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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
PIGEON ENGLISH.

The magistrates of London do not
seem. SO tolerant of cuffs and kicks ad
ministered to the pig tailed celestials
as those of San Francisco. A drunk
en- Hibernian INDUCED in little of
this amusement at the expense Of
Heather Chinee, one of the suite of
the Chinese ambassador now attending
the court of Queen Victoria, and much
to his astonishment the magistrate
gave him too months hard labor in pris
on. Our purpose however, in relating
the incident is to give John China
mans own account of the transaction
in pigeon English; our pathological
readers can exercise their powers Of
Interpretation upon it:
"One-day some day, me leavy China
aside; make-comey Fankwei-sde,
longside English debblils, Lan-tun
town. Me makey go one pieeey
walkee, longside um stleet, allo plopa.
One pieeey Fankwei debbilo hab
catchee much dlinkee. He velly much
dlinkee. He no can do. He comey
longside me; makey one glate bobbley;
makey me catchee one glato bang top
side. Ne makey one glate bobbely;
makey much glate ely. Take um long
side one glate JOssman. JOssman he
he do Mandolin pidgin. Make one
glate talkee. He say, What for make
um poo China-boy catchee big bang
top side? No can do SO fashion 7
Fankwei debbilo he go catchee much
stick; he catchee velly much stick,
galaw. Me much likee dat Fankwei
Mandolin. He belongey smart inside,
first chop, numpa one. He make dat
Fankwei la-h-lung catchee stick.
Maskee 3"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

have 50 long offered to the Radical
party, and SO. ftp lssible for the North
ern Radicals aud Southern Wings to
become too strong for the Northern
and Southern Democracy united.
Rlther a plausible policy, and it
would probably have possessed strong
attractions for some minds in the South
if it were still supposed that there is
conservative honest and respectable
element in the Republican party. But
we have been too recently deceived
and betrayed by such a superstition.
We have quite recently learned by
stern experience that there is only this
difference between the two sections of
the Republican party, that the one is
boldly and insoleutly profgate, and the
other meanly and hypocritically treach-
erOus.
The sun shines through the thinness
of such strategem; and the practised
politician sees the old fable OF the lion
and the four bulls. The bulls were
too strong for the lion SO he induced
them to feed in different pastures and
/ devoured them in detail.
If through their WEAKNESS of oppo-
sition any Southern statesman should
be induced to walk into this second
1 trap laid by the Republican party, they
will receive no support or any sympa-
thy from the Southern people. A
burnt child fears the fire. The apos-
tate Southerners would be retained in
Office just long enough to divide, as far
as possible, the Southern Democracy,
to disorganize the Southern opposition
and then they would be thrown of
and Radicalism obtain its only chance
fora new lease of power. 1t may seem
a mockery to still preach patience to
the Southern people, but they have
every inducement to adhere to theiI
policy of watching and waiting, and
especially of keeping their skirts clear
of the foul contamination of Radical
intrigue-the power of the Democracy
has been steadily increasing ever since
the first accession of Gen. Grant, anc
the shameless fraud by which theil
antagonists have snached the fruits o.
victory from them at the last moment
will promote that increase a hundred
, fold. Before Mr.. Hayes has been in pow
err for four years he will have the unit
, ed opposition of both Houses steadily
offered to the Radical programme, anC
the election of 1880 will elicit such de-
, monstration of the peoples will tina
, all the apparatus of assessment of Office
; holders, and Returning Boards, vii
; be swept away ike rotten trees before
the hurricane. Only let them keep ;
clear record, as they have done, anC
> refuse to touch the unholy thing, anC
! the future is assured to the Democrat
beyond the power of man to wres
) from them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

THE people of Florida and Louisi-
ana have been cheated out of their
votes, and the people Of the United
States defrauded ofthe President they
had elected by large majority. 4
The Southern States are now in the
hands of our own people, and, if they
have endured Grant for eight years,
they can stand Hayes for four years.
During the next four years the Repub-
lican party will attempt to divide the
Democratic party in the South by a
conciliatory policy, but the Southern
Democrats will never desert old friends
for new ones.-Memphis Appeal.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
NO FILIBUSTERING.

Some of the Democrats in the House
we're in favor Of delaying the proceed
ings in the Commission till after the
4th of March and so forcing new
election. That policy was wisely
voted down. The best card in the
Democrats hand is the conspicuous
contrast furnished by the unstained
integrity with which they stand to
their pledge against the shameless per-
fidy with which the Radicals abandon
theirs.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

WHEN Republicans are pressed hard
about the ,niquities Of the Returning
Board they make no direct reply, but
retort with the alleged intimidation
and bull-dozing of negroes by white
leaguers &c. That's all very we'll, but
it must not be forgotten that, through
out the sessions of the Board, the
Democrats have been fighting to drag
bothsubjeots before the court that they
might be fairly investigated, while the
Radicals were fighting just as furious
ly to keep them covered up in dark
ness. Which party seems best pre-
pared to face the truth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

On February 4, 1887, committee
of the United States Senate, composed
of Felix Grundy, Henry Clay and ST.
las Wright. made report on the sub
ject of the eligibility of electors, in
which this passage occurs
"The committee are of opinion that
the second section Of the second arti-
Gle of the Constitution, which declares
that no Senator or Representative, or
persons holding an office of trust or
profit under the United States, shall
be appointed an elector, ought to be
carried in its whole spirit into rigid
execution, in order to prevent officers
of the General Government from bring
ing their official power to influence
the elections OF President and Vice
President of the Unite States. This
provision of the Constitution, it is be-
lieved, excludes and disqualifies deputy
postmasters from the appointment of
electors and the disqualification re-
lates to the time Of the appointments,
and that resignation of the Office of
deputy postmaster after his appoint
ment as eleetor would not entitle him
to vote as eleetor under the Constitu-
ton"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

HoLLowAY's PILLs.-The most
powerful existing medicine for the cure
of female complaints. Fifty years ex-
perience, incontestably prove these
unrivalled for the disorders
incidental to the softer sex. No fami-
ly should be without them. They may
be taken by young and old, as they will
restore health when every other means
prove unsuccessful. 25 cents per box
Or pof
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

had preceded US. The dancing com
menced at eight and continued until
the little stars that came out from
their homes to light up the sable coun-
tenance of old night gave place to the
paragon of natures beauty-the en-
blem of youth-dawn. 1t is needless
for me to say the party was enjoyed by
all al infnitum. To say it was at DR..
Chilton's is sufficient proof that it was
success.
We chronicle with pleasure the at
tendance of Misses Cora Marable and
Ella Dupuy, two fascinating young la
dies from near Corbandale, and | no.
ticed look of sadness mantling the
countenance of more than one of our
most fastidions gallants as the hour Of
their leave taking drew nigh. All it
is sweet to be with those we lows mo-
ment then follows moment in quick
succession, and commingling like drops
Of water from the great stream called
thine. 'Tis then we forget the jars
and sad "reminiscences of the past in
the enrapturing harmony of the pres
| ent. DIR. T. Ell. Marable, talented
young man, returned home few days
since from New York Medical College,
and honored the occasion with his at
tendance. We are fearful his charms
! proved disastrous TO the affections of
several of our girls, nevertheless we
wish DIR. Marable great success in the
profession he has selected. There
were others present whose attendance
we very much appreciated, and hope
at DR.. C's next party (Which he says
will be Feb. IA, 1879 We will meet
them again. Yes, Doctor. we all ap-
preciate your parties, and look for
ward to their coming with pleasure.
In the behalf of the crowd I return
many thanks to Mrs. Chiffon for the
sumptuous delicacies in which we par
t;cipated, and wish for her long life OF
happiness.
Before closing will return thanks
to [. d. A. for her kind wishes, and
also solicit her to again visit her friends
near Woodlawn. You willindeed find
many have been the changes in the
last -four years. yet we hope it has
been for the best. Adieu.
MERsE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

c. L. THOMAS, Esq, left this week,
with his printing office, for Leesburg
Sumter county. The paper will /
called the Sumter County Advance
Persons wishing to be informed about
the finest and healthiest portions of
East Florida, would do we'll to sub
scribe at once-$2.00 Ter annum.-
PakdtEd Herald.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

WE are indebted to Senator Bailey
for public documents, and some garden
seeds from the agricultural depart
ment.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24
NIERsE.
David Crockett vs.. sup Salt River. +"

David Crockett VS.. Sup Salt River"
DEAR CHRoNICLE-In your last
week issue is an article, ia ken from
an exchange, purporting to be an ex-
PLANTATION of the familiar term, up
Salt River" in which David Crockett
is made to appear as having been
citizen of Kentucky at the time of his
Congressional career, and certain
discontinue of his, the occasion of the
phrase, up Salt River" Whatever
may have given rise to the phrase in
question, the article which assigns this
to David Crockett and his exploits to
the State of Kentucky is at variance
with the facts. History has it thus :
David Crockett, an American back
woodsman and Member of Congress,
born at Limestone, Nolechucky river,
in EAST Tennessee, August II, 1886,
died in Texas, March 6, 1886.
"Davil Crockettliyed with his father
on the public road leading from
Abingdon, Va, to Knoxville, Tenn,
from his seventh to his twelfth year.
Having been sent to school, he quar-
relied with the schoolma ster. The
fourth day he ran away to avoid a
fogging threatened both by his fataer
and teacher. After FIVE years rowing
with drovers and carriers, he returned
in his eighteenth year TO his father,
went to school two months, learning
his letters for the first time, soon after
married and went to the widest por-
ton of the State. In 1913 be seryed
in the Greek war under Gen. jackson
After peace, he settled on Shoal Greek
in desolate region Of Tennessee.
This was on Duck river (the county
is not remembered). He was elected
one of the Magistrates, soon after
elected to the State Legislature, to
which he was twice reelected.
Soon after the acquisition of West
Tennessee, he moved to Obion county
and settled or Obion river. The
country is represented as having been
covered with very dense brakes,
affording abundant shelter to wild
game, particularly bear, and it was in
these cane-brakes in Madrid Bend and
vicinity of Reelfoot Lake, where David
Crockett acquired his great fame as a
bear hunter and backwoodsman. In
1927 he was elected to Congress, hav-
ing for his opponent Judge Adam
Huntsman of Jacksonville entire
district of West Tennessee was then
embraced 10 one Congressional dis
triet. He was reelected in 1929 and
in 1881, but defeated in 1893. After
his defeat he went to Texas, then in
revolt against the authority of Presi-
dent Santa Anna, joined the party in
revolt, and met his death while defend
ing Fort Alamo, in San Antonio de
Bexar. After a hard siege the sur
vivors, six in number, including
Crockett, surrendered, but by order of
Santa :Anna they were assassinated
March 6, 1896, his family still living
in Obion county, Tenn, he not having
moved them from his old settlement"
GAINESVILLE, Feb. 20, 1876. i.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

The best of fasts-Fast asleep.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

The Pope has become very much
altered. His feet do not carry him any
longer. His face, formerly fresh, and
of jovial expression, is now shrunk
and of listless aspect. He rarely
leaves his bedroom, and receives visi-
tors there, between and z in the af-
ternoon, more reclining than sitting in
an armchair. He has a large table be-
fore him on which few candles only
are placed; between them there stands
a crucifx. His memory is failing him
very much in matters of quite recent
occurrence, though he remembers well
the things of long time past. Many
doubt whether he will complete his
85th year.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-02-24

That the nation will be shocked at
this decision is but the truth that must
more and more terribly impress itself
upon parties and upon administrations,
as the full measure of its assault upon
the very life of free institutions be-
comes irrevocable history That the
Judgment was reached without inten-
tional perfidy to law or justice by the
judicial members of the Tribunal we
do not question; but who can estimate
the depth or breadth of the wound
that a government of law receives by
the appalling lesson that it has no tri-
buual into which the political spoiler
can drag his pollution A State
that voted by thousands for Mr.. Til
den; whose electoral vote was Haunted
for barter on the streets like the
charms of her whose steps lead unto
death; whose laws were violated by
revolution and actual fraud in open
day; whose lesser usurpations in past
contests have been spurned from the
Senate and from the House, and pro-
nounced a shame upon civilization;
whose officials from whom the accept
ed returns have come, must be strang-
ers at the door of the power to be
created by their crimes, and hence
forth wanderers from the associations
of men-:his State has been made to
decide presidential contest by re-
turn that no judge dare to even look
upon, aad by declared computation
of the vote that even the Returning
Board conceals from the country at the
cost of Observation-Disclosures
Times.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-01-13
A Thrilling Scene.

An exchange relates the following incident,
which occurred during a general review of the
Austrian Cavalry, a few months ago: Not far
from 80, 900 cavalry were in line. A little child
"a girl-of not more than four years, standing
in the front row of spectators, either from fright
or some other cause, rushed out into the open
field just as q squadron of hussars came sweeping
around from the main body. They had made
the detour for the purpose of saluting the
Empress, whose carriage was drawn up in that
part of the parade ground. Down came the
flying squadron, charging at a mad gallop-down
directly upon the child. The mother was para
lyzed, as were Others, for there could be no res
cue from the line of spectators. The Empress
uttered q cry of horror, for the child's destruc-
ton seemed inevitable-and such terrible des-
truction-the trampling to death by a thousand
iron hoofs. Directly under the feet of the horses
was the little one-another instant must seal its
doom-when a stalwart hussar who was in the
front line, without Stacking his speed or loosen
ing his hold, threw himself over by the side of
his horses neck, seized and lifted the child, and
placed it in safety upon his saddle-bow and this
he did without changing his pace or breaking the
correct alignment of the squadron. Ten thou
sand voices hailed with rapturous applause the
gallant deed, and other thousands applauded
when they knew. Two women there were who
could only sob forth their gratitude in broken
accents-the mother and the Empress. And a
proud and happy moment must it have been for
the hussar when his Emperor. taking from his
own breast the richly-enameled Cross of the
Order of Maria Theresa, hung it upon the breast
OF his brave and gallant trooper" -.r....,-t
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-01-13
A Commemorative Symbol.

Through long ages the Jewish people were OBJ
iects of persecution, esteemed to possess no rights
which others were bound to respect. Under the
free Constitution of the United States they find
all this changed. They are the peers in the ex-
ercise of the social and POLITICAL rights OF the
best of their fellow citizens, with the privilege to
claim, and the intelligence to fill, the highest
Offices in the Government. They are not unmind-
full of these blessings, and to commemorate their
appreciation, are having a colossal statue prepar-
ed of " Religious Liberty - intended as a gift to
the nation, and the formal presentation of which
will before long take place in Washington. The
sculptor OF this splendid statue is Mr.. Ezekiel.
We find it described by an Eastern Journal as
follows
The figure is that of America; her right arm
is outstretched as a sign of shelter and protec-
ton to a youth, IMPLYING Religion, who stands
close by her side, holding in uplifted hand a cup
containing the sacred fire. The left hand Of
America rests upon the Laws of the United
States, which give religious liberty to all her
sons. The expression of the face, which is turn
ed toward the youth, is benignly sympathetic.
Around the brow is a circlet of golden stars rep
resenting the thirteen original States. while at
the feet of the statue the American eagle, with
its talons on the throat of the serpent of Intoler-
ance, stands watchful, ready to swoop down
upon any new foe that may menace the Republic.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1877-01-13
THE PACIFIC
JANUARY 13.
The Navy.

The report Of the Secretary Of the Navy shows
that there are belonging to the Navy l46 vessels
of $50, 157 tons measurement, exclusive OF hoHit-
gers and g~atings. They carry I142 guns. OF
these l23, earring 9l3 guns, with a measurement
Of l2o,S 1913 tougs have steam power; rs are IN &C
taal service, and four are preparing fo-- sea; 16
may be considered entirely unfit for future serv-
ice, and the remainder are at the various navy
yards for repairs. Our navy, says the Secreta-
rvs report, is now far more powerful for warlike
purposes that 1t ever has been before in Tina of
peace. 1t does not compare either in the num-
Der or character Of vessels with the expensive es-
adjustments Of European nations, but for the
defensive purposes of q peaceful people without
colonies, with dangerous coasts and shallow har-
bors, separated by o vast ocean from the warlike
naval powers, our navy is not without strength,
and when its ironcIad feet shall have been com
pletely repaired. ii will be found sufficient to re-
sist any force which could be brought across the
ocean to attack us, and powerful also for often
sive operations upon the seas and among the
islands which lie contiguous 10 our own shores.
San Jose Mercury.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-02-22

CASTORIA,

Mothers may have rest and their babies
may have health, if they will use Castoria
for Wind Gallo, Worms, Feverishness,
Sore Mouth, Group. or Stomach Com.
plants. It is entirely a vegetable prepar-
alton, and contains neither mineral, NOR
phine, nor alcohol. It is as pleasant to
take IS honey. and neither gags nor gripes.
DR.. e. Dimoch of Dupont, o.. says;
II am using Castoria in my practice
result"
This 10 what everyone says. Most
nurses in New York City use the Castoria.
1t is prepared bv Mcssrs. +. B. ROSE il
20. as Dew street, New York, successors
= Samuel Pitcher, NJ. D.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-02-22
Trustees Sale.

AZ HEREAS Mary t.ainey and James
~ Rainev did. by their certain deed
oftrust dated the 9th day of July 1876.
and recorded in the Recorders office a.
Audraiu county, Missouri, in Book 81
page 8, convey to the undersigned trustee
the following described tracts and parcels
Of land. situate in the county Of Audrain
and Stale of Missouri. to-wit:
Lots one, two, three and four in "Rob-
ert's Square" said Roberts Square being
situated in west Mexico and described as
follows, to-wit: Beginning al a point six
tv feet west of the southwest corner OF
block number three cLunty's addition TO
Mexico, run tn snce north two hundred
aud forty seven feet and six inches to
Monroe street: thence west two hundred
and twenty-five feet; thence south two
hundred and forty ssven feet and six
inches to Jackson street: thence east two
hundred and twenty-five feet tn beginning
| with all the rights, privileges and appur-
tenance< thereunto belonging, which said
conveyance was made in trust to secure
| the payment of a certain ~promissOry note
| in said deed described. and
Whereas, said note is now past due and
sAnains unpaid, o therefore, at the re-
ques. of the legal holder of said note. and
in pursuance of the terms of said deed OF
trust and of the power and authority Civ
an therein. [ will on
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-02-22
CENTAUR
LINIMENTS,
Letter from a Postmaster.

LcllcT iEoNi Il OSLUlaSGeF.
"ANT1ocR, III, Dec. /, 1874.
..Msssrs. J. r. ROSE 81 Co:
''Mv wife has, Tor a long time, been q
terrible sufferer from Rheumatism. She
has t: led many physicians and many RENE
dies. The only thing which has given her
relief is Centaur Liniment. | am reioiced
to say this has cured her. l am doins
"'"' ! s"' - u W ". H. RING.
This is a sample of many thousand i.sti.
mcnials received, of wonderful cures
effected by the Centaur Liniment. The
ingr adientS of this article are published
around each bottle. 1t contains Witch
Hazel, Ne~tha, Arnica, Rock Oil, Car
bolic, and ingredients hitherto little
known 1t Is An indisputable fact that tne
Centaur Liniment is performing more
cures of Swellings, Stiff Joints, Eruption>.
rheumatism, Neuralgia. Sciatiea, Caked
Breasts. Iock-jaw, 81, than All other Lin
inents, Embrocations, Extracts, Salves,
Ointments. and Plasters now in use.
For Toothache. Earache Weak Back,
| tch and Cutaneous Eruptions it is AZ.
mirable. 1t cures burns and scalds with
out a scar. Extracts poison from bit-s
and stings, and heals irost bites and Chill
blalEs, in 4 short time. No family can
afford to be without the Centaur Lini
ment, white wrapper.
The Centaur Imminent. yellow wrapper,
is adapted 10 the tough skin, mu-cle> and
flesh of the animsl creation. Its effects
upon severe cases or SPAWN. Sw eny,
Wind Gall, Big Head and Poll Evil. are
little less than mary llous.
Messrs. j. Mcclure IL Co., Druggists
corner Elm and Front streets, Cincinnati
o., say:
'In our neighborhood a number OF
teamsters are using the Centaur Imminent
They pronounce it superior to anything
they have ever used. We sell as nigh dr.
four to five dozen bottles per month to
these tesm=ters.'
We lave thousands of similar testimo-
| malls.
For Wounds, Calls, Scratches, Ring
bone, &c, and for Screw Worm in Sheep
1t has no rival. Farmers, Livery-men.
and Stock-raisers, have in this Imminent q
remedy which is worth a hundred times
its cost.
Laboratory Of j. B. se Oss s. Co.,
46 DEFY STREET. New YORK.