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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14

MONROE FERRY.
FREE TRADE WITH MONROE!
Tho Board OF Trade OF Monroe inform the
public that, on all persons and teams bring.
Ing cotton to Monroe for sale and returning
FERRIAGE WILL BE FREE
ut tho Monroe Ferry. ANY other person,
crossing at the Monroe Ferry, either on
foot, on horseback or in u vehicle, who
purchases merchandise to sufficient
amount from any member of the Board OF
Trade, Will have refunded to him by the
ferrylnan, through the merchant from
whom tho purchase In made, tho amount
paid for ferriage ia coming to Monroe and
will DO given u free ticket for ferriage In
returning. ..
Monroe. La, Aug. q. ls75.-tf. 49,. "|
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14

The little folks are calculating how
long it will be ssbefore Christmas" and
they are mighty close calculators, too !;
but for fear they might err, we will
just tell them that when the Old clock
strikes II next Monday night week
they may put their heads out and say
that to u poor editor like US, because
breath is worth something.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14

We do not know whether our friend
McCranie Of theOUACHITATIsLEG RIA PHI
wears spectacles or not, but this we do
know, that in his issue OF the 23d ult.,
in giving the details OF the unfortunate
affair which recently took place here,
in which young Messic& lost his life,
he reproduces the Villagers version OF
the affair aud gives credit to the Marks
vile Bulletin. Will friend McCranie
please correct his unintentional injus-
tice done us and give proper credit p
lNurksriiLe I9tlage7..
We will, and charge ourself up with
the mistake, the first of the kind we
have ever made.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14

The State Auditor has received the
following letter from the Attorney
General, in reply to his own of the 4th
inst, relative to the remission of pen
alties on back taxes:
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE,
State of Louisiana,
New Orleans, December Z, 1877.
Hon. Allen Jumel, State -A,sdixor.
Dear Sir-Hour letter Of the 4th inst.
has been received, and in reply have
to say that after careful examination
of the whole subject am of the opin-
ion that the penalties ought not to be
exacted. By act No. % of the regular
session these penalties were RENTED
provided the taxes were paid on or
before the first day of December, 1877.
But by act No. SO (the revenue act) of
the extra session, section SO, it is pro-
vided t'That the tax collector shall, on
the first Monday Of November, file in
the Office of the parish recorder Il de-
tailed list, giving the names of all per-
sons whose taxes remain unpaid, rs
we'll as the amount Of said taxes, and
the filing thereof shall operate IL legal
seizure of the property upon which
said taxes are levied and rom the
date of said filing said taxes shall bear
eight per cent per anuurn interest, and
no OTHER penalty shall be e:riyible, any
previous law to the contrary notwiti-
standing.'
In my Judgment this provision is
broad enough to cover all taxes-those
of former years us we'll rs those of the
year just closed. I can see no reason
why the Legislature should have to
place the delinquents under the Gle tacto
organization which controlled the State
for four years in IL worse position than
those who have failed to pay taxes to
the government of their own choice.
There is every reason to conclude
that it was the purpose of the Legisla-
ture to relieve our people of all these
excessive penalties laid upon them for
the purpose of con- Polling their acqui-
escence in a government not elected by
themselves and sternly resisted by them
at every point.
1 think the situation of affairs in
Louisiana, both past and present, pre-
sents Il case in which a liberal construc.
ton, and one looking to the public
welfare, is the true rule Of interpreta-
ton as applied to these statutes.
Very respectfully,
|. II. N. OGDEN, Attorney General.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14
NIAGONsl WAGONS!

Twenty-Five Two and Four Horse Iron.
Axle Wagons, made by tho celebrated
Studbaker Manufacturing Co., just re-
ceived and for sale at the lowest market
rates Ivy FRED ENboM.
October 3, lS73.--3N -f' t-r-'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-14

The State Auditor has received the
following letter from the Attorney
General, in reply to his own of the 4th
inst, relative to the remission of pen
alties on back taxes:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
FROM ASHLAND CITY.

EDITORS CHRONICLE: tits some
times said that misfortunes never
come singly. If shows are to be
considered misfortunes the adage
Is true of our people. In the last
three weeks we have been afflicted
with three of the institutions. First,
the american Minstrels," from
Springfield, Tenn, which was said
by those who attended to have been
a fair specimen Of the genus "small
show" Then came a little cateh-
penny concern from Nashville of
fhe magic lantern variety by one
MFR. Mills and Capt. Dick White,
formerly the ninth part Of man of
the city of GAINESVILLE. From those
who attended we learn that it was
a small fry concern and so tiresome
that the crowd left in disgust before
4ba entertainment was over. They
threw out as catch that all the net
.roooods would be donated to the
Sunday School at this place, but
there were no gudgeOns to take the
halt and, as thelast affiiction OF the
lind Older 4 Co. 3 New York Hippo
theatron pitched tents on our square
ON the 4th inst, perhaps to celebrate
cur nations natal day. Early IN
the forenoon the people came flock
ing into town.
''They came as the winds when forests are
rcnded.
stranded"
) o that when l O'clock arrived, the
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14

time set for MIDI. Dot to walk a
wire from the top of the center pole
to the ground, quite a crowd had
collected to witness the feat, which,
at the appointed time was well per-
formed. As soon as the sale of tick
cts was over the ticket agent packed
his kit, took what money there was
on hand las charged by some of the
employees) and departed to lands
unknown at all'events, all the bills
due citizens and officers were left
unsettled, and ditto with the per-
formers. BY the time the show was
over some half dozen or more origi-
nal attachments had been levied up
on the property of the concern.
Then began the stampede, every
fellow looking out for No. /. By
shutdown the attaches had pretty
well all left, leaving the Pavilion
standing and some half dozen wag-
Ons tied up by attachments. The
canvass and wagons still stand as
monuments of a broken up show.
Some ofthe attacheesb being strapped,
not knowing what else to do filed
up with Robertson county and got
up as an after-piece a free fight in
which some of the citizens became
entangled, and the show men, or
two of them, came out second best.
1t is proper to say that some of the
performers acquitted themselves
well in their respective parts. Mr..
FitzbibbOns, as a contOrtionist, was
ahead of any one L ever saw jim his
particular role. The same is true of
Bushnell on slack wire with balls,
plates, knives, etc, etc. Some of
the parties are still here awaiting
further action in the attachment
cases. Yours, etc,
ANON.
July 9Th, 1877.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
MY MOTHERS VOICE.

often think there is a link.
Tween this world and the other.
And seem to hear affair and near,
A tone, Death could not smother:
That comes to me from DER that sea,
Where saints in bliss rejoice;
The sweetest sound my heart has found,
Ny own dear mothers voice.
In dreams of bliss I feel her kiss.
Her hand upon my head,
And see her there 50 pure and fair,
Beside my lonely bed
Flushed is her cheek if she should speak
In accents low and mild,
While from above with deathless love,
she looks on me, her child.
In midday sheen, or night serene,
Or mornings mellow glow,
By lamps dim fame It's eer the same,
hear its music flow;
And seem to feel Time cannot heal
That tie, so early broken,
But brings again in grief and pain,
The words fond love has 81 oxen.
do not know, it may be so,
That in my hearts deep cells,
This long loved tone remained alone.
And there in sweetness dwells;
And thence at will, when all is STILL
It comes a living whole,
And in my dreams an angel seems
That whispers TO my soul.
In wilds unknown, on mountain cone,
Or ocean deep and dread,
Or desert plain mid storm and rain,
I've on It's music fed
And here ut home, no more TO roam,
1t makes my heart rejoicei
The sweetest sound IL ever found,
My own dear mothers voice
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
Dean Stanley's Advice to Children
who wish to please their Parents.

who wish TO please their Parents.
Oncea year Dean Stanley breaches
a sermon to children in Westminis-
ter Abbey. Addressing himsely di-
rectly to children who wished "to
please their parents, TO please God,
and go to HEAVIER" he used the plain
and homely words:
Love honest work, love to get
knowledge, never be ashamed of
saying your prayers morning and
evening. 1t will help you to be
good all through the day. Always
keep your promises do not pick up
foolish and dirty stories; never tell
a lie; never strike, or hurt, or be
rude to a woman or girl, or any one
younger or weaker than yourselves.
Be ready even to risk your own lives
to save that of a friend, or a COM
paniOn, or brother, or sister. Be
very kind to your dumb animals
never put them to pain; they are
Gods creatures as well as you, and
if you hurt them you viii become
brutal and base yourselves. Re
member always to be gentle and
tender to older people; listen and do
not interrupt when they are talking.
If you have an old father or grand
father, or a sick uncle or aunt, re-
member not to disturb them by loud
talking or rough play. Be careful
and tender TO them. You cannot
think what good it does them, and
if it should happen that any of you
have a poor father or poor mother
who has to get up early, to go about
their business, and earn their bread
and your bread, remember-what
a pleasure it will be to them to find
out that their little boy or girl has
been out of bed before them on a
cold winters morning, and has
lighted a bright, blazing fire, so as
to give them a warm cup of tea.
Think what a pleasure it would be
to them, if they are sick, if they
are deaf or blind, to find a little boy
or girl to speak to them, or read to
them, or to lead them about. 1t is
not only the comfort they have in
having help; it is still greater
comfort in knowing that they have
a good little son, or a good little
daughter, who is anxious to help
them, and who they feel will surely
be joy, and not a trouble to them,
by day and by night. No Christ
mas present can be so welcome to
any father, or mother, as the belief
that their children are growing up
truthful, manly, courageous, court
eous, unselfish and religious and do
not think that any of these things
are too much for any of you. l
know that many of you may have
great temptations; perhaps you may
have homes where it is very difficult
to be tidy and clean; perhaps, as
you go to school along the streets,
there may be wicked people who
try to lead you astray, and max you
steal and swear, and yet l am sure
that if you will do your best,
you will find such delight in
doing your duty and in what is 60
ing on, that whoever dOeth these
good things, says the Bible-wheth-
er he be young or old, boy or girl
shall never fail. Let the good fright
en- the bad; let the light drive away
darkness; let the whole world
know that there are little English
boys and girl who are determined
to do their duty, whatever befalls
them"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
What the Bilious Re0uire,

Since tOrpidity of the liver is the chief
cause of its disorder, it is evident that what
the bilious require is an Alternative Stimu-
liant which will arouse it to activity, an eff
feet that is followed by the disappearance of
the various symptoms indicative of its de-
rangemcnt. HOStetter's Stomach Bitters in
gariably achieve the primary result mem
toned, besides removing the constipation,
skin and Whites of the eyes, pain in the
right side and under the right shoulder,
nausea, vertigo and sick headache, TO which
bilious invalids are peculiarly subject. As
a remedy for chronic indigestion, mental
dependency and nervousness the BitterS
are equally efficaciOuS, and as a renOvant of
lost VigOr, a means of arreSting premature
decay, and a source of relief from the in
firmitieS to which the gentleT sex is pecu-
liarly subject they may be thoroughly re-
lied upon.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
City Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the Board of Mayor and
Aldermen of the City of Clarlxsville, That
Section l, Chapter 2, Part 3, of the Charter
and Digest of the City Laws of 1874, be 50
amended rs to read mills on the 81 % for
City purposes, 81 mills for Railroad pur-
purposes and 40-l0O Of per cent, for railroad
purposes also / mill on the 81 90 for School
purposes and l mill ON the 81 90 for Sinking
Fund for the year 1877, and the said rate is
hereby levied for said year.
Passed its last reading July 3, 1877.
M. SULLIVAN, Mayor.
w. y. JACKSON, City Recorder.
July Z, 1S77-4w
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
NONRESIDENT Notice.
Montgomery County Court.

B. T. Bowers VS.. Robert DOugherty, ct ais.
Petition to sell land for division.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the
Clerk from the affidavit of petitioner that
Joshua Collier and Julia Ann Russell are
nOn-reSidents of the State Of Tennessee, so
that the ordinary process of law cannot be
served upon them:
1t is ordered that publication be made for
four successive weeks in the GAINESVILLE
Chronicle, a newspaper published in the
city of GAINESVILLE Tenn, notifying said
nonresident defendants to appear before
the County Court of said county on the LIST
Monday in August, 1877, and plead, answer
or ueHVr to cOmplainant's petition, or the
same will he taken for confessed as to them
and set for hearing eX part6.
\ true cOpy-AtteSt:
PETER ONEAL, Clerk.
4. G. GoODLETT, Sol. for COmp't.
July :, lS77-Iw
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14

ETIEEET5 of material from this road
If scraD I1rass @o,li,er and iron 7onrnaI hear
ings (old and new, and various other arti-
Giles, which are sold to scrap dealers gener-
ally. This is to notify all buyers that the
undersigned, or his storekeeper, Mr.. j. f.
Wilcox, are the only parties authorized to
make sales of such material. Property OF
any kind which has belonged to this road
found in the possession of other parties will
be reclaimed, and the holders or receivers
punished TO the extent of the law.
q. &. BREED,
Purchasing Agent l.. Il N. n. K. r.
Louisville, KY, June 80, 1877.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
TO CONSERVATIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently
cured of that dread disease. Consumption,
by a simple remedy, is anxious to make
known to his fellow sufferers the means OF
cure. To all who desire it, he will send
copy of the prescription used free OF
CHARGE, with the directions for preparing
and using the same, which they will find
sure cure for Consumption, Asthma, Bron-
cnitiS sc. Parties wishing the prescription
will please address, REV. +. \. WILSON
1874 Penn ST., WIlliamsOurgh, n. y. jal3 6m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
ERRORS of Youth.

A gentleman who suffered for years from
Nervous Debility, Premature Decay, and
all the effects of youthful indiScretion will.
for the sake of suffering humanity, send
free to all who need il, the recipe and
direction for making the simple remedy by
profit by the advertisers experience can 90
SO by addressing in perfect confidence
JOHN b. OGDEN, II Cedar street, New
FORK janl3-6m
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
INsoLvENT NOTICE.

Having this day suggested the insolvency
of the estate of Elizabeth Collins, deceased,
this is to give notice to all persons having
claims against the said estate to file the
same with the Clerk Of the County Court of
Montgomery county, Tenn, on or before the
as the law directs, or the same will be for
ever barred. w. w. MCMURRY,
This June %, 1877. Administrator.
iV7-4Wss
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14

A drunken man walking the
street at night with his head thrown
back looking at the moon with
sovereign contempt, was heard to
eXclaim "YOu needn't be so proud,
Madame Moon; you are full once a
month, and l every night"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
PIMPLESr

viii mail Free the recipe for preparing
a simple Vegetable Balm that viii remove
TAN. FRECK LES, PIMPLESS and BlOtcheS,
leaving the skin soft, clear and beautiful :;
also Instructions for producing n luXuriant
growth OF hair on bald head or smooth
face, Address BEN. VANDELF & CO., Box
5l2l, No. 5 Wooster ST., n. Y. ianl3-Gm
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14

Man is liable to be stricken down
at any moment. a veteran of
fifty years, who passed unscathed
through fifteen battles, has just been
kicked out Of his wife's bed by the
arrival of twins.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
INsOLYENT NOTICE.

The Insolvency of the estate of A. d.
Smith, deceased, having been suggested to
the Clerk of the County Court of Cheatham
county, all persons having claims against
said estate are notified to appear and file
the same with the County Court Clerk,
authenticated as prescribed by law, within
six months from this date.
L. f. TEASLEY, Admir-
June so, I877-4w@
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
Executors Notice.

All persons indebted to the estate of A. B.
HARRISON, deceased, are hereby MOTH
fed to make payment; and all having
claims against the same to present them
properly authenticated.
JAS. L. GLENN, Executor.
June 50, 1S77-4w
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14

Dr. Tut has been en-
g.,ged in the practice
81 medicine thirty
years, and for a long
time was demonstra-
tor Of anatomy in the
Medical College Of
Georgia, hence, per-
sons using his Pills
have the guarantee
thatthey are prepared
on scientific principles,
and are free from all
quackery.
He has succeeded in
combining in them
the heretofore antag-
'onistic qualities Of a
Stre1lgfhentnR, Ptfgga~
ffge q pKyiJ tonic
Their first apparent
effect is toincreasc the
appetite by causingthe
food toproperly assim-
late, thus the system
IS nourished, and by
their tonic action on
the digestive organs,
regular a healthy ev-
acuationsare produced
The rapidity with
which
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
Dissolution Notice,

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween r. f. Ferguson and E. w. Barker,
was dissolved this day by mutual consent.
All parties owing the late firm will pay r.
f. Ferguson, who will also pay the firm
debts. This July 2, 1877.
f. w. BARKER,
r. F. FERGUSON.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
Dissolution Notice,

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween {. 5. Daniel and w. NJ. Hay under the
firm name of Daniel 4 Hay was dissolved on
July 9Th, 1877, by mutual consent w. NJ. Hay
from the firm. G. S. Daniel is au-
to settle all the Indebtedness of the
firm. c. S. Daniel will also continue the
business as heretofore at the old stand.
C.S. DANIEL,
w. NJ. Hay,
July 7, IS77-4w"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
TUFTS Pills

A distinguished physician Of New
York says:
sItis astonishing how universally DIR.
TUFTS Pills are used. In my daily
rounds, ! hear of them not only among
the poor, but their virtues are horalded
from the mansions of the wealthy and
refined. Knowing the inventor from
his long connection with the medical
profession, 1 have great confidence in
their merits, and of late have often pre-
scribed them with the happiest results
in cases where L desired to make a de-
cided IMPRESSION on the liYer.n
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14

Having purchased E. w. Barlxer's inter
est in the New York Mills property, the
business viii be continued as heretofore.
r. f. FERGUSON.
July 7, lS77-4w.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14

KEY WEST, Fla, employs 1850
cigar manufacturers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
PERSONS TAKE ON YLrsH.
wrrTH TErn WTfaET IN COLD.
LOUISVILLE, ky.

LOUISVILLE, KY.
dug. Z, 1875.
DR.. TUTT:-DcarS Sir;
For ten years / have
been a martyr to dys-
pepsia, constipation,
and piles, and had
well nigh exhausted
the materia medica for
relief from this living
death, when, by acct
dent, your Pills were
brought 10 my notice.
I began their use, and
the first dose gave me
such relief that l con-
tinued to take them. /
am now n well man,
have a good appetite,
can digest well, the
piles have disappear
ed, and I have gained
forty pounds in solid
flesh. would not be
without them for their
weight in gold. .
REV. X. l.. SIMPSON.
They are perfect
ly harmless, can
be taken byyoung
or old without re-
straint of diet or
occupation.
PRICE 20 CENTS.
OFFICE,
IS MURRAY STREET
NEW YORK.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
WEDDING CABINETS |

that we can furnish at extremely low
figures, printed with new and beautiful
type. Visiting Cards, printed in the
best style of typographical art, and
furnished at cheaper rates than ever
before offered in this city. Our new
stock was selected in person, by one OF
our firm, and having paid cash for it,
we are enabled to furnish any lob
desired, in the best style, at very cheap
rates. Call and examine specimens
and prices.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14

a LAUGHABLE story is related of
Dunning, an English Judge. 1t is
said of him that frequently in the
examination of witnesses he "dis-
played great cOarSeneSs, and drew
upon himself the animadversiOn of
his brethren" On one occasion,
wishing to establish the identity Of
a party through the instrumentality
of an unsOphisticated old woman
Occupying the witness stand), the
following highly amusing cOllOquy
is said to have taken place between
Cunning and the old woman:
Dunning.-"Was he a tall man ?''
Witness.-"NOt very tall, your
hOnOr-much about the size of your
WOrship'S honor"
Dun.-"Was he good looking ?''
Wit.-Quite cOntrary-much like
your honor; but with Il handsOmer
nose"
Dun.-"Did he squint ?"
Vita little, your worship !;
but not 50 much as your honor by a
great dealH'
These replies produced a roar of
laughter in the court, in which Lord
Mansfield (whO was on the Bench)
is said to have joined.
If you have a good character you
had better keep away from those
who have none. However much
you may have, you haven't any
more than enough for yourself, and
the chances are that unless you are
very careful you will have a hard
Time hnldinr ON to what Nnu,Ne GOT.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-07-14
CLUBBING RATES:

OLO DDINO IA l. EO
The Courier-J ournal and Chronicle
at So 40.
The Nashville American and Chron-
icle, at 50 70.
The Nashville Banner and Chroni-
Gle, at $3 %.
The Rural Sun and Chronicle, at
81 ~.
The New York Herald aud Chrori-
Gle, at So %.
Godey's Lady's Book, Chronicle and
the beautiful chrome The Mothers
JOY" for 81 80.
Cincinnati Enquirer and Chronicle,
at So 70.
Demorest's Magazine and Chronicle,
at 81 so.
Subscribers living out Of this county
will have to pay Is cents in addition to
above prices to pay the postage.
Address
NEBLETT & GRANT,
Clarkville, Tenn.