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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
Montromerr County Council.

The Montgomery County Council
Patrons of Husbandry-will meet in
the City of GAINESVILLE on the first Mon
days in February, April, August, De-
tober and December at 10 clock A. NJ.
The Council is composed of three del
egates from each subordinate grange
selected by said oranges. The annual
dues from each subordinate grange
Joining the Council is 81 70, and it is
made the duty Of the Secretary to col
Iect the same. 1t is also made the dqz
ty of the Secretary to keepa register OF
of the different oranges in the county
with the names and their 2. o. ad-
dress. Secretaries of the subordinate
oranges will please send this informa-
lion TO my address at Port Royal.
Z.SMITn, Scc'y.
Tobacco Leaf please COY,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

SINCE the adjournment of Congress
all breathe free, except the Radicals
who breathe curses, because Congress
failed to clOthe Grant with power to
crush liberty under his heel, that Radi.
calism may become permanent institu-
ton of the country, a perpetual dis
grace to civilized government. Dur,
ing its whole legislative history, since
1860, it has never enacted a single law
with view to :he general welfare, and
scarcely one that was not intended
either TO insult and Cypress the South
or to build up New England, or to fos
ter the ''isms' aud rings to which il
gave birth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

pal publishers, bankers. merchants,
lawyers, and other business men of
Clarksville-Edgar Jones, Cashier
3rd National Bank; Samuel Watkins.
President Gas Light Company; Nor
ton B. Howell, Mayor; T. d. Craig
head, Evans, Fite. Porter & Co., Fur
man 4 Co., Carrick, Hollins & Co..
Nashville; W. B. Galbreath. Presi-
dent Cotton Exchange, Memphis ;
Gen. A. j. ID. Thurston. West Ten
nessee; Hon. NJ. D. Davie, Master
Kentucky State Grange: Trice & Bro,
Bankers, Hopkinsville R. Y. Pendle-
ton. David Bronaugh. Pembroke, KY
F. B. Moody, of Moody, Wooten & Co.,
R. j.. White, of r. L. White & Co.,
C. G. Jones. wholesale clothier, Louis
vile, Ky. G. H. s.
March 4, 1875.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

Col. A. S. CoLYAR, A. is lieuten-
ant, publishes q document to prove
that the State can not pay current ex-
penses and the interest Oh its bonds, with
a less tax than 6S cents, and upon this
showing insists upon an enforced COM
promise with the bondhOlders, which
is partial reputation. When it is as
certained through practical results,
not figures flung together, upon as
sumcd data, that the people can not
pay both interest and current expen-
ses, then will be the time to demand a
reduction of the debt by scaling inter-
est and bonds, and should our credi-
tors, in spite of the plea that the State
can not pay the whole debt without
absolute ruin to the people, still de-
mand payment in full, then will
come into play the oldest law of ma
ture self-preservation, and We can,
with a strong show of justice, say to
the bondholders-you must take what
we can pay, or you will get nothing.
We have strong hope that this alter
native will not be forced upon us, aud
that it may be averted, we counsel the
people not to heed those whose habit
it is, to cry wolf, not to save, but to
scatter the flock, for the attainment of
some personal end. Col. c. is, no
doubt, honest in the sentiments he ut
tiers, and believes in the figures upon
which he bases his convictions, still we
can not endorse his positions, until
forced to do so. by the unerring test Of
experience. We have no moral texts
to quote against Reputation, as an ex-
treme act MISREPRESENTATION, butmight
have many such to urge against repu-
diatiou as convenient and profitable
mode of paying just debts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

THE New Orleans Picayune says the
cost of producing the last years crop
of cotton, was SIS 100000 less than the
year before, in consequence of varied
production and wise economy. The
Radicals hope the civil rights bill will
check this progressive tendency in the
South, by deranging the system of
labor, and the people be kept poor and
weak and still subject to Radical con-
troll. The complete subserviency of
the South to this control is the only
chance for the continuance of Radical
power over the government, and hence
the eager desire for conflict of races
that the bayonet may control the bal
lot. and enable Grant to play the South
against the North in the struggle for
empire.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

SINCE Congress did not clothe Grant
with power to suspend, at will, the writ
of habeas corpus; since Congress for
babe his interference with Arkansas
and compromised with Louisiana, his
only hope of winning the crown of alb
solutism is, that the South will forci-
bly, resist the insulting and infamous
civil rights bill. Should the South
wisely aud periodically, disappoint him
in this, he will be "a dead cock in the
pit" and grow more and more offensive
in the nostrils of both sections, until
he is buried out of sight and smell like
any other nuisance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

A. J. tells a Tribune correspond
ent that he is pledged to no party and
will commit himslf to no party's policy.
This is consistent with his past course
he never did belong to any party
which did not belong to him. We see
in his position however, a strong bid
for the Presidential nomination, and
failing to get it. paving the way for an
independent race.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
LETTER FROM STEWART COUNTY.

Messrs Editor 1t may possibly in
terest some of your city readers to hear
something about wild Cats" You
know that yesterday. the 9TH inst, we
had very nice snow, which we deni-
zens of the coalings hailed with pleas
ure, because when we have snow, we
can hunt the wild Cat" which we
consider here, the kings and little "q's"
of the hazelnut patches that naturally
belong to the coalings of Stewartcoun-
ty. This morning armed and equipped
with guns and forty-six fine fox hounds
or, as Pete johnson used to say "dorgs"
we started for the dens of these formi-
dable enemies of pigs and lambs. /
say we. mean DR.. w. A. West,
G. G. Lyle, Rily, Wiley & Co. You
understand that, don't you? DR..
West is at home on two-day furlough
from the law-making oody of Tennes-
see. How good he said he felt when
he could get little recreation Of this
sort from the arduous task of making
laws with the other members of said
body to keep wild Cat" hunters from
understanding what was meant by so
much of Section 4 Article 8 be re-
pea!ed." But the Doctor is bully on
the wild Cat" hunt, so is G. c. L..
and Riley Wiley. Now, let me tell
you, we left for the dens at 81 o'clock
A. NJ, and soon found unmistakable
tracks of these desperadoes on pigs
and little lambs, which We followed
for two and half miles. where they
were safely harbored in large white
oak, it being hollow. We cut it down
and found three very large Wild Tom
Cats and two Wild Pussy Cats, and
just let me tell you, gentlemen, they
entertained our 46 dorgs for II hours
in the most desperate manner, but we
captured them all and returned via
Indian Mound, where we, dorgs and
all partook of DIR. Vests liquor, meat
and turnip salad with a relish that was
keenly agreeable. You know how this
is, gentlemen, if you have ever been
hungry. Alter dressing our wounded
dorgs and sewing back their displaced
scalps and receiving the warm and
hearty good wishes of the DIR. and his
excellent wife, we, the balance of US
got home the best way we could-in the
dark-which was at IAN. You know
how hunters are, they think it is night
when they give up the chase-night or
no night.
Yours truly,
G.. W.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

THE proposition that the State shall
issue ten millions of dollars of Treas
ury notes, of various denominations, to
pass as currency, is a stupendous
financial scheme, but we confess to an
obtuseness that can not comprehend its
beneficial workings. If that sum can
be made to pass, as currency, at par,
without interest and without the equi-
tyof redemption, We see in 1t a happy
solution of the financial problem-a
speedy liquidation of the States debt
and the relief of the people from the
burden of taxation. But unless these
conditions are fulfilled, we see little in
the proposition besides heavy addi-
ton to our debt with no correspond
ing facilities for its payment
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

DR.. r. A. HOLLAND, formerly of
Kentucky, who left the Methodist
church several years ago aud united
with the Episcopal church. has lately
got into trouble on account Of SER
mon he preached, in which he said he
did not believe in eternal damnation.
Il has been intimated that he would be
deposed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
FROM NEW PROVIDENCE.
Yours truly,
G. w.

New Providence needs Litera ry So
ciety or Reading Club. Though there
are about seventy-fve families in the
town, yet they have no place for the
literary entertainment of their young
people. The Mite Society is good in
its design and social in its effects
upon society. Would it not be we'll
for its officers to introduce literary
feature that the young people might
learn something of Will Shakespeare
as we'll as Old Sister Phoebe? | mere
ly suggest.
What say you gentlemen of New
Providence to the above suggestion I?
Speak out, but don't all speak at once
The health of our people has improved.
The shades of death have passed away
but many sad hearts lament the loss
of those they loved, 1.-THE Leaf men,
tions concert to be given here, but
we cannot hear anything definite. We
have great deal of musical talent in
our little town, but what We need is
organization. Let choirs be organized
in our churches and let our young peo-
pie join in heartily, to bless Jeho-
vah's name"
The Civil Rights Bill has not affect
ed us as yet When the grass grows
and the black berries ripen we fifteenth
amendments will be an independent
nationality. Until then-well-life is
sweet. We sympathize with our good
friend, Bob Rossington.
We are proud of our fair contributor,
"Hilda." Ought she not to have writ
ten at least two more chapters anent
the same subject? That pen should
move steadily on.
CRAYoN.
NEW PROVIDENCE, Tenn,
March 8, 1873.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

A. is followers are thoroughly i'm
bued with the spirit that has charac-
terized his entire political career. Give
him what he wants and he harmonizes
beautifully, refuse and he knocks the
party into pi. Sowith his followers, they
have got him into the Senate, and his
organs, with all the ndiUete of honest
patriotism, proclaim that the Demo
cratic party is again a unit. Give
them what they want and they are anx-
iOus to harmonic; refuse, and their
motto is disorganize! The same OBJ
stinate selfishness, in Grant, is fast
disintegrating the Radical party
Give me a crown, is his demand, and
all Radicals who demur, are kicked
out of the ranks and, with his body
guard, he resolves to take by force that
which patriotism declines voluntarily,
to surrender at his command.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

GRANT has done one good thing-his
egort to transplant the Naraganset
chief, frog Tennessee to Turkey. Some
point ip Africa--among the Hotten-
tots, for instance-w6tld haye been
congenial with his tastes and 9@pa-
tiles; but he will be content with the
Turks.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

THE policy of Beecher's lawyers is
to save him by sinking TiltoH. Nor
ally the two are much of a whatness,
still q sensible jury will not accept the
depravity of the one, as proof of the
;unoeeuee of the other. To prove
that one man stole a sheep, is no proof
that another did not wrongfully APP
nropiate WOOL that belonged to an
other.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
FINANCIAL QUESTION.

The subject of finance is, very prop
erly, engaging the attention OF the leg
islature, unfortunately, the subject is
too intricate to be comprehended by
the minds engaged in its elucidation.
1t is very easy to understand the simple
fact, that the State is deeply in debt,
but It's not quite SO easy to understand
how that debt is to be paid and, at the
same time, Tighten the burden of taxa
ton of which the people complain.
That debt is the debt of the people
and, if paid at all, they alone must
furnish the means, and they can do this
only by a pro rata contribution in the
shape of taxes. To diminish the rate
of taxation, there are but two equita-
BILE modes-a rigid curtailment of the
the expenses of the State government,
and an honest and economical admin
istration of the Federal government,
whereby the people of the States may
be relieved of the unjust obligation to
make good all the money stolen by fed
eral officials and all which foul, par
tizan administration bestows upon
rings and favorites.
The wasteful extravaganza Of the
peoples government is the source of
their financial embarrassments and the
great cause of their inability to pay
the debts incurred by the corruption
or mismanagement of those to whom
they confded their most important in
terests. IF this be trne-and few will
deny tit follows thcrefrom, that the
people themselves are responsible for
the burdens they bear, in so far as they
have selected incompetent and dis
honest agents-federal and State-to
discharge trusts which none but the
honest and wise are fitted to under
take. The fruits of their folly are BIT
ter to the taste, and instead of meet
ing, like men, the consequences of
their own indiscretion and repairing
the self-in-Aicted wrongs under which
they suffer, they clamor for low taxes
and reputation to rid themselves of a
debt they honestly owe, even if dis
honestly contracted. As the source of
all power under our government, as
originally instituted, the people are
directly responsible for whatever
wrongs have been done by the agents
of their own selection.
Under this view of broad and recog-
nized responsibility, the conclusion is
inevitable, that the only honorable dis
position to to be made of the debt is to
pay every dollar of it, unless the total
can be diminished by a fair compro-
mise with the State creditors. En-
forced bankruptcy is more honorable
than repudiation-inability to pay i'm
plies no dishonor, except it be the re-
suit Of prohigate waste of the means of
payment. In this case, there has been
waste, and it is likely to continue, for
aught we see in the proceedings of the
legislature. Economy is upon the lips
of every member, but the seeds of
JOhnsonism have taken root in the
minds of many, who inculcate the idea
that there is no dishonor in reputation,
aud many of the people endorse the
idea at the suggestion of self-interest.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

exchange tells of eat that at
terrly repudiated two of her litter be-
cause they were black. Sheridan
sbould be sent to that locality, Sata a
reximent. if required, to crash this fe {,
line rebellion against the hftAsn'i
awendmeat-<ais discrimination OF
account of color.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

BUTLER boasts that he once gave
Louisiana peace and would like to do
1t again. Very likely, if he could get
for the peace he would give, as many
pieces of silver as he stole on the
first occasion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

THE funding bill is still the target of
the political sharp-sbcoters who have
discovered no better substitute than
reputation. If this be their ultima
tum, the State would have more peace.
ifless honor, by repudiating at once and
putting the vexed question at rest-un-
less the disorganizers have some other
hobby in reserve.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

IT is a rather queer turn ofthings
to find the fre-eating Pryor de-
Tending the rabid abolitionists, Tilton.
1t is lucky for Pryor in one sense, it
connects him, historically, with the
church of the holy scandal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
THERE is one Job we hope the Dem.

THERE is one job we hope the Dem
Gratis will undertake, and that is to en-
ploy some competent man to overhaul
the records of the Departments, for the
past fifteen years. and write up the his
tory of Radicalism during its contin-
uance in power. Its best however, not
to talk about it in advance. because it
is not yet too late for them to destroy
those records, although the attempts
already made, have failed to burn but
very small portion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
Tribute Of ReSpect,

Died at her residence in Montgomery
county, January 18th. 1875, Mrs. Eli
Ia j. wife OF Dempsey Burton. she
was the subject of severe and pro-
tracted affiiction, but was patient and
resigned ready at all times to give a reason
OF the hope that was within her. Her de-
| light was in the law of the Lord and she
loved the services of Gods sanctuary. At
tending upon the ministry of his word
whenever her falling strength would allow
she would often speak of the good hope
she Possessed through grace of a better life
and exulted in the prospect of meeting
many that she loved who had preceded her
! to the shining shores Not ripple dis
turbed the surface of the placid waters.
Calm as a summers evening her sun of life
went down, and we feel assured that her
sanctified soul crossed safely the fOrds OF
Jordan. We say assured, for she died as
she had lived and none who witnessed her
life and death can doubt that her quiet is
secure.
No thorns can pierce her tender feet
whose life was like the violet sweet, as
climbing JASMINE pure.
Sister Burton was member of the NJ. f.
Church South, and seemed to enjoy largely
the elements of q sanctified christian.
At a subsequent meeting of Umpire
Grange No. 63a of which she was a worthy
member the following preamble and reso-
lutions were adopted.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased God in the dis
pensation of his wise yet mysterious prov
idence to remove from the society of large
circle oil kindred ana friends, our esteemed
friend and sister Eliza j, Burton, therefore
be il
Resolved, That we deeply cherish with
fond remembranceS the many virtues that
adorned her character as n lady, as IA friend,
a neighbor and as a Christian of the pur-
est type.
Resolved, That we as a grange wear the
usual badge of mourning for thirty days.
Resolved, That these resolutions be en-
tered upon the minutes of the grange, and
that a copy be furnished the bereaHed fam
lily.
Resolved, That c1bies of these resolu-
lions be furnished the editor of the Rural
Sun, and GAINESVILLE Chronicle and they be
requested to publish them, and that the
Christian Advocate be requested to copy.
Umpire Grange No. 634, March 6, 1875
The following preamble and resolutions
were offered and adopted, as a tribute of re-
spect to the late Samuel Ennis, a worthy
member OF this grange, who died March
End.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased a gracious but
mysterious Providence to remove from our
midst, our esteemed brother, Samuel En-
mis- /; therefore.
Resolved, That this grange as well as the
community, has lost one of its brightest
and best members; that we deeply deplOre
his loss, and will cherish his memory as
man and brother of honesty and integrity !;
one who leaves an untarnished reputa-
ton.
Resolved, That we tender our sympa-
thieS as a grange to his kindred, and q
large circle of friends.
Resolved, that the members of this
grange wear the usual badge of mourning
for thirty days.
Resolved, That copies ofthese resolutions
be furnished the Cla rksviIle papers, To-
baccO Leaf and Chronicle. and they be re-
quested to publish.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
NEW PROVIDENCE, Tenn,
March 8, 1873.

We copy the following items Of
news from the last issue of the Elkton
(Ky.) Witness:
Todd county is green spot in the
waste of debt and financial disaster.
Surrounded by counties which are
overwhelmed and paralyzed with pub
lie and private indebtdness, she has
no county Indebtedness but money in
the drawer. With no individual in
debtedness, comparatively speaking,
beyond store bills for necessaries, with
plenty OF food and tospare; with coun-
ty tax of only one dollar and twenty
five cents per head and with a very
large wheat and tobacco crop in pros
pect, which will realize, under favora-
bic conditions, over half million doll
lars in cash. inside of twelve months,
Todd count offers retreat to the
weary. tax.ridden, and hungry who will
find within her borders the best CLASH
cal schools, the best society. peace,
employment and plenty. With train
cd population, the best farming lands.
a central Location. which commands
all the markets by railroad, we do not
hesitate to say that We have one of the
very best locations in the South for
desirable homes, and successful farm.
ing.
TOBACCO.
Preparations are being made for a
larger tobacco crop, in Todd county,
than usual. We find disposition to
overcrop in this staple. All farmers
should be careful about this, Ii the
worms should be as bad as they were
in 1873, they will run great risk OF los
ing their crop, or at least, OF making
ragged, luggish crop. We advise the
planting of the usual acreage, aud
working it closely. The indications
are that the laboring capacity OF the
county will be taxed for this crop, to
the utmost. n
We baye had yery severe Yinter
upon wheat, but, 10 our Judgment, the
crop is not materially injured, except
in a field here and there. where it was
peculiarly exposed. The genial sun
Shine and warm, gentle rains, that
followed the breaking up ofthe freeze,
have given it new life, and the pros
pect now is for a good crop.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OF GAINESVILLE, TENNESSEE,
At the close of Business on the LIST day of
March, 1915,
RESOURCES:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

The foregoing explains itself to the
grangers of our country and has been
highly approved by number of lead
ing ones in this section as safe, cheap
and simple plan of life insurance. 1t is
intended exclusively for the benefit OF
its members or policy holders and their
families, and not for the benefit of die
tatorial and high. salaried officers. 1t
is not sectional, but intended for the
general good of grangers of any State,
who may desire to conform to its rules,
and to accept of its benefits. Knowing
that much embarrassment and desti-
tuition is often the fate of the families
of deceased persons of limited means,
induced me to lay before the public
this plan ofrelief, and sincerely wish
ing to aid in relieving such suffering
and distress as much as can, | pro-
pose to devote my time aud attention,
and such means as are necessary, will
ingly and free of cost to any other per-
son, to complete the organization of the
said Life Insurance Company, accord
ing to the foregoing plan. Newspa-
pers friendly to the grangers' cause and
wishing to aid suffering humanity will
please give this one insertion in their
columns and officers of oranges will
please call the attention of their mem
beers to it, and forward the names Of
all who wish to become policy holders,
including the name, number and ad-
dress of their grange, to the under
signed.
G. II. SLAUGHTER. w. NJ,
st. Bethlehem p. o.,
Montgomery Co.,
Tennessee.
P.s, For information in regard to
my character | can refer to the princi
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-03-13

To amount paid out as per general
report of this date.-......S3.6i6 50
To one half amt charged expense
account for taking census Sl2 80
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