement corrected.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
to SUBSCRIBERS,

Our subscribers will remember that
in December, 1874, we gave notice
that on the LIST of January followin
we would cut off the names Of all
subscribers over one year in arrears
for subscription. Acting upon this,
sixty names were crossed from our
books and their accounts placed in
process of collection. About two
thirds of them, as soon as they miss
ed the INDEPENDENT from their
homes, came in, paid up and renew
ed. In addition to this, our sub
scription list has been steadily on the
increase. We desire to give the same
notice this year. We cannot afford
to credit even the best and kindest of
men longer than one year. 1t is UNI
just and improper to expect more ex-
tended indulgence. We therefore
now notify all subscribers who may
be in arrears for more than one years
subscription on the first of January
1676,th their names will be dropped
and their accounts be placed in pro.
cess of collection.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
THE WHISKY FRAUDS.

General Babcock telegraphed
Tuesday to the District Attorney
of st. Louis, asserting his innocence
of connection or completely with the
whisky ring, demanding to be heard
in his own defence and averring that
he can satisfactorily explain away
the suggestive and suspicious tele-
grams adduced in evidence. This
General Babcock should do and do
at once, and the country will look
with interest to his testimony and
hope that he will not only clear his
own skirts but the skirts of those be-
hind him.
Certainly the kilograms, offered in
evidence day or so ago, some of
of which were signed "Bab," and
others purporting to have come from
him but about which there was some
doubt and dispute, place him in a
very awkward position and display
General Grant as either the tool or
the dupe of the whiskey ring. They
make it appear that General Grant
was either interested in the frauds
upon the revenues and loaned HIM
self and his personal and official in
fluence to the perpetrators or that he
was egregiously deceived by treach-
erous friend and confidant who per-
| suaded him to do the bidding of the
thieves under the pretence of advis-
| ing him as true friend and dutiful
subordinate.
These things General Babcock
should explain away for his own, for
the Presidents and the country's
sake. He says he can do so and we
hope he will. But it IS exceedingly
suspicious that he should be so init
mate with such men, and the fact
that every corrupt and improper job
which has been exposed in the past
has had some official high in the con-
fidence of the administration SUSPECT
ously connected with it, goes a long
way towards impressing the people
with conviction that there is some
fire where there is so much smoke.
Let General Babcock have chance.
The men who have been hunted
down by Secretary Bristow have
brought these charges and threaten
to 'sblister" some high officials if they
were not relieved from prosecution.
In pursuance of this threat they have
produced those dispatches, which ,on
their face, appear most suspicious,
but which may be garbled or even
forged. These same men, when the
Secretary of the Treasury first put
his hand upon them, started the re-
port that Mr.. Bristow himself was
Interested in a Kentucky whisky dis
tillery, and that he was urging these
prosecutions with a view to driving
others out of business that his firm
might have a monopoly. This was
a falsehood easily refuted, and then
the desperate men fell to threatening
others in high position. We trust
that General Babcock can clear him,
self and the President as easily and
thoroughly of the allegations against
them.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 1.
THE NEWS.

Senator Logan is reported to be ly-
ing seriously i'll at the Palmer House
Chicago, of acute rheumatism of the
brain.
Secretary Bristow's Presidential
stock is rising with steady rapidity.
The organs are shy of taking hold of
him, but the people are doing the
work just the same.
information has been received at
New York that the Spanish General
Sabas Marin has been twice defeated
in Cuba by the Revolutionists. In
the second defeat Marin was himself
mortally wounded.
At meeting in Chicago Wednes-
day of the Changers National Com
mittee of Independence it was pro-
posed to take the necessary steps for
the nomination of an independent
candidate for the Presidency.
A large number of additional dis
missals were ordered Wednesday in
the clerical force of the Interior De-
partment, and about thirty others
had their salaries reduced.
There will be at least thirteen con-
tested elections, and perhaps more.
in the next House of Representatives
The majority of them are brought by
Republican candidates against Dem
ocrats who have been refunded by
small majorities.
Information received from the
Texas border states that the raids of
the Mexican cattle thieves continue
undated many of the those engaged
in these depredations are said to be
| deserters from the Mexican forces,
and are also extensively engaged in
smuggling goods into Texas.
Hon. Joseph Holt Judge Advocate
of the Army, has been retired upon
his own application, and will be sue
| ceeded by Assistant Judge Advocate
| General William Mckee Dunn.
There will be no appointment to the
| latter position the Office having been
abolished by the last Congress.
We are informed that Brick Pom
eroy "has $125 worth of clothes to
show for $4,000 worth of debts. y
And he is certainly fortunate. With
that quantity of clothes he should
be able to make as respectable an APP
pearance in society as if he owed
two millions.
Twenty-siX employers were dis
missed from the Boston Custom
House, Wednesday, in accordance
with the recent Instructions from
Washington, thus making, with the
dismissals heretofore made, reduc-
tion of $160,000 per annum in the ex-
penses of that custom house.
According to the report of the SUI
perintendent of Public Printing, the
total cost of the printing, binding,
lithOgraphing, etc., done for the
Government during the year ending
September 80, was 81, $50, 424, ex-
elusive of $SS,959 for the Congress
sionol Record. There are now in all
departments of the office twelve hun.
| dred employees, with pay roll of
$95, 700 per month.
The Legislature of Virginia met
Wednesday in annual session at Rich
mond. The Governors message
gives q resume of the condition
of the State finances, submits mum.
erous recommendations looking to
an increase in the revenue and re-
trenchment and reform, and says that
the honor and good faith of the Com
monwealth require the fulfllment OF
all its obligations to its creditors
He also earnestly urges the partici,
patton in the approaching Centen
NAL.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04

Thirty-three years have passed since
the introduction of Or. Bulls Cough
Syrup, and it still stands unrivalled.
Pride, % cents; FIVE bottles 81.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
TERMS,
w WEEKLY


In all cases, except where takenfrom
the carriers, the money must accom-
pany the order for papers.
Rem ittances may be made at our
risk By Express (charges prepaid), reg
istered letter, post office money order,
or draft, Address
INDEPENDENT PRINTING Co.
harrisburg w Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
MONDAY, Nov. %, 1877

Bills introduced mr. Sherrard:
to regulate freight and passenger
charges on railroads /; to Commit
lee on Roads and Corporations.
Mr.. Dickinson concerning fees
in certain cases ; to committee on
Judiciary. Mr.. Arnett: reducing
number of State Normal Schools
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04

From the South &c. E. Sale, Rich
mond, Va, says he has sold great
deal of WIsHART's PINE TREE TAR Cor
DIAL. Also says it "takes well and
gives general satisfaction 1t parifes
the Blood, cures Coughs, Colds, Diph-
liberia, Sore Throat, weak Lungs, Asth-
ma, and Catarrh, and destroys Con-
sumption ltw.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1875-12-04
FACT WORTH KNOWING.

Are you suffering with Consumption,
Coughs, Severe Colds settled on the
breast, or any disease ofthe throat and
lungs7 so, go to your druggist, j. l..
w. Baker, and get bottle of Bos-
CHEFS GERMAN SYRUP. This medicine
has lately been introduced from Germa-
ny, and is selling on its own merits.-
The people are going wild over its sac
cess, and druggists all over our country
are writing us of its wonderful cures
among their customers. Ifyou wish to
try its superior virtues, get q sample
bottle for 10 cents. Large size bottle rs
cents. Three doses will relieve any
case, Try it. foot 8, W If