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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

AS a President is to be elected this
centennial year it affords an opportuni-
ty for an accurate centennial census
not of the population, but of the hon
est patriots to whom is confided the
preservation of our institutions in their
purity and simplicity. 1t is fair to
presume that no honest man will up
hold by his vote a party VIGOROUSLY
corrupt; aud since the disgusting de-
velOpments of theft and fraud, on a
scale which embraces the entire Radi-
cal party so far as influence and lead
ership are concerned, it is no SANDER
TO assert that no honest patriot will
vote the Radical ticket in November.
And as no one will question the cor
rectHess of our assumption, all must
concede that the vote given to each
party will be.a full and reliable census
of the honest and dishonest voters of
the United States placed in parallel col
umns. The record will be valuable as
showing what century of republican
government has done for the develop
lnent of christian morality and civiliz-
alton.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11
the New York Jcurn Il of CONNER
TENNESSEE BONDS.


The following correspondence rela-
tive to the bonded debt Of Tennessee
has been sent US for publication:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb. rs, 1876.
Hon. jas. d Porter, Governor of Tenn
essee NashU Lls
DEAR SIR-Persons residing in other
States of the Union. and indeed IN
Europe, are constantly writing to me
on the subject of our State debt. l
have not yet been able to reply to them
with any degree of satisfaction. Quite
a number have requested me to ask
your opinion in regard to the sugges
ton of our States resumption of inter
est payments on its bonds at given
date, say January 1877, provided the
bondholders of the bonds shall con-
tract with the State to pay the same
taxation on the bonds that may be
charged by the State on any other per-
sonal property, 10 be due and payable
by the holder of the bonds at the date
of payment of the second coupon after
the date of contract, and continued
until the bond itself is retired. In
brief, the owners of the bonds to come
forward by contract and agree to add
the entire bonded debt of the State of
Tennessee for taxation just as the State
hereafter shall tax any other property.
For many years this idea has been a
favorite one with me as holder of
Tennessee bonds, and all those persons
owning such bonds to whom have
made the suggestion either approve it
or decline to make any objection. This
circumstance emboldens me to consult
with you ON the subject. l would be
pleased to have your views expressed
in shape that could be sent to those
who are corresponding with me on the
subject of our State debt. l am most
respectfully, your obedient servant,
BYRD DOUGLAS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11
IMPEACHMENT OF THE SECRE-
TARY OF WAR.
JAS. D. PORTER,
Governor of Tennessee,

We find the following proceedings
in the Congressional Record of March
Bird 4:
The Committee on Expenditures in
the War Department would respect
fully report:
That they found at the very threshold
of their investigation such unquestion-
ed evidence of the malfeasance in Office
by Gen. VIM. w. Belknap, then Secre-
tary of War, that they find it to be
their duty to lay the same before the
House.
They further report that this day at
IL O. clock a. m. letter of the Presi-
dent of the United States was present.
ed to the committee accepting the re-
signation of the Secretary of War,
which is hereto attached, together with
copy of his letter of resigna ton which
the President informs the committee
was accepted about ten o'clock and
twenty minutes this morning. They
therefore unanimously report and de-
mand that the said William W. Bel
KNAPP, late Secretary of War. be dealt
with according to the laws of the land.
and to that end submit herewith the
testimony in the case taken, together
with the several statements and ex-
hibits thereto attached, and also re-
script of the proceedings of the COM
mittee had during the investigation of
this subject. And they submit the
following resolutions, which they re-
commend shall be adopted:
Resolved, That VIM. w. Belknap,
late Secretary of War, be impeached of
high crimes and misdemeanOrs while
in Office.
Resolved, That the testimony in the
case of VIM. w. Belknap, late Secre-
tary Of War, be referred to the Com
mittee on the Judiciary, with instrue-
tons to prepare and report without
unnecessary delay suitable articles Of
impeachmentofs said WIN. W. Belknap,
late Secretary of War.
Resolved, That a committee of FIVE
members of this House be appointed
and instructed to proceed Immediately
to the bar of the Senate, and there i'm
peach VIM. w. Belknap, late Secre-
tary of War, in the name of the House
of Representatives and the people of
the United States Of America, of high
crimes and misdemeanors while in
office, and to inform that body that
formal articles of impeachment will in
due time be presented, and to request
the Senate to take such order in the
premises as they deem appropriate.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11
IN MEMORIAM.

Mrs. Rosa ]. DRANE, wife of Edwar
Drane and daughter of the late General
Thompson b. Flournoy, of Arkansas, was
born in Woodford county. Ky ION the 3lst
day of July, 1883, and died ather home in
Montgomery county, Tenn, on the morn
ing of Saturday, the 4th of March, 1876
Tits sad indeed that one so young, so full
of life and health, SO loving and SO much
beloved, should thus be called away in the
bloom and beauty of her youth. We viii
deeply grieve for her. and sadly miss her.
but we know that her whole life was that
of pure christian, and God grant that we
may be worthy to meet her by and by.
This is from one who knew her we'll and
loved her dearly, who q few brief years ago
saw her approach the sacred eltar and go
thence the loving bride of him who now SO
deeply mourns for her; who during her
brief and happy career from her bridal to
her tomb had watched and admired her
beautiful DEVOTION to her husband and her
children, and Who stood by her and say aeP
fair face grow calm and still. no longer ra-
diant with the light of her pure soul. and
this tribute to her worth is one of love and
affection, Let Gods viii be done, but may
He bless and comfort the stricken one. and
protect and shield from all harm the two
little ones she left too young to know the
loss they have sustained, and may her
mother and her sisters find consolation In
the assurance that she died as she had
lived, full of christian hope,
"'Tis well TO know that sunny hours
May quickly change to mournfql SHADE;
'Tis well to prize LIES scattered lowers
Yet be prepared to see them fade'
Time will soothe and soften their sorrow
while memory viii ever keep fondly fresh
happy remembrances of her whose warm
hearted Kindness won for her the love of
all who knew her,
Siay she sleep sweetly beneath Green
woods gaered sod, till the trump OF God
shall bid her rise to bloom again in the
yernal glory of another ana better life.
Clarksviile, March I, 1876.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

THE following extract is taken from
a letter received from Mr.. Elisha Will
liams, of Henderson county, KY, who
was one of the many sufferers by the
dreadful tornado that passed through
that section of country on the night of
9th of February last;
Sunday, 9th of February. was OPP
pressively warm. After night there
was frequent thunder and lightning,
and the indications were that there
would be storm. / had just finished
reading the Devils Chain" which de-
seribes the storm and fire at sea with
horrible effect, when | went out to see
the rapidly approaching storm. A
black cloud proceeded by bright
phosphorescent light was in view. In
a few minutes it was over US. Our
dwelling was not far from the eeEter
of the most terrific revolving tornado
that imagination can picture. Within
twenty seconds every house, fence and
tree was literally blown to pieces and
DESTROYED, excepting two lower rooms
of our dwelling. These rooms were
unroofed. but the strong joists above
protected US from the heavy chimney
which fell directly over our heads.
The last room of our dwelling was torn
into fragments the Office and meat
house were blown far into the orchard.
Two tenement houses, four barns and
four stacks of hay we're also destroyed.
One stack of hay that stood near the
center of the tornado was blown entire
ly from the farm here and there a
handful could be seen wrapped about
a bush or other projection. When l
went out through the tangled trees, to
where the gate formerly stood, the
vivid lightning gave me view OF the
surroundings, and when | saw our de-
solate home, houses, fences and beau
tiful trees all swept away, my heart al
most refused to beat. From the yard,
I went to the stables. Now and then
a struggle and groan, all from animals
beneath the heavy timbers, convinced
me some of them could be saveds
Sending hired man to our nearest
neighbor for help, BY 2 o'clock we had
those that were still alive, as comtor-
table as they could be made. Three
were killed outright and others badly
injured. Some will die, but majority
were only slightly injured and will re-
cover.
Yesterday and to-day some twenty
or more Of my neighbors have been as
sisting me in saving my corn aud hay,
and clearing away the debris. To-mor-
row we commence to make two rooms
habitable, and hope to get shelter
before it rains.
Iwould have abandoned the place,
but for my good and true neighbors
who came to my rescue with strong
arms and willing hearts. and my
wife and children bless them, and God
will bless them for their kindness"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

LAURA REAM describes Belknap in
the Indianapolis News: He is about
six feet in height, but does not look
as tall on account of strong build per-
sistently rounded by approved Wash
ington habits of eating and drinking.
His complexion is naturally fair. So
is his hair He would pass for a
blonde if his face was not so red. 1t
is not rich, rare brandy hue-it is
rather the flush of whisky and wine,
giving a sort of unnatural transparency
to the skin. The effect is even more
marked in the eyes, which are liquid
it will not do to say watery-and
unsteady. He has no particular grace
of manner or expression and does not
talk much. Wherever | have seen
him he has been especially devoted to
his wife"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11
HOW IN WAS DONE.

The theory of Babcock's acquittal
as developed by the press Of st. Louis,
is simply this. Dyer, the prosecutor,
having full confidence in PierpOnt,
gave him the names of his witnesses
and the facts they would prOve-in
fact disclosed to the Attorney General
the entire plan of the prosecution
Pierpont betrayed Dyer and the gov
ernmment BY posting Grant thorough
ly, and the latter telegraphed Stoirs
and Porter, counsel for Babcock, to
come to Washington, where in confer
ences held the plan of the defense was
arranged, and as there was ample time
to tamper with judge. jury and witness
sss, it is not strange that the guilty was
rescued from the hands of Justice.
What a spectacle for the american
people and the christian world to gaze
upon A President, solemnly sworn
TO defend the interests Of the whole
country, uniting with thieves and their
counsel to defeat the ends of justice.
The facts, as developed, sustain the
theory, and if ignorant of Babcock' S
completely with the Hhisky frauds prior
20 his indictment, 10 one can believe
that Grant still remained ignorant af-
ter the conferences held for the pur-
pose of securing q verdict of aquittal.
Innocence required nosuch conspiracy
tor its vindication, and the conspira-
tors must have based their plan of de-
tense and directed their means upon
the knowledge of the defendant. Yet
with that contempt for the public and
disregard of the honor of the govern
ment and prosperity Of the people
which have characterised his entire
administration, Grant has restored
Babcoek to his former position in the
White House.
But scarcely was this infamous
scheme consummated, when commit
tee of Congress fastended upon no less
n person than the Secretary of War
the crime of selling, for his own pri-
vate emolument. positions of honor
and profit. Here again Grant stepped
in between the criminal and the law, By
Fastening to accept his resignation, un-
der the supposition that being no long
er an officer be could not be impeached.
He will be foiled, however, so far as
the House of Representatives is con-
eerned-Belknap is already impeach-
ed, but he may be acquitted by the
same Executive influences which con-
trolled the court and witnesses on the
trial of Babcock. We are aware that
10 intelligent man will be surprised at
these instances of Radical corruption
in high places, for of such is the his
tory of the party. As the committee
said on the floor, Belknap "is the
proper outgrowth, the true exponent
of the corruption, the extravaganza.
the disagreement that have cursed
this land for years past"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11


As there is disposition to charge
much Of the rascality being developed
in Washington to the extrayagarce of
female dress, entertainments and cost
ly decorations of homes, every com
munity, from the humblest to the
highest. will do we'll to profit by the
lesson it teaches. Ministers Of the
gospel and all others TO whom is in
trusted to the education cF public,
opinion should omit no opportunity to
inculcate the Importance of economy
and simplicity in dress. and of subor-
dinating idle and costly display 70 the
noIbcr attributes which adorn life
of practical virtue, and which assign to
uprightness of character position un-
attainable by all the show and parade
that wealth can purchase. Official
station, so far from giving license for
empty and heartless display, should be
used as the underground from which
exalted virtues can be displayed in
their most enticing garb. But when,
in high places. crime and bankruptcy
follow vanity, parade and want of stern
integrity, il is high time that moralists
we're devising an efficient remedy for
the dangerous and growing evil.
The truth is that Radical leaders
were so certain that Washington would
SO soon become the seat Of empire they
resolved TO anticipate the gilded
splendor and corruption which sur
round the thrones of the old world
The imitation, disgusting at s-st, has
become tragic in its results, and the
worst feature, so far as simplicity and
purity are concerned, is the active
agency of woman in bringing about the
catastrophe so destructive of public
virtue and domestic happiness.
If there is decent man in Grants
Cabinet, the sooner he retires from il
the better for his reputation, provided
he leaves no tracks by which he can
be pursued and uncovered as a crimi-
nal. The Executive department is q
den of thieves, and the President him.
self, next to the people who elected
him, is responsible for ali the official
corruption which disgraces the gov
eminent and people. Yet he is nc
worse than those who seek to succeed
him in Office. There is but one rene
dy for Radical corruption, and that is
to turn the party out of power and
substitute honesty, wisdom and patri-
otism for sectional hate, insatia
bic greed and moral incapacity for any
good work.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11
CHANCERY SALE or VALUA-
BILE PROPERTY.
SATURDAY, MARCH IS, 1879.
Id. west ct al. vs. D. Weaver ct al.

Pursuant To n decree in this cause 81 ths
Nov. Term 1875. az the Chancery Court 81
GAINESVILLE, VIII sell al public auction 70
the highest bidder, at
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

OUR confrere of the GAINESVILLE
Chronicle is not only all right upon
the financial question, but on nearly
all questions, and besides is the best
political writer in the State. He ought
to be at the head of a leading daily, or
of the State Government. He would
make splendid governor if he would
consent to serve, though we could
hardly spare him from the ranks of
journalism. We have copied several
articles from his pen into this issue of
the Citizen, and have several others
clipped, but were ashamed to make up
our issue entirely from one paper. We
make no apology, however, except to
him, for transferring so many of his
editorials to our columns, for they have
the right ring about them, and not
only express our views exactly and
more lucidly than we could do it, but
will meet the cordial endorsement of
thinking men throughout the State
Pulaski Citizen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

A DISPATCH from Paris says the Bel
KNAPP scandal caused a sensation there.
and the press deplores the decadenee
of political morality in the United
States. The London press adopts the
same tone-the fact is our government
has become notorious throughout
Christendom as the most corrupt with
in the limits Of civilization and this
fact is doing more to discourage free
institutions in Europe than all other
Influences. The rise and fall of this
once glorious Republic were consum-
mated within less than a century-in-
deed its destruction by the Radicals
was accomplished in about fifteen
years.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

MANY people err in charging upon
the legislature the ills they bear-for-
getting that the just and faithful ad-
ministration of the laws is the main
secret OF good government. Tennes-
see does not pay the interest on her
debt, but under the laws IN force Is the
property of the State assessed at more
than half its value and if not, whose
Is the fault2 Are the dogs in the
State taxed as the law requires ? Our
Information is that the assessors are
much to blame for the deficiencies in
the amount of taxes; collectors, in
some instances, are as much to blame,
and that the taxpayers are more than
all to blame for their failure to elect
competent men to fill every official po-
sition in every department of the State
government. Tennessee is able to pay
every dollar of its debt, but honesty
and economy must stand guard over
the Treasury and see that every leak
i stopped, every official dispensed with
who is not absolutely essential to the
execution of the laws aud the cost of
administrations to the low
est figures compatible with efficiency
With such a system of economy, aid
I'd by the introduction of new indus
tries and the development of our i'm
menso resources of agricultural and
mineral wealth, the State can not only
pay off, but keep out of, debt, and be-
come both great and prosperous. 1t
is for the people to say whether such
a career of honor and prosperity is not
preferable to the shame and dishonor
consequentupon reputation and bank
rupt credit.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

EDITOR CHRONICLE Some of the
young men liz the neighborhood came
out last Friday night to serenade a
young couple who had married the day
before, as announced in your last issue.
They wanted to make the young ben
edict treat or would put him in the
pond near by, but the old gentleman
forbade them coming in. There were
about thirty in the crowd, and each
had his favorite musical instrument,
such as fiddle, drum, rattle-trap, tin
pan, sc. The noise was heard for
miles around. and it run all the horses,
cows, dogs and hogs off the place only
the young man could stand the racket.
A white man, calling himself Pro-
fessor Nm. 1rlley DR.. circulated his
bills among the negroes, proposing to
be at Mt. Hermon, their church, near
here, Monday night and to teach any
one to write, SO as to keep accounts
&C., in one hour for fifty cents. A
good many darkies went to learn the
art. The Professor set them few
copies, collected about sixteen dollars
and left on some other business.
The Tax Collector on his last round
through this District. created quite a
sensation when he refused to accept in
payment the certificates that 1.-THE
dog is dead" One old darkoy says he
voted for the dog law last election, but
will not do it again.
Some Of the farmers have com
meuced blowing, and good many are
preparing for big crop of tobacco.
If cutworms are good sign, there will
be plenty grass hoppers this year. |
have heard several say the ground is
full of them. One man said he pulled
up an old corn stalk in the field (river
bottom) aud found tlveaty- eight live
cut worms under the roots. Who can
beat it.
DALE.
rorbonlolo Mach 9 1915
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11
Monday, April II, 1876,

the following described property:
First-340L acres of land lying between
Cane and White Oak Creeks, in district No
l of Houston county.
Seeond--lgTJ5 acres of land In district No
9of Houston county, being part of a tract
of $40 acres near the Montgomery county
line.
Thlrd-29I acres of land in distIict No
of Houston county, being part OF the last
mentioned $40 acre tract.
A survey of these three lots is on file IN
my office and can be seen upon application
Fourth-50 acres of land in district No, {
of Stewart county, Tennessee, lying an the
waters of Elk Creek, being same granted
by State of Tennessee 20 John III. Marable
on 10Th of March, 1895.
20 per cent. cash, bsIanee on q credit of
and 2 years with interest. Notes with good
security and lien retained.
G. & NJ. and Commissioner.
March H. 1870 tds7prf si4 %
Tobacco Leaf and Dover Record copy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

Clarksviile. March !, is7s.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11
CHAHCERY SALES
OF VALUABLE PROPERTY,
FRIDAY, APRIL Ii, 1876.
DAM Hiliman ct ais vs.. H MaraOIe ct ais.

In pursuance ola decree in this cause at
the November Term 1875, of the Chancery
Court at GAINESVILLE, / will sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, at the court
house door in GAINESVILLE on
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-03-11

A PAPER away down in Maine wants
to know who got the tens of thous-
ands of dollars stolen from the Treas
ury by the whisky ring. 1t was to pre-
vent the answer to that question that
the influence of the President was
brought to bear in favor of Babcock
and against farther prosecutions.
Should committee of Congress take
hold of the subject, the receivers OF
the stolen money may be discovered
when there will be commotion in the
ranks of the Radical aristocracy.