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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

As WE said on former occasion, the
session Of the Legislature will be the
eliminating point in the credit of the
State. This conviction should take
fast hold on the minds of the people
aud impress them with the absolute
necessity for electing members, honest
and able enough to meet the issue, and
fearless enough to take the response
bility likely to be incurred by faith
full discharge of their duty. But it
may be asked, where are such men to
be found, and how elected? They are
to be found both in town and county,
and as the time has come when every
sensible man, anxious to maintain the
credit of the State and promote its
honor and prosperity, should rise above
prejudice, it is contemplate to be con-
trolled by mere locality, in the choice
of competent Representatives. Such
can be elected by discarding personal
and local prejudices, and by a union of
factions, kept apart more by sheer love
of opposition than by any difference of
opinion upon subjects material to the
general welfare of the State. These
differences, usually trivial and always
mischievous, can easily be harmonized
by sober reflection and an honest de-
sire to cultivate unity as the one great
essential to success. If any differences
have arisen out of past issues that are
settled, can there be any good results
from keeping alive those differences
when the causes have ceased to oper-
ate? The unity among the people,
may be measured by the harmony in
the legislature, and the intelligence of
the people may be as accurately deter
mined by the competency of their re-
representatives.. No two men think
alike on all subjects, and the test OF
their patriotism is the sacrifice Of mi
nor opinions each is willing to make
to secure the success of important
measures.
The burden resting upon the tax
payers ought, of itself, to induce con-
cert of action in the selection of suita-
BILE representatives, especially when
they remember that, whilst they are
wrangling about what partofthe county
he is to be chosen from, the non-tax-
paying, floating population, led by some
selfish demagogue, elect some incom-
petent man, and they who are most to
blame are the first to rail out against
the Legislature for its incompe-
tency to protect, or 10 promote, the
solid interests of the people. Even
the Changers, so confidently relied
upon to correct abuses of this kind,
seem as slow TO learn as if they had not
organized for the protection of the in
terests of agriculture, and the advance
ment of their own knowledge of the
high duties which devolye upon them.
We throw out these suggestions, long
in advance of the election with the
faint hope of inducing the peopie-es-
peacially the farmers--to reflect upon
a subject Of such deep interest to them
aud every other class.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
posed in them. upon this vital ques-


And though used to suffering, having
borne much. the people will not sub
NIT quietly and willingly to be dis
graced in the house of their friends !;
but viii in a contest between open
enemies and treacherous friends stand
aloof as spectators. Does the Demo-
cratic party desire to perpetuate its
power in the State Then the pro-
gramsne must be changed, the do moth
ing policy mus he abandoned-it must
announce principles to be maintained,
policy to be pursued, and good faithlo
be observed, and this theory must be
put in practice. Opposition to every
thing, advocacy of nothing, will not
meet the exigencies of the State or the
requirements Of the people. The lead
ing press through which it is to be
heard must abandon their quasi neu-
trality in politics, and take position
on grave political questions. Its lead
CTS VI Lu6LuD6IS MuO dSpAA~ - -A5~
places of honor must base their claims
upon the principles they hold and the
ability with which they proclaim and
advocate them. The policy of having
no principles, and giving no expression
to any, lest some one should not agree
or become offended, will not succeed.
Such programme indicates neither
character or capacity for the positions
to which they aspire. and the party
which supports them and their policy
will surely die of hamilton. We live
In an age of progress-advance is the
watch word of the hour-the party
that succeeds must be alive, courage
Gus, honest and progressive-the one
seeking to impede by opposing every
thing, proposing nothing. and to have
the world or the country to stand still
will surely be crushed beneath the adj
vance of the other.
"These estimates are from reports TO the
| last Legislature, as appears in appendix 10
Senate journal,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
Resumnti0n in Kentucky.

The Kentucky Legislature has pass
ed a resolution, by a heavy majority,
instructing her Senators and request
ing her Representatives in Congress to
use their utmost influence and vote
for the repeal of the Specie Resump-
ton Act. to take effect January LIST,
1879. The Republicans voted solidly
against it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

The Boston Post is. awed by the
magnitude of Mr. Blaine's facial ex-
crescence. 1t says: "Mr. Blaine,s at
tempt TO saddle the disordered condi-
ton of the finances on the Democrats
is rather la gc-sized piece of cheek
for man whose party has been in full
possession of all branches of the Gov
eminent for fifteen years.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

IT'S related that an Indian once
brought up a young lion, and finding
him weak and harmless. never attempt
ed to control him. Every day the lion
gained In strength and became more
difficult to manage. Atlast, when ex-
cited by rage, he fell upon the Indian
and tore him to pieces. 1t is thus
with evil habits and bad passions
They are like the lion-they will cause
much vexation in after life, and may
perhaps destroy us. Youth, remem-
Der and beware.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

THE Scottsville Argus, of the 9Th,
inst. las the following among other
interesting items
Some bones have been dug mp afew
miles east of this place, which appear
from the size to have belonged to some
giant, the skull measuring l0I inch
es ia diameter, and the thigh bones
over two feet in length. q ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

Col. Edward S. Wheat. who has
filled the position of Deputy United
States Marshal for several years past,
has been confirmed United States
Marshal for Middle Tennessee, to
succeed Col. VIM. Spence whose term
expired several weeks ago. Col. Wheat
is an intelligent, affable gentleman,
and has shown himself every way
qualified to ill the office to which he
has been appointed-NashvtUe Mall.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

THE AMERICAN FARMER for Febru-
airy, is promptly issued and will be
found of unusual value, containing as
it does numerous papers suitable to
the season and the times. A very in
teresting essay from Mr.. j. Atlee, re-
viewing the Progress of Agriculture
for the past century. gives a general
outline Of the Improvement in every
branch, and is instructive and encour-
aging to the farmer. The reports of
numerous agricultural clubs and asso-
Citations, with the results Of their ex-
perience within. the past year, convey
a vast amount of instruction from many
of the best known practical men of
Maryland and other States. This time
honored old Pioneer of Agriculture,
Mr.. Atlee says in his essay, was estab-
lished in 1919, land is supposed to have
been the first periodical started strict
ly in the interest of agriculture, has
continued to be published up to the
present, and although it has survived
for more than half century and seen
many co-laborers in the same good
cause fall by the way side, it has shown
no signs of decrepitude, but with each
succeeding season comes freighted with
encouragement and good cheer to the
SOIL" The correspondents Of the
Farmer are very numerous and able,
and from all the States from Pennsyl-
vania to Mississippi; and every subject
connected with agriculture in all its
branches receives full attention. Pub
lished monthly by Samuel Sands 4
Son, Baltimore, Maryland, at 81 80 per
year; or copies for $500. Specimens
may be had on application.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

AFTER the surrender of Appomat-
tox Nj. Il. S. Swami, of Caroline coun-
ty, Va, returned home and bought a
farm of two hundred acres for 800.
Last year he cultivated four acres in
tobacco, and sold the crop for $1,000.
His labor on all bis crops was himself
and two sons, twelve and fourteen
years of age, and they were at school
four hours in the day. He paid $l4
for outside labor, or hired help.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

GENEr JOHN A. EARLY has
written a letter to the Richmond Dis
patch, generating the late General
Winder from the charge of cruelty to
Federal prisoners during the late war,
in which is contained note from the
late Colonel Geo. w. Brent, of Alex
andria, Virginia, dated April 3. 1868,
addressed to a son of General Winder.
A letter is also published from Hon.
James A. Seldom, formerly Confede-
rate secretary of war, testifying to
General Winder's humanity and kind
ness to the Federal prisoners.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

The poor, prosecuted saint of the
Plymouth pulpit. in his, so-called, SER
mons. likens his case to that of the
eruci6ed Savior, or some of the Apos-
ties. This. so far from establishing
his innocence, adds to his crimes that
Of blasphemy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

In is rumored that the Democratic
party will not be divided on. the cur
rency question. We do not see why it
should not beHharmonious. because the
real question is, notwhat the currency
shall be, but which party shall have
power to determine that question. De-
nlocracy may well postpone it, until il
dislodges Radicalism, for without the
power to give effect to its theory, the
currency must be a subject Of Idle
speculation, with that party.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

Jerry Cullom and Sterling NebIett
4 close this serial with the statement
that every christian man ought to take
his church aud County paper. Units.
sphere the CHRONICLE has no superi
or. SoUTHsIDER.
Feb. 18th, 1876.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

TRAIN No. connects at Mckenzie with
Nashville q Northwestern Railway at
Milan with New Orleanss st. Louis & Chi
eago Railroad, south.
TRAIN No.3 connects Ut Milan with New
Orleans, st. Louis & Chicago Railway and
Mobile & Ohio Railroad trains going south;
at Memphis with Meusf.his & Little Rock
Railway for Little Rock aad2li points in
Texas and Arkansas.
TRAIN No. 5 connects at Mckenzie with
Nashville & Northwestern Railway, from
Nash WILLIE
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

A most valuable manuscript has
ceen discovered in the Azores. 1t re-
fers to the colonization, in the year
1900, of the Northern part of America
by emigrants from Oporto, Aveiro, and
the island of Terceira. TWAS written
by Francisco de Souza, in 1870. Bar
boza Machado states that it was lost
during the earthquake of Lisbon in
1855. This most important document
is about to be published by an cru
dite Azorian gentleman, and will throw
great light on the disputed question of
the early d scovery of America.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

In the death of Reyerdy John on,
the country has lost one of its old
time statesmen, few of whom remain.
as medels for the rabid partizan lead
ers who have brought the the country
and government to the verge of ruin,
under the guise Of craftsmanship.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

THE Rhode Island House ofRepre-
sentatives has passed bill providing
that land occupied or owned by
churches, schools, colleges and chari-
table institutions shall no longer De
exempt from taxation.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

GRANT complains of having been
misrepresented. We have heard ofno
ones speaking we'll of him outside of
his own party ring-until that happens
he has no ground for such complaint.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

THE Senators who endorsed Billings
for judge in Louisiana, would endorse
any Radical thief whose stealings were
for the sake of the party.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
MILLINERY GooDs. sc.
TO THE LADIES !

New feature for the Ladies who live in
the interior Cities and Towns of Kentucky
and adjoining States, commencing the LIST
of March, 1876. q. G. Porter, of the we'll
known Paris Millinery House, No. 100, 4th
street, Louisville, Ky, or better known as
Porter's Temple of Fashion, Win receive
orders for Dress Hats and RonnetB, Bridal
Walls, Wreaths, Mourning Bonnets and
Walls, and will send, &. o. D., on appro val
Tho Express Agent will allow inspection,
and, If the goods don't please. the agent
will return them at once.
Respectfully. G. &. PORTER.
N. B.-Send for circular. lfebi9-3t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
Administrative Notice,

Having qualified as Administrative OF
James Tally, decd, all persons holding
claims against his estate are required to
present the same within the time required
by law. or they will be forever barred, and
those indebted to the same will please
make payment at once.
HARRIET n. CUNNINGHAM,
Admr'x of JAS. Tally. decd.
Feb. 10, 1S76-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

BOND spectators buy at low fig
ure, then by combination, run them up
to high figure, sell out at large
profit and begin again.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
The Louisa Furnace Lands.

Morgan Go. ct ais VS.. Jackson, McKernon
& Co. ct ais. q
All of the farm lands attached to the
Louisa Furnace lands, formerly owned and
occupied by the firm of jackson, McKernon
& Co.
Feb l9-2W-pr fee So 90
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

The farm OF the late B. G. Yates which
was purchased by John b. Yates, now de
ceased. in Dist. No. 0. of Montgomery coun-
ty. containing 77I acres.
TERMS Renters must give notes with
good security. due Jan'y list. 1877.
POLK q. JOHNSON,
G. a. M. and Receiver.
Feb lS-2w-pr fee So so
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
Fine Farm for Sale.

! wish to sell my farm, lying in District
No ), in Montgomery county, In the send
of Red river, about one mile from, the
Port Royal and GAINESVILLE road, and con-
tains about 1i5 acres-abo ut 100 acres clear
ed, the balance well timbered. The i'm
provements are good.
TERMS :-One-sixth cash, balance on l, 2
3, 4 and years, with interest from date
49, 49, K. j. GARDINER.
Feb. II, ls70-3m. Gg1a B e
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

No farmer should say he has sur
plus of corn as long as there is poor
animal on his farm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator OF
DIR. w. b. Williams, deed, give notice for
all the creditors OF his estate to present
their claims required by law ; and notify
those indebted that they will be expected
to pay up forthwith
Feb. l2-4w. II. C. MERRITT, Admir-.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

VIZ orc o,,,i,or,zes, to announce JAMES
T. MOSEI'EY ~ a candidate for sheriff, at
the August election.
Fec. 10, I376-tde.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
The Mics r. Grifrey Farms.

VIM. Griffey, ct ais VS.. A. G. Goodlett, Guar
dian, ct ais.
The fine farming lands OF Miles Il. Crit
fey, deceased. lying in Stewart county.
Tennessee. They will be rented in two
tracts, and each has a good residence on IT,
These lands will be sold in the fall, and
the renter must contract to allow Durcha-
ser to sow wheat and make any improve
ments he may desire after sale.
Feb l9-2W-pr fee SO so
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

BABCocK may escape the Peniten-
tiary, but it will be clear case of un-
lawful rescue. for which Grant should
be held resposible, unless he pleads
self-preservatiou in justification of his
interference.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

AS Receiver l will rent the following
farms in the following causes on the day
above set out, at the Court House door in
ClarkSVilIe.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

a TRAIN No. 2 connects at Humboldt and
Milan FROM points South thereof for Louis
Vile; at Guthrie with st. L. 81 s. K. Ry; at
Lebanon juno. with Knoxville and Rich
mOnd Branches at Cincinnati juno. with
l.. G. & l.. II. r. for the North and East at
Louisville with U. $. Mail Boats for Cincin-
natl and with D. 4 NJ. R'y and j., NJ. & 1. r.
r. for the North, East and West.
TRAIN No connects at Guthrie with
St L & s Z R'y; at Glasgow juno. to & from
Glasgow ; at Cave City TO and from Mann
moth Cave; at Louisville with l.. G. & l..
Il. r. for the North and East.
Pullman Palace Cars Without Change
Are run between
New Orleans and Louisville
Via Milan on Nos. 2and 3.
Little Rock and Louisville,
Via Memphis on Nos. 3 and 4.
For information about Tickets and Emil
grant Rates to Florida, Arkansas and Tex
as, address. G. T.. ATM0RE, Gen. Pass. and
Ticket Ag't, Louisville, KY. [Jan22, rs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
Rice Brpadaus &cs2s
e Fl 81 GRAND a. # 81 As
CLEARANCE SALE
OF C)IIW
Dry Goods, Carpets,
CL.0T HING
BOOTS & SHOES,
Hats, &C., ra@
TO BE SOLD REGARDLESS OF COST FOR CASH
We only have space to mention the prices of a few
articles to give some idea of the
IMMENSE SACRIFICE to be IADFs4
Al Beachcd Domestic at 10 cents, worth l2s cents
IA q !" 121 Is
1914 Sheeting {" 40 so
1914 ms"s - ssae s" 40 as GO q

Prints at u to 10 cents New lot just arrived
Cotton Fannes at 125 cents worth 168 cents 80
16$ 20
All Wool and Demet Flannes greatly reduced in price
The largest stock of Black Mohairs Cashmere, Bum
bazine, &c. in the city, at exceeding low prices.
Large lot of the Latest Style Coored Dress Goods at
much less than cost, such Camels Hair Plaids and
Knickerbocker's.
Elegant English Plaid Dress Goods for 20 cents.
Good Carpet at only % cents per yard
Good Overcoat for So 90, worth IS 3d.
Good Overeoat for $18 90, worth $22 so.
Job lot of Ladies Shoes at 81 80, old price So so
Job lot of Chdrens Shoes 80 cts worth 81 20 TO-
Job lot of Mems Sewed Calf Shoe at 81 so old price CO.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
SAILORS REST STATION,
Saturday, March Is, 1876,


Lot No. 25, contains 5G2 Acres.
Sec. Il. of Lot %, contains 2721l acres.
D q, ae75s
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

Pursuant To a decree in this cause at the
Nov. Term 1875, of the Chancery Court at
GAINESVILLE, 1 Will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder Mt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19

These are All fine farming lands. The River
Tract is we'll set in grass which yields as
fine hay as any in the country.
TERMS. One-fourth cash; balance In
and years, with interest. Notes with good
security required for the deferred pay
men n and a lien retained. No REDEEM pfion.
Possession will be given immediately.
POLK q. JOHNSON,
c. & NJ. and Commissioner.
Feb. 5, IS7e-tds- prf sIS 20.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
CHANCERY SALE OF yALUA.
BILE PROPERTY.
/. D. West ct al. VS. D. weaver ct al.

COS - 3
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
SAW MILL.

Z Lot No. Is lies in Dickson county all
the others arein Montgomery county. On
Section ID of No. % Is anne
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
CONDE IONS ED TIME.
LOUISVILLE { GREAT SOIFHERY
Railroad Line.

TRAINS GOING sOUTIE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-02-19
The b. C. Yates Farm.

VIM. H. Dilling. ct ais VS.. B. c. Yates Heir
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-10-23

mainly endeavorlng to iorco its way out OF
= portfolio, which proved to DO ono OF their
comrades. 10 was aided but died shortly
after. After the fire was eItingllshed the
bodies Of five others we,o found in the vessel
nnbuucd, and showing that they had been
sufrocAted ...... Congressional nominations {:
Pennsylvania, eleventh district, David J. WAL
lcr, llcp.; fourteenth, Vim. L. Wilson, Dem. /:
J. W. Killipger, Hop; New York, fourteenth,
George NJ. Dccbo, DCm.i sixteenth, Hamilton
Harris, Rcp.
"A hayiug party OF twelve mon was attacked
by thirty Indians near Fort FettermAn, wyo-
ming Territory, and ono OF tho number severe
ly wounded. After four hours fighting tho
sGyagos were driven OF, two or thrco OF them
having been killed. During ono night two
incendlary conaAgrAtions In Mobile, Ala, de-
stroyed twenty-five buildings occupied ~
small stores or dwellings,. Fire destroyed
tho Harvester works at Minneapolis, MINI.
Loss, 100000; insured s25, 900. -. Tho NTissis-
sippi steamer Southern Belle with her entiro
cargo was burned ldst above Plsquemine.
Several lives werc also lost 80. -. On tho 9Th
day OF tho racing at Jerome park, warlcck
won the milo and quarter race for three
ytAr-olds In ALI, over eight contestants. Tho
throo-quarter dash for two-year.Olds resulted
in victory for oriolO in l:2OH. Vigil was
the winner OF tho two.milo race In $40. Sister
of Mercy took the purse in tho milo race In
la7... Tho yellow fever Ia abating at Druns-
wick, Ga......Tho Philadelphia Exhibition
will positively DO closed Nov. 10th, as origi.
nully designed. John D. Loo, tho Mormon
leader convicted Of complci:. In tac horror
known AZ tho Mountain Meadow massscre
has boon sentenced to DO shot January Goth
ncIt-under tho lass OF the territory con-
demncd man has bis choice OF hanging, shoot
ing or decapitGtion. -. Nominations to Con-
gross: Now York, fret district, John a. King,
Rep; Massachusetts,, eleventh, q. D. Ohapin,
DOM; Pennsylvania, sixteenth, John s. Nit
chcll, lscp., and ohAs. Moore, Independent
Temperance ...... A cOnn4gration at Point
Lew, Canada, destroyed seycn dRellings. ....
Tho Philadelphia stock exhibit connected with
tho Exhibition show about nine hundred sheep
and five hundred swine.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1876-10-23

TnB CHICAGO LEDGER is said 10 have
spent $50, 900 in advertising tho past two
years, and by tho looks Of the uewspa.
pOrs throughout Tho United States, we
should say it would take as much to go
round this year. And to cap the climax
the proprietors have announced their
paper nj s1.00 q year. How it is done isa
mystery, unless they have more than "a
barrel Of money" to give away. We be-
lievc, however, it is the theory OF the
publishers that all they ask Of tho reader
is to pay for the white paper and postage;
for their labor, when the paper reaches
100, 900 or more circulation, their adver-
Using will pay the profit. While they
are building up the paper they do not
solicit advertising, and hence the read.
0rs get great paper for 81. 90 TINT is
worth $500. AS the publishers have
the money, no doubt they will succeed.
Address THE LEDGER, Chicago, Ill, in
closing Sl.O0 for subscription and fifteen
cents for postage Chicago Times.