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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15
For the Chronicle.
L THINK OF THEE.
TO MISS A--A w. rs.

At morn, when all is bright and fair,
And smile the buds with life anew,
When sweetest perfume ladies' the air,
And sunbeamS kiss away the dew
When orioles on golden wings
Are fluttering from flower TO leaf,
And robin-red breast gaily sings
To Danish sorrow, care and grief
think of thee.
When evening shades are gathering near
And gently steal the magic hours.
When twilight sheds her shining tear
Onearth's pure bosom, leaves and flowers
When golden sunset gilds the west,
And angel forms are lowering nigh,
When nature calmly sinks to rest,
And guardian spirits fitting by
Think of thee.
o dearest one, each lonely hour
think of thee, though severed far;
1 never see a lovely flower
But it reflects thy shining star
L ne'er hear a wildwood bird
Chant in the grove fitful lay,
But that his music soft and weird
Brings back a voice that's far away
And think OF thee.
In every perfect rose see,
In all the flowers Of richest dyes,
In every lovely thing-to me
The semblance of thine image lies.
To every gentle gale say
'.Tell her by thee my heart L send :"
For all the week, and all the day,
And every hour, o darling friend
Think OF thee.
March %, 1876. ERvA.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15
Cure for Small POx.

A great discovery has recently been
made by surgeon in the British army
10 China, in the way of an effectual
remedy for small pox. The mode of
treatment is a follows: When the
preceding fever is at Its height, and
just before the eruption appears. the
chest to be rubbed with croton oil aud
tartaric ointment. This causes the
whole of the eruption, to appear on
that part of the body, to the relief OF
the rest. 1t also secures a. full and
complete eruption and thus pre-
vents the disease from attacking
the internal organs. This is now
the established mode of treatment In
the English army in China, and is re-
garded as perfect cure.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15
RenndiatIon.

We are sorry there is a citizen in our
State so destitute of honor in its high
est sense as to cry Reputation. What
is reputation -? However mild the
terms of definition be at the bottom
there is fraud. Would we be willing,
were it possible, to repudiate our debts?
Whatever be our circumstances, pride
and honor dictate an honest effort to
meet them. To this end an honorable
man or people will let every dollar go.
Tennessee is not bankrupt. Her
public debt has been larger With small
Ter resources and a worse cohdition of
organized industries. In 1869 it was
nearly forty millions, now only little
more than half that amount. Is il
true she can not pay? We have GER
tainly passed through two years Of
financial depression. caused, we are
forced to say, by Shylocks who % flesh
IS usury. An affected want of confidence
in the borrower has extorted greater
interest and unnecessary prating about
hard times has spread, until the whole
has been strained to
maintain its credit. He whose cir
cumstances two years ago would have
guaranteed an extension of time has
been pressed and forced into involuu-
tary bankruptcy, while the Shylocks,
who have their claws tipped with gold,
have fell upon their prey and destroyed
in the surrounding neigh
borhood. Now shall this extend to
the State Let it not be so. 1t is a
dangerous precedent. Ifthe State sets
the example corporations may follow
aud the people. What will be the re-
suit? Commercial anarchy and ruined
credit stained by dishonor. Let every
true citizen. cry no reputation, but
coming up like worthy man, help to
relieve the burden. Give her the ad-
of good helmsman, aided by
\ working crew in the legislative halls,
and our ship of State will proudly |
stem through the tide. Let us have a
little of that economy of adninistra-
lion which characterized the old Wing /
party. More love of country and less
greed of power.-Athens Ne,os.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15

Redemption from misrule can come
alone from the Democratic party. 1t
alone possesses the organization, the
morale, the power to lift the incubus
of Grantism from the ruiued interests
of the country The tame submission
of protesting Republicans in this State
proves this. No hope, and little CO.
operation, can be expected from COM
planning but listless Republicans. The
Democratic party must be thoroughly
organized for victory. He who does
not to-day cherish higher respect for
it than for the bold, venal and profit
gate party now in power, will end by
voting to perpetuate that party in place,
in spite of all its enormities, and will
protest against his own loss of man
hood even while he does it.-Atbany
Argus.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15
The Way he Broke her.

A Yankee farmer thus describes
how he broke up his old hen. I've
got hen that would set, whether or
DO alters would set. | tried every
way in the world to stop her, and new
er could do it. But at last an idee
struck me. 1t was chestnut burs. i
went to the henhouse and pulled her
off the nest, and just put three likely
lookin burs snug into the nest and
waited to SEQ what would turn up.
Well, sir, you would ha' laughed.
She gave squawk and jumped upon
the edge O. the nest, and looked round
at the burs. You ought to have seen
that hen look at them burs, and there
she sot and sot, and looked out O. the
door and considered, and every now
and then she'd look round at the burs
and consider. Well, sir. she consid-
cred for just exactly two hours, and
then she came down among the other
hens, aud hain't been nigh the nest
since. Fact, just as tell ye.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15

The attention Of those who take
pride in the maintenance Of the credit
aud good-name Of Tennessee is called
to communication elsewhere, signed
Heavy Tax payer" This gentleman
is well known to the people of Mem
phis, and has been conspicuous tor en-
terprise in his calling and for his pro-
nounced ayowal of his political views
as Republican. lie writes as he
speaks-freely and unreservedly-and,
we Ia ke it, expresses views on the finan-
cial question that are held by the lead
ers Of the party to which he owes al
legiaDce. Ills opinions, he says, are
those of citizen anxious for the well
fare and good name of this State, and
be dsavows AL political bias or predi-
lection in avowing them; and we be-
lieve they will meet with very general
Endorsement by the people, who, like
Heavy Tax payer, are rewilling to meet
every honest obligation at maturity.
We quite agree with him in all but one
point. We will not refuse an offer to
scale principal or interest Of our State
debt coming from the bOndholders,
but we will resist to the last any at
tempt in the legislatures to scale as
practical reputation and fraud. We
commend Heavy Taxpayers COM
munication to our readers as worthy
of thoughtful perusal.-MeDlphts AP-
peal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15

If you discover that a person has
swallowed poison by design or acei-
dent, give him water to drink, cold or
warm as fast as possible, a gallon or
more at time, and as fast as vomited
drink more; tepid water is the best, as
it opens the pores of the skin and pro-
notes vomiting, and thus gives the
speedest cure to the poisonous article.
If pains begin to be felt IN the bowels,
it shows that part, at least, of the
poison has passed downward, then,
large and repeated elections of tepid
water should be given, the object in
both cases being to dilute the poison
as quickly as possible. Do not wait
for warm water, for every moment Of
time saved is immense importance, at
the same time send instantly for
physician, aud as soon as he comes turn
the case into his hands, telling him
what you have done. The simple fact
cannot be too widely published. 1t is
not meant to say that drinking gallon
or two of simple water Will cure every
case of poisoning, but it will cure
many, and benefit all by its rapidly
diluting quality.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15

THE Alexandria (Va) Gazette says:
Miss Mary Jefferson Randolph, sixth
daughter of Thomas Mann Randolph
and Martha Jefferson, died last night
at the residence of her niece, Mrs. Jno.
w. Burke, in this city. She was born
at Edge Hill, Albermarle county, Nov.
2, 1903, and was consequently in the
I'D year Of her age. Her brother,
Thomas Jefferson Randolph, died last
fall. Miss Randolph was highly cul-
tivated lady, and was esteemed for her
lovely character and gentle disposition
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15

TEXAS has nearly two thousand
miles Of railroad in operation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15

GooD YEAsT.-Grate four Irish po-
tatoes pour on one quart of boiling
water set il on the fire until well
scalded, add one teaspoonful Of ginger,
half cup sugar, and set il aside until
lukewarm, then add one cup Of hop
yeast aud set il in a warm place TO
rise; after il has sufficiently risen,
remove it to a cool place. This Keeps
we'll all summer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-04-15
TO BE CONTINUED.

Gov. STONE is the first Democratic
Governor Mississippi has had since
1868, when Governor Humphreys was
dismissed by military order. A popn-
lar majority of thirty-one thousand
backs the present Governor in his
nosition.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
soentIess Roses.

Arnulph was the son of phys
ician. He was preparing himself
for the calling Of his father and
said, Father, let me 60 into the
cloister and serve Cod" But his
father said, "Thou dost we'll to
wish to serve God. AS a physician,
thou mayst serve Him, and serve
thy fellow-men also" "To serve
God is better than men," answered
Arnulph. "Pray this night for
Gods guidance, o SON! To-mor-
row l will do as thou wilt" So
Arnulph went and prayed God to
receive him as His servant. And
his eyes were opened, and 10 an
angel, whose hands were full Of
roses. "Behold," said the angel.
"the offerings Of those who serve
God" "And can / offer Him any
thing?" asked Arnulph. "Lo
here in my left hand is thy offering
ALSO" said the angel, ArnulpE
asked again, "Why are the roses
in thy left hand scentless ? Those
in thy right hand are full of fra
grance." But the angel answered
=" In my left hand are their offer
ings who serve their heavenly Fa
ther, but care not to serve Hi
children. In my right hand ar
their offerings who serve God ant
serve man ALSO -Dayspring.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
TENN SATURDAY EVENING. JUNE 1876

tials. "E. G." is affixed to the re-
ceipt Of a quarters pension ''for
and towards support Of herselfe
and Charles, Earle of Burford, now
Duke of St. Albans." Several let
ters of Lady Hamilton are inter-
-esting. To General Crawford she
writes: "One bad effect being
thought mistress, fellows think
they are liberty to insult them,
when the very name of wife carries
respect with it. What a happy
woman | am, thanks to my dear
Sir William. am out of reach Of
these insults" Mary II, half-queen,
is almost as royal in her spelling as
her sister. She tells the King:
"The Bishop of Salisbury has
made laundering long sermond
this morning, which he has bin
with me to desire to print, which l
couldnot refuse" Alexander Pope
was certainly rude to the Duchess
of Hamilton on October 9TH of a
year unnamed. lie excuses him
self beforehand at the top Of his
letter: "Between day and night,
The writer drunk. You
see, Madam, it is not impossible for
you to be compared to an elephant.
An elephant never bends his knees
l am told your grace says no pray
ers. An elephant makes mostre-
markable command of his snout,
and so as yr grace when you initiate
Lady 0. An elephant is a great
lover Of men, and so is yr grace fol
all l know, tho from your partiality
to myself should rather think you
lov'd little children"
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
A curious Reproor.

DR.. Samuel johnson was man
of sincere piety, and did not lack
courage to reprove wrong when the
occasion seemed to justify it. He
once visited a ship Of the line, and
received marked attentions from the
admiral and other officers. When
the boat took him on shore, a young
officer asked if he had any further
commands. The Doctor replied
"Sir, have the goodness to thank the
admiral and all the officers for their
kindness to me, and tell Mr..
the first lieutenant, that | beg he
will leave off the habit of swearing"
The young officer, wishing to blunt
the edge Of the reproof, said in an
apologetic way, "There's no max.
ing sailors do their duty without
using strong language, and his
Maiesty's service requires it." Tht
Doctor said, with grave dignity
"Then pray, sir, tell Mr.. tina
| beg of him not to use one oatl
more than is absolutely required 70
the service of his Majesty" Th,
young officer was silent, feeling
that his apology had been YER
courteously disposed of, as having
very little worth.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
wiId Beasis ana Their Prey.
Frazer's Magazine.l

Frazer's Magazine.l
To be devoured by wild beast is
to each of us an odious thought;
but it does not follow that to be
killed by tiger or lion is peculiar
ly painful. On this topic DR.. Liy-
ingston has given us his own valu-
able experience. A lion leaped
upon him, seized him by the shoul-
der and tossed him in the air as a
dog tosses a rat. The tossing caused
delicious delirium, which pre-
cluded any sense of pain. Had he
then died, it would have been a
merciful death, but we should not
known that so it was. However,
his companions shot the lion, who
thereupon dropped his intended
victim and took to flight. DR..
Liyingstone's life was saved, and he
endured much pain in the healing
of his wounds, though he had none
while in the lions jaws. The skill
with which all rapacious animals
kill their quarry has often beer
noted. Evidently this is no acci
dent; it peryades nature. The toss
ing Of a rat or a man IN the all
might have seemed sportiye caprice
in the victorious beast, whom W.
cannot suppose to do it from an!
design; but when we learn that /
causes the captive to swoon, and be
numbs pain, we seem to read a di
vine mercy beneath the animal in
stinct.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
mo. 222S.l
Nonresident and Creditors
Notice.

In the Chancery Court Of Shelby County,
Tenn. Michael Cooney ct al. VS.. Francis
Baird, ex'tr Of Joseph Wright, decd, ct al.
1T APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
i this cause that the defendants, Francis
Baird, executor Of Joseph Wright, decea cd,
Hannah II Gibson, George Gibson, Elizabeth
A. Wright, Joseph Wright, Martha 9.
Rodgers, Thomas Adamson ct ux, Sarah v.
Adamsou, Francis Baird and wife, Mary Ann
Baird, Benjamin Wright and other unknown
heirs and devisees of Joseph Wright de-
ceased are non-resiients of the State of Ten
nessee; it is therefore ordered that they
and all others interested in the estate Of j.
Wright, deceased, make their appearance
herein. at the courthouse in the city
of Memphis. Tennessee, on or before the
first Monday in July, 1876. and plead,
answer or demur to cOmplainants' bill, or
the same will be taken for confessed as
to them, and all creditors will appear and
file their claims against sa d estate by said
time, or the same will be barred, and the
cause.set for hearing ex parte; and that
copy Of this order be published once a
week for foJr successive weeks in the Public
Ledger.
This 18th day of May, 1876.
A cOpy-Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE, G. and NJ.
By r. j. BLACK, d. Q, and M.
GEO. CAN'T, and MCDOWELL 4 BURROWS,
Sol. for complainant. 65-7l-T-8S
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
LEGAL.
mo. 927O.l
NOn.EGesident Notice.

In the Chancory Court Of Shelby county, Ten
nessee -Hezekiah Henley VS.. Alexander ID.
Dickinson ct al
1T APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
j this cause that the defendants. ale sander
II. Dickinson and Rembert TrezeIent, are
citizens Of Mississippi, and non-residents Of
the State of Tennessee; that this suit was
commenced by complainant April %, 1876,
alleging an indebtedness against defendant,
A. II. Dickinson, TO the amount Of S3lS 45, as
evidenced by written obligation exhibited
with the bill; that q writ OF attachment has
been issued and returned levied on certain
real estate belonging TO the said defend
ant, etc it is therefore ordered, that
they make thier appearance herein. at the
courthouse, in the city Of Memphis. Ten
nessee, on or before the first Monday in July
1875, and plead, answer or demur TO complain
ants bill, or the same will be taken for con
fessed as TO them and set for hearing ex parte
and that a copy of this order be published
once week, for four successive weeks, in the
Public Ledger.
This 9th day of May, 1876.
A copy Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE. c. and ".
By r. j. BLACK, Deputy G. and NJ.
J. P. You've, Sol. for complainant.
1882 1894
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
Attachment Notice.

Before ]. M. Coleman, Justice of the Peace
for Shelby county, Tennessee. .-Non-resi,
dent attachment-C Creditors acts Of 1870 and
1871, approved January IS, 1866. h. SAT-
farans VS.. j. NJ. Capps.
IN THIS CAUSE IT APPEARING BY
i affidavit that the defendant and plaintiff
are both non residents Of the state Of Ten
nessee. and are both residents OF the State Of
Arkansas, that the defendant is indebted to
plaiAtiff in the sum Of twenty-three dollars
and forty-seyen cents, due by note and ac-
property Of the defendant has been fraudu-
iensly removed to this State to evado the pro-
cess of the law in the State of Arkansas, their
domicile; IL is therefore ordered that publiea-
tion be made in the Memphis Public Ledger,
a newspaper published in the city of Mem
phis, for four successive weeks. commanding
the said j.. NJ. Capps to appear before me al
my Office, No. 2s4 Front street, in the city Of
Memphis. on the 5th day Of July, 1875, at 10
o'clock am, and make defense to said suit
against him, or it will be proceeded with e1
parte.
This May 80, 1876.
7s.sl-9O-s6 ]. NJ. COLEMAN, j. P.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03

merriment. cit is impossible to
imagine that drink can have the
same fascination for a man who has
and INDUCES theatrical lasts as for
one who finds in the public house
his only JOY" That is, the theaters
distract men from the taverns,
and hence from drink. Mr.. Irving
wound up with a plea that the
theaters should be recognized, and
thus made to be respected, and that
well conducted houses, presenting
good and pure plays, should be
patronized and commended by the
clergy and the devout. The essay
was an admirable one and quite
deserved the encomiums by which
it has been received by the press.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
mo. 227T.l
NOn.Resident Notice.


In the Chancery Court of Shelby county,
Tennesaee-G. A. Cochran ct al. Cochran,
Cirode Il CO.. vs.. u. r. Knight.
TT APPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT IN
/ this cause that the defendant, u. X.
Knight, is citizen Of Arkansas, and non
resident of the State of Tennessee, that this
bill was filed BY complainant. alleging an In.
debtedness Of about sl2O0 against defendant
as evidenced BY certain promissory notes ex-
hibited herewith, and that writ Of attach.
ment has been issued and returned levied
upon certain school fund scrip issued in Ar
kansas; it is therefore ordered that he make
his appearance herein at the courthouse 10
the city of Memphis, Tennessee. on Of
before the first Monday in July
1876, and plead, answer or demur. "a
compliments 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 pub.
lished once week. for four successive weeks
| in the Public Ledger.
This 10Th day Of May, 1876.
| A copy--Attest:
EDMUND A. COLE. @. and NJ.
By r. j. BLACK, ID. O. and NJ.
a b. MlcoU, Sol. for complainant.
| T0-76-82 So
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
Wednesday, June 2S, 1876,

between the hours of ten O'Clock a. m. and
three o'clock pm, the following described
lands, lying and being in the county OF Lee,
half of section thirty-thrce. containing three
hundred and twenty acres the southeast
quarter of section twenty-one, containing one
hundred and sixty acres; the northwest quar-
ter of section thirty four, containing one hun
west half OF section tWenty-seven, containing
one hundred and sixty acres. All in Town
ship two north Of the base line. and range two
east Of the fifth principal meridian Y n. 2e,l,
and containing together eight hundred acres
of !aac, together with any improvements
thereon.
The right of redemption is waived in the
said deed of trust. The title is believed to be
perfect, but will sell and convey as Trustee
only. j. ID. QUIGLEY, Trustee.
79-102
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
On Tuesday, June ID, 1875,

in legal hours, In front Of the Court House,
Memphis, Tennessee, proceed to sell. to the
highest bidder. for cash, the following de.
scribed property, to-wit: All the undivided
one half interest Of the defendant, james L.
Willis, in certain tract or parcel Of land sit
uated and heing in the county of Shelby and
State Of Tennessee, bounded as follows, to-
wit: Beginning at stake in the center Of
the Raleigh and fernando road, twenty-five
chains north from the southwest corner of the
two hundred and two are tract conveyed by
the heirs Of John w White to Weston White;
thence east twenty five chains and fifty links
to stake in the open field; thence south eley-
en- chains and seventy-six links to a stake in
tho open field; thence west twenty-five chains
and fifty links to the center of the Raleigh
and fernando road; thence north with the
center of said road eleven chains and seventy
six links to the beginning containing by sur
vey thirty acres.
Levied on as the property of defendant.
James 7. Willis, to satisfy said judgment,
interest and costs.
Memphis, 18th day Of May, 1876.
@. l.. ANDERSON,
Sheriff Of Shelby County, Tenn.
BY W. ID. CANNON, d. S.
II. NJ. HILL, Attorney for plaintiff.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
SATURDAY,. June 8, 1s7e,

within legal hours. the following described
property, situated in Shelby county, Tenn,
and in the city OF Memphis, to-wit: The
mansion house and residence lots occupied by
Wardlow Howard. deceased, at the time of
his death, situated on the east side of Shelby
street, between Pontotoc and Linden streets,
fronting on said Shelby street 60 feet, and
running back between parallel lines lS5 feet,
and known as lot No. s of Topp's subdivision,
the hsuse being designated in the numbering
Of city houses as No. 46S Shelby street.
Also lots Nos 81 and So, in block No. /, on
batture at Fort Pickering, being each As by lO(
feet, near the city of Memphis.
Terms of Sale third cash; balance in
one and two years, with interest at 10 per cent.
from date, and notes with approved security
lien retained to further secure same. etc.
This May s, 1875.
E. A. COLE, C. and NJ.
BY r. j. BLACK, D. @. and NJ.
WRIGHT Il F0LKEs, and J. W. SoALEs,
AttOrneys $50 81
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
LEGAL.
SherifF's Sale Of Real Estate.

DUBLIC NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
i that by virtue of an execution to me
directed from the Honorable Circuit Court Of 81
Hill, Fontaine 4 Co. vs. James I. Willis,
judgment rendered on the 18th day Of June,
1874 for the sum Of four hundred and twenty
three dollars and ninety eight cents, with in
terest and costs Of suit, to satisfy said judg-
ment, etc., / will,
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1876-06-03
mo. 760 RI
Chancery Sale Of Real Estate.

In the Chancery Court of Shelby County,
Tennesseo-Sallie B. Hewett. by next f lend,
ETC., VS.. Lizzie Howard OF al.
DY VIRTUE OF AN INTERL0CUTORY
ID decree for sale, entered in the above cause
on the 1lth day Of February, 1874, and re-
newed. etc.. April 10. 1874. September
Is, 1875. and May 4. 1875, / will sell at
public auction, to the higest bidder, in front
Of the Clerk and Masters office. courthouse
building. Main street. Memphis, Tenn., on