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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

SEE PITMAN & LEWIS remedy
for overdone credit, then go and
buy some of their elegant goods.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

THE first of the week we had fine
frosty mornings. The air was pure
and healthy.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17
CIarksViIIe Tobacco Market.
OFFICE OF THE CHRONICLE,
CLARKSVILLE, Nov. l6, 1877.

Sales continue very small, only amount
ing to some 15 hogsheads during the week.
There was a smart sprinkling of the new
crop in the breaks, which brought prices
which were generally unsatisfactory to the
owners. The seaport and foreign market
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

The largest and most stylish
stock of Dress Trimmings and But
tons in the city at Mrs. Hodgson &
Maguire's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

We have a new, large and well
assorted stock of Job type and pa
per on hand, and are prepared to
execute work with neatness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

CHARLIE LEHMAN is receiving
daily at his restaurant fresh fish and
oysters. Call and try them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

CIarksViIIe Wholesale Market,
CORRECTED BY ]. CRUsMAN.

| CORRECTED BY J. ]. CRUSMANs
sUGAR.-Clarified, 1917 @ ll11 Crushed,
| Powdered and Granu1ated. 1I19@121zc.
| New Orleans sugar, fair to prime to
| 81, clarified 1013 to ll%.
New Orleans Molasses, Old Crop, 4O@55
| New Crop, $1,000.
| SYRUPS.-4ocal 90.
| COFFEE We quote Rio 10 to
| 221%c, Java IS to SIC.
| SALT.-Kanawha,7 bushel bbls, 81 70;
| by the Car load 81 IS.
FLoUR-Superfne, IS 90; Extra, Sc 90
| to 7 90, Choice or Fancy, So rs to 7 90
STAR CANDLES.-l5 to lie.
WHIsKEY-Commonc country, 81 0O@ l 20;
bestbrands Robertson county, 81 % to 2 90.
CHEESE-Prime factory-l4@l6.
RICE-CarOlina, to TIC.
TIMOTHY SEED-Sl 65 to 70.
RED TOP-65 to 75c.
ORCHARD GRASS-S1 25.
BLUE GRASS-Sl 90.
SoAP-Bar 514@S.
OILs-Coal oil, 2lc lard oil, CSC linseed
oil, raw zoe boiled rs.
SPIRITS TURPENTINE-55.
XARNIsH-Copal, 81 %; Japan, 0 80.
PUTTY--415c.
WINDow GLAss-SxlO 81 so v box. 1Ox12
PowDER2Rife, s6.25 - keg; lead, 10 q 10.
SHoT-S2 %,
CAPs-4O@5Oc " 1000,
SARDINES-l624.
MACKEREL-No. 8, per Dbl. $40 90 kits,
No. l, 2 and 9, 81 25, so and rs.
BLACKING-35@55c per dozen.
NAILs-$2 so to Is.
IRoN-Kentucky, j; Tennessee, ~.
RoPE-l4@20o.
TRACEs-$7 so to u so per. dog.
CoLLARs-SS 90 to "a per. doz.
HAMES-S4 to 10per doz.
AxEs-$S so to 900. per. dog.
The following are the prices paid here at
this date for country produce.
BACoN-Buying, 81 to lOc.
LARD-10c.
TALLOw-6c.
PEA NUTS-f0950c per bushel
GINSENG to 81 90.
BEESwAx-20c.
FEATHERS-new-45c.
WHITE BEANS-Sl 90,
PEAS-75c to 81 90.
PoRK-4@5 gross.
EGGs-1l15 to l21%c per dog.
Sweet POtatoeS-40 to SOC.
Irish Potatoes-5O to CSC.
WHEAT-The following quotations show
the price of Wheat at the mark cts named:
SlaIASN W al 10
lAAS 10 t9l %
SlucAnl 70 5gl %
81 LOUIS .l 70 o9l u
MISTY ..........l III al ~
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

Two upstairs rooms for rent, one
over Mathis, the other over Glass
cocks Saddlery Store. Apply at
Oct. ID, 1S77-tf COOKIES.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

DIR. H. NJ. AGREE has so far re-
covered from his fall as to be able to
attend to business.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

THE following table, compiled by F. P.
Gracey & Bro, shows the hipments of
Tobacco from this city, by rail, from Sep
TENDER l, 1885, to August 81, 1877:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

WE are prepared to print tobacco
contracts on short notice.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

LADIES can purchase at Mrs.
Hodgson & Maguire's the most
stylish Cloaks in GAINESVILLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17
RaiIroad Guide

Passenger trains leave GAINESVILLE as fol-
lows: South-7.H A. NJ. and TBS y. M.
North-S.2S A. NJ. and 9.45 p. NJ.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17
Largest and Most Complete Stock
I'M CLARKSVI
Bargains offered in
Black and Colored Silks.
Black eros Grain Silk for 81 90.
Elegant Colured Dress Silks, ST rs.

Great variety in Knckerbockers and Bauretes DRESS
GOODS at from 10c up to 81 90.
Great bargains offered in all Wool BLACK CASH
MERES, 75c to 81 90 Black Henrietta Cloths and Aus
tralian Grapes
Bargains in ALPACAS and MOHAIRS. Call for
the BEAVER MOHAIRS. Eight years experience has
proven them to be the best in the world.
Full stock Dress Gallons, Fringes Buttons, ETC.
We offer the BEST CORSETTS ever produced at loweA'
prices call and see them. Good COrsett for soc.
Real good 10-4 BLEACHED SHIFTING at 33dc.
This is a great bargain that should fail to
Bargains in COTTON FLANNELS.
Bargains in WATERPROOFS.
Bargains in TABLE LINENS, NAPKINS ard TOW
ELS All Linen Towels at 81 25 per dozen
Largest stock of
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17
Tax Collections,

The following taxes were collected
by the Trustee during the month of
October:
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

THE prettiest Ties, Searfs, Veil
ings, Ruchings and other novelties
are at Mrs. Hodgson & Maguire's.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

The taxes collected by Peter
Oneal, County Court Clerk, from
merchant and privileges, for the
month ending October 81, aggregate
1895 90
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

H GOuF
Credit is
Over
Done
buy Clothing for Cash at
PITMAN & LEWIS.
Oct. 20, 1877-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17
Correction.

Through mistake the first Quar-
terly Meeting for Blooming Grove
Circuit was published for Central
Chapel. 1t will be held at Wood
lawn December 1st and I'd.
WETLBORN MOONEY. p. e.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17
j. J. Crs.sunan

May 26. 1S77-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

All Sorts
Of Frames at McCormac's, very
cheap. Frames of irregular sizes
made to order with neatness and
dispatch. Will put up orders as
cheap as any eastern manufacturer.
Respectfully,
w. J. MCCoRMAC.
May &c, 1877-tf
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

Nov. How
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1877-11-17

Aug. %, 1877-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19
Al&fall0ria 0az&tte
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY -.

The SAGAc1TY OF WILD GEESE. The large
flocks of geese which are constantly passing
over the town are frequently shot at, but they
generally fly at too high an altitude to be reach
ed by the lcadcn missiles. Sometimes, how
ever, the shots take effect. The other day we
we're watching flock flying southwark, when
the report o. gun was heard and wc observed
one of the geese begin to fall slowly. The 9th
crs, perceiving that thcir comrade was wound
ed, uttered shri cries Of distress, and about a
dozen OF them flew under the wounded bird,
hudling together 50 that their backs formed a
sort of bed, upon which the wounded one rest
Cd They buoyed it up for some time, the 9th
ers meanwhile looking on and mauitesting their
copcern by uttering loud, discordant shrleks.
Finding that their companion was unable to
longer accompany them in their flight, they
abandoned him to his tate, and he fell 10 the
earth and into the arms of an cxpectant China.
man.-Anaheins (CaL) Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19
x4TASHlNGTON & OHIO RAILROAD
lie 81 M I'LL Esga1ssss.s gsE1ssssg assssas
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

Beginning Oct. ~, 1870.
Tho Mail Train will leave va hin. ton =. '
y. H., and Aloysndria 1t 20 y. IL, I%'!y, -.
cept Sunday pass Lcesbnrg, gcnE w>s."rrt.
TT ll:2G u. Ill., AMI arrive "a Hound H.. ., T.
m. Leave Round Hill Nj i.!!:::O =. ~; pa A'r-
burg, going eastward, ~ i:!D j.. ~. So. "r'''
at Alexandria 81 3:lA y. M, ..:i 10 u .aI.s...
st $3.50 p. Ill.
The Accommodation Tran Will n..rn "n..-
ngton NJ 4:.0 y. M, ANA Alexandria -! ia =.
NJ, daily, except Sunday, and arrive n i"'."
burg al $40 p. III. Leave i,rcsb'?i >. -" D..
and arrive at AleXaHdri" y. S:I' =. !"., 3d.,
Washington at $50 n.
rs Passengers from Washington VII iN"'
the Washington and O. o cars u. The HA'I"'''
and Potomac Railroad station a. "a. III. .Id H."
pm, and 30 through to Round 4..l "I"""'
change of cars.
Tho lOa Ii. train from AloX~nJrIa "nL I@'"V
p. III. train from Round Hill connect IA koU"d
Hill with Harris Daily Lhno ct C""cA'5
for Snickersville. Bo-ryvllo and ",Hcnrs.fi
also with Reamer's Limo Of Cnaches, whi"h ie'''
Leesburg daily for A!dio and MIddleburs.
Both trains. westward make close c"nHert'''
a. Vienna. with Sisson's Line OF Stages Tor F""'
fix Court House. -,
Communication tickets, 3 r9S. g's'! itii'
Annual tickets, $50.
Il. II. HAVENEH,
oct lS--t. General IiCaa, A%"n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

A CARD. Circumstances rendering 1t de-
~ sirabo that should locate in Baltimore,
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTlCE IN
Alexandris to DIR. ID. n. RUST. Ho has been
for SO many years associated with mo rs TO need
no introduction or endorsement his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being we'll known. l cordially commend HIN.
to the favor Of my friends and patients. az Woll
worthy Of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for so
long, ] have been favored. "
JAMES d. uODGklN.
loyondrio Va. mar loft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19
--ui' tho
pI:ITRlCT DF COLU III BIA

This company otfers unrivaled facilities for
the transportation OF freight and passengers,
and will run their steamers regularly rs follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19
FOR NEW YORK

The Al Steamships +. &. KNIGHT -c4ISa
and JOHN GIBSON leave tho COM SAA4&
psny's wharf, Alexandria, EVERY SAIUR.
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
al East River, EV cry SATURDAY at four
ocnck y. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19
Alexandria, Va, llsr loft

DR.B.F JONES, % N. Calvert ST., Balti-
~ moro, Nd, makes specially and guaran.
lees Speedy and Certain Rolef in all Diseases
and Irregularities incident to Females also IN
Impotency, Sterilty, SpermatorrhWs, Structure,
Gravel and all other Diseases OF tho GCneratlvc
Organs of either sex. scp0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

days now opening st -
rRENCHS, NO. 50 King STREET.
Tho assortment embraces beautiful articles IN
Russia and Vienna Leather, Pearl, She'll Glass
and Papicr Mscho, Writing Desks from zoe To
$50 oach Work Boxes, in iino Loathor and In
laid Wood; Odor Gases, Cat Glass; in Russia
Leather Cases PortemonHaios, in Russia, Seal
Skin and Turkey Morocco, Pear! and Shell !;
Elmo Gold Pens, in Pearl Cases and Gold
Mounted Rubber Cases; i great variety OF
Glass and Bronze Inkstands; Glove and Hand
kerchief Boxes, Of Silk, Leather and Fine Lac
quer Work; Beautiful Chromos, in Splendid
Gilt Frames; japanese Cabinets and Work
Boxes, worry handsome; Japanese Trays, all
sizes, Of the finest Lacquer Work; Vases; Bo-
quet Holders, very beautiful; Wostcnhom
knives; Backgammon and Chess, and thous-
and other beautiful articles suitable Tor holiday
presents. -
In the BOOK DEPARTMENT have 3 very
choice collection of Juvonilo Books, American
and English Standard Poets, History, Biog.
apply, Prayer Books and Biblos of I'll sizes and
prices. ,.,,,
A great variety Of Games for tho little folks
and many other things too numerous 10 mention;
New styles Pspeteries of the finest Paper and
Envelopes, in beautiful boxes; Stereoscopes
and Views Prnngs celebrated Panel Chromos
and Christmas and New Year Cards; Dressing
Cases, very handsome, all ICES.
My assortment of choice goods at very low
prices is not cqualcd in the State, and cordial
invitation is extended TO call and examine said
stock [dcc III GEO. L. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19
FOX NORFOLK,

The elegant, now and substantial -a.s
iron stesmer LADY OF THE LAKE lnsssssz
leaves the company's wharf, Washington. EV-
cry MONDAY and THU RSDAY, at throo
oclocl; p. IN, and Alexandris at $50 p. m; re-
turning, leaves Norfolk EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY, at 3 o'clock p. M. This line
connects AT Norfolk with the ships Of the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Company
for Boston and Providence. and affords the
cheapest and best rou!o to those cities and
their connections throughout Now England.
Fsrcto Norfolk s.; round trip S. Tickets good
until used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19
RAILROAD LINES.
1877 GREAT 1877
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE

~ GREAT 40
PENNSYLVANIA isOUTE
A M H IL 800! : g
TO THE NORTH, WEST s. SOUTHWEST
DOUBLE TRACK,
STEEL RAILS, SPLENDID SCENERY
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
January l, 1877.
Trains leave Washington, from depot Oi ga l.
T1MORE s. POTOMAC RAILROAD, COT
ner Of Sixth and streets, as follows:
and go p. N. daily, with Palace Cars lin
tied Express of Pullman Pnrlor Cars 9.9Oa.
m. daily, except Sunday. For PhiladelphA
and New York l.3O p. III. daily, except Sun.
day. for Philadephis 80 D. m. daily.
For Pittsburg and tho West .. 30 o. III. daily, WI
Psrlor Cars TO Piltsburg; 40 y. m. daily
with Palace Car to Chicago.
For Canandaigus and tho North, T.4O y. II
daily, except Saturday, with Pslnca Gar IN
Watkins. For Elmira, go o. II. daily, 2l-
cept Sunday.
LOCAL TRAINS.
For Alexandria, T. I, 8, 9, ~ and l. q. n @u!
l, 3, An, s, Go and p.m On Sunday =! =
NJ, and and : p. III.
Trains leave Alexandria for Washing on, Il. =.
$40, 3, 10 and ii ALI, |, 3. 400 So AM = III.
On Sunday al $40 and 10 D. H., and 4 y. r,.
THROUGH TRAIN FOR THE SOUT:i, v.
Quantico and Richmond, will leave h!.1su.
dra at = 20 q. H. daily, and G.l5 p. n. daii,.
except Sunday.
Tickets and information can be rr0c!rrI II
principal railroad stations and ticket ui.i
;%uuthoast. Il. ii. BOYD, DR.,
Cen! HA%aGngcv A%ru..
FRANZ THOMSON
General Manager. ian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

The new and commodious iron snu~
steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON, aksstSlk1R
built especially for this route, leaves tho COM
pany's wharf, Washington, EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY, At I o'clock q. m, and
EVERY WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY, at
& o'clock p. III.
This company makes close connections at Al
exandris with the w. G., V. NJ. IL e. s. X. 4.
10. and with the W. u o. K. +. Co. Freight
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply to
Il. a. REED, Agent,
IannGy's wharf,
or NJ the ul!ice OF the company, under the Nx.
tonsl Metropolitan Bank, 18th street, opposite
The Treasury Department, Washington.
NH 10 J. W. THOMPSON, President
4sft5tss chYDEs 81 SyE ~ LINES WEEK.
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers Leave Alexandria EVERY TUES;
DAI an! lcavo Philadelp hla NV ERY SAT-
ukDAi, ri /! O'Clock IL. from Pier TO. n.
WharrGS.
This line connects n Alexandria with the O..
\. & NJ. end ". il o. K. Rs, nnG ut Phladel-
pbia with tho now and popular "lron Line" for
Providence and Boston
Freight forwarded with promptnass and care,
rceu Of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadolphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and through
bills OF lading given. Insurance guaranteed ct
loss tlHn usual rates.
Agents:
=. A. REED, Alexandria.
WIN. L. CLYDE u CO., Philadelphia
GEO. +. HYDE, Georgetown, ID. &.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
jan S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

? AIDES PARLOR AND TOILET SLIP
IL PERS-Lsdies French Kid broadway,
Ladies Lasting Broadway, Turkey MOROCCO
Broadway, French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Iol-
in every style and quality, at WADDEI'S, "a
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

z ARGE STOCK OF CHILDREN'S BOOTS
IL AND SHOES-Protection Too will wear
twice AS long US shoes made in tho ordinary way.
They will not wear through tho upper 1T The
toe Ono trial will prove tins TO your enllro
Satisfaction. For sale at WADDEl' S, II King
orr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

DOTS and YOUTHS BOOTS, Kip and
ID Calf, good and cheap, ST WAtnGl ;, -
King stroet,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

rNFANTS' BOOTS and SL1PPERS-,A fine
1 stock, in every color, style sind quality, NJ
very reasonable price,. a. WADDEIH' "A
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

r AIDES HOUSE SHOES-!1arge stock and
~ groat variety, suitable for OLD ladies' at
WADDEY'S, - King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

|HILDREN'S SCHOOL, and WALKING
I } BOOTS-A largo stock snd great variety
of sly les, st very reduced prices sL WADDn1'S'
Il King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

ENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS
u and SHOES-A large stock OF new styles,
very hsgllsomc, of tho best quality, Aad 1T low
nricc:. ut WADDEY'S, IL King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

NEW STYLES LADIES CATERS at
~ WADDEY'S, "A King street.
DURpS FINE SHOES, for Ladies, Misses,
u and Children, at WADDEi'S, II King st.
AIDES FINE SHOES al WADDEY'S, "a
~ King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

DOYS and YOUTHS DRESS SHOES-A
ID good stock Of new styles, OF iino quality snd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

NNISEES' WALklNG and SCHOOL,;
Nl BOOTS--A large stock, in overy styleand
quality prices low NJ WADDEY'S, a ENG
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS al
Nl WADDEY'S, II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

DEADY MINED PAINTS Of Ill the dillor-
II ent makes supplied at factory prices.
Sample cards %nl estimates furnished upon ap.
plicatiGn.
myy JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

Y AIDES LASTING BOOTS-A large stock
CnI and verv cheap ut WADDEI'S, IS King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

LARGE stock Of HEAVY Eih,i'", quit
II sble itr the country, to HEic!l Fia invite
tho snccisi attention Of country n,ef -'isnts, as
they will be sold very low fOr moneys "AD-
DEY'S, a King street. sop Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

80 IL M M Co. go: 60. -;
On and after sunday, December :. Passenger
Trains will run rs follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-19

= AIDES FINE WALKING BOOTS al
IL WADDEI'S, IA King ST.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-08-24
,o,,,nv ., TeIegraph CompanIes.


The Times says the terms OF the
agreement between the Western
Union and Atlantic & Pacific com
mittees are as follows: Keen and
Sage are 70 turn over 1900 shares
of Atlantic & Pacific stock at 25 TO
William a. vanderbilt,a as trustee for
the Western Union Company,
Vanderbilt in return is to give
them an equivalent in stock of the
Western Union Company at ~
the two companies are to continue 10
carry on business, and all outstand-
inc contracts are to be fulfilled, but
the earnings of both are to be pooled,
and the Atlantic & Pacific is to re-
oaive one-eighth of the gross amount,
the Western Union retaining seven
eighths. The country Is to be redis-
tricted, superfuous telegraph offices
are to be consolidated, and rates are
to be raised to the old standard. The
form of the contract entered into is
based on the pooling contract used
by the direct and Anglo-Amer'eah
cable companies. The hitch was IN
regard to the percentage which the
Atlantic and pacific should receive
Il was settled on basis OF eight per
nnn4
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-08-24
Tbe Fast-Freight Lines.

The movement which has been
going on for some time past to con-
solidate or abolish the fast-freight
lines is gaining strength, and the
advocates of this reform among the
railway managers are getting more
numerous every day. The Hon. j.
d. Cox, Receiver of the Toledo,
Wabash & Western Railroad, in
his final report, reviewing the his
tory of the defunct corporation, has
the following to say about the fast
freight lines:
The business of the past two years
has seemed to demonstrate the fact
that the fast freight lines, whether
those formed by the partnership
with the railway in the cars, etc,
used by them, or those which are. in
dependent joint stock companies,
cost the railway entirely TOO much
to be paid for by any benefits re
ceived. The cars owned by the
company, kept on its own line in
general freight business, have been
made to earn each over 1,000 per an
mum, while the cars in the fast
freight lines have only earned $500.
This business could have been
done quite as well, had the trunk
lines all been willing to cooperate
in simple but effective business IN
terchange of freights, without the
cumbersome and expensive organ
ization of the freight lines and their
dispropOrtionate amount of rolling
stock, when compared to earnings.
These lines are an incubus upon the
railway system of the country,
which sooner or later must be gotten
rid of.
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-08-24
I'm. Prs.rden.,s Oel,gh. In hi. Porney.

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The President laughingly says that
he would like to hear what can be said
AGAINST the Southern policy of pacih-
cation now. Suppose" says he,
ssrbat we had gone on the old way,
and sustained Chamberlain and Pack
or5 in South Carolina and Louisiana
with the army, which was the only
wav they could be sustained ? And
we all know that with the feeling in
those states that then existed it
would have taken nearly the whole
army to preserve the peace there and
protect there local officials in their
claims to their positions. With the
army thus employed, what sort OF nx
would we be in when the riots broke
out last week? What could we have
donep One thing we would be COM
neIIad to do. namely, withdraw the
Prnv and send it to exposed points
in the North. Then what? Why,
rs we well know from the public
temner in Louisiana and South Caro-
lima. as soon as the army was Win,
drawn. the local governments would
be assaulted and overthrown. Hav-
ing no prop but the army, when that
was taken away down they would
come. Then we would have the
worst form of turbulence in the
South, and riots in the North and
West. The very stability of the
Government might have been endan-
gered, for we know that the States
adjacent to Louisiana and South
Carolina would be actively in SYM
pathv with the attempt to overthrow
the so-called Republican Govern.
ments while the troops were away.
Cincinnati Commercial
Ashtabula telegraph. (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1874-1880, 1877-08-24

When the Cabinet was discussing
the civil service rules Mr.. Carl Schurz
urged the adoption of rule that no
editor of newspaper should hold
any office under the .. S. Govern
ment. He was not it favor of any
provision for the pardon of editors,
SO that the disability could ever be
removed. In the case of rebels, am
nesty and pardon may open the road
to Congress or a seat in the Cabinet; ;
but under Mr.. Schurz's rule the man
who is guilty of being an editor could
not hope for mercy. Mr.. Schurz
himself was an editor not long ago,
and he thinks he knows what bad fell
lows they are.