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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14
THE PRESS ON THE STATES LA.
BILITIES.

We have published on our first page
an editorial on the financial policy
OF rather impolicy of the Tennessee
legislature of 1877, taken from the
MorristOwn Gazette. We are glad to
find that at least one of our contempt
rates looks with the same thoughts as
we do on the experiment of reducing
the taxation of the State far below its
necessary expenditures as one of the
most expensive experiments which po-
litical charlatans ever attempted.
For no one who has a practical ac-
ouaintance with the affairs of theState
doubts but what the ten cents on the
81 90 which has been enacted is ludi-
erously incompetent to defray the ne
cessary State expenses, even without
taking into consideration the accumu-
lating interest on our debts.
As to settlement with the bond
holders it is true that that question is
not necessarily shut out by the legisla-
ton in question, but the legislators
who did all this are not going to do
we'll for the credit of the State unless
the force of public opinion is brought
20 bear upon them. We differ from
the Gazette in only one point; the
nresent or future market value of the
bonds has nothing whatever to do with
the moral obligations of the State
their depressed value is the result of
the failure of the State to pay interest
upon them, and the State has no right
10 claim advantage for a depression
which is the result of her own failure
TO meet her engagements. Weeonsld-
or the offer of the bOndholders a very
berai one.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14
FROM THE ILLINOIS CONFERENCE.


Mr.. EDITOR 1 hope you will not
think that / am iattering you when |
say that your company en- route to
Louisville March 10th was so we'll en-
joyed that | regretted very much that
I could not be with you longer, but as
it was not so I shall hush growing and
try to write you the communication
that [ promised
On she evening of our separation |
drove to the residence of Rev. J. NJ.
Lawson, of the Louisville Conference,
where was kindly and handsomely
cared tor that night Wednesday
morning at o'clock [ took my seat in
the coach bound for this point and in
a few minutes babe farewell to Ken
lucky, and soon found myself hurrying
along the l., ~, A. and c. r. r.,
passing many beautiful villages on the
way.
At b p. m. | arrived at Gosport, a
beautiful town situated on the bank Of
the White river. Here | met a warm
reception in the family of DIR. j. w.
Smith, good old Kentuckian who
has put forth every effort to maKe me
enjoy myself while | remain also /
must not forget my warm friend, the
Rev. j. d. Reese, with whom 1 have
spent good portion of my time during
the past and present week.
The Gosport District conference
convened at this place March 18th and
closed Saturday night. Bishop Kav-
anaugh, of Kentucky, Rev. j. B. Nc
Ferrin, of Nashville. Tenn, and 9TH
ers not belonging to the district we're
with US, and we think that it was very
much enjoyed by all in attendance.
From the report of the preachers
Southern Methodism bids fare and
promises to do we'll in Indiana the
harvest is already white, and we think
yea, we know, that if the Lord of the
harvest will grant his promise and aid
the humble efforts of his feeble ser.
wants, we shall soon be able to see oul
church blooming in beauty and pres
pering with victory perched upon bel
banner.
My field of labor is the Nashville
circuit. l have not been able to go tt
it yet, but will leave this evening fol
that work.
Peace and prosperity to you an(
yours. J. NJ. DEMPsY.
Gosport, Ind. April 5, 1877.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

WE would call the especial attention
of the working men of our readers to
the following extract which we clip
from an exchange:
Sunday is Gods special present to
the working man, and one of his chief
objects is to prolong his life, and pre-.
serve efficient his working tone. In
the vital system it works like COM
pensation pound; it replenishes the
spirit, the elasticity and vigor, which
the last six days have drained away,
and supplies the force which is to fill
the six days succeeding; and in the
economy of existence it answers the
same purpose as in the economy of in
come is answered by savings bank.
The frugal man who puts away pound
to-day, and another pound next month,
and who, in a quiet way, is putting by
his stated pound from time to time,
when he grows old and frail gets not
only the same pound back again, but a
good many pounds besides. And the
conscientious man who husbands one
day of his existence every week-who,
instead of allowing Sunday to be
trampled and torn in the hurry and
scramble of life, treasures it up-the
Lord of Sunday keeps it for him. and
in length of days the hail of age gives
it back with usury The savings bank
ofhuman existence is the weekly Sun
day
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

Lonsdale "A Bleached do
nestle II cents, Cash.
Fruit Loom "A Bleached
Domestics IL cents, Cash.
Wamsutta Il Bleached
Domestic 49, cents, Cash.
Harris Gold Coin A Do
nestle 10 cents, Cash.
Londsdale Cambria Is cts,
Cash.
Best 10-4 Bleached Sheet
ing 81, 33, 36k cents, Cash.
Best Corded Pique 10 cts,
Cash.
Best Heavy Brown Drill
10 cents, Cash.
Super A Sea Island Shirt
ing 81 cents, Cash.
Best Calicos, choice styles
u cents, Cash.
Hemp Carpeting Is cents,
Cash.
Extra Super Carpeting,
best goods, low prices for
Cash.
Observation-Disclosures
worth so cents at % cents.
Cash.
Good Linen Handkerchief
PER DOZEN, at IS cents Cash.
Black Alpacas, 25, 30, 36,
40, AZ, 48 and 81 cents, Cash.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

In glance at the Senate of the
United States, as it will appear at the
extra session, the New York Herald
says
Garland, of Arkansas Hoar, of
Massachusetts Morgan, of Alabama /;
Kirkwood, of Iowa Lamar, of Mis-
sissippi; Davis, of Illinois, and Hill,
of Georgia, all men of real ability and
craftsmanship, takes the place of
Clayton, Boutwell,, Goldthwaite, Write,
Alcorn, Logan and Norwood. No one
can fail to see in these changes a great
improvement Stanley Matthews, who
takes Secretary Sherman's seat, and
Mr.. Beck, who succeeds Mr.. Steven
son, are both positive characters, and
as able men as their predecessors.
There has, indeed, been sensible and
continual improvement in the charac-
ter of the Senate since 1872.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

you may indicate as most convenient
to yourself. | am, very respectfully,
your obedient servant,
WADE HAMPTON, Governor.
To the Hon. III. ID. CHAMBERLAIN.
REPLY OF MR.. CHAMBERLAIN.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Ex-
ECUTIvE CHAMBERS, COLUMBIA, s. G.,
April 10, 1877.-Sir Replying to
your note of this date, [ have to say
that my private secretary will meet
such officer as you may designate, at
II NJ. tomorrow, at the Executive
Chamber, for the purpose indicated in
your note. Very respectfully,
ID. I'll. CHAMBERLAIN,
Governor of South Carolina.
To Hon. WADE HAMPTON.
All this seriously demoralizes the
carpet bsggers in Washington. Mr..
Patterson the day before had confded
to some friends the radical programme.
Chamberlain was to retain the State
House, Hampton would at first let
him alone; but his patience would af-
ter while be worn out he would at
tack Hampton in his stronghold, some
blood would be shed always feature
in the carpet bag PLATFORM, and the
whole North was then to arise and de-
mand the sending of troops into the
State again. The value of this plat
form was not to be tested. The very
next day Chamberlain withdrew from
all opposition, as shown above, and
Patterson has not since been heard
from.
The only addition necessary for us
to make to the above statement, is the
following dispatch which speak for
itself:
COLUMBIA, April 11.-Gen. Hamp-
ton is now in possession of the State
house. The transfer Of the papers
and other property was made at noon
to-day by the respective secretaries
w. III. Manning representing Hamp-
ton, and G. j. Babbitt representing
Chamberlain. There is no excite.
ment whatever.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

The difference between Hampton
and Chamberlain in South Carolina.
and Nichols and Packard in Louisi-
ana, deserves attention. In each State
the two hostile governments claim to
have been elected and to be supported
by majority ofthe people. But there
is this important difference: Hampton
and Nichols ask nothing from the fed
eral government. They do not want
to be recognized or supported. On the
other hand, Packard and Chamberlain
ask to be recognized and supported.
They do not contend that Hayes shall
merely officially declare them to be
lawful governors they demand that he
shall also furnish an army to protect
them and uphold them-to enforce
their authority-subdue opposition and
serve as their police-an army to re-
main in the State as body guard until
the next election-to give them the
support which the people, whose choice
they claim to be, refuse to giye.-Mem-
phis Ledger.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14
The New Fence Law.

The new fence law enacted by the
Legislature reads thus:
Every planter shall make and keep
a sufficient fence around his land in
cultivation and sufficient fence shall
be as follows: A common worm or
crooked rail. fence shall be FIVE feet
high a post and plank, or post and
rail fence shall be four feet high, and
such fences shall be of ordinary sound
material a stone fence shall be sub
stantial wall three and one-half feet
high. 1t is further provided in this
act that every earth bank or other
means used as fence shall be deemed
a lawful fence, if it be an obstruction
to stock equivalent to either of the
three named fences. 1t is also pro-
vided that all fences shall be close
enough two and half feet from the
ground up to prevent hogs large
enough to do damage from getting
through it.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14
LOUISIANA.

The Commission is seeing various
people with more or less result-the
main result of all seems to be that the
officials throughout the State with
trivial exceptions have qualified under
Governor Nichols. Enquiry was made
whether the legislature could be in
duced to elect Packard Senator. Alb
solute silence seems to have been the
response of this interrogation or per-
haps a very sharp cared listener might
have heard in a hollow sepulchral tone
the fatal word "aliunde.'
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

Mr.. Hayes does not get his title from
the Louisiana Returning Board, but
from Congress. which by large ma
jority from each house agreed tOa COM
promise arrangement by which an
election dispute which promised to
cause great injury to the nation might
be peacefully settled. Even were the
case as stated by Packard stronger
than it really is, however. it would not
at this juncture, at least, be the duty OF
the President to recognize Packard as
Governor of Louisiana.-[Ph itadet-
phia Telegraph, Rep.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

Every unnecessary Office, every sala-
~ paid for imaginary services, every
cent expended solely for the reward Of
political agents, represents so much of
the peoples money wasted and plum
dered, and represents so much of a
positive deduction from the profits of
labor and industry. We believe that
the country can be governed for little
more than half the present outlay, for
it is impossible to compare the expen-
ditures of to-day with those Of twenty
years ago without perceiying that the
growth of public business will not ac-
count for the enormous addition to the
expenses.-Sacrdmento Record Union,
Rep.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

If it were not serious business.
there would be something indescriba-
bly, ludicrous about this closing scene
of carpet bag government in Louisi-
ana, in which Packard and his motley
crew, all counted and covered by the
United States flag that floats over the
St. Louis Hotel, appear as defiant Of
the President and his confidential ad-
visers, who shield them from annihila-
ton, as we'll as of Gov. Nichols al
whose mercy they are.-Rocheste,
Union.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14
THE SPEAKERSHIP OF THE NEXT
HOUSE.

Some very active canvassinr and not
little intrigue Is going on in reference
to the election of a Speaker which will
be the first business in order for the
House of Representatives at the APP
preaching called meeting of Congress.
Garfield and Foster are mentioned
as Republican candidates and Randall
(the present incumbent), Cox, Sayler,
Morrison, Fernando Wood and several
others on the Democratic side. The
following is given by the Washington
correspondent of the Cincinnati En-
quirer as an amusing incident in the
canvass:
Garfield, in his wild chase for the
Speakership. got black eye from Rus
sell Ewett. Republican member-elect
from the Pittsburg (Penn.) District.
Some days ago Garfield wrote a letter
/ to Ewett, stating that he was a candi-
/ date for the Spea keFship; that he was
/ the choice of President Hayes, and
/ that it was among the possibilities to
]
| basis that he endorsed the policy of
Hayes as to Southern pacifcation and
civil service reform, and he should be
pleased to have Ewett's vote, The
latter repliedin due course Of mail that
he knew Of no reason why Garfield S
long public service should not emf
nently qualify him to WELD the gavel,
that he was glad that he Garfield was
the choice OF President Hayes that
he was moreover, glad that Garfield
was in accord with his views of civil
service reform, and that the President
would find in him (Ewett) a faithful
ally in assisting him to carry it out.
With reference to the Southern policy,
Ewett begs the question, saying that he
reserves his judgment until it is fur
ther developed. He concludes, how
ever, by stating that inasmuch as the
President is DESTROYS to have the
House recognized in a manner that
will not handicap him in the admins
tration of his Southern policy, he shall
cast his vote for the Speakership
for Samuel j. Randall, of Pennsyl-
vania, whom he thinks will be a more
fitting and true reflex of that policy
than General Garfield can be, mas
much as the latter's past history is an
tagonistic to that policy, and can not be
honestly in accord with it.
That is very pretty rap on the
knuckles for Garfield.
For ourselves, this paper is edited
not in the interest of any ofice-seek-
ers or ofice-holders, but ofthe people
and our warning to all the Democratic
candidates is not to allow their in
trigues against one another to go &c
such lengths as to give a chance fol
} Garfield to step in. Should this take
place, the men will be held in a mos
unenviable reputation by the Demo.
cratic party who gave to the opposite
: party such an enormous advantage as
the organization of the house, through
the selfish pursuit of their own ad
vancement.
? Our own choice is Mr.. Randall, the
present incumbent, not from any per.
sonal preference, but because he IS the
incumbent tried and approved in the
exercise of the onerous duties of the
post, and more likely to unite the
House in his support than any other
Personal preferences ought to be hello
completely in allegiance.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

Alta point on the line between Ten
nessee and North Carolina there is a
bed of magnetic iron ore. The own
ers sent a quantity of this ore to Shelf
field, England, and had lot of knives
and razors made of it, which are pro-
nounced the best instruments ever
seen.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

Real estate brokers, owing to the re-
cent act of the Legislature, must be-
fore offering to do business apply to
the County Court clerk for license and
give bond as in the case of merchant,
and said brokers shall pay a State
privilege tax of FIVE dollars and the
county or city shall not assess a larger
amount of privilege tax on the brokers.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14
Gents Goods

Unlaundried Shirts, COM
plete, 81 Is, Cash.
Laundried Shirts, linen
bosom, extra bargain, 81 %,
Cash.
New Patent, shield bosom,
very durable, 81 81, Cash.
Best Peppl. Drilled Draw
ers, as IS cents, Cash.
Gents Good Undershirts
3 for 81 90, Cash.
Bargains in NEW-STYLE
READY-MADE CLOTH
ING.
B. I. COULTER { BRO.
March 81, 1877.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14

Andrew Young, formerly head mas
ter Of the City School, Edinburgh, is
the author of There is Happy Land. u
The hymn was composed in 1888, and
has been translated into every modern
tongue. Mr.. Young resides in Edin-
burgh.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-04-14
Suits from 81 90 up to $50 90!

We keep extra assortment of fine Cloth Coats fine
Black Silk and White Vests, and Black Doeskin Pants
for wedding purposes
Also large stock in Piece Goods Black Cloths Black
and Fancy Cassmeres Cotonades and jeans Our Gents
Furnishing Goods is complete We have Laundried and
Unlaundred Shirts by the Dozen Gents Linen Collars;
an extra large assortment in half hose Ladies' Fancy
Neckties Ladies' Silk Handkerchief, Collars and Cuffs
Ladies' Fishues, Ladies' Lace Fishues Ruchngs. We
have very large stock Hamburg Edgngs and Insert
ings, which bought at late bankrupt sale in New
York, which will sell at astonshingly low prices We
also have large assortment in Ladies' and Gents Kid
Gloves all shades coors and sizes We offer to the trade
Black Kid Glove for ladies for the exceedingly low price
of so cents An immense stock of White Goods Victoria
and Bishop Lawn JackOnets and Swiss very low fine
assortment in Silk Parasols. Our make in Ladies',
Misses and Chldren's Shoes Goat and Kid always on
hand Buying for several of my houses in very large
quantities for cash exclusively sell cheaper than any
other house this side of Cincinnati. Give a CALL is all
ASK and assure the citizens of GAINESVILLE Montgomery
and adjoining counties that will do what say Don't
forget the paceLiebers Trade Palace-and call before
buying elsewhere New Goods received daily per express
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-16
Anti.early Rising.

Farmers generally do not rise as early |
as they did twenty years ago, and Think !
they ought not to. Some, however, re-
tain the old habit, and are up at or 4
o'clock, have breakfast at lamp-light,
and then work commences. Now, l
know well enough that if there are hired
men, and if work pushes, it is necessary
to stir early, but, on the whole, | think
what is known as The habit of early ris
ing is so much an error as to do more
harm than good. Ishould say that for
an ordinary household, where nobody
but the family is in the house, breakfast
at s O'Clock is soon enough for winter, 1
and from to Z O'Clock. for spring and
summer. 1t would be good. plan,
though, if there is one in the house who
likes to rise early, to build the fires that
the rooms may be warmed, though by
having good stoves fires can1be kept all
night. l object to breakfast by lamp
light, because the children are made to
get up when they would be much better
|t6ff asleep. tits cruel to tear boys out OF
bed in the dark and cold, since they al-
| ways go to bed tired, and growing, as
they are, they need all the rest and re-
Ffcuperation they can get ;; and when they
do arise, they. ought. not to be hurried
out to the barn, probably in cold, damp
boots, to fodder and; take care of stock
1t is much better for the man himself to
90 out and see the work is. properly
Edone, though the boys might go along,
il. they are warmed, and help and get
| fresh air before breakfast 3di 1EH sl
fhiI doubt whether any thing is gained
by feeding cattle before sunrise, and |
am sure milking ought not to- be done
tuntil the morning becomes a little cheer
full The amount of work which boys
can do in the cold morning is not much,
and it will seldom be done well. They
are in a hurry to get back to the fire, and
they ought not to be blamed, but it
would be good plan to have them help
about breakfast, if their help is needed.
The point want to make is boys are
neither tough nor strong, nor have they
got the use of their muscles, so that they
can apply to advantage what strength
they do possess. If school hours press,
and they are to 60, they ought not to
have any time to spare. When night
comes, every thing should beImade com
Portable; have plenty of lamps, and
have plenty of books and papers. Any
/ intelligent father neglects his duty'if he
does not help the teacher, and vast help
can be given by hearing the children
! read and making them read correctly,
and in considering various subjects
Dr. Cross, in .Nea0l York Tribune. ii e..
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-16

man.. He invented name that will fit
two-thirds. of the boys of every genera
ton in America A grateful people
never forget the fact, and Washington,
when at the zenith Of his power, was
nominated by acclamation for the Capt.
tai of the United States. j Washington
was once discovered praying at Valley
Forge, and from the great stress laid
upon the incident by all historians, it is
judged that it was the only, time any
body ever caught him praying. He was
a braye,j good man. .lbut he dressed too
much like member of. a baseball club
to be elected presidentin these days.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1877-08-16
The Fly at His Toilet.

The toilet of the fly is as carefully at
tended to as that of the most frivolous
of human insects. With contempt for
the looking -glass-an. article which ne
reserves for the most ignoble uses-he
brushes hims elf up andwabbles his little
round head, chuck full of vahitys where
ever he happens to be. Sometimes,
after a long day, of dissipation and tiirt-
ING, with his six small legs and his little
round body all soiled with sirup and
butter and cream, he passes out OF the
fdining-room and wings his way to the
clean, white cord along which the morn
ing glories climb, and in this retired
spot, needless of the crafty spider that is
practieing gymnastics 1afew feet above
him, he proceeds to purify, and sweeten
himself for the refreshing repose and
soft dreams of the balmy summer night,
so necessary to one who is expected to
be early at breakfast. 1t is a, wonderful
toilet. Resting himself on his front and
middle legs, he throws his hind legs
rapidly over his body, binding down his
frail wings for an instant with the pres
sure, then raking them overwith back
ward motion, which he repeats until they
aae bright and clear. Then he pushes
the two legs along his body under the
| wings, giving that queer structure
thorough currying, every now and then
throwing the legs out and rubbing them
| together to remove what he has, collect
led from his corporeal surface. Next he
| goes to work upon his van. Resting on
his hind legs and middle legs, he raises
! two -.forelegs and begins a. vigorous
scraping Of his head and shoulders, u.s.
| ing his proboscis every littlee while sto
push the accumulation from his, limbs.
AT times he is so energetic that 1t seems
as if he were trying to pull his head off,
but no fly ever committed suicide. Some
of his motions very much resemble
those of pussy at her toilet. 1t is plain,
even to the naked eye, that he does his
iEwork thoroughly, for when he has fin,
ished he looks like a new fly, so clean
4 and neat'has he made, himself within a
few minutes. The white cord is de-
fled, but Floppy is himself again, and
ihe bids the morning -glories very good
evening louisville Cotrler-Joasrmal.