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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
BARBECUE AT MAJORS STORE.
District No. IA.

No. II is not a very pOpulous dis
trict, but a crowd of from 300 to 500
met there last Saturday to enjoy the
barbecue offered them, and to hear
the questions of the day discussed
by the various candidates for Office who
attended. The crowd was evidently
bent on pleasure and fun at the same
time that their political feeling was at
a high state of tension, and the speak
ers were all heard attentively, their ar
guments we'll weighed and their jokes
received with boisterOus merriment.
The list included Mr.. Polk Johnson,
Judge Smith, Col. House and Mr..
Prosser, Col. N. Brandon, the compel
ing candidates for Congress, &c. We
have on several of these occasions given
the drift of the argument of the var
ious candidates, and, on this occasion,
will confine ourselves to the speech of
Mr.. Polk q. johnson, who is not can
didate and has so far not been reported
as a speaker in this campaign.
Mr.. johnson was introduced by
Judge Smith, as the son of one of the
greatest of Tennessee statesmen, and
interested the audience intensely for an
hour and quarter.
He said that two great parties
throughout the United States at this
time put in their respective claims for
the suffrage of the people, and that
everything outside of these, from Peter
Cooper to Conrad Friedrich, was
mere side-show intended to distract
peoples attention from the real issues:
Illustrating this position by the crush
ing pressure which national extrava-
gance is now inficting on the tax-pay-
ers of the nation, he detailed many
of the extravagancies of the party in
power.
He then came down to State and
county politics, and mentioned, as a
browning iniquity of the radical party
while it held sway in this State, their
refusal of a seat in the legislature to
the Hon. Cave johnson Gather of the
speaker although he had received
the unanimous vote of the county.
He cOntended that any independent
candidacy at this time was really in IA
vor of that party, whatever name the
candidate might call himself by-and
illustrated that position by the case
of Squire Frederick, the Independ-
ent candidate, in opposition to Judge
Smith. Conrad friedrich, he said,
though avowing himself Democrat of
30 years standing, could not prevail
upon himself to be present at the bar
becue which few days before had
been given right at his door IN the in
terest of the Democratic party, on the
contrary he absented himself from his
home the day before and that night oc-
cupied a room with several radicals.
If man is known by the company he
keeps there can be but little democracy
now left in Conrad Frederick.
On the question of State taxation he
showed that the position of Mr.. Fred
erick was clearly tactious one and not
founded on any principle. He remind
ed his audience that at the county con-
vention last July, Judge Smith had
commended that taxes enough ought to
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S UNDER.
WEAR.

of every description. Gentlemen's shirts
a speciality. Nice linen bosom shirts from
81 . up. Gents Drilling Drawers at
70 cents. Ready made Calico suits con-
stantly on hand.
perienced dresS-maker, dresses ofthe finest
fabric will be cut, fitted and made at short
notice. Dress Trimmings, Ribbons and
Notions kept on hand. Cloaks made in
best style. keep a good stock OF Worsted
and Waterproof Goods, and will make
suits of approved styles. Call and see me.
El6-Cutting and Fitting made speciality.
MRS. ISABELLA DRISCOLL.
Oct 81, lS76-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
NEW PROVIDENCE AND BETHEL.

EDITORS CHRONICLE If | send
you copy that ought to go to the
Nashville Christian Advocate, you
may attribute it to your popularity and
publish it. I wish to chronicle years
pastorate among those [ love. My
two Churches, New Providence and
Bethel, have been abundantly blessed
of God during the Conference year
now closing.
New Providence, though by no
means wealthy society, has been
struggling manfully to meet her inan-
cial obligations, and, without itemiz-
ing, let me say that her total expenses
for Church purposes during the year
approximates SeUeR hundred dollars.
Such liberality in proportion to num-
bers aud ability have never known
mo, not in Israel"
In the month of May we had gra-
cious revival wherein nineteen souls
professed faith in Christ. Eighteen.
were added to the Church, giving
them a net membership of eighty-two.
The congregation eclipses any in
brother Burr's district for good sing
ing-so l think. God bless New
Providence!
Bethel has often reminded me of
the 80th psalm. From the 9Th to the
11th verse tells of her glory in the
years that have passed; the 18th and
18th verses give its post beltun, history;
while the prayer of the LIST and 10Th
verses have been answered during the
closing Conference year. Her mem
bership was small, and but little inter-
est taken in her services. N ow the
congregation is large, and Bethel" is
a magnet in the community. God gave
US a gracious and refreshing season.
Many prayed-for people were happily
converted, and the membership nearly
thrilled during the year. Her inan-
ces are at par, aye, at premium ag-
gregating for all Church purposes
nearly eight hundred dollars.
Let me close this brief book of
chronicles by saying that very much
of our success in winning souls to
Christ is attributable to efficient Sun
day-school workers.
Through your columns [ wish thus
publicly to thank the many kind friends
who have persistently co-operated with
me in my eff prts to save souls and ad-
vance the Redeemer's kingdom. Kind
words and kind deeds have enshrined
them in my heart forever.
Since writing the above, Bishop
Keener has read New Providence
and Bethel-T. J. Duncan, and [ am
glad. | hail it a God-send to live and
labor for those I love. To my par
ishioners l would say, only give me
your prayers, counsel and cooperation
and under the blessing of an Advise
Providence we will yet witness a gene
raj turning to Christ of our long
prayed-for loved ones. o, Jesus re-
store unto US the joys of thy salvation,
then will we teach transgressors thy
ways, and sinners shall be converted
unto thee.
Our first quarterly Conference will
be held at New Providence Nov. 4, at
which time our plans will be laid for
the current Conference year. As the
District Stewards meet in GAINESVILLE
on the Monday following, it is highly
important that we have full attend
anoe in our Quarterly Conference.
Come, brethren, let us begin early and
work late. The night of death cometh
when no man can work.
T. j. DUNCAN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
ELECTION NOTICE.

ON TUESDAY, THE 9TH DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1876, will open and hold an
election in the different precincts of Mont
gOmery County, for the purpose OF elect
ing Presidential Electors, | Congressman,
Governor, State Senator, Floater for Mont
gomery Stewart counties. Representative.
Officers will please make out two lists, and
return one To me and one to the Clerk OF
the County Court.
District No. ii W Fort, S Hollins, G
Hampton, judges Esq Bryan, X VIII
liams, clerks Martin Bryant officer.
No. Pr Ferguson, John Rollow, w l.
Childs, judges; VIM Mcbride, NJ f VIII
COX, clerks John Manson, officer.
No. 3-W Collins, James Killebrew
Jack Anderson, Judges; + o Anderson, X
L Johnson, clerks; RIA Wilson, officer.
No.4-Z p Dennis, w G Grifey, Squire
Chester, judges Tom Mabry, Squire Mallo-
ry, clerks j h + Merritt, officer.
No. ST J Frey, ID Grant, g w Bradbury
judges; T Northington, ID q Herring
N. Go II Slaughter, II NJ Dudley, T h
Walthal, judges; Geo NJ Johnson, Hugh
Collier, clerks Theo Walthal, officer.
No. 7-John Pettus, b Osburn, I ID Leon
ard, judges; II b Rossington, III w Watts,
clerks; TStaton, officer.
No. 81 r Howard, b w Humber, ] III
clerks; y NJ Buck, officer.
No Or Morrow, Levi Cooper, p Gibbs,
Judges; Ed VIM, q w Caudle, clerks &
Tomlinson, officer.
Williams, judges; NJ Nolen, Jas Majors,
clerks; = 4 Williams, officer.
No ILL Brawner, w II Crouch, VIM
Judges; II Brown, IL CrotzeT, clerks Thad
Watson, officer. -
No. I2-Court House ] p Whitfield, ]
O'Brien, $ Openheimer, judges; Jas King
A Dougan. clerks {; J Z Moseiey, officer.
Caldwell & Shelton's Stable-Dr Green,
Perki ms L II Keesee. judges Johnson,
Jas Shay. clerks; w Scott, officer
No AR l. King, II Wheeless, j Humph-
reys judges; r Atkins, J ii Atkins, elk :;
ID Burton, officer.
No I5-R Morrison, J Crotzer, Raimey,
Judges; n I3agwelI, WHY Crotzer, clerks
David Brown, officer.
No l8-Tum Batson, Williamson Frazier,
T Il Harper, judges; John Batson, 10 Black
ford, clerks; j ID Smith, officer.
No I7-PIeas Cock, Il Mills, Arch lieggie,
Judges; West ORGAN, Terry Ramey, clerks;
4 ID Roberts, officer.
No IS-Wm Channel, II Lyle, w II Mar
tin, Judges T Sechler, 4 Heggie, clerks
IL ii Weaver, officer.
No l9-J w Elliott, II III Neral, AOut-
law, judges b swift, y Williams, clerks
j NJ Peacher. officer.
No 2O-W Allen, J + Smith, V W smith.
judges ] Trice, II z Buck, clerks William
J.E. MosELEY, sheriff.
Oct Z. lS76-tde.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Collision Between Whites and Blacks


CHARLESTON, Oct. 16.-The joint
canvass of Charleston county by the
Democrats and Republicans, which
has been in progress for some days, re-
suited in a serious collision at Cainhoy,
about nine miles from here. 1t had
been agreed that both whites and blacks
should attend the meeting without
arms. During the speaking an alter
cation arose between two individuals
of opposite parties, and shot was fired
by one of them. The negroes belong
ing to the State militia, and composing
a large majority of the meeting, secured
their muskets, which were seoreted
near by, and volley was fired into the
unarmed whites from the bushes skirt
ing neighboring ravine. The whites,
being few in number and altogether
unprepared to fight, retreated to the
steamer which had brought them from
the city, but not before two of their
number had been killed and fourteen
wounded. The dead were left in pos
session of the negroes. About eighty
armed whites left the city this even
ing for Cainhoy to recover the bodies
and to afford protection to the whites
of that vicinity, who are ip dread OF
being attacked or burned out.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21

THE Franklin Review and Journal
pays the following deserved compli-
ment to Rev. J. r. Plummer and the
Academy over which he presides:
1.-THE Rev. J. r., Plummer called
on US last Tuesday, on his way back to
his home in GAINESVILLE from the con-
ference. He is the President of the
GAINESVILLE Female Academy, and has
splendid school. He was selected by
Tennessee Annual Conference to pre-
side over this school, This was, in
deed, high compliment to him. 1t is
one of the most magnificent buildings
in the South, and is located in a-belt of
country unsurpassed for its wealth and
intelligence; it is in city noted for its
culture and refinement DIR. Plummer,
while In Columbia, visited the house
in which he was born, the residence of
Hon. John v Wright He went into
the dining room, and saw there an old
fashioned bureau, which he thought
was his fathers, but the Judge told
him it had been in his family for one
hundred years. The Doctor is first
cousin to the wives of Captain Nat.
Wilkes, Captain Hickey and Mr.. Tom
Fleming. Captain Wilkes first wife
was a first cousin of DR.. Plummer's
wife. She was the beautiful and ac-
eomplished Miss Jennie Thompson,
half sister of the immortal Vance
Thompson, and half sister of DIR. Sam
Fain. of Williamsport. Dr. Plummer
Is also first cousin Of General Ransom,
the great Senator from North Carroll
MIA. Mrs. Walker, the venerable sis
ter of President Polk, sent for DIR.
Plummer TO come TO see her. and while
on his way there, she was stricken with
paralysis, and is now probably dead.
We wish the Doctor unbounded sue
cess in his new fieldof labor He will
succeed for he is eminently fitted for
the control and supervision of a female
school"
We know that DIR. Plummer is OPP
posed to anything like fattery, but
when we find notices like the above,
emanating from a writer who speaks
his honest sentiments, the Doctor will
excuse us for reproducing it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
Some Truth About Ohio.

The National Committee has re-
ceived the following from Chairman
Thompson OF Ohio:
DEMOCRATIC STATE COMMITTEE,
Columbus, Ohio, Oct. Ii, 1S76.-Hon.
a. S. Hewett, Chairman With an
Increased vote of over thirty thous-
and since last year, the Republicans
claim this State by majority of $500.
We concede four to six Thousand
Twelve Republican, probably, and
eight Democrats certainly elected to
Congress. The prohibition vote was
cast solldly for Barnes. | have posi-
tive evidence Of most lavish and
corrupt use of money by the Republi-
cans in the purchase of votes. Our
people are not discouraged, but go
into the Presidential fight full of con-
fdence.
JOHN G. THOMPSON, Chm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
CHANGE OF FRONT.

The elections OF October bear some
what the same relations to the presi-
dental election in November as the
actions at Quartre Bras and Ligny to
the great and final struggle of Water
loo. They are preliminary skirmishes
in which the two armies reconnoitre
one another's position, and test the
strength, and weakness of particular
points in the line Of defense and at
tack. The whole strategy of the main
action depends upon the result OF
them. In this point of view our sue
cesses in Indiana and West Virginia
are encouraging in a high degree to
the party of reform, and they have al
ready occasioned manifest change in
the strategic movements of our antag-
onists. The West is no longer the
field of their maneuvres. but New
York. The military operations in
South Carolina and Louisiana are al
ready assuming a lawless character
which is the symptom of desperation,
and rumors of revolutionary projects,
with Grant as the candidate in the
place of Hayes, all indicate that the
Radical party thoroughly appreciate
the gravity of their disaster. 1t is true
that they deny that it is disaster at
all, and affirm that they have gained
force in Indiana That our readers
may duly estimate the sophistry of
this assertion, we will undertake to
give them a brief insight into the
grounds on which they rest this claim.
We acknowledge great obligations to
the correspondent of the Louisville
Courier-J ournal, who has been tor
several weeks in Indiana studying the
situation, for the statement we here
give.
The question of gain or loss depends
upon which previous election we COM
pare the present with. That between
Hendricks and Brown for Governor in
1872 gave
Hendricks, (Dem. 424
Brown, (Rep.l ,276
Democratic majority ........................ las
No other election between that and
the present gave a full vote of the
State, as is easily seen. The whole
number of votes polled in these cleo
tions being as follows;
Election for Governor. 1872 700
Election for President, lS72....... 10
Election for Sec. of State ,O56
being falling off of 2792l in 1872,
and of 3O,644 in 1874, from the vote
given in the governmental election of
1872. The cause of this decline was
that in the Presidential election of ~
a very large number of Democrats did
not go to the poll, and in 1874 the Re-
publicans in their turn took no interest
in the election, their own organ claim
ing that from 10000 to $4,000 did not
vote. The only just standard of COM
parison therefore is the election for
Governor in 1872, and this gives
Majority for Hendricks, 1872 ,l4S
Majority Tor Williams, 1876 ,494
Democratic gain in
A most encouraging result, the true
force of which the Radicals feel as
much as we do, though they try to
give the matter a different color in
| their statements.
Meantime we must beware of that
undue confidence which resulting from
partial success induces men to remit
their efforts. Our antagonist is pow
erful and INSCRIPTIONS, and nothing
but the continued devotion Of our
whole energies to the cause up to the
last moment can secure to us the ulti-
mate triumph which our recent sue
cesses so cheeringly portend.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

AT special meeting of the Deluge Fire
Company No. l, held at Fireman's Hall,
Oct. is, 1876, the following preamble and
resolutions were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. 1t is with deep and unfeignea
regret that we have learned of the death of
our brother fireman, IRWIN b. w. BEAU
MONT, in this city on the 18th inst, and
WHEREAS, He was for many years an
active and prominent member of this COM
paniy, therefore be IL
Resolved, That in his death our company
has lost one of its most useful and Jealous
members, and one who was prompt at the
call OF duty to encounter any danger and
endure any hardship; and while his fear
less and chivalrOus bearing on all occasions
inspired respect and admiration, his gene
rous social qualities endeared him to all
who knew him.
Resolved, That this company attend his
furneral in body, and that we wear the
usual badge OF mourning.
Resolved, That we tender our sincere
coincidence and heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaVed family of the deceased.
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread on cur minutes, and that the Secre-
tary be instructed To furnish the family of
the deceased with copy of the same also
furnish the city papers with copy for
publication.
HENRY FRECH,
FRANK PHILLIPS,
FRED. MAYOR,
Committee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21

To superficial view the situation
in Eastern Europe presents unaccount-
able contradictions. Every battle ex-
eept one has been victory for the
Turks against the Servians, and yet,
when the intervening powers propose
an armistice of six months, Turkey ac
eepts, Servia does not. The solution
is that Turkey represents Turkey
alone, torn by intestine disaffection
everywhere, and Servia represents all
the Slavonic nations in Europe, with
Russia to back them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21

Burlington Hawkeye: The Demo
cratic party is sick and tired of this
bloody shirt campaign"
Well, let's give it rest. Let's talk
about something else besides the war.
Let's talk about income tax, and per
jury, and railway crookedness. and
other items of Democratic reform
Nel0 Southern Era.
That's right. Give them the old
bitterness and hatred of the war till
they are tired and sick of it, and then
run the machine of private SANDER.
The public stomach will soon revolt
at that, and then you can go back to
blood, and so ring the changes of blood
and SANDER, Islander and blood. Not
an inviting programme; but then it is
not long to the 9TH of November, and
you can worry through till then-and
then there will be no further need for
you.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
In ChanCery at ClarksViIle-State
of Tennessee,
CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE.

CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE,
Oct. 10, 1875. !
r. Caldwell, Complainant, VS.. I. Y. Dixon
ct al, Defendants.
1T happening from affidavit filed I'm this
cause, that II. p. Bennett, Ex'r, a defend
ant to the petition ofGoodlett d. Lurton, is a
non-l esidents of the State of Tennessee.
1t is therefore ordered that he enter his
appearance, herein, before or within the
first three days of the next term of the
Chancery Court, TO be held at GAINESVILLE,
on the I'd Monday in November next, 1876,
and plead, answer or demur to Complain
ants Bill, or the same will be taken for
confessed as to him and set for hearing
ex parte; and that copy of this order be
published for four consecutive weeks in
the GAINESVILLE Chronicle.
A Copy-ATTEsT
POLK @. JOHNSON, G. & NJ.
A q GoodIett, Sol'r for Petitioners.
Oct 2l, lS76-4wprf So 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
In Chancery at ClarksYiIle-State of
Tennessee.
CLERK & MASTERS OFFICE,

Cl4EaHNh q hASiEh . OEkICE,
Oct. 10, 1879.
g. D. White, Complainant, VS. w. p. Branch
ct al, Defendants.
1t appearing from affidavit filed in this
cause, that the Defendants. J E Suteliffe
and j Carter are non-residents of the
State of Tennessee.
1t is therefore ordered that they enter
their appearance, herein, before or within
the first three days after the Sd Monday of
held at GAINESVILLE, on the I'd Monday in
November next, 1876, and plead, answer or
demur to Complainant's Bill, or the same
will be taken for confessed as to them and
set for hearing eX parte and that q copy
of this order be published for four co nsecu-
tive weeks in the GAINESVILLE Chronicle.
A COpy-ATTEST
POLK q. JOHNSON, C. & NJ.
Quarles q Daniel, Sol'r for Com'plt.
Oct2l, l876-4wprfS5 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21

PADUcAH Tribune A large percent
age of the tobacco of Lower Kentucky
has been cut green for fear of frost
some persons say one half of the crop
which will make heavy money diff
ference to the farmers when they put
it upon the market. There have been
several heavy frosts during the past
week, and all tobacco caught out was
injured. Ourinformation from Graves
says that about one half of the tobac-
co of that county has been cut green
to save it from frost, and the same
thing is the fact in Caldwell county.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
In Chancery at CIarksviIle-S State of
Tennessee.

CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE.
October 18th, 1876.
Beadie McCombs, Complainant, VS. James
McCombs, Defendant.
1t appearing from affidavit filed in this
cause, that the Defendant James McCom bs
is a non-residents of the State of Tennessee.
1t is therefore ordered that he enter
his appearance, herein, before or within
Chancery Court, to be held at GAINESVILLE,
on the I'd Monday in Nov. next. 1875, and
plead, answer or demur to Complainant's
Bill, or the same will be taken for confess
ed as to him, and set for hearing ex parte
and that copy of this order be publish
ed for four consecutive weeks in the
GAINESVILLE Chronicle,
A Copy-ATTEsT
POLK G JOHNSON, c. & NJ.
w A Jackson, Sol'r for CompPt.
Oct 81, lS784wprf SIS 90.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21

The Republican leaders were unable
to find cloak to cover their iniquities,
so they took the next best thing--Hayes.
Butitis too thin; the people see through
the maze and discover the reeking mass
of corruption behind it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21
Original Attachment.
State of Tenr ee-MOntgOmery Co
Gus Rexinger VS. r. Graham

In this cause IL appearing by affidavit
that the defendant, r. Graham, is justly
indebted to plaintiff and is a nonresident
of the State so that the ordinary process OF
law can not be served upon him. and an
original attachment having been LEVIED
upon his property, 1t is therefore ordered
that publication be made in the ClarkSNliIe
CuIsoNICI,F. a newspaper published I'm the
city of GAINESVILLE for four successive weeks
commanding the said defendant 70 aP-
pear before me or some other acting justice
Of the Peace. at my Office in ClarltsViiles
on the 18th day of Nov, 1876, and make
defense 10 said suit against him, or IL VIII
~ Pi000 r. d. READ, ], p.
not Il lg76-4W
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-10-21

.gAm 1RA ACan't be made by every
- - - agent every month in the
Na% NS ~ business we furnish, but
those willing to work can easily earn
dozen dollars day right in their own
localities. Have no room TO explain mere.
Business pleasant and honorable. women
and bows and girls do as well as men, We
will furnish you q complete DutnL Iree.
The business pays better than anything
else. We viii bear expense OF starting you.
Particulars free. Write and see. warmers
and mechanics, their sons and daughters,
aud all classes In need OF paying work ~
home, should write TO us and learn an
about the work at once. Now II the time.
T,on't delay. Address TRUE e. 90, Augusta,
Maine. Oct q, IS76-2m-