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

Ohio, and expressed his astonishmen
at hearing that gentleman claim credir
the other day for having made a re-
port which bore heavily on his party
Was it a condition of Republican
success, he asked, that the country
should be told that there was murder
and intimidation On the part of the
white people of Louisiana, against the
blacks, when the facts were not so
Did it not bear hard upon the Repub-
lican party to state there was no such
state of lawlessness and intimidation
among a people who were writhing
under all of the oppression which cor
ruption could invent? He also quo
ted from the subsequent report, made
on the same subject by the other SUBJ
committee which went to New Orleans
(Messrs, Hoar, Frye, and Wheeler),
from the Presidents annual message,
in which he acknowledged that the
people of the South had had vile and
oppressive governments to live under,
and he asked how could it be expected
to find quiet, orderly, law-abiding
communities, whose Governors were
lawless felons, whose ministers were
thieves, and whose magistrates were
scoundrels. This race problem was
not incapable of solution. Two states
men, such as Lord Derby and Earl
Russell, would settle it in three days.
The people of the South would be
content to withdraw from participa-
ton in the Presidential election if
they could do so and let the people of
the North elect President, but they
could not impose on themselves SOL
id inactivity. All that they wanted
in uniting with the Democratic party
was not to rule cabinets, nor to die
tate policy, not to control the inter-
ests of the country, but they wanted a
representative share of the RESPONSE
bilities and benefits of common Gov
ernment, according to the measure of
their population and race. They were
cooperating with the Democratic par
ty under dire and inexorable neces-
sity, and only in the hope of getting
an administration that would not be
unfriendly to them, that would not
feel itself commissioned to execute re-
sentiment and oppression upon them.
They wanted to get an administration
which, in place of the forces of con-
quest, subjugation and domination,
would give them amnesty and restora-
tion to the privileges Of American cit
izenship-an administration which
would allow their States the same
equal rights as other States, which
would allow them equality of consid-
Grafton, equality of authority, juris-
diction over their own affairs, exemp-
ton from the domination of election
by bayonets-that would give them
local self-goVernment and then the
country could at last see the dawn of
prosperity in all the industrial enter
prises of the North it would see a
true Southern renaiSSonce-a real
grand reconstruction of the South. It |
would see her rising from her confu-
sion and distress, rejoicing in her newly
acquired liberty-free, great, prospe-
sons and her daughters of |
every race happy in her smile and
greeting this benignant Republic. In
5he words of the inspired poet:
Thy gentleness has made thee great
Loud anDlauSe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

The Gold Mine of Hiram Hitch
cock, in sunshine District, Colorado,
is said to be the largest and most prof.
table in the world. Its ore yields at
the rate of 100000 a ton, and the
mine is 220 feet deep, and gets richer
as it gets deeper. The vein is two feet
thick, with seven or eight inches pay
ore, which is twice as large as when
first found. Thirty men are employed
at cost of $1,000 n month, and net
profit is $4,000 a month. The mine
and land cost $l7 900 at FIRST, but would
not be sold now at any price. 10 Is
likely that the gold mines ia North
Carolina and Georgia would afford as
large a yield, if followed deep enough.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

Grants ill-temper since the reading
of Tilden's letter is worse than ever
After Hayes letter he got on such a
fearful attack of nervous depression
that Mr.. Fish had to carry him off to
Deer Park for change obscene. He
had hardly gotten over that neuralgia
when Mr.. Tilden's letter appeared,
which is decidedly trough" on him.
Now Governor Chamberlain @ aggravates
the case, and he is furious. Mr.. Hamil-
ton Fish speaks with bated breath, and
the shins of dear old Jude Taft are
black and blue from the knee-pan
down. Even mighty Logan dares not
venture into the august presence
Baltimore Gazette.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

Mr.. Il. A. Thomas, of Hopkinsville,
Kentucky, who is now buying in our
market, informs US that he gets more
geneUal information, ia regard tobacco
news OF the growing crop, etc, from
the Western Tobacco Journal than
from all other sources combined. Mr..
Thomas is large grower of the weed
and is also, in connection with his
brother, the Doctor, one Of the largest
buyers on the breaks. Mr.. ThOmas
has recently visited the Clarksville
district and reports that he don't be-
lieye they will raise there one-fourth
of n crop. This is not for the want Of
seasons, but plants. The tobacco is
not on the ground and has not been
this year. The experiment of import
ing plants ON large scale from other
sections has proved 10 be failure in
this latitude. = Cincinnati Tobacco
Journal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
An old merchant writing to the New

An old merchant writing TO the New
Orleans Times, says: There are about
two-thirds of the farmers wholly in
solvent; they have purchased land,
stock, ETC., etc, when cotton was worth
from Is 10 % cents per pound their
balances are carried from year 70 year
with good interest, and then they have
to pay good prices tor their supplies.
Now, If these old balances were closed
up, MS the merchants can never realize
more than the debtor owns, and at the
present price of cotton he can never
advance one inch. The next thing the
merchant should then do is to resolve
to sell to no one who has to buy both
corn and meat.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

The Jacksonville (Fla.) Union says
many persons at the north have heard
and read exaggerated accounts Of the
ease and cheapness Of living in TINS
climate, and are coming here without
any means of support beyond. their
daily earnings. Such ought 70 be ad-
vised that they had better remain
where they are unless certain OF situa-
tions beforehand.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

Mr.. Nordhoff writes from Washing
ton to the New York Herald: AS
some of the administration journals
are trying to fling suspicion on Blui1rd
Wilson, It is proper to say of him that
he is a very able, honorable, frank and
courageous man, who did his duty as
solicitor of the treasury, without fear
or favor, and with very great ability
managing many complicated affairs,
amid yeRatious hindrance, with un.
common skill and effect"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
DIR. d. WRIGHT,

Having accepted q position in the offlce Of
still practice in his profession. and that
when not at his own office may be sought
at that of the CHRONICLE.
May 6, lS7B-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19

Moving for new trial-courting a
second wife.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
PORTRAITURE.
7. MI. RILEY
ATTORNEY AT LA w
CLARKSVILLE, TENN.

Will practice in the Courts of Montgom-
cry, Stewart and Houston Counties.
Office upstairs, south side Strawberry u
March ., lS76-ly.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-19
Come and Wants to Stay.

July %, IS76-ly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06
FORTY-FOURTH CONGRESS.
THURSDAY, April &.

BIN ATE.-Mr. Edmunds, from Commit.
lee on the Judiciary, reported, with amend
ments, House bin 10 amend section 1904 of
tie revised sisiutss
Mr. Thurman, from same committee re-
ported, with amendments House BIN 10 COR
rect an error I'm section 525l OF the revised
statutes, relating TO eNtralltIon: which was
ayr ed 10. and the bill passed.
MI Wright, from same committee report
ell The Dill 10 Abolish capital punishment.
VIE TIE recommendation that Il be inded-
naiely postponed.
Mr.. Wright entered a motion - reconsider
the blil passed yesterday I'm relation 20 the
sale Of the PRwDee reservation.
Mr.. Eumuuds. from COMMITTEES on the In
dietary, reported new oil Ia provide in
future for the administering of o&ths IN the
proceedings OF the Senate
The calendar OF general orders vas then
proceeded win, and a number OF pens ION
bills were passed.
Al O'Clock the unfinished business, being
The bill fZing the rae Of
POSTAGE ON THIRD CLASS MAIL MATTER.
HIo for other purposes.
Mr.. Harvey moved an amendment IA the
nature Of y substitute 10 the bill. prov diug
Tor The restoration OF the rates on tuirl-cIa>~
matter, WaiCG existed before the Increase
made IN March, l-s5.
HOUSE OF PERSONALITIES -Nr
Faulkner w. Va rose - a persoa al eNpla-
ralon, in relation to p para graph iu the NJ
f.opGi Republican, relating 20 hrs connection
Win the Pay OF employees az HaTp erS Ferry.
al IRE breaking ont OF the war. and other
matters connected with that article He eX
plaiLct his connection with the matters aud
Ue.eLced the course pursued by HIM. charg-
L mat The paragraph was founded upon =
EoTaDce ard malice.
Mr Balboa. iR. Il from the Committee on
PRINTING, reported joint resolution. appro-
pf!atlrg s. for the purchase 81 ali the
property 81 The Congressional G'obf. including
stereotype plates. bound and unbound
volumes, copy right, aui the fire proof build d.
rug u the rear Of the 'Il.,bC Office.
THE PRESIDENTS SALARY.
Mr.. Holman, tiudl from the Cpmmi itae
on appropriations, reported the Senate biTI
rNiUg tie SaisTy Of the President al S25 OO3
after March 4, l>'5. Passed without divi-
sion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06
The MayketN


BALTIMORE, ApIil - Virginia skies, Old, 80;
do oOT soliosted, 69iS West Va, o. N0rfh Carolina
6's, old ~; new, s;spscial tax, bid TO-DAY Sugar
steady and hIm, 95fsl03s.
BALTIMORE, April 6-Ootton ouiet-miadlipc,
EAsl.ss. Flour firm and fairy srtiye aud
unchanged. Wheat qTlet but frm-No westerp
red s5al As PeBDsy lyaEia redl 5Oal 5Gs aryand
red, l.Ssl So do. amber eJaI s.; do white, A. Goa
60 Corn active strong and higher-sUutbera white
6s66; southern yellow, 6aa6l. western mirad, IS
spot, 6554 bid A pril, OK May. Osts dun sad no
changed. Rye h'm but quef-sO.s2 ray ar J.
Maryland and Pennsylvsnia, Is .OOa2l y. PrO,i-
siC ms quiet but firm and unchanged. Pork, q 0ls
. IS. Lsrd unchanged. Butter scarce and strou &
and uncLansed. Petroleum easier, not quntal ~
lower. @, Zee strong but quiet s1d unc haDged 4
Whisky quiet but firm. l.l3
HKw EORK, Apr 6-stOcss active aud steady
Money, 10 lOs1s. SAD. Gold, IL. kNcha sge, Ion .
47h; short, 4so. Governments dull, q little better
for some.
NEW YoRE. April6 Flour quiet and UNCHANGED .
Wheat rather mUTe STEADY. Corn scsrcs and quite
firm.
LoypoS. April 6 1910 y. M The directors OF
the Bank OF kHg and Il tE"ir nr-tir q 20 daY fzed
the minimum rate Il discount ~ per oeut. Don
soils - 5l6 foI money ar % IS ~ FER the accosnt.
= bonds, 1865, I'D lo6's; lS6is, lO9; new ives,
n6x. Erie, w.
LONDON, sprle.sp m.-Tbe bu'lion in the bank
has Increased 49, 90 during the past week. Oon-
soils % ii 10 for ney and the account Erie. ia
The prup portion OF the bsnk reserve 20 liability,
which last week wss 45az per cent IL now 45<. The
amount % hullio" gone into the bank on Balance
20 day lie &lOSO9O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06
Abe Dreadful Disaster ON the River

The following particulars Of The disaster
yesterday ON ne river bee. at Aberdeen
have been received: The day was the sacra-
mental last day, ~et apart by the Scotch
church for preparation Tor the SUNDAY COM
muniou. The people celebrate "a a. n hoIi-
day, and crowds were crossing from Abpr-
deem 10 TORY, q village on the opuSita hans
OF The river, In overloaded ferry boats,
which are drawn across the Dee bv Vic
ropes. one boat containing about sixty
persons, despite TIE wsternpu's warnings
was pulled ny the passengers into the MID
Ole 81 the stream, where az was swampRi
Tue scene during toe night was distressing.
Tue relstlycS and friends were watching on
the banks. Cr searching In The rI-e. for the
DCuleS, but mp 10 three O'Clock t4Is morning
none had been recovered. Tweufy-fwo ner-
sons. including men, boys aud girls are
Known 10 he drowned. It IS believed the
total loss or life VIII not exceed thirty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06
The yue de Ieau Hotel Burned.

Norfolk, "a, April q, ll.40 a. m.-bue
De Ieau Hotel. motel summer resort situ-
ated at Sewell's Point, Hampton Roads was
burned last night, and is a total loss. The
nre was the work of an incendiary. The
mouse originally cost 5000, furniture
$1,000, and was owned by a stock company;
insured for SO 600 in the following com
panies: Merchants and Mechanics Rich
mond, Va, - 600; WeStcheSter, NY, =, JOu;
Old Dominion, Richmond, Va, - 600; Farm
Vile Insurance and Banking. Farmville,
Va. 2.5O0; Citizens, OF New Jersey, - 500;
Petersburg Savings and Insurance, Peters
burg, Va, $500; Commercial Fire, Rich
mOnd, Va, - 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

THE GREAT APRIL SNOW SroRM-The
storm was general in eastern and northern
New England on Tuesday night, and the fall
OF snow in the lower portions of that section
was the heaviest OF the season. IN some
places IL was twenty inches deep. The rail
roads were partially blocked, aud Telegram
communication was almost entirely sus-
pended. Yesterday morning not a single
telegraph wire was working east from BOs-
ton. ALI were repaired during the day, how
ever. 1t is stated that il a sudden thaw
should occur. disastrous freshets must ensus
Some Of the trains on the New HampSh re
railroad had 10 be dug out of the snbw. No
marine disasters OF any consequence are re-
ported. The tides are reported unusually
high and at Old Orchard Beach, Me, il is
feared several OF the summer cottages may
be swept away. A Portsmouth IN. Ii } dis
patch says the buoy on Boon Island ledge
was carried away during the recent gales
and the lighthouse was considerably
strained A strong easterly gale, with blind
ing sleet and snow, prevailed last hight, and
marine disasters were feared. as there was a
heavy sea running. Many vessels have
sought refuge N Portsmouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

CONFESSION OF MURDERoUs "MoLLY
MAGUIRE."-rhe confession OF James ker-
rlgap, now under completely In the Molly
Mcguire murders, was made public In Beth
lehem, Pa, yesterday. Kerrigsn acknowl-
edges having been member OF the Molly
Mcguire society, and says that the object of
the oTganiZa was TO Kill people and burn
buildings. Its operations are carried on
uncer a charter granted TO the Ancient
OTGer of HiberDisns. Kerrigan details the
plans made for the killing OF Policeman Yost
at Tamoqua and OF John p. Jones near Sum
nit Hill showing that these murders were
he result OF aa order issued by toe Molly
MsguiTes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

Ex-JUDGE MERRICK, who, as noticed at
the time, sustained painful injuries by frac-
lures of the bones OF his legs, being thrown
rom his carriage near Leicester station of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad co pp1ny
on the LIST OF February last, has recovered
sufficiently 10 walk on crutches. He was
eEsbied last week to try a case I'm Howard
county court, aud yesterday NOR aing paid a
visit 10 his Office In this city, Baltimore Ca
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

THE ST. LOUIS CROOKED WHISKY CASES
The case of nstantine Mcguire was up In
the U. 8. circuit court at st. Louis yesterday
and he was allowed to make a statement in
mitigation of sentence. His statement
amounted TO placing the shortcomings in his
office to the account of Supervisor Mcdonald
and other ranking officers after he had re-
ported them. Averys case was also called
and they were both deferred till to day, with
permission TO file further statements before
that time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

DEATH or A NOTED SPIRITUALIsr.-Da-
vid Douglas Hume, whose death is reported
by cable, was born near Edinburg, Scotland
March 20, 1883; came in childhood TO the
United States, and became distinguished as
spiritualiStic medium. marvellous phe-
Domena having. IL is asserted, attended him
from infancy. He has resided m ainly in Eu-
rope since 1855, was twice married, both
wives being Russian ladies of high birth,
became secretary TO the Spiritual Athe-
D8um, London, in 1866, and was the author
of three volumes OF an photographed
character
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

THE CoLoRED NATIONAL CONVENTION
organized at Nashville yesterday by the
election Of NJ. w. Gibbs, OF Arkansas, pres
idept. Speeches Were made by Robert
McCsry, OF Indiana; II. s. Smith, of Geor-
eia; Robert Harlan, of Ohio, and NJ. W.
Gibbs, Of Arkansas. Fred. Douglass and
other signers 70 the card against calling the
convention at Nashville were severely criti-
cised. The speakers generally were for the
party that promised the most rights and full
filled their promises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

REPUBLICAN VICTORY IN RHODE ISLAND
The Providence Journal has election returns
from all the towns in the state except two
small ones. Lippitt, republican, has s,2l2;
crsy sp0itt Will lax se noaf demo- len Q;
an election by the people. For secretary of
state, Alderman, republican, has Il 65S, aud
Pierce, democrat, 1851. Other candidates on
the republican state ticket run about even
with governor, and will be elected By the
general assembly, which will comprise In tue
senate 2 republicans aud democrats, aud
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

The annual conference of the New
York Methodist Episcopal church began In
New York city yesterday. A committee
was appointed "to see that the Sabbath is
properly observed at the Centennial"
~Nine members of the grand jury at New
Orleans in the crooked cotton and whisky
cases were discharged because they could
not take the cath relative TO taking up arms
against the United States,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

CUMBERLAND COAL TRADE.-During tue
week ended April I. the shipments OF cOaI
from Cumberland, Md. amounted 10 q 55I
tons Q cwt., OF which 20,76l tons cwt. were
shipped by the Baltimore and OHIO railroad
4 $50 tors ~ cwt by the Chesapeake and
Ohio canal, and 2,4I3 tons cwt- by the Cum
berland and Pennsy lvaDia railroad. The
aggregate shipmf ats since January y. $50.
are 267 ,1l9 tons 10 cwt., OF which 25i oil tong
scwt. were by the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
rOfd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06
ION PEDRO
1he Emperor Due I'm New York I5th
AUrfI

PARA, BRAZIL. April 5.-The steamer
III velius. with the Emperor OF Brazil on
board, arrived here yesterday afternoon. She
sailed direct for New York, where she Is sue
the 18th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

ONE SUGGESTION as TO my designation OF
Bfisluw, as tie anLitheSis OF Belknappery Ia
The Cabinet. IL naming Bristow / did not
consider myth og else than the public ap-
preheEsion, as l understood il. II woald De
very unfair assumption 10 say that
meant TO hold that Morton, Conk!iug or
Blaine represented 10 my mind any syInps-
thy with "Belknappery." Senator Morton
has been assRiled on many grounds, bat
believe 20 one has been foolhardy enough TO
charge that he has ever accumulated one
cen; from any maifeaSance in Office, daring
lifetime of devotion TO the public service.
The same should be said of Conkling and
Blaine, / intended only fair and candid
recognition of the public sentiment, that
Bristow was To the people the spectacular
enrichment in the Cabinet OF the antithests
of Gen. Comfy IA Ohio S,dte
Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06
Death OF BISHOP Johns

ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 80 Bishop John
Johns, OF the Protestant Episcopal diocese
OF Virginia, died at the Theological Semi
nary, hear II O'Clock last night, aged 50. His
funeral will take place az u m. to-morrnM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

A TERRIFIC EXPLOSION occurred at Salt
Lake City yesterday. Four magazines on
Arsenal Hill, north of the city, in which
was stored large quantity of powder, were
blown In atoms, the debris being thrown to
n g distance of mile. causing great destruc
ton OF property. Several persons are re-
ported killed. Immense bOulders fell, crash
ing through buildings throughout the city,
some falling mile distant. There Were
three men at work at one of these magazines
All that can be found Of them are small
pieces of flesh, the largest being a portion of
a foot IA a boot. Their names are not known
Mrs. Nanatta was struck by boulder and
Killed; also, John Radden, q boy, in the goth
ward. Quite n number of others were in
Jured, and perhaps other deaths may occur.
One lady died from fright. The cause OF the
explosion cannot be ascertained. 1t is
claimed that the men at work were sInOk-
Ing; others state that so ne person fired q
shot into one OF The magazines. An i'm
mense amount of glass was broken through
out the city. The damage To glass alone
will probably be nearly S5O,OO0 Two boys
one ia med Richardson and the other son
of Archie Hill, went after stock yesterday
morning, taking their guns. Enough of the
remains have been fourd near the manga
zine TO identify them. One of their hands
was found clutching duck. 1t Is supposed
they fired into the magazine, causing the
explosion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

TO support the new silver coin age, the hope
is expressed that IL will make it redeema Ole
In lawful money, as fractional notes now
are. This would put the new coinage on the
same footing as the fractional notes. Bat.
Sl,s,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

A BANK EMBEzzLER ARREsrED.-Yes-
terday a warrant was issued in Chicago for
The arrest Of George NJ. Wheeler and Jesse
NJ Stone, president and vice president OF the
First National Bank OF Lacrosse, Wiscon-
sin. They are charged with embezzling
s120, 600 of the funds OF the bank. Stone was
arrested, but Wheeler has not yet been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06
THE GREENBACK CONVENTION.
An nRslng

NINCINNATI, April "a specia dIsuatcl
10 the Times says she greenbsck mass con-
Nentlon, 10 the humber OF eleven persons
met at Columbus, Obio. this r. m. Mr. Shell
don. az Oberlin. presided. A committee OF
three was appointed on business. aud a COM
mlttee OF seven on resolutions. Toe cOnven-
ton then Adjourned until go O'Clock this
Afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

THE VIRGINIA TRAGEDY.--The Can,pbefl
county, Virginia, shooting case has resnIted
fatally IN the case OF one Of the parties
Lieut. Robinson died on Monday night OF his
bic, and there is prospect Of ais reeoyery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06
Respite OF the Noe MURDERED

ALBANY. n. Y, April G.-Tne governor has
respited Dolan, the Noe murderer. for one
week. as the time liked for his execution is
Good Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-04-06

MopLToN AND BEECHER--In the suit 10
Brooklyn, N. Y, of Frank Moulton rvs. the
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, the demurrer of
defendant has been sustained, with leave 70
plaintiff TO amend his complaint within
twenty days on payment OF costs.