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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24
VOTING AS A. UNIT.

The Cincinnati Convention did at
least one good thing; it scotched if it
did not kill practice much in vogue
with politicians, but altogether de-
structive of the voice of the people in
the National Coupsels. The Pennsyl-
vania delegation it appears had been
instructed to vote as unit through
out the proceedings, the unit vote was
to be given solid for Hartranft, of
Pennsylvania, until twenty delegates
should call for a consultation, when
the vote could be transferred, but even
then transferred as unit. The plain
object of all this. as it is in all such
cases, waste put the vote into the hand
of one man or one clique, so as to re-
tain it as a right bower in somebody's
sleeve to trump any trick that may be
needed to sweep the stakes into some
predetermined pocket. In this in
stance the man with the sleeve was
Don Cameron, Grants new Secretary
of War, and the bower was to be ulti-
mately played, if possible, in the inter-
est of Mr.. COnkling. AS soon how
ever as the first ballot was over, two
delegates claimed the right to vote for
Blaine and a strong debate arose but
the question was soon decided by the
chair, supported almost unanimously
by the convention, on the principle
that National Convention makes its
own rules of voting and is not govern
ed by any instructions of State conven-
tons in the matter, and that every
delegate was free in his vote and re-
sponsible only to his constituents.
Result, Cameron's sleeve is split from
top to bottom and his bowers fall loose
on the table. To common sense it is
plain enough which plan most truly
represents the will of the people. Sup
pose State s vote is fifty. out of which
thirty delegates represents constituents
in favor of A, and twenty are elected
by others in favor of B. Put those
fifty votes in any one mans pocket to
castas unit and the minority oftwenty
is not only unrepresented, but misrep-
resented-all of them are made to vote
for man they are opposed to. But
let the thirty vote for A and the TWEEN
ty for B and the opinion of all parts of
the State has its weight. That is the
peoples plan, the other is more con-
venient for political gamblers who
want to stock the cards.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

THE whites and blacks in Port Hud-
son, on the Mississippi, met on the 18th
inst, in armed conflict, when the
whites, outnumbered ten to one, were
whipped off. with one killed and four
wounded. The row originated at a
negro mass meeting in Port Hudson.
The negroes were excited about one of
their number who had joined the Dem
ocrats, aud being melted by few lead
ers, went to the Democratic negro's
house, dragged him out and beat him
to death with clubs. At last accounts
the negroes laundering 400, had been
largely reinforced, and were massed
on the river bank awaiting another at
tack, seeming bound to fight to the
death.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24
TILDEN's FINANCIAL VIEWS.


Great efforts are made by limited
portion Of the press in Tennessee to
excite prejudice against Mr.. Tilden
on account of his financial views. The
best answer to these attacks is to give
them without note or comment from
his message to the New York Legis-
lature for 1875.
ITO replace the capital destroyed, to
restore the elements of future natural
growth, should have been the object Of
our policy. A prompt reduction ofthe
enormous governmental expenditure
was the first condition. A renewal of
the industries ofthe great communities
of the South, which produce so large
share of our exports and raw material,
was of great importance. Energy,
skill and economy in production, and
frugalIty In private consumption, the
wise conduct of business, and a judici-
Gus application of capital and labor
were dependentupon public conditions.
They were to be promoted by sound
government finance, by good methods
of revenue-not unduly swelling the
cost of the taxes to those who pay
them beyond their produce to the
treasury; by discreet management of
our vast fiscal operations, and of the
currency and of the banking system !:
by sober and stable governmental
policy-not stimulating to speculative
adventures, mot melting miscalcala-
tons in business. not enhancing
charges for services and risks in COM
mercial transactions.
How completely these conditions
have been reversed during the eleven
years since the war appears in retro
spect of the actual events of that
period.
The extravaganza of our govern
mental consumption is illustrated by
comparison of the public expendi-
lures of l870-fve years after the close
of the WARMTH those of 1860 and
1850:
TAXES IN THE UNITED STATES.
1850. 1860. 1870.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

We must build up new prosperity
upon the old foundations of American
self-government: carry back our po-
lttical systems towards the ideals of
their authors make governmental in
situations simple, frugal, meddling lit
tie with the paivate concerns of indi-
viduals, aiming at fraternity among
ourselves and peace abroad, and trust
ing to the people to work out their
own prosperity and happiness. All
the elements of national growth and
private felicity exist in our country il
an abundance which Providence has
vouchasfed to no other people. What
we need to do is to rescue them from
governmental folly and rapacity."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

Though there are several Democratic
statesmen who might be named whose
candidacy would go far to assure the
people of the earnestness of the party,
it seems to us that only one has been
brought prominently forward WI no has
been SO thoroughly identified with
political reform as to be able to lift the
party up into the confidence of the
people. That man is Gov. Tilden. The
feeling of the people is that the coun-
try would be safe in his hands as the
executiye.-Neao York Tribune.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

The Republicans declared in their
platform that they were as ever OPP
posed to subsidies to corporations. To
show what they meant by this resolu-
ton, they have nominated man for
Vice President who, as chairman of
the Pacific Railroad committee, re-
ported all manner of subsidy jobs, and
was one of the most active leaders in
forcing them all upon the attention of
Congress. So to the end, Republican
practice turns its back in contempt on
Republican professions. - Pittsburgh
Post.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

The country will hear of Mr.. Bris-
tow's determination to retire from the
Cabinet with sincere regret. He has
shown SO many admirable executive
and personal qualities since he has
served the state as Secretary OF the
Treasury that his popularity with the
whole people, without regard to poll
tics, is perhaps more universal than
that of any other public man.-Bafdto
Express.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

Pm two years older than you, said
little eight-year old girl to a New
Bedford boy the other day. well, 1
don't care, was the reply; I'm going
to wear trousers soon, and that you'll
never do"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

The Richmond Wing is thus enthu-
s;astic over Vance: 1.-The nomination
of this gallant and popular Conserve
tive for governor of the Old North
State is an omen of good, and secures
that noble State to the Democratic
column next November, beyond the
neradveuture of a doubt. Well done,
brave old North Carolina Yours is a
sonnd Cen tennia position, indeed"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24
CITY ORDINANCE.

Be 1t ordained, by the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen of the City of Clarksville
that, that portion of the city bounded on
the North by College street, east by Third
street, South by Commerce street, West
by Cumberland River, is hereby declared q
Fire District; thu at within said Fire Dis
trict, herein and after, no frame or wooden
building shall be built; further, that with
in said limits herein and after no wooden
or other inf1ammable roof or covering, or
wooden c0rnice shall be placed on any
building or structure whatever.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, June Z, 1876.
NJ. SULLIVAN, Mayor.
JNo. O'BRIEN, City Recorder.
June IL, 1S76-4w.
Tobacco Leaf copy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24
Saturday, July 8, 1876.
In Chancery at ClarKsVilIe.-.State
of Tennessee.

CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE
June IL, 1876.
Lucy B. Watts, Complainant, VS.. Watts
Bros. ct al Defendants.
1t appearing that the Defendant ]. d.
Watts is dead and that w. w. Watts, s. H
Dickinson and wife Sarah, and - Bro
naugh and wife Amanda, are his heirs at
law, and that they are nonresident of the
State of Tennessee.
1t is therefore ordered that they enter
their appearance, herein, before or within
the first three days of the next term OF the
Chancery Court, to be held at ClarksVilIe
on the I'd Monday in Nov. next, 1876, and
show cause why this suit should not be re-
vived against them, or the same will be
taken for confessed as to them and set for
hearing ex parte and that copy of this
order be published for four consecutive
weeks in the ClarksviIle Chronicle.
A Copy-Attest:
POLK g JOHNSON, c. en-.
By o. G. Smith, Deputy.
R. w. Humphreys, Sol'r for Comp't
June IL, lS76-4w-pf-$5 co.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

BENJAMIN Fl. Bristow has proved
himself. during the two years In which
he has held the position, one of the
ablest of the many great men VINO nave
been at the head of the Treasury DE,
partment. He is certainly and beyond
comnarisop the best man who has he'd
the Office under President Grants ad-
ministration.-Detroit Tribune.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24
FOR SALE OR RENT.

wish TO sell or rent my store house and
lot in COrbandale. 1t is q good house, has
three rooms, is situated near the railroad
and river, and is q splendid stand for gen.
eral merchandising business. Terms very
reasonable. Apply to my agentIB. ]. Cor
MRS. E. E. wATwOoD.
June q IS7R-lNra
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

ORPHEUs LEFT OuT.-It will be
seen from a perusal of the following
communication that it ought to have
appeared many weeks ago. We have
treated our friend scurvily thus to
crowd him out, anxious as he is to serve
his country-but it is never too late for
a good thing-read him.
Ed. CHRONICLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

The widow of the late President
Lincoln has released from the lunatic
asylum,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

The Good Templars will have
Fourth OF July centennial at Column
bia.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24

BLAINE is improving from the ef-
fects of his fainting spell.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24
Commissioners Sale Of VAL
liable River Bottom Land.

J. ]. Edmondson ct ais, VS.. r. B. Edmond
son.
In pursuance of q decree of the County
Court of Montgomery county, made at the
June term of 1876, will offer for sale to the
highest bidder at the Courthouse In
GAINESVILLE, ON
Saturday, July s, 1876.
a tract of land situated in District No. II
of Montgomery county, lying Immediately
on Cumberland river, being lot No. OF the
division of the lands of Jas. II. Roberts,
decd, and contains 100 acres. Sold for diyis-
ion.
TERMs-One-third cash. Balance in two
equal payments. Notes with personal Sc
curity required, bearing interest from date
the LIST note to fall due January LIST, 1875
sion given January LIST, 1877. A lien will be
retained to secure purchase money.
PETER ONEAL, CPk q Com'r.
June IL, 1876. 4w, adv. & bills SO 80.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24
Monday, September 4, 1875.

The Trustees have not as yet secured aprin-
cipal for the school in place of Rev j. NJ
Wright, resigned, but are in correspondence
with O number of the ablest Instructors in
the country, and will in a very short time
be able to announce the name of the new
President. The patrons and friends of the
school may rest assured that the school aOilt
continue as usual and that il will be sup
piled with the most accomplished teachers
the country affords.
JOSHUA COBB. Prest. B. 7.
JNo. r. CoUTs, Sec'y.
June II, I876-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-06-24
CLARKSVTLLE
FEMALE ACADEMY

TO THE PUBLIC AND PARTICULARLY
TO THE CITIZENS OF CLARKs WILLIE:
The Board of Trustees of the GAINESVILLE
Female Academy announce that the next
session of the School viii begin on the
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-07
THE FLEET STREET FOLD.

CotoHED CHURCH TROUBLES IN BRooKLYN.
Yesterday forenoon superintendent Campbell OF tho
Brooklyn police. received sheet of paper written
closely, bearing a heavy seal with the impression
Effect street +. Bethel Church, from Thomas VIII
son. Chairman, and Simeon Buchanan, Secretary of
tho Board of Trustees Of tho Fleet street African
Methodist church, setting forth that there immi-
nent danger OF a breach Of tho peace owing to tho
stand taken by the pastor, Rev. jeremiah b. Murray,
who refused recognize their right TO act trustccR
The writers requested that small booy OF police
should be sent 10 attend every service or At least
month"; MS preventive against threatened outbreak
OH the part OF tho PASTORS friends IL Will be rcnom-
bcred that the early part OF the spring the pastor
saw III TO remove several of the Old members OF
Board Of Trustees, who had ceased 70 recog
nzc his authority though be was tho
regularly appointed pastor by the African Methodist
Conference OF the state OF New York Mr.. Murray ap.
pointed other members OF the congregation all ths
vacanccs but siil tho old trustees dsrcgarding tho
PASTORS wishes continued 70 act Thcv resolved upon
dispensing With his ssrvicaA and sought On
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POLITICAL NOTES.

Boston Transker:-"Tiden's letter has much TINT is
good "
Toledo Commerciai;--' Tilden has opened the cam.
paign in New York pretty much after his old style
that by making tho State pay tho expenses Of his
campaign"
Paterson IN. ~ Prcss:-Governor Hendricks letter
is a much shorter one and think. shows a far higher
type Of ability than ridsn's, which quite cunning
TO be strong"
Utica Otserver.-"we call upon every honest mas,
whatever his political preferences may be- to read
fully Governor rldens letter Of acceptance From the
opening sentence to the close IL full OF sosnd sense
Springfield tMasa Union:-"W hatever effect OF spon-
taneousness Tilden's letter might have had a month
ago he has, OF course sacrificed by putting Off until
the public became sick OF tho very OF the thing
Rochester ErPress:-"Governor Hendricks letter
In tone and style Is altogether tho most skilfu and
plausible Its sentences arc direct and clear Its as
scrtions positive and arraignmcn OF the republican
party and administration audacious."
Jersey City Argss-''It is easy thing to tell
ailing that he sick-and then let him 20 his way
biindy 10 certain death. But Governor TildcA not
merely points out the Ills from which the nation suf
fcrng: he directs II upon the road that
recovery"
Hartford CONN., Post.-'Thcre Is In Mr.. Tden's
performance much that approve, for II Is bor-
rowed from standard financial authorities, but the
undercurrcnt his whole OF the financial
question ialacous deceptive, and evidently de-
signed to be So +"
Chicago 7imes:-"H,s letter, outlined In the do
spstchcs Is eloquent OF Tildens masculine impulses
There Is but little OF tho hating reservation of
stability. Gold and silver the rational bases Of all
Trustworthy currcncics That IL concession which
emasculatcs the rag money Goliath, at and for
ever"
Albany JotrnaI:-.'Govcrnor Tilden has been heard
from last, and consents accep. the nomination;
and Governor Hendricks says ditto to Mr.. Burke ;
wnatevor differences of opinion may be developed by
these two missives II relief to know that the demo-
party TO DO left In the lurch by It's chosen
representatives"
Baltimore American:-"Mr Tilden is prolix.
usual, and II the headings stricken out his pro-
ductlon would pass for stump speech OF average dull
ness. He ranges through tho whole domain OF
tional politics. denounces everything, but suggests
practical measure OF reform except constitutional
amendment providing Tor the multiplication OF appro-
priation bills. ="
New Haven Register:-"It Ia seldom, In century g
time that such iorcible document MS Mr.. Tilden's
letter bursts upon peopleputting TO 1ight all the
foul birds that have built their ncsts under tho
n,ces tho capital and dcnlcd Its interior
with a corruption unimnginablo to the great BODY OF
the people We have not time to-day to express fuller
sense qualification ut these admirable documents"
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PROBABLE MURDER.

Greenpont was yesterday tho scene Of another ex
element, when tho news spread that during Saturday
night Mr.. and Mrs William Fisher had been stabbed
by Peter Mcdonald in front Of their residence, No 0S
Java street.
All the parties live in the same house, and the mca
work together in the Continental Iron Works On
Saturday, evening while gong home together they had
some trnng quarrel which was kept up tor some few
minutes at the gate in front OF their residence,
but the wives Of each calling them 70
supper they went After tho evening meal
had been concluded the mon went their respective
ways both returning about midnight under the innu-
cncc OF liquor High words took place between shem
again the gate, until finally Mcdonald drew knife.
Mrs FISHER had been attracted TO the gate by the
quarrel then intcrercd 10 save her husband and the
first three blows fell to her, the wounds niiiccd be-
ing on her face, back and hands She fled, screaming,
and then the murderous WRETCH alter cutting Fisher
once the face, thrust the KNIFE INTO his abdomen.
The injured man removed TO the Eastern District
Hospital, where HIS wounds were pronounced fatal, AZ
Inflammation had set In last night. Mcdonald was ar
rested BY the police of the Seventh precinct
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sion to drive him by main force from the pulpit IN
orcer 10 hold possession without resort TO violence tho
pastor, who stalworth powerful looking mulstto,
lived the basement of the church Tor several weeks
last April aud May aud bis meals we're brought 10 MIN
regularly by the coored sisters OF the fold whose SYM
pathies we're then, and still for the greater part,
In accordance with their afflicted and prosecuted
pastor Finally, the Supreme Court aid invoked in
the premises and Justice Gilbert decided that the new
Board he lawful BOARD OF Trustees and thai the
pastor. having been assigned to the church by the
Conference for one year had the right TO exercise
the legitimate functions OF the Passionate Tor that
In June the annual Conference reappointed Mr.
Murray the same pastoral charge, much to the in
dignaton OF the ousted trustees who represent largo
share OF the wealth OF the congregation The conso-
quence that yesterday forenoon The old Board took
up the plate collection realizing 81 Oh, whereas tho
trustees CLEANED but thirty cents from the assem-
blagc One of the female opponents Of she pastor was
heard say yesterday, white making her 10 seat
the church. "Dat man ought to DO shot" Sergeant
Dyer and few patrolnen Of the First precinct were
on duty during the service and prevented disturb
ance. The pastor, vino Is determined to assert ha
legal rights told officer recently that ~ any OF
those fellows come In 10 put me cut know who viii
20 out the door first"
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a PLANTER who friendly to the Union cause that
friend OF his the river who was perfectly reiiaoie
had spoken to him about the plot; had heard the Con-
iederale officers boast show they had been to cap
ture the Rather" and had heard them mention Gien-
neys name the Union officer they bought over
What additional corroborativo testimony came IN ~
this time to streng then the charge against Glenney
cannot state, but the result strict examination
into the case BY Captain William Flye, division con-
nIander and Of enncy to close arrest Tor
court martial On the ith OF November the Rather
was at anchor below 81 Joseph. Ensgn Henry A.
Church had the FIRST watch-the watch from eight r. NJ
70 midnight AZ about eleven r. NJ Nellis VINO nad
ROOM and telling Church he would keep the deck until
midnight, relieved Church, who went 10 his ROOM
Nellis II this time suspected OF completely IN
Genney's treason. Upon taking charge OF the deck
Ncls went 10 the sentry Al Gienneys room door ana
sent him below He then dismissed the guard on tho
after hurricane deck and ordered the captain OF the
watch to call the watch forward and run in and
the forward battery, las rain storm was CON-
ing en-" He thus liberated Glenney from his room,
TO the lower guard Here little fiat boat moorec;
they entered It, cast Off rowed quietly away from the
vessel TO the Louisiana Shore and that the last act
In q communication lately received from Captain
William Flye In relation 10 the above narrative the
following sentence occurs:--"I never knew what be-
OF Nellis; never heard OF HIM aor his deser
lion, but Of Glenney did hear that he crossed the
Mississippi twice his way Richmond from
Shreveport and his return from his second trip
captured his baggage IN front OF q house, whiic he
escaped by back door. IL a close shave Tor him.
II had caught him would have hung him higher
than Hannah" Those who know Captain Fiye know
this IL no idle bonst
In the "Naval Register" Tor 1866 january 70 August
may be seen this record under the head OF "Dcser-
tons" -"Danicl W. Gienney from the Mississippi
squadron, November 4 1864 " Ncis name tor some
unknown Is not mentioned at ALL In the next
month (December) the United States steamer Rattcr
was driven ashore IN furious squall near Rodney
ably that is the reason tho history OF Glenpey's
treason" has never been published until now.
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MURDEROUS ASSAULT.

About one O'Clock yesterday morning a man named
Kavcr Fromcls who In the employ OF Mr. Egcrson, Of
Cypress Hills rs gardener, his way nome along
Atlantic avenue, Brooklyn, when German whom he
recognized Hans August, sprapg suddenly upon hun
from behind a tree box and dealt him severe
thrusts with knife in the left SIDE OF thc head. He
cried out 'murder at tho highest pitch OF his voice.
and officer OF the East New York police prccnc}
up, the woud-bc ASSASSIN made good bis escape
Tue wounds, which serious, dressed BY Dr.
Beckcrt and Frvmelt conveyed TO his home II ap
pears that during the night the injured man, fellow
countryman named Andrew and August had bccu
drinking deeply at the beer saloon OF Won Prof.
man. on Cypress avenue, and Andrew the fugitive
assaiian quarreed. The superstition IL that Auyust
mstook Fromclt Tor bis barroom antagonist whom he
attack ed u the dark