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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

We know of no work now going
ON in GAINESVILLE, of more urgent
importance than that which Prof.
Dinwiddie, with a corps of theolOg-
ical students to aid him, is doing III
the cause of Christian instruction
of the colored children. This is not
a church paper, and though we re-
cOgnize a much higher motive for
perseverance in this truly Christian
work, we propose here to consider
it purely in its social and political
relations. One of the most striking
works of fiction produced within
the present century, is Disraelis'
novel ''The two nations" All the
recent novels of this writer, had a
political as well as a social aim, and
the purpose of this was to warn the
English against the complete separ-
alton in interest, sympathy and as
piratiOn between the two great
classes of Englishmen, the rich and
the poor, the workers and the spend
ers of money. He showed there
that two nations were growing up
in England who to all practical pur-
poses, were as ignorant of each other
and cared as little for each other as
nations living in distant regions of
the earth, and he warned his coun-
trymen that this mental indifference
to one anther, could not go on long
without Indifference growing to bit
ter enmity, a process which he
represented as already commencing
there. England has ever since been
graphing with this problem and
trying to make two nations one.
Have we no such problem to solve?
We have a more formidable one
still for we have not only a differ
ence of social position to contend
with, but a difference of race; not
only feeling of antagOnism grow
ing out of diversity of pursuit, but
a feeling of hostility which has been
industriously cultivated and aggra-
waited by wicked men for interested
purposes. And the danger which
in England was dreaded from such |
antagonism is more than danger |
with us, it is evil actually present and
working to our ruin; commercial
prosperity, industrial activity, po-
litical strength are all completely |
incompatible with this state of
things, and its remedy is the great |
problem we have to deal with. This |
is not the first our readers have |
heard from us in reference to this
problem, it is farfrOm being the last.
At present we will only say that we
know of no method of dealing with |
it so hopeful as the enterprise of
Prof. Dinwiddie and the Christian
young gentlemen who are laboring
to demonstrate that in a Christian
point Of view, there is neither Jew
nor Greek, there is neither bond nor
free, but we are one in Christ.
For the meeting itself, there was
only one thing to desiderate-there
were not enough white people there.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
FROM WOODLAND, TENN.

Another letter from our town
Woodlawn? Yes; Notwithstanding
we members of the scribbling crew
have been advised by some older
and wiser than ourselves not to bore
the public with any more of our
nonsense" [ hazard another, beg
ging pardon for not accepting their
kind advice, and ask them not to
become offended at my nOn-accept-
ance.
''Be not swift to take offense-
Anger is a foe to sense:
Let it pass, let it pass"
Quite a number of our friends
cheered us with short but pleasant
visits during the past two weeks
among the number were Mr.. and
Mrs. Porter, of Caldwell county. [
did not see them but hope the time
was pleasantly spent, and that they
will return soon and stay longer.
Mrs. George Morris, of Conyers-
vile, Tenn, gladdened the hearts
of her many relatives and friends
with a visit. We only regret that
she could not be with us longer.
Rev. S. S. Mallory, her father, ac-
companied her home, where he ex-
poets to spend the summer. We
wish him a pleasant visit and safe
return.
Rev. Asa Cox, of Paris, Tenn,
paid a flying visit to some of his
friends near WOodIawn during the
Tobacco Fair, but stayed only
short time. We hope he will return
when he can remain longer. Mr..
Ed. Mallory, Of New Providence,
was out last Sunday bidding adieu
to loved ones. He leaves this week
to make his home with HaddOX &
Bro, Allensville, Ky. We wish
him success in his new business and
ask him to Remembers all of us. |
know not how much the young la
dies of New Providence regretted to
see him go, but I do know how Uey,y
much he regretted leaving them.
Mrs. DIR. Chiffon has been very i'll
for several weeks, but am glad to
hear she is improving.
Miss Jennie Ogburn, an accom-
plished young lady, is teaching
school in the M. E. Church at this
place. | extend to her my best
wishes, and hope she may never be
in need of patience.
I chronicle with delight the res
direction of "WoodIawn Grange"
and say to all lovers of the cause,
we were not dead but sleeping, to
awake with renewed vigor, having
always for our motto "plow deep"
I hope "Iola," of Cofbanale, may
soon induce her Grange to go and
do likewise.
Crops are not looking as well as
wished for-needing rain very
much. Some tobacco has been set
out, and nearly every one waiting
for a season.
[ have concluded to be brief, so
will bid you adieu. MERsE.
June 1st. 1877.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

around, with hands upon their peck
et-books and greenbacks rolling out,
respond "Amen." The weeping,
singing, praying, preaching, living,
moving, everlasting Ganaway, with
unfaltering faith and hope within
thevail, takes up the chorus "Amen!
and AmenH'
I was told that it was difficult to
get to Charlotte, but / found it far
more difficult to get away. The
group of young converts gathered
around the altar on the last night of
the meeting I shall never forget.
May we meet again
Our third Quarterly Meeting for
New Providence and Bethel was
held last Saturday and Sunday. 1t
was a season of comfortand spiritual
strengthening to our people. On
Saturday night DIR. Leftwich
preached US a searching sermon,
urging upon us the necessity of hav-
ing the spirit of Christ if we would
be his. On Sunday at II A. NJ. Bro.
Burr preached with great power,
warning every man that he might
present them perfect in Christ Jesus.
The time of his services here will
soon expire and he will go to an
other field. l feel sad; when will
we see his like again? The closing
scene in the District Conference was
touching; it was his official leave
taking of that body of faithful coad-
tutors. The testimonial offered by
Bro. Armstrong, ofthe Presbyterian
church, to the universal sorrow felt
by his people at the expiration of
Bro. Burr's time among them,
moved every one present to tender
ness and tears. TT. DUNCAN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

Mr.. r. III. PICKERING, the retir-
ing Superintendent of the Methodist
Sunday school, has labOred zeal
ously for four years and deserves
great praise for his superior man
agement. His modest christian ex-
ample can but have its influence,
and the future will develop the eff
forts of his words of advice Mr..
b. w. Macrae has been selected as
his successor. Mr.. Macrae's fine
business ability will come into re-
QUESTION, and we predict continued
prosperity under his business-like
manner of conducting a Sunday
school.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

NOTE the change in the advertise
ment of Messrs. Rice, BrOaddus q
Co. These gentlemen watch every
demand of their trade and promptly
purchase whatever article their full
stock may require to make it COM
plete in every line. Their second
purchase this spring for the summer
trade is very attractive and will be
sold at bottom prices. Attentive
statesmen are in attendance, whose
courteous manners bespeak them to
be true gentlemen. Call and you
will be pleased.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
FROM NEW PROVIDENCE.

That District Conference was a
GOd-send. From the first voluntary
to the last benedictiOn God was with
us. Charlotte being inland has been
neglected. Railroads may draw
! the tide of prosperity away, and
lance commercial arteries, but they
cannot touch the qualities of brain
and heart these are God-given and
Oftener develop in a higher and
more beautiful christian life in pro-
portion as they are exempt from the
vitiating influences Of fashionable
life. So with Charlotte. There is
no commercial rush, nor craZiness
for the fOllies that great prosperity
always brings in its train. Sociality
and hospitality are in her people
well developed. Christianity in
earnest" cannot confine itself to
commercial grooves and railroad
centers. 1t touched upon Charlotte
and the willing heart beat in res
ponsive unison. Eighty-one re-
nOunced sin and accepted the Savior
during the meeting. Talent was
laid at the foot of the cross, and
wickedness was carried to "the man
of sorrows" tear-bathed in penitence
and found forgiveness. The poor
heard with glad hearts the story of
Him who had not where to lay His
head, and felt that through His
poverty they were made rich. The
children of God, gazing upon the
great magnet destined to draw the
world to God, rejoiced as they saw
the hearts Of those they loved being
drawn to him.
MethOdism makes some mistakes
and wastes where it might have
gained. 1t never had a house of
worship in Charlotte. Why? AS
it sings its way around the world
ard wins its millions to the cross,
why not suitably tabernacle those
thus won while they sojourn here.
DIR. Leftwich wrote of an eminent
and unfortunate divine some years
ago that, his sense of responsibility
was not equal to his influence. Well
said; these should go hand in hand.
When men have influence and
bring souls to Christ, they should
feel the obligation they are under to
systematic the fruits of their labor
that they may go on to farther tri-
umph. To hold meetings year after
year, and leave the trophies floating
out upon "airy nothing" is not wise.
After all the toll of years Methodism
in Charlotte four weeks ago was a
little cloud nc larger than a mans
hand, floating about mid air, or
sheltering beneath the roof of our
kind and hospitable Presbyterian
| friends. This ought not to be so.
Let MethOdism take fOot-hOld on
| the earth, and send its colossal spir-
itual tower to the skies. Let them
go from frequented affairs and sacra-
mental services here below to the
heavenly joys so sweetly typified
by them. So think the people of
Charlotte, and they have resolved
that they will no longer dwell in
! ceiIed houses and let this house lie
waste. On the last night of the
meeting they resolved to rise up and
I build. More than seven hundred
dollars were subscribed on the spot,
and heard upon the street next
morning that there was "more to
follow" DIR. Leeeh, T. H. w.
James and John NJ. Bell, building
committe, ''laugh at impossibilities
and cry it shall be done. Buck Neb-
lett, Jim Steel, and pious people all
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

THE pupils of st. AlOysius school,
under the direction of the Sisters,
will give a dramatic entertainment
and musical soiree the latter part OF
the month. In the absence OF
Father Gleason, who is in Nash
vile, we cannot give the exact day,
but it will be either the 18th or 29th
inst. This will be a rare treat, as
the pupils of the school, under the
correct training of the past nine
months, have developed superior
musical capacity, and we know OF
several readers whose mOdesty
alone prevents their taking rank
with the first amateurs of the coun-
try.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

Having now received our recent
Spring purchases, consisting of all
the new novelties now in vogue in
the Eastern cities and Paris, we
take pleasure in informing our pat
rOns that we are now amply pre-
pared to trim and make in the latest
styles the most costly trOsseau, and
will compete with other cities in
elegance of fit, neatness in trimming
or in price. Call and examine our
beautiful selections and we will en-
deavor to please. Respectfully,
Mrs. HODGsON & MCGUIRE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
OF Interest to Certain Heirs,

Relations of the deceased person
mentioned below are said to reside
in Maury, Hickman and Cheatham
counties, and we publish the notice
for their benefit:
To llwhom it may concern: Let
tiers of administration having been
granted by the Probate Court of
Laramie county, Wyoming Terri
tory, to the undersigned upon the
estate of John Leggett, deceased,
who was killed by Indians between
Fort Laramie and Custer City on or
about the 9th day of May, a. d.
1876, which letters bear date the
23d day November, A. ID. 1876, and
which estate has been appraised to
be worth the sum of three thousand
four hundred and ninety-seven dol
lars, and said descedent having
been supposed to be a native OF
the State of Tennessee. Said de-
ceased was supposed to be about fifty
years of age at lifetime of his death.
No heirs of said estate are known to
exist, therefore all persons having
any interest in said estate either as
heirs or deViseeS will make the
same known to the undersigned
within the time prescribed by law.
J. d. MAY,
Administrator of the estate of John
Leggett, deceased.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
Cash Contract.

We will contract with some relia-
BILE party to cut and put up 400 cords
of Wood at soc per cord. Should
they desire will subdivide the lot
into four contracts of 100 cords each.
The above wood to be cut on our
farm at Caldwell & SheltOn's Land
ing, 10 miles above ksville.
Apply to
CALDWELL & SHELTON.
June 8, 1S77-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

THE Nashville American, of the
9Th inst, says: "Rev. p. A. Fits,
formerly of Alabama, now rector OF
Trinity Church, GAINESVILLE, passed
through here yesterday on his way
to Columbia, where he delivers to,
morrow, the 9th inst, the com
mencement address of Columbia
Female Institute, Rev. George A
Beckett, S. Il. D.; Principal. Mr..
Fits is one of the most earnest, con
centrated and effective pulpit orators
in the South, who has made an en-
viable and lasting reputation in the
cultivated community of Clarks
vile.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
CIarksViIIe Wholesale Market,
CORRECTED BY ]. J. cRUsMAN.

A quiet market is reported in all articles
of the Grocery, provision and produce line.
Butter and Eggs continue in large supply,
and sell at low prices. Bacon is again lower,
but in active demand at the low prices now
prevailing, supplies however, are ample for
the requirements of the trade. Flour is
lower, and we mark down quotations SOC
per bbl., and note a light demand. Several
causes which have been heretofore stated
in this column, have conspired to produce
this reaction in breadstuffs, and the ten
dency from Legitimate causes, is to still
lower prices. Sugar and Molasses in good
demand and firm, with tendency in the
former article to further advance. Coffee
firm without change in prices.
SUGAR.-CIariffed, ll1z a u; Crushed
Powdered and Granulated, l3@l4e.
New Orleans sugar, fair to prime 10 to
l015, clarified H. to 1917.
New Orleans Molasses, new crop, 45@G0.
SYRUPS.-45cal 90.
90 COFFEE We quote Rio 81 to
SALT.-Kanawha, bushel bbls, 50 90;
by the Car load 81 So.
FLoUR-Superfine, So 90; Extra, u co.
Choice or Fancy, So 50 TO 9 80.
STAR CANDLEs.-l6to lSc.
WHIsKEY-Common country, 81 0O9 100;
best brands Robertson county, 81 70 TO z W.
RICE-Carolina, to TIC.
SoAP-Bar ,6@l0.
TIMOTHY SEED-S2 25.
HERDS GRAsS-60 to. zoe.
ORCHARD GRASS-S2 90.
BLUE GRAss-Sl so to Is.
NoRTHE ERIN MILLETT-75c.
GERMAN MILBETT-75c.
HUN GARIoN-75c.
GLOVER SEEDS 40 to 9 so.
OATS-50 to 52%.
POTAToEs-Peach Blow and Bruce's Red.
about the only varieties in the market
now, So 90 to 4 90 per barrel.
OILS-Coal oil, 221a to SOC; lard oil, 05c
linseed oil, raw zoe boiled75.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-55.
VARNIsH -Copal, 81 %; Japan, 0 80.
W1NDow GtLAss-sxlO s2 so y box. lOxl2
PowDER-Rifie, 1925 y keg; lead, 1913 70.
SHoT-S2 ..
CAPs-4O@5Oc u 1000.
OYsTERso2 and ID cans OOgl 90.
SARDINES-l62%.
MACKEREL-No. 3, per bbl, $40 90; kits,
No. /, and 3, 81 %, so and rs.
BLACKIEG-35g55c per dozen.
NAILS-$2 80.
overwhelmingly, 3; Tennessee, ~.
PITTsBURa COAL % cts. ST. BERNARD
20 cts. delivered.
TRAcEs-S7 50 to IL 50 per. doz.
CoLLARs-S6 90 to "a per. doz.
HAMEs-s4 to 10 per doZ.
AXES-SS so to 1000. per. doz.
The following are the prices paid here AT
this date for country produce.
BACoN-Buying, &c.
LARD-l0c.
TALLOW-6c.
PEA NUTs-40@50c per bushel
GINSENG SOC to 81 90.
BEESWAX-20c.
/ FEATHERS new-45c.
WHITE BEANS-Sl 90 to 81 25.
PEAS-75c to 81 90.
PoRK-405 gross.
EGGs-6 to &c per dOZ.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
A GREAT RUSH,
May 26. 1877-tf

Mrs. Rosenfield is in daily receipt
of the handsOmest and most fash
iOnable goods ever brought to this
city, consisting Of imported Mill
merry, Bonnets, Hats, French Flow
ers, etc; also the latest styles in
Neck-Ties, Fishues, Lace Bibs, etc.
A select assortment of Silk Hand
kerchiefs, 2 and 4-buttOn Gloves OF
all descriptions, and all of the new
shades. A great variety of new
styles of Fans, from 5 cents to s..
The shades of trimmings are en-
tirely new, in Silks, Ribbons and
Flowers. Numerous other novelties
that you will have to see to appre-
ciate. / will keep constantly dur
ing the season replenishing my
stock with all the novelties in the
millinery and fancy goods line
Prices are decidedly lower this
spring than heretofore. / buy my
goods directly from importers
Dressmaking done in the most fash.
iOnable manner on short notice.
Very respectfully,
Mrs. w. ROsENFIELD.
April IA, 1877-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

MEssRs. BARKsDALE, CLARK &
Co, contractors of the carpenter
work on the Episcopal Church, have
finished the ceiling and so advanced
with their contract as to enable the
pIasterers to commence, which will
be done in person by r. w. Jackson
and IN. Belotte. 1t is not fulsOme
hattery to add the fact that these
gentlemen will do the work is sutfi'
9ient to guarantee the high order
of the workmanship.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

The oldest inhabitant does not re-
member to have seen such pros
pect for a wheat crop in Christian
county. If nothing detracts from
the promised yield the county will
have a million of bushels for sale.
This amount when disposed of at
war prices will put our people in a
good fix. Even our delinquent sub
scribers will become capitalits-we
hope.-HODkinSUiIIe NelO Era.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
CIarksViIIe Tobacco Market
OFFICE OF THE CHRONICLE, !
GAINESVILLE. June 3. 1877. (


Our receigts are lighter since the dry
weather, but as we now have a good pricing
as well as planting season, we may expect
them to increase again. Sales are still going
on at time of going to press, but we suppose
they will amount to between 600 and 200
hogsheads for the week. The market was
active and strong for all grades, though still
with little irregularity in prices. We
have as yet sold no real fancy selections, yet
we touched Sl7 90 this week, Messrs. Turn
ley, Ely & Kennedy selling a hid. for that
price; for better Tobacco they could get
more. We had last night the best rain
that has fallen this planting season, in fact
the only heavy rain we have had, it having
rained more heavily around us than in
GAINESVILLE. Wehope that our planters will
take advantage of it, and plant every acre
that they think they can take care of. Our
section needs n hip crOD We ouota.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
]. j. IIrnSman

is Agent for the Homestead Tobacco
Grower. Awarded a Grand Medal
of Honor and Diploma of the High
est Merit at the U. S. Centennial
Exhibition. Manufactured by the
Michigan Carbon Works, Jarves &
Hooper, proprietOrs, Detroit, Mich.
March "a, 1877-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

Miss ALMA GOLD, the accom-
plished daughter of our big-hearted
friend Mr.. Dan. Gold, graduated
with distinction at Wards Seminary
i'm Nashville this session. The dip
Tomas were delivered and essays
read on Tuesday evening last.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

THE commons between the city
and the lower Red river bridge have
all been fenced in, and consequently
there is no range for stock. Com
plants come to us that persons own
ing mules turn them out on Sun
days, and as a consequence they
throw down the fences near the
bridge and do a great deal of dam
age to the farms in that locality. i
you havenopasture keep yOurmules
up, and do notlet them destroy what
an industrious farmer makes.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

IT is poor economy to let your
carriage go so long implanted that
the joints being exposed to the
weather will injure it. Baker &
Bro. will fix it all right and make it
look like a new one.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

Mr.. ANDREW HOWELL, Sexton
of the City Cemetery, deserves the
thanks of the lot owners for the neat
manner in which he has cleared off
the walks and avenues leading
through the Cemetery. 1t is a de-
cided improvement.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
ositirelH Closing Ont at Cost

and less than cost to change loca.
ton. Many goods at half price,
No profit asked on anything. As
sortment is still fine. Call early
and get splendid bargains.
B. f. COULTER & Bro.
June 2, 1877-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

WE had quite a refreshing rain
last Tuesday, but not what is called
Il general tobacco season. In some
parts of the county we hear of fine
rains, and in others only moderate
seasons. However, a good deal OF
tobacco has been set out.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

SHOO FLY.-Turnley Il Elder have
the Fowler Fly Fan forsale. 1t is the
mostcomplete fan we have everseen
for the dining table. 1t is perfect
substitute for the old fly brush in
the hands of a servant. All you
have to do is to wind it UP and place
it on the taple and it will run for an
hour and half. Price$5. Call and
see it
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

THE Champions of the Red Cross
will meet at their hall next Friday
night. Every member is requested
to be present, as business of import
ance will come before the meeting.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
GraceH WarehOnse.

HARRISON & SHELBY, of the Gracey
Warehouse, sold for the week ending June
Z, 1877, l23 hogsheads, as follows:
hhdS. fine leaf, SI3 90 to Sl4 so.
Is hhds. good leaf, $40 90 to Sl2 70.
81 hhdS. medium leaf, IS 90 to 50 So.
IL hhds. low leaf, Sc . to 50 90.
IA hhds. good Tugs, So 90 to So 95.
q hhds. medium Tugs, "a 90 to 50.
Is hhds. low, wet, wormed Tugs, 81 % to
So 50,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09
Perfect Peace.

Since our late reduction in prices
we have perfect peace in the Cloth
ing business. No fights, no measles,
but lots of first-class fits. Come in
gentlemen and catch 'em in season.
PITMAN 4 LEWIS.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

GEO. t. LEWIS, Esq, who stands
deservedly high as gentleman, and
also as a friend of the State on ac-
count of his able writings in behalf
of her iron interest, is spending the
week mingling with friends and ac-
quaintances of the CITY,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

OUR senior partner, Mr.. Grant,
left last Thursday morning for Bon.
Aqua Springs, in Hickman county.
We sincerely trust that he may re-
turn to us entirely restored to health.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-06-09

THIS section was visited by a
splendid rain ON Thursday night,
and at this writing, FRIDAY morn
ing) the rain is still coming down.
The greater portion of the tobacco
crop will be planted out this season.