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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
INDEPENDENT CONVENTION.

Two political meetings were held in
GAINESVILLE last week which cennot be
passed over in silence, though the
great space occupied by our report of
the State Convention in Nashville
makes it impossible for US to publish
their proceedings in full
The first of these publishes its pro-
ceedings under the heading INDEPEN-
DENT CONVENTION. We publish their
platform, from which our readers may
infer what are the opinions they de-
sire to promulgate, and think that
those who read them will arrive at the
same conclusion with ourselves, that
this manifesto contains the smallest
pretext ever put forward for the or
ganization of new party.
PLATFORM.
WHEREAS, 1t is usual for conven-
tons to give some expression of opin-
ion on subjects agitating the public
mind, and whereas, four mills on the
dollar is more than sufficient to pay
the current expenses of the State and
not half enough to pay the interest on
the bonded debt claimed against the
State, be it resolved
l. We favor the levying just suffi-
cient tax to defray the necessary ex-
penses of the State government and
we believe two mills on the dollar am
ply sufficient for this purpose, leaving
the interest on the bonded debt un-
paid until the validity of the debt shall
have been determined by the proper
tribunal.
2. The dog tax is an invasion of in
dividual rights, and should be repealed
Internationally.
3. We favor a reduction of the num-
Der Of Judicial Districts and Judges.
f. All past due and unpaid taxes
which railroads, banks and owners of
stock in corporations have heretofore
avoided paying should be collected.
5. The next Legislature should
make it high misdemeanor in office
for any member of the Legislature or
servant of the State to accept free pas
sage from any railroad corporation
doing business in this State.
6. The Legislature should institute
a searching investigation into every
branch of the public service, SO that
the public mind may be disabused of
the widespread opinion of corruption
in office, or that corruptionists may be
punished as the event may determine.
I. P. Howard, Esq, offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That Montgomery county
comedies the Senatorship to Robert
soE county, and the Floteral candidacy
to Stewart county. We call upon
Robertson and Stewart to select such
candidates az they approve and we
pledge the united support of the indie
pendent voters of Montgomery county
to their support. We recommend DIR.
j. L. Darden as a suitable candidate
to represent Robertson, Montgomery
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
The Hon. John f. House.

We have great pleasure in inserting
resolution passed unanimously by
the delegations of the whole 9th Dis
trict endorsing the conduct of our Re-
preventative while in Office, and pledg-
ing him the support of the District in
his candidature for reelection.
Resolved, that the delegates from
the Sixth Congressional district to the
State Convention, now in session at
Nashville, take this occasion of tend
ering to Hon. Jno. +. House their
hearty thanks for his eminent and pa
triotic services in Congress, and hav-
ing unbounded confidence in his states
manship, ability and patriotism, unan-
imously recommend him to the people
of this district for reelection.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

and Stewart counties in the Senate of
the State.
Col. J. P. Rogers offered the follow
ing resolution. which was unanimously
adopted:
Resolved, That the Convention ten
ders its thanks to j. w. Jones, Griffin
Organ, L. L. Yancey, j. L. Darden,
Berry Lyle, 10. Blackford and [. 2.
Howard, the Executive Committee,
for their efficient service. And they
are reelected to remain an Executive
Committee for two years, with the
power of calling the Independent vo-
tiers OF Montgomery county together IN
convention when circumstances re-
quire. L. SHELTON,
S. A. WILSON,
Secretaries.
We are yet strongly of the opinion
that the many good Democrats who
took part in that meeting will think
again, and think seriously, before they
conclude to break up the unity of the
party, and so impair our prospects of
a great Democratic triumph in No
vember, for issues so inconsiderable
as are now before US. The points Of
difference between this platform and
that of the Nashville convention are
small considerations when it is pro-
posed to sacrifice to them the momen-
tous purpose of giving a solid Demo
cratic majority to Tilden and Hen
dries in November. Indeed, the
speeches on the occasion, so faras they
have been reported to US, manifest the
fact that there is no consolidated party
or section of party behind these reso-
lutions.
Squire Hampton, without calling
himself a Democrat at all, warned
them against precipitate action in
severing the party. Mr.. A. B. Maxey
earnestly advised them to unite their
forces with those of the Democracy at
large, and Squire Mallory protested
that he had been sent from his dis
trict (No. A for the express purpose
of harmonizing the Democracy, and
all three of them expressed their un-
limited confidence in Judge Smith,
the regular nominee of the party. We
are firmly convinced that all true
Democrats who have taken part in
this movement will reconsider their
course, and give a united vote for Til.
den and Hendricks. Smith, Brandon
and Garner.
They nominated Conrad friedrich
for County Representative, and re-
commended DR.. j. 7. Darden for
State Senator, from the counties OF
Robertson, Montgomery and Stewart,
and leave the Pictorial candidate to
the selection of Stewart county. We
hardly think that Stewart will do 9th
erwise than remain united In favor OF
Col. Brandon, their original choice.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
Ruslness.Lne.

Commodore Vanderbilt, believed to
be upon his dying bed, has consented
to receive the Holy Communion, aud
has consequently made all the prom
Uses required of partakers of The sac
rament. Before committing himself
he desired to be fully informed of the
exact extent of the responsibility be
was assuming, and asked this question.
"Supposiug that / should recover and
accidentally do anything contrary "a
what / had promised, what swould be
the result ?" Being assured that re.
pentance would secure forgiveness, he
received the communion. The bust
ness-like manner in which the bust
ness man considered this subject may
seem cold to some protesting Chris
tians, but they who are more ready to
promise than to perform, may profit
by his example.-,&. Lo,as Times.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

cratic working majority in the house
of Representatives. But for the con-
stitutional reasons above assigned this
change did not manifest itself so COM
pletely in the Senate. Before this they
had far more than two thirds vote in
that chamber and as only q third of
them went out, though their two
thirds majority was broken down, yet
they retained good working majority
to counterbalance the Democratic ma
jority in the House.
The result has been what men have
heard so much of the last six months
under the title of the DEAD Lock.
The House set itself all through the
session to the reduction of expendi-
lures, and the exposure of abuses.
while the Senate has devoted itself to
the maintenance of extrayagant ex-
penditure and the shielding of delin-
quents.
Both have of course, been more or
less thwarted. The House has been
able to reduce expenditures only 3d.
10000 instead of the 5,000,0 aimed
at, and the Senate has succeeded in
bringing off Belknap with blasted rep
utation indeed but without technical
conviction. In the latter part of the
session, as is always the case on the
eve of presidential election, legisla-
ton has given way TO electioneering
speeches, one most important topic
standing over for next session, the
reconciliation of silver.
On the whole it has perhaps been
better for the Democratic party itself
that legislation has not. during the
present session, been more completely
under Its control. Its politicians
through long exclusion from power
were inexperienced in the practical
working of legislation though full OF
zeal and talents, and it would have
been too severe a test for them to have
imposed upon them atonce the respon-
sibilities of complete control of the
body politic-they have, in the present
session acquired inestimable expert
ence, they have recognised their lead
ers, and attained compact and well
disciplined party organization; there is
hardly doubt that they will next ses.
sion have at least the executive with
them an increased force, if not pre-.
ponderance, in the Senate-and ther
at last and end to the upas-blight which
radical despotism and corruption has
so long thrown over the prosperity Of
the nation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
0HOTsPUR -
In the Democratic State Convention.
All Things Lovely There.

All innings Lovely AMeres
EDIToRs CHRONICLE: Knowing the
interest you and your readers feel in
the success Of Democratic principles,
/ write you these few lines, hoping
they may fnd you enjoying the same,
&C., &C." In other words, l hope you
are as happy as every one is over the
result of the deliberations Of the con-
vention. The papers have already
given you the platform, the names of
the electors, and other matters, such
as Esq. Mcdonald, Of Carthage, would
call the statistics" and figures of the
case. The platform is about such as
l indicated in my letter to you of last
week on the text of liquidation"
Mind you, was not on any committee
only sort of delegate for the State
at large-and yet, the coming events
cast their shadows before SO plainly
that Hotspur's vision saw clearly what
was coming long before the convention
met. In fact, the prophet Amos, of
old, could have foretold how this thing
was going, although he said himself
that "he was no prophet nor the son
of a prophet, but only herder of cat
tie and gatherer of sycamore fruit
The nomination of Gen. w. B. Bate
was the highest compliment ever paid
to any man in Tennessee. 1t was a
free-will tribute Of respect by gone
rous people to a chivalrous represen-
tative of the best people in the world.
The nomination of Gov Harris was we'll
considered before it was made. and he
was specially nominated on the St.
Louis platform, and will, of course,
rise with the occasion and devote his
speeches exclusively to National af-
fairs. He has made a record for abil-
ity in the past, and 1 predict that the
Democracy Of every State in the Union
will be proud of him before the days
of November.
The press was largely and ably rep
resented. 1. Hop Johnston of the
Memphis Appeal, was actively en-
gagged, as was also the representative
Of the press from every section Of the
State, and the brand-new features of
Woman's Rights address by long
haired female in narrow-gauge dress,
was living evidence that the world
moves and men move with it-when
the women are around. This female
speaker was conducted to the speakers
stand by committee of two, of whom
DIR. Wright, editor of the Chronicle,
seemed to be Chairman. l would not
mention this, only that | fear the
Doctors bashfulness may prevent him
from doing himself justice by telling
ing the readers of the CHRONICLE. 1t
was the event of the evening, and the
city press reporters say that as DIR.
Wright escorted his lovely charge up
and down the aisle of the House. that
in that uproarious crowd there was
many bachelor who declared that
''he would rather be Wright than be
president.
Peace and harmony aud enthusiasm
prevails, and the triumph of Democ-
racy is felt to be an assured fact.
go now to Epperson Springs, and as !
enjoy the breezes from that lofty
height they may watt you few verses
from HoTsPUR.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

THERE is a republican bolt in Maine;
doubts are expressed even of Massa-
chusetts; Connecticut is conceded to
Tilden in advance New York is pretty
certain for him, and New Jersey too /;
Pennsylvania is fairly doubtful; even
Ohio is looking much better Indiana
we count as sure for Tilden, and Hill
nois is now doubtful; Wisconsin we
believe will elect the Democratic tick
ct. The South and the Pacific States
are all right; and it is a republican pa
per in St. Louis that makes this adj
mission concerning the rottenness and
hopelessness Of his party in Missouri.
Hartford Times, dug. 8.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
Republican County Convention.
The following is the Secretary's Of
ficial raport

The following is the Secretary's Of
fetal report:
Pursuant to notice, there was Re-
publican convention held in the Court
house Saturday afternoon. DIR. Green,
chairman pro TEN. of the County Ex-
ecutive Committee, called the house
to order. j. w. jackson was elected
chairman and A. E. Clardy Secretary.
The object of the meeting was stated
to be to elect delegates to the State
convention at Nashville, Aug 24th.
On motion, one delegate from each
district was appointed a committee to
select delegates to the State eonveu-
ton. In the absence of said commit
tee speeches we're made by s. Griffin
and Chas. Keesee. The committee
reported the following as delegates s.
O. w. Brandon, Sanford Griffin, A.
E. Clardy, Prince Scott, Edmond Gill
linn, Abraham Wimberly, Allen Nc
Gowan, Anthony Clark, Jas. Coward
and DIR. Green. On motion, the above
nominations were unanimously cleo
ted. By a unanimous vote, it was
decided that the delegates go unin-
structed as to whom to vote for as q
candidate for Governor; and that we
pledge our most cordial support to the
niminee of the convention. Adjourn
ed sine die.
JAS. W. JACKSON, Chm.
A. EATON CLARDY, Sec,
We understand that the discussion
between the two colored delegates
Griffin and Keesee was on the still
vexed question of State Credit. Kee-
see brought in some red hot repudia-
ton resolutions which Sanford Griffin
peremptorily put down.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
Executors Notice.

All persons Indebted TO the estate Of B.
o. keesee, decd, either by note OF account,
are hereby notified that they must make
settlement with me within thirty days nom
this date, or they will after that time ind
them in the hands OF the officers OF the law.
JONES ID. NEBLETT,
Executor OF b. o. Keesee, deed.
Augi9, lS76-lw
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
SHOOTING ARRAY.
A Terrible Difficulty at Alamo, Tenn.
One Man Killed and Nine WOuaded.

one NAN Allied ana Nine Wvuaueu'
MEMPHIS, Aug. IA special 20
the Appeal from Bells Station, Tenn,
on the Memphis and Louisville Rail
road, gives an account Of terrible af-
fray at Alamo to-day, in which one
man was killed and nine wounded.
The origin of the difficulty was an as
sault made upon Deputy Sheriff Har-
ris few days since BY some political
enemies Of his father, Robt. Harris,
the Sheriff. The parties were at Ala
mo for trial. The case had been re-
moved there on account Of the excite
ment. The bonds were written and
ready to sign, when pistol shot was
fired from the Justices Office at the
son Of Sheriff Harris, wounding him
in the hip. The firing then commenced
in earnest. Mack Weller was killed,
aud two Of the Sheriff's sons we're
wounded. Robt. Smith, A. b. Trim
bic, VIM. Overton, Ray, Robert Aus.
tin and two others were slightly
wounded, the others seriously.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

1t is not Hayes whom the Democrats
fight. He is merely a figure head.
They fight the worst elements of
Grantism, the most prominent corrup-
tionists of the country, by whom he is
supported.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

The Secon nd Semf-Annual Stock Sale, un-
der the direction of Guthrie Grange, will
be held
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1875,
At Guthrie PaEk, near Guthrie,
Todd County. NV.

Horses, Mules, Superior Mich Cows
Short Horn. Jersey, Grade and Fnttcd Cat.
tie, C3tswold, Southdown, and Fatted
Sheep and Lambs Fatted Hogs, Poland
China and Berkshire Sows and Pigs. will
be offered for sale 70 the highest bidder COR
cash, or credit, at The option Of the owner.
Persons wishing TO offer stock for salN arr
requested 10 notify the Secretary, 40 least
five days in advance OF sale.
All stock offered for sale shall be under
the control OF n groom or herdsman.
No by-bidding will be allowed, but the
owner OF the stock shall be entitled TO n
reserved bid.
All persons Offering stock for sale, will be
charged per cent. ON The value thereof,
TO defray expenses Of the sale. sale nee o.
all.
W.p. JOHNSON,
NJ. 9. JOHNSON, Directors
JOE LINKBAuGH,
JOHN NJ. ROACH, President.
WE. TAYLOR, Sec'y & Treasurer.
Augl9, iS76-tds.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

The Partnership heretofore existing un-
der tie firm name OF ID. w. Scott a Co, was
dissolved on the 18th ofJuly, 1876, by mutd-
al consent, and by the retirement there
from OF ID. w. Scott. The Affairs of the
firm will be settled BY ID. W. scott, VINO
has the right 10 use the firm name Al wind
'Ne " DIV. SCOTT,
BERRY LYLE.
AuR. 6. IS7B-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
Mr.. GRoEsBEoK, Of Cincinnati, said
in a raoant sDoaob

in a recent speech;
"Gold and silver. These are the
shining coursers of our chariot of
finance. This, the pet team Of the
Constitution. Neither alone il enough,
but both are necessary. How we'll
they moved through all our past, with
what steady. even pace.
Let them be harnessed together aglin,
to 60 down the century side by side. 7"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
SHERTFFS SALE
sATTRDAY. SEpTEMDER 2, 1916,
MRS. RUFUS r, RHODES

win reopen her school on Monday. SEPT
an, Terms of Tuition range nom 40 totl9'
according 10 the advancement OF the pupil
Music and French at the regular rates:
few boarders will be received as mem beth
of her family. july ~, to-Sm'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
THE CHRONICLE

Dr.. WRIGHT, NJ. D., EditOr.
TERms ss.OO IN ADVANCE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
our CALIFORNIA LETTER.

T. J. DUNCAN.
New Providence, Aug. 16. '76.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-07-27
Sensible Advice.

You are asked every day through the
columns Of newspapers and by your
Druggist to use something for Dyspep-
STA AMI Liver Complaint that you know
Eotbing about, you get discouraged
spending money with but little success.
Now to give you satisfactory lroofthat
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER will cure you
of Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint with
all its effects, such as Sour Stomach,
Sick Headache, Habitual Costiveness,
palpitation of the Heart, HEARTBURN,
Water-brash, coming up of food after
citing, low spirits &C., we ask you to
go to your Druggist, Brookins 4 Son,
and get a Sample Bottle of GREEN'S
AUGUsTfFLowER for 10 cents and try it,
or al Regular Size for 70 cents, two doses
w~Illiefifve ron.
Mnv4 lS76-lm
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-07-27
Never Known to Fail.

DIR. Nor ris' Syrup of Tar, Wild Cher
~ and lIorehound has never been
known to failin perm. nently curing
obstinate Coughs, Colds, Group, Whoop-
ing Cough, nor any diseases of the res
piratory organs-and it does it too at
once! 1t is not necessary to take it for
a long time before you can discover its
beneficial effects. Its sale in this COM
munity is immense, and its popularity
universal. 1t should not be elassed
with compounds put up by inexperl-
enced hands. 1t is positively guaran-
tced to be'composed of the purest and
hest materials, and prepared in a scien-
tific manner and to always give salts
facrion. Do not fail to give this great
and potent remedy a trial. 1t will not
and cannot disappoint you. Try it
once. Ask for DR.. Morris, Syrup of
Tar, Wild Cherry and Horehound, and
take none other. Trial size, 10 cents.
For sale by Michael s. Son, Druggists,
Eaton, o.
Dec. 2, 1S75-1m
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-07-27

places by 8 o'clock on Wednesday
morning. If delayed beyond thai
time they cannot come in competition
for a premium, except in the depart.
ment of hams, bread, butter and
cheese.
Is. Members will be furnished q
ticket which will admit them, the fe-
males ofthe family, and all persons
under IL years of age residing in the
family; or a gentleman and one lady
to the Fair Grounds during the Fair.
16. No bull, cow, jack, jennet, brood
mare or stallion, 4 years old and up
wards, shall compete for a premium,
unless it shall have proven itself a
breeder.
IL hi the event that Providcntial
circumstances should cut down the
receipts, the Society will pay a per
centage Oh each premium awarded,
ihsproportion to the amount.
Is. 1t being almost impossible for
a premium list to contain every arti-
Gle which it would be desirable to
have exhibited at the Fair the Board
of Directors will allow discretionary
premiums. But such articles must be
regularly entered with the Secretary.
10. All premiums awarded must be
drawn from the Treasurer's hands
prior to annual settlement, January
lst., after which time the Society will
not be held responsible for payment
of same.
90 Ono dollar will he charoed on
each entry after the first, for the same
animal except on sweepstakes (; and in
the payment ofpiemiums, in all cases
where the amount of premiums is $40
and upward, 10 per cent. will be de-
Quoted.
On motion it was resolved, That
every species of gambling under
whatsoever name, be strictly forbid
den on the Fair Grounds.
RESOLVED, That the Secretary will
not permit any person to examine the
Entry Books until the close of the
Glass which he or they may desire to
examine.
No dancing tent or ring allowed on
the Grounds.
The sale of Intoxicating drinks will
not be permitted on the Grounds, nor
within the distance prohibited by
law. Parties violating this rule for
felt all the right to the Grounds, and
may be elected at the pleasure of the
Board.
J. L. CHAMBERS, Pres.
ia. KAYLOR, Sec'y.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1876-07-27
Improved Road Letting.

NOTICE is hereby given tina. the
IN Road Improvement known as the
Paul and Mckee Improved Pike, will
be sold at the door of the Court House,
to the lowest and best bidder, on Satur-
day ,iAug. 18th, 1876. The road will be
sold in sections, specifications for which
may be seen at the Auditors office, on
and after Aug. 9TH, 1876. Bond will
be required of the successful bidder
for the faithful performance of The
work.
j. v. ACTON, Eng.
By request of the parties interested
in tile sale of the Paul and Mckee Road
it was deemed expeGient to sell the
road by public cutlery, instead of by
sealed proposals, and it is therefore or
dered that the previous notice be with
drawn.
JEHU B. CAMPBELL, Pres.
|. Attest-SAM'L OLDFATHER, Aud.
July o.. 1S76-W3