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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
THE CONFEDERATE HOUSE.

We have seen recent article in the
New York Tribune, which repeats and
formulates the inuendos and slurs and
taunts which have throughout the
present session of Congress been flung
at the Democratic portion of the Ma
tional House Representatives. They
are all grounded in the admitted fact,
that a large portion Of the Southern
members of that house once held COM
missions as officers Of the Confederate
army, and the numbers of confederate
officers so present in Congress, are
carefully made out, each having APP
pended to his name the rank he held
as a Southern officer. [By the by they
give our friend John F. House grade
below his due; making him only Ma
jor.]
Now granting every word of this,
what then2 During the late war there
was no division of society into civil
and military life, it was all military.
The manhood and intellect and moral
force of the South all went into the
army, and if we had to seek outside of
its ranks for Representatives to send
to Washington, we should pay our
Northern friends the poor compliment
of sending the refuse instead of the
choice of our population to join in
their counsels, they would in no sense
be representatives of the South, they
would represent nothing but their own
interests as their carpet-bag predeces-
sors did before them. We put it to
sensible Northern men. not blinded by
party passions, whether it is not the
best omen that could be given of the
reparation of the waste of war and OF
the soothing of its exasperated pas
sions, that the men who now unite
with them in the effort to rebuild the
national structure should be those and
no others, who were in the front ranks
when war was in progress. We assure
them that they will not find better
class of men among those who were
skulking in mb-proof occupations in
the rear.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

The slightest reflection will show
that such a revolution in months
must produce great disturbance in all
financial transactions, the decline in
the relative value of silver and gold
amounting to Is per cent against the
silver For imagine a large transac-
ton in n case where the debtor has the
option of paying in silver or in gold,
say to the amount of $4,000; it will
evidently be optional with him whether
he shall pay $4,000 or So, 400 differ
ence of 81 ,60O-of course this is on the
supposition that gold and silver are
equally legal tender for debts, this is
not the case at this time in the United
States, but it is now a question in
Congress whether, and to what amount
silver shall be made legal tender. If
this should be done to an unlimited
extent it would amount to a sacrifice
on the part of the creditor who had
debts due him payable in gold of 16
per cent of his dues.
What may be the causes of this
striking phenomenon is by no means
so easy a question to answer; the first
and most obvious is the very large
sources of supply opened in the new
silver mines in our own country rbut
on more careful consideration, the
English commission did not come to
the conclusion that this was the only,
or even the principle cause. 1t was
noticed that it took full thirty years
for the gold-discoveries in California
to seriously affect the purchasing value
Of gold, and it seemed improbable to
them that the bonanza mines should
in six months do much even to restore
the balance which must have been
more or less affected by the California
and Australian gold supply; besides
though the rates of silver to gold had
been altered it did not seem to have
declined much in its purchasing value
for other commodities.
Hence other causes ofvariation were
sought and it was believed that they
were found in the recent fiscal trans
actions of several European nations.
GERMANY. The first cause of per-
turbation in the balances of the pre-
cious metals was found in the immense
Indemnity fund which in the interval
between 1871 and 1874 was paid by
the French in gold to the German gov
erment.
The first effect of this transaction
in Germany was the opposite OF the
present condition of affairs. The
great increase in the quantity of gold
thrown upon the German nation was
to render silver scarcer than gold re-
latively to the business demands ofthe
nation and it was to correct this de-
rangement that the Government instl-
4uted the series of measures which
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
THE SILVER PROBLEM.

1t is a curious illustration of the
rapidity with which disturbing causes
in commerce transmit their effects to
widely distant countries, that, at this
moment, financial circles in Europe
Asia and America are all deeply
troubled with one phenomenon appa-
rently inexolicable, the great change
in the relative value of gold and silver
which has come about in these latter
days-the greatest intellects, the most
experienced business talent are at this
time engaged with this topic and en-
curing what is its cause, is it perma-
nent, and what legislation if any is de-
manded in reference to it.
In England especially, the great cen
trail emporium of the commerce of the
world, this subject is anxiously and
deliberately studied even here in the
last dying throes of the present Con-
gress, the desperate struggle of parties
in the exciting game of President
making is for few days interrupted,
and an attempt at legislation on this
subject inaugurated which however
does not seem likely to be followed by
practical results.
We propose to say but little on the
question as it has cropped out in our
own congress, but desire to lay before
our readers some of the results of
commission of enquiry initiated by
the British House of commons.
Mr.. Goschen is the chairman of
this committee and, by the by, the
name of this gentleman calls our at
tention to the care with which a ques-
ton so difficult and so momentous as
this is secluded from the disturbing
influences of party warfare. Though
a conservative premier and cabinet
are in power, and large conservative
majority predominates in the house of
commons, Mr.. Goschen is selected for
this responsible duty from the foremost
ranks of the opposite party, he having
been a prominent member of Mr..
Gladstone's cabinet The committee
moreover is instructed to refrain from
proposing any legislative procedure,
and to eonfne its labors to the study
of the two questions, what has caused
the new phenomenon and how far is it
likely to be permanent.
The first point elucidated in the re-
port is the extent of the change-it
must be admitted to be very serious.
The following table gives the price of
an ounce of silver in English money
calculated on the gold standard dur
ing the first six months of the present
year.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
The Hon. W. C. WitthOrne.

We have to acknowledge the receipt
from this gentleman, of the report of
the Committe of Naval Affairs upon
the Investigations with which they
have so long been engaged.
While thanking him for his courtesy,
we cannot resist the impulse to express
our high sense of the value OF his
services. Gen. Whitthorne has been
conscientiously engaged during nearly
the whole of this session of Congress,
in the labors imposed upon him as
chairman of this committee; the work
has been both laborious aud invidiOus,
almost all the official persons examined
have approached the committee with a
feeling of hostility, and it has only
been by an unexampled combination
of firmness and patience that he has
finally accumulated vOluminOus array
of facts of transcendent importance
towards future reforms in the Navy
Department. Among the working
members from the SoIth, none will
hereafter be more highly appreciated
than he, and Tennessee will assuredly
call for his future services in many q
congress held under better auspices.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

EDITORS CHRoNMICLE.-Our cleo
ton for county officers passed off on
the Bird very quietly, with the follow
ing result: For sheriff, G. w. Maxey;
circuit clerk, J. N. Osburn; trustee,
G.. L. Sloan. Hon. H. H. Lurton
got full vote, nearly all that were
cast. At the same time in some ofthe
districts, primary election was held
to express preference for representa-
tive. R. Fl. Moody being the only
cand idate, received, AGO votes, out Of
1118 cast. True some parties voted for
j. M. Dunn Esq, but it is proper to
say that Mr.. Dunn, was not candi-
date, while Moody had fully canvassed
the county. Some amusing things
were said about the Primary" at this
place, for instance Monch Smith, (col-
ored, and nearly all the colored voted
in it). When asked if he would vote
in it, he drew himself up to his full
hight, and said. Yes | don't care,
for OATS nuthin, but a side sho, to
Dan Rice's circuz," and so he voted.
Tom. Haskins told those that
were holding it they ought to be
ashamed of themselves for they were
like Judas. He said you know that
Christ said when Judas came up to
him and kissed him betrayed thou
the son of man with kiss" Boys
you are voting for Moody now and in
November you won't touch him with
forty foot poll" Upon the whole, we
had a peaceable election, and now that
it is over everybody seems satisfied
with the result, except of course the
defeated candidates and their friends.
There was only an old county officer
defeated, and everybody will admit
that he has made faithful and efficient
officer, but having had it two terms,
the people concluded to make change.
He retires from office with the APPROX
al of his conscience, and the admis-
sion of the people that he has done
his duty. Everybody and his wife up
here are for House, for Congress.
ANON.
ASHLAND CRY, Aug. z.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

July Is, '76, By balance on hand...... 9 Az O5
An examination of pupils from the Public
Schools of this city, for sc holarship In the
University, Will be held at the City Hall, on
the last Wednesday in August, 1870, at 4 P.
NJ. three for two years and one for one year.
Forthe coming session, ginning Septem-
Der 4th, Mr.. Yarrell has been elected as
teacher at Cumberland Church, at $50 90 per
month.
Mrs. ShaclSelford and Mrs. Gum, teachers
at Fifth ward school, at $50 per month each.
Miss Rogers and Miss Duke, teach ers at
Third ward school, at $50 for former and S25
for latter.
]. w. Jackson, (col.) at Colored Methodist
Church, at $50 per month.
]. H. Gold, for South GAINESVILLE sche Il, at
$40 per month.
]. H. Ridley, (col.) for Wesley Chapel school
at $50 per month.
A. E. Clardy, for st. Johns school, at $50
per month.
The places OF Deny Sims and Ruben Will
cox were not filled for the present.
A. HOWELL, Clerk 4 Treas.
GAINESVILLE, Tenn, Aug 3, 1876.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12


At stated meeting, held by Fredonia
Lodge. No. 225. July 3, 1876. the following
preamble and resolutions were adopted
Whereas, The Supreme Grand Master OF
the Univers has permitted the destroying
angel OF death TO visit again our mystic
circle, and remove from our amidst anolh-
er one of our esteemed and beloved brcth-
rem. Bro. 3. COOKE, after many months OF
continued and intense suffering, which he
endured with great patience and fortitude,
submitting without murmurings 70 the
afIiicting dispensation OF Divine Provi-
dence, fell a victim TO the ruthless hand OF
death. Bro. Cooke died May II, 1875. ~ his
h the 9th IN yenr o az bissa Rro cocES was
man unassuming confident when ~ the
right, true citizens, good neignbor,
ing father, steadfast and faithful in the
order.
BRO. COOKE for several months previous
TO his death. appraised OF the near approach
of his dissolution, and although lac had
never connected himself with any branch
of the church o. Christ, nor previous 70 MS
Affections, luade public confession OF his
spiritual hope, he was calm, candid ana
confident as TO his future blessedness, nav
Ing MS faith and hope unwaverinBly stay
ed upon the saving power and virtue OF the
Redeemer's precious blood. And as ne
neared the borders OF the Jordan Of Death,
the darkness OF the valley was dissipateo
/ by the mellow aud brilliant rays OF DE-
vine light streaming from the sun Of right.
| eousness. Bro. Cooke vas initiated. passed
and raised in the Taunehlll Lode No. no,
| and was affiliated s. member OF Fredouia
1 Lodge No. 225, Feb. 10, 1853, of which ne
| lived and died n true aud faithful memher.
| Therefore be Il
Resolved, That in the death OF Brothor
| Cock his children have lost a devoted faith
1 er, his relations a kind relative, ana the
/ Lodge one Of It's best members, aud tho
| world n useful and upright citizen.
/ Resolved. That we tender TO his bereoved
| children and relatives coincidence, COM
| mending them TO the care OF Him who
| comforts in the hour OF distress.
Resolved, That the members Of this
| Lodge wear the usual badge OF mourning
Resolved, That a copy OF the foregoing
preamble and resolutions be furnished 10
| the family and spread upon the minutes,
and that they be published In the Clarits-
| Vile CHRONICLE.
u II. r. BURNEY,
N. T.. BAGwELL,
n. II. BIGGER.
| Committed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

We give below tabular statement
of the county election on the Sd inst.
We give only the names of the success
full candidates for magistrate and con-
stable in the various districts. The
magistrates are marked with an = and
the constaDles with a +. Mr.. Mosley's
majority over Mr.. Ramey is 527 ;
Chancellor Lurton had no opposition.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
vote, and the appointment of District
electors, as follows

DISTRICT ELECTORS.
First District-Referred to the Con-
gressional Convention.
Second District-Moses White, of
Knox.
Third District-Referred to the Con-
gressional Convention.
Fourth District-Benton McMillin,
of Smith.
Fifth District-Edmond Cooper, of
Bedford.
Sixth District-Thos. L. Dodd, of
Davidson.
Seventh District-Referred to the
Congressional Convention.
Eighth District-B. A. Enloe, of
Madison.
Ninth District-Referred to the Con-
gressional Convention.
Tenth District. w. Clapp, OF
Shelby.
After an eloquent speech by Gov.
Porter, and few matters of formal
business, the Convention adjourned.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
DIED.

In Padueah, KY. August q. 1915. of con-
Qestive chill, Mr.. WADE NJ. GLENN. In the
10th year of his age. He was a member Of
the 18th Tennessee Confederate regiment
during the late war.
In Paducah, KY, August eth, 1876, OF lux,
Mr.. W. JEFF. LEIGH, son of W. X. Leigh,
formerly of Montgomery county, In the
18th year of his age.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
HICKoRY-WlLD

"A Q a ID Il NJ " =
The Fifth Annual Term of this flourish
ing, Select school for Young Ladies and
Young Men, will commence Sept. 4, 1876.
A full corps OF teachers employed. Course
Ancient Languages, Music, Painting. etc.
For circulars, apply 70
auRl2-4w HamptOn's station, Tom.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
SHERIFFS SALE

Nv virtue of writ OF vendltlonl
expOnas, to me directed by the honorable
Circuit Court OF Montgomery County, ~
the May Term, 1876, / Will sell Rt public
auction for cash, at the Court House door
in GAINESVILLE, on
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1875,
the following described tracts Of land one
tract bounded on the north by Pickering
and Elliott, south by John Nolen, east by
Pickering and Pace, west by Joel Helm,
supposed TO contain SOB acres. one other
tract bounded on the north by Jno. Nolen
and soath by James Dye, east by John
Nolen and McGee, west by Joel Hcfiin,
supposed 10 contain 1871 acres. One other
tract bounded on the north by Helm, south
by Jones, east by John Nolen, west by
Chambtiss, supposed 10 contain 80 acres.
Levied upon as the property of r. NJ. Nolen
To satisfy an execution In favor OF John X
Elliott. -,
Aug. s, ls70-4w-prfS7 50.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
ALABAMA.

Democratic Majority Given by Every
County Except Six or Seven-FOur.
flfths Ofthe Legislature Democratic.
MONTGOMERY, Aug. 9.-Returns con-
tinue to show large Democratic gains.
Out of sixty-fve counties, every one
will give a Democratic majority except
six or seven. The Democrats will have
twenty-seven out of thirty three sena-
tors, and at least eighty out of one
hundred representatives. Further in
formation is received that order and
quiet prevailed everywhere.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

The Partnership heretofore existing un-
der the firm ameof ID; w: scott y Co., was
al consent, and by the retirement there
nom OF IN. w, Scott. The affairs OF the
firm will be settled by ID. w. Scott, who
has the right TO use the nrm name in wind
ing up the business. ,.,.,,,,.,
BERRY LYLE.
Aug. s, lS76-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

GEN. Babcock still draws treasury
pay. Gen. BelknaD got off by a quib-
BILE after being pronounced guilty by
every Senator who recognized the ju-
risdictiOn of the House; and he is still
commissioner for d. c. Mr.. Robson
will hardly be impeached now since
the Senate has shown that it is no nae.
The bolt of retribution does not Vet
fall but the thunder cloud is charged
high with the electric force of popu-
lar wrath-look out for the thunder
and lightning next November.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
GEo. R. PHELAN

After a debate of some length, in
which Col. Bailey, spoke for the ma
jority report; Mr.. Phelan, of Shelby,
and Mr.. Jamison, of Rutherford, for
the minority, the former was adopted
by a vote of 737 to 275.
Next followed the reelection of
Gov. James D, Porter, by unanimous
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
TRIBUTES OF RESPECT.

AT a regular meeting Of Blooming Grove
Grange, No. 9s5, p. of H.. on Saturday, July
4. 1876. the following resolutions were
adopted
Whereas-It has pleased Almighty God
IN his infinite wisdom to remove nom our
midst, our dearly beloved brother, GEORGE
II. COLEMAN, be II therefore
Resolved, That In thedeath ofour worthy
and highly esteemed brother, this Grange
has lost member, and the entire COM
munity citizen whose loss IL irreparables
The church one OF Its strongest pillars, the
weak and uD fortunate their best friend.
Resolved, That we recon mend his CHRIST
ian virtues, his immaculate character, his
untiring energies to do good, worthy the
emulation OF all.
Resolved, That we tender the wife and
only child of our deceased brother, our
most heart felt sympathy and condolences
n this their great hour Of grief and suffer-
LEVI COOPER,
J. j. BAILEY.
B. Il. BOwERs
Committee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

THE Democrats of Michigan have
nominated W. L. Weber, for Governor.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

G.. w. Hines, colored, is candidate
for mayor Of Bowling Green, Ky.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
MRS. RUFUS r. RHODES

VIII reopen her school on Monday. sept
4th. Terms OF Tuition range from SO 80,
according To the advancement OF the pupil.
Music and French at the regular rates: a.
few boarders will be received as memDeui
OF her family. july ", IO-Sm.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
The County Election.

Democratic majority in Alabama
Ok Q0n
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

P. w. Maxey, ex-mayor of Nash
vile, died Tuesday, aged Go years.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
The Public Schools.

School report for the year ending
30th of June, 1876, of city of Clarks-
vile and 18th District:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
THE cooLIE SYSTEM.

Our treaties with foreign powers
should also be revised and amended,
in so far as they leave citizens of for
eign birth in any particular less secure
in any country on earth than they
would be if they had been born on our
soil. The iniquitous coolie system,
which through the agency of wealthy
companies imports Chinese bondmen
and establishes a species of slavery
and interferes with the just rewards
of labor on our Pacific coast, should
be utterly abolished.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
CHRONICLE

DE-. WRIGHT, M. D., Editor.
TERMS se.OO IN ADVANCE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12
THE STANDARD OF THE CONSTITUTION.

The first work Of reform must evil
IDENTIFY be the restoration of the nor
NAL operation of the Constitution of
the United States, with all its amend
ments. The necessities of war can
not be pleaded in a time of peace.
The right of local self government,
as guaranteed by the Constitution,
must be everywhere restored, and the
centralized, almost personal, imperi-
alism which has been practiced must
be done away, or the first principles
of the republic will be lost.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-08-12

CI.ARKSVILLE "a: AUG. 1s. 1876.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1876-01-08

Go SLow.-Certain parties. says the
Eureka Sentinel OF the 4th. have been
pretty loud on several occasions Of late in
denunciation of some of our prominent
business men as being connected with the
Vigilance Committee operating here. We
don't know who belongs nor who does
not, mol do we care, but we would sug-
gest that it might be well for parties who
have not been molested to go little slow.
Agitation of the question cannot possibly
do anyone any good. and threats and ac-
cusations of the kind we have lately been
appraised of are more likely to aggravate
matters than otherwise; besides, we are
most solemly assured that some OF the
parties thus charged know no more about
the doings of the Vigilantes than a child
unborn. We throw out these hints as an
opponent of the committee, believing, as
we do. that the best way to treat the mat
ter is to let it drop right where it is.
Everything has been remarkably quiet
for the last few days and it is more than
probable that the whole will speedily blow
over if allowed to. Nothing serious has
resulted SO far, and it is nov time that
the whole question be allowed to slum-
Der. Our advice is. go slow.