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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

In announcing the arrival at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel in that city OF
Hon. Reverdy johnson, the New York
World says:
In, eouyersatioa last night with a
World reporter, Mr.. Johnson said that
he did not think that the recent elee-
tons should discourage the Democratic
party at all. On the contrary. be felt
satisfied that if the party leaders acted
wisely they could not fail to elect their
President in 1876. He declined to ex-
press any opinion as TO who would be
the most available candidate. Judging
from the tenor Of Republican Journals
throughout the country, and from the
action Of certain prominent Republi-
cans, he also believed that President
Grant would undoubtedly be the Re
publican candidate, and Grant he be-
iieved to be undoubtedly eRdeavoring
to prepare the way for such an event.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

OF THE Democratic congressman
elect from Mississippi, l.. Q. T.. Lamar
is best known. He has served one
term in the last congress with credit
to himself and satisfaction to the
people of his State and the south gen.
orally. His reelection has been hailed
with qualification in all parts of the
Union, north as we'll as south. Rod
erick Seal, elected from the sixth dis
trict, has been in the legislature, is an
able, prominent and popular man.
His home is in Harrison county. Mr.
Singleton, elected from the fourth dis
trict was a member of congress before
the war ; was also a member of the
Confederate congress; served as cap
tain in the war, and has since been a
prominent lawyer in the city of Canton.
Though a strong Democrat, he is,
doubtless, highly esteemed by all eiti-
zens, white and black, and will exer-
else large influence in congress. Col.
Charles Z. Hooker, elected from the
fifth district, is one of the most brill
liant orators and popular men in the
State. lie was captain of artillery
in the late unpleasantness," and lost
an arm in the Confederate service
during the siege of Vicksburg. He
will be valuable acquisition to the
Democratic majority in the house.
Mr.. III. ID. Money, of the third district,
is Conservative Democrat, man of
talent, and journalist Of repute. He
has the confidence of all classes of
his people. j. Wiley Wells, of the
second district, who owes his election
to democratic votes, is Conservative
Republican, lawyer of ability and a
gentleman of pleasant manners. He
has for some time been United States
attorney for the northern district Of
Mississippi, and in that as well as other
positions which he has filed, has al
ways given the utmost satisfaction.
Take it altogether, the congressional
delegation from Mississippi is a good
one.-Memphis appeal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

The bottom idea Of grangerism, as
We understand it. is to dignity and i'm
prove the agricultural pursuits of the
country; to make farming profitable
and pleasant; to protect the farmer
from impOsitions aud to elevate him to
the high position his calling entities
him to occupy. And this is to be done,
not by making warfare on any other
occupation, nor by degrading or de-
stroyihg any other pursuit, nor by
bringing any odium or contempt on
anybody, any association or class, but
by an honest, united, and earnest at
tempt to make the farm bear its legitI-
mate fruits of plenty and independ-
ence. by clearing it up properly. cul-
tivating it well, harvesting it carefully,
improving it handsomely, and adorn-
ing il beautifully, thus securing the
full reward of honest labor, to be kept
in possession for needful and charitable
purposes, and at the same time filling,
from the scenes Of nature, the soul
with immortal longings for higher
life than this. Who can fail TO feel a
deep interest in a moyement like this
to lift up and protect an occupation
upon the success OF which all things
else of an earthly character depends
Vest Israessec Journal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20
The Next Congress,

St. Louis Republican says: "If the
next Congress were Republican it
would probably bring about rpeeie pay
ment on the day fixed, By the same
forcing process with which it accom-
plisbes all its objects; but the fact that
the next House is Democratic and the
Democratic majority IS composed very
largely of Western and Southern mem
bers, makes il reasonably certain not
only that the Resumption Act Of last
spring will not be perfected by add:
tional legislation. but that its repeal
will be attempted.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

The executors of Edwin Forrest an
nounce that the Edwin Forrest Home
for Superannuated Actors, at Spring
book, is SO far advanced that inmates
will be received in few months. This
place comprises one hundred acres of
land, aud the large stone mansion
standing on it is to be converted into
the contemplated home. The only
new building to be erected at present
is library which will cost about SO, :
900. This will form an elegant retreat
for the class which Mr.. Forests gen.
eruus bequest was intended to benefit.
and the property remaining in the
hands of the executors will be sufi
cient to permit Of its enlargement as
circumstances make it necessary.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20
One hundred and Gfty millions Of

One hundred aud fifty millions Of
dollars is sent to Europe every year to
pay interest on our indebtedness. More
than one-third goes out in coin, the
rest in new bonds, or in some other
form. This it is that with the cotton,
tobacco, rice, sugar and naval stores of
the south sent abroad to maintain the
balance of trade keeps the country
poor. Yet, with these plain Facts be-
fore them there are those whe persist
in the foolish cry Of specie payments.
Specie payments, when there IS no
chance of earning the specie to pay
with.-Msmphis Appeal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

IT is asserted by papers who delight
in assailing the Democratic party by
suggestions Of its weakness on the f.
naneial question, that it was the posi-
tion of the party ON that question in
Ohio that secured the Republican par
~ its meagre majority few days since.
We have taken pains time aud again
10 tiisprove this from the columns of
the most ultra Republican papers of
that State-the Cincinnati Times
among them-which declared the tri-
umph Of its party victory on the
school question. And this is the fact,
for it is well known that the Republi-
can party in all the States west of the
mountains, is as much divided on the
currency question as the Democratic.
But Notwithstanding our showing, the
same papers continue to repeat these
statements and to add that the same
question, urged by the Pennsylyanis
Democracy In the same way as by the
Ohio Democracy, accomplished the re-
election of Hartranft. This, also, is
far from being true. The New York
Herald even admits that the currency
question was largely ignored in the
Keystone State, the defeat of Allen
producing but little effect. Reform in
domestic concerns engaged the most
attention and was the chief topic dis
eussed before the people The finan-
cial plank In the Republican platform
reads free banking, safe and uniform
national currency, adjusted to the
growing wants of the business interests
Of the country, and steady reduction
of the national debt" Many Repub-
licans considered this a demand for
more paper money. and SO supportedit,
We therefore reiterate again that it
was not the financial question that oc-
casioned the defeat of the Democratic
party in Ohio and Pennsylvania. 1t
was the school question in the one,
and local reform in the, others The
financial question was not the leading
issue, but mere incident of the cam
paigns in both these great States
lHemDhis ADpeal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

A philosopher in America can't get
more than fifty dollars week for his
work, while leading negro minstrel
can make five hudred dollars IN that
time. And yet when an Englishman
happens to say that our tastes are low,
and that ignorance is gnswing at the
vitals of the Republic, the American
eagle looks around for some place
where it can get up and scream.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

The New Orleans Picayune IS right.
The result Of the Mississippi election
is fraught with encouragement for the
people of Louisiana, for it has shown
that a persistent, untlring determina-
ton and effort TO shake of the yoke
of oppression must at length succeed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

The Cincinnati Gazette thus srates
its theory of specie resumption We
shall reach that result when our trade
relations enable US to keep in the
country the precious metals We pro-
duee. Until this condition is realized.
specie payments are out Of the ques-
ton"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

The doctors don't believe in adyer-
tising. It's unproiessional, you know,
but let one OF 'em tie upa sore thumb
for John Smith. aud they viii climb
seven pairs Of stairs to have reporter
lust mention it, you know.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20
Thanksgiving Proclamation.

In accordance with q practice at
once wise and beautiful. We have been
accustomed, as the year Is drawing 10
a close, TO devote an occasion to hum
bic expression of our thanks 10 Al
mighty God for the eeaseless and dis
tinguished benefits bestowed upon US
MS nation, and for his mercies and
protection during the closing year.
Amid the rich and free enjoyment of
all our advantages, We sheuld not
forget the source from which they are
derived, and the extent of our obliga-
tions to the Father of all mercies. We
have full reascn to renew our thanks
to Almighty God for HIS fayors be-
slowed upon US during the past year.
BY His continuing mercy, civil aud re-
iigious liberty have been maintained,
peace has reigned within our borders,
labor and enterprise have produced
their merited rewards aud to His watch
providence we are in Indebtedness for
security from pestlience and other na-
tional calamities. Apart from national
blessings, each individual among US
has occasion to thoughtfaliy recall and
deyoutly recognize the favors and pro-
lection which He has youehsafed 10 US.
Therefore /, u. s. Grant, President
of the United States, do recommend
that on Thursday. the 18th day of No
yember, the people of the United
States, abstaining from all secular
pursuits, and from their accustomed
avocations, do assemble In their res
pective places of worship aud in such
torm as may seem most appropriate IN
their own hearts, offer to Almighty
God their acknowledgements and thanks
for all HIS mercies. aud their humble
prayers for continuance of His d.
vine favor.
In witness thereof. I have hereunto'
set my hand and caused the seal of the
Uuited States 70 be affixed. Done at
the City of Washington this the 9th
day of October, A. ID. 1875 and of the
independence of the United States the
one hundred h. U. s. GRANT.
BY the President.
HAMILTON FISH, Secretary of State.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

But the wealth of the Indies, the
bliss Of an eternal tellaric paradise.
could never restore to me the freshness
and fairness Of my life, before that
one fearful Might of Horror"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

George ID. Prentiees posms, COM
piled and edited by John j Platt, are
soon to be published. Mr.. Platt's
edition will contain a sketch of Mr..
Prentice's life.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

Why is Ohio spelled backwards Ike
n man AZ work? Because it's Ohio.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1875-11-20

L dared not call out. L knew the
man was dead, but if | shrieked for
help, would not the host and his wife
become my murderers when they be-
held their dead son.
How l lived through those hours is
a mystery to me. God was with'me.
The embers died out, and left me
and the throttled corps and the happy
child together in dense darkness; and
so watched for the dawning day and
the coming of my husband
Leadcn-footed hours dragged by,
at last the first rays of the merning
sun shone in at the window. [ dared
not look at the awful thing that lay
prone upon the floor, lest | should lose
| my reason.
| could not release my hold for | had
grown rigid. | Was paraiyzed.
On the still. clear air of the morn
ing at last | heard Clarke's voice in
the court below:
Halloo mine host Did my wife
come last night?'
could not distinguish the answer.
My reason tOttered.
| knew nothing more until months
afterwards, at least distinctly.
have faint recollection. and a
fearful one, of the bursting in of my
room door, of a glimpse of hideous
face with blackened tongue and eyes
starting from their sockets, and of our
boy starting from his happy sleep to
greet his father. After this, all was a
blank tor weary weeks.
Clarke has told me since that sus.
pieion rested upon the host and his
wife.
They hushed the matter Up quickly
and the would be robber aud ASSASSIN
was buried quietly enough.
When next l looked in the mirror
my face was prematurely piuched and
wrinkled, aud my hair was as silvery
gray as it is to-day.
We moved from Anselmo, and re.
turning to our native state We battles
with the bravest till fortune came to Us
, 1875-03-21

is located on the north bank, nearly in the centre
Of the extensive marshes OF the Upper Calumet
Thoso marches are u,on both sides OF tho
Calumet River, and 10 miles in length
and milo to mils-and-e-halt in
covered with, ,nnumeabls s1oughs, bavous.
ponds, and mud-ioles d an endless variety OF
shape aud eize, intofspased with fields OF Wild
rice and caae, hogE, ily-pods aud muakrat
houses, and it forms favorite resort OF the
mallard, woodcock. brant-.goose. and snipe.
Every season the Can't is vasited BY large
companiea by their families, who remain there
enjoying the shooting ad tish.ng as long as
exhaustion Of business te. The Club is con-
stautly growing in its membership. The club
house Will contain numeous tenants ia soon IS
tile shooting season OPEN
The officers OF the Ulu! are aa folloWa:
P7estdsnt-F, 4. Howe,
Vice -P7endenf--B. Ii. Fol.
Irsasureg-S. III. Moore. /
.secret1ry-Edward Starr |
Execut,Ie Con,mltee-G., Peck, r. Il. 1hounpson, /
L. L. Palmer.
, 1875-03-21

TIE INDIANAPOLIS COMMITTEE.
Tho Committee appointed at the recent Turf
Convention at indianapolis to confer with the
National Board Of Appeals relative to the ap-
po,ntment Of Western Board Of Referees. met
"Wednesday and Thursday At the Rnlmer Housa
where lengthy te!egraph,c correspondence was
carried on with tue National Board, which
was IN session at the same time in
New York. Nothing final Has accomplished, but
it is quite probable that the demands Of the
westerp tprfmen who have moved in this mat
tar will meet with some CONCESSIONS. Whether
ttey will be able to obtain Ill that they ask is
doubtful, but probably notifications in the
working of The Board Of Appeals, In
case tho appointment Of Western referees
is refused, will be made Which will form
tn, basis Of satisfactory compromise.
The Nationa, Board concluded Its answers to the
various kilograms sent it with promise to eeud
q delegation 70 Chicago Ehich would constitute
, 1875-03-21
EQuAT1G
FVUF1 tn
1F7r rwaITSH ENTHUSIASTICALLY Barx

THE ENGLISH uNIyEnsu; ;SyuAL RACE.
LONDON, March 20.-Iha susI boat-faco be
tween tho crews Of Oxford y Cambridge Uni
versities took place over 1 same course on
the Thamce this afternoon,a resulted in an
easy victory for the Oxford II.
The weather was favop for the race,
though rather cold. Betttn}sdrg the morning
WAS three to one on Oxford. be banks OF the
Thames we're, az on former lsions, lined with
mass Of people. All the ling the avenues
leading to tue river we're pcrfa11y choked with
vehicles ard nedeEt1iarB, nlt noon London
presented deserted appear}.
The spectators Of the race unprecedented
ly numerous, and included NJ persons Of rank
and distinction.
The Cambridge boat took lead ut the start.
but Oxford soon oyertooal passed it, and
won the race by ten leDgths.I
Wien the boats took wa the Cambridge
crew rowed quicker ko than their
opponents, and led thgto the Crab
Tree, / mile and 3urlougs from
the starting point. Here ford made
srurt. aud drew up leve4 The Cantabs,
ead at Hammetsnlith brid&auzopgs further
on, WAS length ahead. Afnes' terrace, S =;
furlongs from the s:ako-bothe dark blues
we're lengths ahead. Fron{s point tho dis. ;
tance between the two oaipidly wideued.
and the O1fords camo in wE by 10 lengths
amid deafouing shouts Of friends Of the !:
crew. /
The Cambridge boat Was ateared through :.
out the race. i
, 1875-03-21
STRAY SCH

Ira Paine'a Observation-Disclosures at Baby.
Ion, L. l., were opened on tBth inst. with q
handicap match Of fourteen Is for a Grant
breech-IoadiDs gun.
The regular annual meetins the St. Louis
Cricket Club WAS held last hesday night,
The election Of officers for thbuipg wear. be-
ing the special order, Was pded with, and
the following waa the result: jident Thomas
Essex Yice-Prcsident, Har13 Sharpe; Sec
reta1y, J. ". Jeffriea Trea, F. Julian :;
Executive Committee, Wiilidoote, 4. Cor.
don. Peter Adair, s. II. Gi, and E. Il.
Lycett.
The National Rifle AssocS recently re-
celved communication Mr. Adam
Smith, honorary Secretary d Poona Rifle
Club, Pooua, Eaat Indies, irch he said be
had just received inte!ligence{a great inter-
national r1t1e-coutest betweae Iiah and
American marksmen last yhud said he
should be glad to know If q sRueoua match
Could 90 arranged between thb which he
represented aud an American to take place
during the coming fal1 on thpwing terms;
The teams to consist Of aix eht marksmen.
distance, !. %, 4Q0 and 500 yarflsl shots At eanf,
range; rifles, 517 Hnooth-bore. 1secoud match.
on t1e lo5'o"1ng day, at 8oo, GOO, 200 yards, With
The matter was referred to quittee.
, 1875-03-21

GOSSIP OF TIE GAME
It is reported that Geer has signed to play
with the New Haven nine.
Matches under the ten-men rulo will BE- legal
this season for exhibition games.
The baseball books containing the 1ulas, eto.,
will be issued in a couple Of weeks.
In al probability George Seward, the catcher
OF the Empires, will be put on the st. Louis nlno
IS change catcher
The Hartfords and AtIsntica are booked to be-
Gin trouble about The oath OF next month, which
will be the first game the former play.
Bradley. the pitcher of the St. Louis nine, has
received The nick -pame of +" Charlie Ross. from
the nabit he has OF losing himself. Waitt ia
called 81 Charlie Fresh," and Haugs Martha
Washington"
L player who will break IN engagsment-even
a verbal one-is not resIable and he who signs
t1oagfeements, tskirg money from two parties,
should be expelled from the Associa.ioo.-Neao
York Clipper.
The st. Louis team are trying to arrange q
series Of games with the st. Louis Reds, to
come OF early in April tits their intention to
play the Empires aud picked nine some time
this month il the weather is good.
The underhand throw was not ruled out at the
late Convention Of excited bal-tossers, a. some
of the papers had it. All man has to do is to
deliver the ball below the hips, and aug man can
do that without throwing ovst-handed.
The Western Club Of :Keokuk, Ia having g.
cured Hallihan, Of the old kellionga nine, their
team will be about as follows: Golden, p.;
Halllhan, s. g.; Goldsmith, Sd b.; Quinn. r. I.
and change catcher; Al Pratt, c. I. and change
pitcher; ''Baby" Jones, l. t., with Riley aud
one OTHER IS subs.
, 1875-03-21
THE BELL OF GRlNhlb,

tDe We're. in "Leaves from thk Of Nature.
ells the story Of the Bell Of Grinh, to illus: rat
The TACT that al inorganic mattel, falls Yitbt
he glaciers sinks, and. after t11es again to th
,uIface.l
The skies grew soft o'er Grind
And 1ummer-bl1e ita peaks AR: i.
While, meath the sunsh1neb gFing,
an anthem dim and sweet WI,
Fsom newiy-wedded mountain
Ihat, to the warm midsunuss,
Awakened from their dreaEleS.
And eprang to life, and laugIbliss.
Tho sun ehone On, and stranded
The stoud glacier's ice-bo1nd
TIL chains were loosed, ant fralds
oerwneimed the groves md sreet;
And, At the foot Of Grlndelvnld
It covered, In its cold enpraf
Through many long md stentf
The chapel that had married ice,
Tho wa1m-appod summer1caa went,
ana warmer, setter, ggen tltad
Above the spot where lay atou
Tbs chapel and It's dreaHesss.
And 10! like some heart1s hrid1m.
That drifts up BY eos1a uBstl.
Thcro rose from ont the RkieuRst
Tho oerWhelmed chapel. stlAl.
And, on this sun~crowned abtny.
LIS echoee break In e.lyexi]ls
Through silent groves andr3es.
And al the air with mus td}
For Iious hcarts, with revsptb,
Have borne it to villagues
HheEu from its moss gEn9 sudzh,
It tells each Sabbath ot e 81
ea1oAao* Hrs. cts1fa b. JoHs.
, 1875-03-21
B!LllRDS.

4h1 @ooA@4ae'1"
The Western md Souawcstern professions
billiard tournament besos in this city op tn
second Monday Of next month At the hil,,ar
eo.o .-o, ~ j. n p:.s.'].a,.
taple mana1ac'o's " = - III. nioo7"lca
Bake Company. Tho ar|n9ements Tor ita &C
commodation are aII nadi the waroroom Of thi
firm having baeu ftteoup with comfortable
ao.ts "a .,,,,,1;ad with 9; fvtnroa
o01s' ....1 =. ,.41s1
Wv VI Auo .o'aA - apeA1ea'S Az
admission, twelve haVo On selected a5 the con.
teats1,t. yho will enter. hey are az foilnwp
sTnI1ar Maoc;o1; and Il. of Nav f1rlaono
1,' 1u'eA' f,5d;ae unn;rh ~ M,al,Sa..
oaa", u !nuaa Eu ~ utieulean
Macafee, OF DaVenpoEt L!verno'e' ol Ia
Crosse Carter, GhLagheHna doalng, OF Ohio
and Rhiues aud Parker, oClicago. The 8e]ec-
t,on vgns made by commno called for the mr.
rna. conei.tinu of Tnm otay nnd tvo othor
~, .si,n 1,;ah In henknown in rio ,,at
6enuemau WIZ WIZ :" 1a p1nAuo"n 49, IL .ue nat,
ter. The nineteen nats we're considered
aud discussed with p1ch delberation,
and tie best was done to cure q claas of play
era Who will make the trnament interesting,
It will ne seen that seven utes a1e rcpresenta3
re- ~ ,watr.a ri, va,a aneantor tha eamoa III;
: Tue ."1te Pprn u.ta -. ao eaee "1i'
Dc ha'tea 70 10y po'u.e Ct y sue1e o are less
number OF participants, 1ro VII! pe 1oo points
up, as was originally lnteed when it was the
design to restrict the plays to ten.
The prizes hare not bed divided into classes
a vat ghav aggregate $l0O.
, 1875-03-21
THE STRANGER.

saw him. Mabel, only ouee,-
A stranger, dirk and proud
As down the laIop-huug room va xHspf,
Amid tie merry cruxd:
4 stranger, whose calm, soul-1it sya9
DARK wells nf 1nys:'sy deep)
Eta now do often beam on Ms
In viaions of MT 4leep-
knew him mt; jet, when he cana
And led mo hro' tho dance,
OH hcw my ti:11it heart :hrobbed meath
Those strange eyes' thrilling glance;
And wEan 10 spoke, In tone4 that uera
SO soft. yet deep and clear,
As thro' tho moonlir grounds Va st.o1led.
What could do but heart
Besfd, the marble fouat VA stood,
In the still shzde Of The grove,
Where Lunaa pure md mystic shoeu
II soeu af Hi.ch'ry voya:
He spoko Of hrIghter ,onea than these
OF France. the GarInaa Rhloa,
And Of fair 1sly'a peerless skies.
Whe<e the et1rs more sweetly shtns.
Trance bound, enraptured, ns:auHI
To the glowing tales lie told,
Beside ths fountains mcuJw Eush.
In the moonlight pa1e and cold.
He told me, too, Of Venice.
Fair City Of tie Sen"
Hnefe EonuonerH' loTe-dltt1ea HuEt
Ger the waters, suit uud f1ua.
He said his hoeoe, All de+,late,
Loomed on distaut shore
Th4t from its balls I'll ifa ha.1 lad.
and Joy re1gned thero no mora.
saw him, Mabel, only o,,ce:+
And now. though dead to me,
That magic name keeps lingering au-
"Tha Stranger "--Ralersek Les.
We parted sen II ws bad mst,
Tns friends o. but a night,
But with him weut au JOY Of nina,
OF my young life the Light. =.
And 20, when Mem'ry wandera back
On Fancya anowy wtngs,
And from the tomb o1 vanished Ioyg -
Tho fond past backward brings.
Tears al unbidalen will arisa,
And shadows cloud my brow,
As otr Tms1 bounsiless depth do conn
Sad thoughts ok "TA<n and .Sou.''
A1c4do- OWEN IL WILCOX J