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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-27

The "poor taxpayer is beginning to
think that it is time for the Legislature to
adjourn.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-27

Animated by the peaceful spirit of
the patriarch, the Southern States
formed u separate government. This
was stoutly opposed. 1t was denied
that these States had either tho cause
or the right to secede. 1t seemed to
be considered that the separation
would injurc the other States, and that
to their welfare the South was in
dispensable. The desire was to retain
the Southern people as fellow. citizens,
and, it must he assumed, as brethren
with equal rights. TO overthrow this
separate government q war OF invasion
was waged for nearly five years with
tirelcss determination and ever-in-
crcasiug vigor. The defence was rs
earnest and resolutc rs the attack was
powerful. l purposely omit all de-
tails OF the terrible conflict, as it would
here serve no good end, only saying
in passing that the whole South, re-
garding the cause as that of home and
country, became an armed camp, and
made q defence which astonished the
world. But in accordance with the
analogies Of history the victory re-
manned with the heaviest battalions.
The huge eclipse of Appomatox came !;
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1878-02-27

Gentlemen Of TIE Washington ArtH-
Icry: / am indebted to your kindness
for the honor of being with you to
day. You called me from pro-
fcssional labors in the battle of life
in these days indeed II battle. To- res
pond to your call would be u pleasure
at any time, but at this particular
iuncture in our affairs, it seemed to be
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23
idaho Springs,

A "watering place." or summer
resort, within tt.ree miles of Clarks-
vile, will, if properly patronized,
be not only profitable to those di-
rectly interested but a great social
and financial benefit to our city.
Idaho Springs, situated within less
than a half-mile of DunbariS Cave,
and two miles from st. Bethlehem,
on the Louisville and Memphis
Railroad, are composed of three sui
phur and one chaiybeate spring, all
of which are in an area of fifty yards
square. A. G.. GOOdlett and H. c.
Merritt have undertaken the organ
izatiOn of a stock company, the OBJ
ject of which will be to purchase
this property and erect thereon suit
able buildings for the accommOda-
ton of two hundred and fifty or
three hundred guests, and to place
the same under a competent and re-
liable management. The close prOx-
unity to these springs of a town of
the size of GAINESVILLE and the
influence of the stockholders insures
the success of the enterprise. The
notwithstanding properties of the
water is inferior to none, and the
surrounding scenery, together with
the attractions of Dunbar's Cave,
will, beyond all question, make it
one of the most popular places of
resort in the South. 1t is not, as we
consider, a speculation; the follow
ing brief estimate is evidence of the
fact: Two hundred guests for three
months, at thirty dollars per month,
amounts to eighteen thousand dol
lars. This added to the amount
paid by transient visitors at two
dollars per day, and the receipts
from the ten-pin alleys and billiard
tables, will make an amount sur
prising to those who will take the
time to make the calculation. Fifty
per cent. profit upon the gross re-
ceipts would not, we think, be an
exaggerated. estimate. We are in
formed that fifteen thousand dollars
will purchase the springs with
thirty-six acres of land, and also
erect and furnish the houses neces-
sary TO accommodate comfortably
two hundred and fifty or three hun
dred guests. We trust that our cit
liens will take hold of this enter
prise at once, so that everything
will be complete by the opening of
the watering season,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23
The Chronicle md tn

The Chronicle and the Railroads.
We thought that we had said our
say about the railroads and did not
expect to return to the subject, but
z. B. w. takes us to task, together
with our valued friend, Mr.. NJ. HI.
Clark, in IL communication to the
Tobacco Leaf of this week, and we
are disposed to encourage our young
friend. f. B. w. has lately taken
to writing in the papers, and we are
glad to see him do it, for he seems
to like it, nor have we the least OBJ
lection to serving as the windmill
for our young QuixOte to run a tilt
against, especially as he is not likely
to be hurt much i'll the encounter.
The only mistake Ed. has made
about us has been that he took us
for another valiant knight, dOnning
our armor for tilt with the st. l..
& S. f. in behalf of the L. 4 N,
whereas we were no knight at all
not taking sides with either road,
but simply windmill grinding our
own grist and leaving the railroads
to fight their own battles, pointing
out, however, that their way of
fighting them INSTRUCTED grist on
its way to our hopper. The only part
of his letter which we think calls
for reply on our part is where he
says that "there are other places
that would cry out with as much
energy if the rates were changed as
GAINESVILLE does now for a change"
This would be very appropriate if
we called upon the road to discrim-
mate in favor of GAINESVILLE against
any other place, but we do not; all
we ask is equality without discrim-
nation. AS for the remedy he pro-
poses to us, that GAINESVILLE should
build another road to intersect the
S. f. for the purpose of leaving out
the l.. d N, we hardly think that
can be done; Clarksville has burned
its fingers too much building rail-
roads already.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

New YORK, Feb. l6-Nessrs. Sawyer, Wal
lace & Co. report to the New York Tobacco
Leaf as follows: Western Leaf-Our market
continues remarkably duh, although there
has been n little more inquiry than last
week, the sales amounting to $50 hogsheads,
of which IS to the home trade and the bal
ance for export, including 4l9 low grades to
Spain. Besides these, 752 hogsheads were
sold by New Orleans sample to the Italian
buyer. We note no change in prices, and
have little demand for new crop, the atten-
ton of the trade being principally occupied
in waiting for the adjustment of the tax and
the European political difficulties.
LIVERPOOL, Feb. 2.-Messrs. +. w. Smythe
& Co., Tobacco Commission Merchants, re-
port to the New York Tobacco Leaf: "Sales
during January, taken collectively, foot up
moderate quantity of strips and dry leaf,
generally in retail parcels, when round lots
were taken, holders made some concession
in price. Some lots of common were taken
for the Continent, but the demand for Afri-
can was limited. Imports, 3l4 hogsheads
deliveries, 2,07l stock, 1874, against 5000
same time last year"
LONDON, Jan. 30.-Messrs. Grant, Cham
bers & Co., report to the New York Tobacco
Leaf: 'rhe market for American tobacco
has been very dull; not only has there been
but little done, but there has been scarcely
any inquiry. Holders of the lower grades
are very desirious to quit their stocks, and
are offering them at very low prices For
export there has been nothing done. West
ern leaf and strips have had but little atten-
ton, and the sales are but trifiing."
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

The Tobacco Leaf is full of the
CHRONICLE this week. In one col
umn he falls foul of our article call
ing attention to the finances of the
city; in another he lets loose our
young friend Ed. Whitfield upon us
IN re the railroad war, and in another
he quotes the Springfield Record on
us where that journal falsely speaks
of us as representing GAINESVILLE to
be on theverge of bankruptcy. With
all respect for the Leaf, we can
hardly return the compliment. The
CHRONICLE has too many other
things to lay before its readers to
have as much space to spare for the
Leaf as the Leaf gives to us.
Both the Leaf and the Record at
tribute to US the assertion that
GAINESVILLE is on the verge of bank
ruptcy. We never expressed such
an opinion; we urged the necessity
of an enquiry into the city's indebt-
edness and the means of meeting it,
and it will be found that the FL
nance Committeein its report printed
in another column urges the same
thing.
The Leaf glorifies itself as having
been instrumental in bringing about
@ho R1onoio1 rofopn, offao+o6 INV
Judge Tyler in our county affairs
some years ago by calling attention
to the confused condition then ex-
isting in them. Very well, we will
not dispute an item of the glory he
takes to himself, but if so, why
should he blame us for taking ex-
actly the same step in regard to our
city affairs? Where did the Leaf
get the idea that we attributed fraud
to anyone?
The use that the Record makes of
our article is to reprobate our cru
city in advising city with its affairs
in a miXed-up condition-to do
what? To straighten up its accounts
and to make arrangements for pay
ing its debts. We are very cruel
then, for that is exactly the advice
we persist in giving, and moreover
the city is going to take it; the wet
sponge is not a GAINESVILLE method
of paying debts.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

of debts, when there is no money
in the hands of that officer to re-
deem the same, as not only detri-
mental to the interests of the city,
but as unjust to the parties to whom
such warrants are issued. If the
necessity of the case is so urgent as
to dema d the issuing Of such paper,
your committee would recommend
that each warrant should be regis
tered by the City Treasurer, in order
that it may be paid in accordance
with the date ofregistration. BY this
means all warrant-hOlders would be
placed upon an equal footing, and
that system of favoritism, which is
developed in every form of govern
ment, would be eradicated from our
midst. 1t would also do away with
the hawking of such paper about
our streets which always results in
profit to the buyer and loss to the
original holder.
IN CONCLUSION,
your committee begs leave to call
the attention of your honorable body
to the fact that the enormous out
standing debt of the city is no myth,
but terrible reality, and that it be-
hooves the Board to use the strictest
economy in the management of its
only as will rebound
to the greatest good to the city and
to the people thereof.
JOHN w. FAXON, Chr'm.
THOs. II. HYMAN,
GEO. G. PERKINS,
Finance Committee.
CLARKsVIELE, Tenn, Feb. 20, '78.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

Is Red River a Navigable Stream !!
Our attention was attracted to-
day by the above question, and
whilst we cannot say that Red river
is a declared navigable stream by
the Statutes of the State, yet it
should be. This stream is broad
enough and deep enough, during
the Winter and Spring months, to
float steamers of so tons burden and
barges of the largest class. 1t passes
through a rich and fertile country;
there is no obstacle to its navigation,
except few fish dams, and over
hanging trees. A few hundred
dollars, judiciously expended, would
make it navigable in ordinary tides,
as safe to Port Royal as the same
distance on the Cumberland river.
What an effect it would have on
the portions of Montgomery and
Robertson counties that are tribu-
taries to GAINESVILLE. AT present |
the roads are impossible, and the
tariff on the railroad so great that !
shipments of corn and tobacco are
almost prohibited. There are no
mill dams in the way, the stream is
open to the crossing of the South
Eastern r. r.
If the citizens of GAINESVILLE and
Port Royal will open this stream the
problem of cheap freights, from all
the country, tributary to Red river,
will be at once solved. A city of
the commercial importance that
GAINESVILLE possesses cannot be
blind to the opening of every new
avenue to trade. Here is one sug-
gested by nature; shall it be utilized
or shall we be so Indifferent to our
own interest as to neglect it For
one thing it would make large
portion of this county independent of
railroad wars for its communication
with GAINESVILLE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23
DIED.

LYLE-Near lakewood, ON the 10th inst,
MARY L., daughter of Robert l.. Lyle, aged
four years, six months and i've days.
TALLEY-In this county, on the Sth inst
of measels, Mrs. ELIZABETH TALLEY, in
the 3Sth year of her age.
WALL-In Dickson county, on the 10th
inst, of measels, Mr.. JESSE WALL, in the
Goth year of his age.
BUMPUS-In this county, ON the 10th inst,
of diptheria, l.. A. BUMPUs, daughter OF
Joe and l.. A. Bumpus, aged - years and
ii months.
JONES-At Holly Springs, Miss, on Jan.
3lst, +. A. JONES, son of Mrs. B. NJ. Jones,
and brother of Mrs. Jas. T. Moore, of this
city.
HOWARD-In this city, on the 10th inst,
after a protracted illness, Mrs. MARTHA
HOWARD, in the 10Th year of her age.
ANDERSON-In this city, on the 18th inst,
after a long and painful illness, w. II. An
DERsON, aged about A. years.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23
River Items.

The recent hard rains have started
the river to rising again. Wereport
about seven feet on shoals with pros
pect of more. The rains have made
banks so bad that boats can scarcely
get their freights down. Receipts
of flour, corn, hay, oats and tobacco
have been very good during the past
week. Ninety-two hogsheads of to-
bacco by river since last report.
Boats continue to go up with full
loads of grain and fair trips down.
We are having boats both ways
nearly every day, and hope to be
able to advertise them all soon. We
refer to Eddyville and Anderson
this week.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23
CIarksYiIIs Wholesale Market.
coRREcTED BY ). J. cRusMAN.

CORRECTED BY j.. cRUsMAN.
Our grocery trade has been unusually ac-
tive for the past three weeks. The stocks of
the leading staples are large, and prices
lower than for many years. Our dealers in
this department work on small profits, and
continue to offer inducements TO the MGR
chants Of the adjoining counties.
SUGAR-Cut Loaf, Crushed, Powd cred and
Gfanulaaitedb lO1z9 ia Clarified @ l019
MoLAssEs- Orleans, 30 to soc.
SYRUP--40c toSl 90.
COFFEE We quote Rio 1917 to
2lc Java IS to &c.
SALT-Kanawha, bushel bbls, 81 IS;
by the Car load 81 -.
FLoUR-Superhne, 81 so; Extra, s. 90
to 8 81 Choice or Fancy, So p To 0O.
STAR CANDLES.-I4 to Ice.
WHIsK EY-Common country, 81 GOAL 20:
best brands Robertson county, 81 % 10 90.
CHEEsE-PTine factory-l49lG.
RICE-Carolina. to 712c.
TIMOTHY SEED-Sl 80 to Is.
CLOVER SEED, 50 90.
RED TOP-5O to 65c.
ORCHARD GRAss-sl 90.
BLUE GRASS-Sl 90.
SOAP-Bar 512dS.
OTLs-Coal oil, zoe lard oil. IS: linseed
oil, raw zoe boiled 70.
Spirits TURPESTIEE-55.
VAREISH-Copal, 81 %; Japan, 0 80.
PUTTY--41ac.
WINDOW GLAss--SxlO 50 50 y box, 10xl2
2 IS; l2xl4, Is.
PowDER-Rine, 1926 o keg; lead, 10 y n.
SHoT-S2 Is.
CAPs-4GR50 8 600.
OYsTERs-2and ] n cans 2 coal 90.
SARDINES-l6&S.
MAcKKREI,--Eo. 8, per bbl. $40 90 kits,
No. I, and 8 81 p, 30 and Is.
soc per dozen.
NAILS-$2 IS to 3 90.
IRoN-Kentucky, 3; Tennessee, ~.
RoPE-l4@20e.
TRACEs-s7 so to 1880 per. doz.
CoLLARs-SS 90 to "a per. doz.
HAMEs-s4 to 10 per dOZ.
AxEs-SB so TO 1000. per. doz.
The following are the prices paid here at
this date for country produce.
BACoN-Buying, e1s to &c.
LARD-71zc.
TALLow--6c.
PEA NUTs-40ds50c per bushel
GINSENG SOC 10 81 co.
BEESwAX-2Dc.
FEATHERS-new-3jt 10 4Oc.
WHITE BEANs--sl 90.
PEAS-75c to 81 on.
PORK gross, 5net.
E6Gs-Sc per doz.
Sweet Potatoes---50 TO 55c.
Irish POtatoes-40 to Soc.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23
CLARKsvIELE, Tenn, Feb. 20, '7S
MIR. hoe Murphy in The kerry
Cow"

MIR. Hoe Murphy in The kerry
Cow"
This popular Irish Comedian is
to give us one of his performances
on Tuesday next. We are in pos
session of large number of notices
of Mr.. Murphy from the press
throughout Canada and the United
States, extending from Montreal to
New Orleans, in which he isspoken
of as genial and finished repre-
sentative of the typical Irishman.
The drama in which he appears is
entitled the "Kerry Cow" written
by Mr.. T. Marsden of Philadelphia,
a dramatist who stands on much
the same level as the English Bou-
cicault for his knowledge of stage
effect. One thing should be noticed:
most Irish dramas derive a large
portion of their inspiration from
the whisky bottle; this drama, we
are informed, contains nothing at
variance with the tenets of the 9TH
other Murphies, who have occupied
MelOdeOn Hall this week so much
to the advantage of the community.
We extract the following notice
from the Chicago Journal.
The largest audience of the season was
present mt HoOley'S Theatre last evening to
niVl L
Cow" at that house Considering the dread
full state of the weather, we know of no bet
ter criticism on the play and the actors than
the public's appreciation by filling the house
Mr.. Murphy'S "Dan O'Hara" was a success
here last season, when he ran it two weeks
at McNicker's, during the greatest political
excitement known since the war, and now
that he has an excellent company of his own
selection to support him, appears to greater
advantage than before. Mr.. Murphy, as an
Irish comedian rs generally conceded to
rank with the best. In his makeup, speech,
action and gesture there is a fidelity to
nature at once life like and earnest The
company is probably the best organized of
the combinations travelling, its members be-
ing suited to the characters they represent.
The ''Norah Drew Of Miss Annie Ward
Tiffany is a finished picture ofthe true, warm
hearted Irish peasant girl, and in her pathet-
ic interview with Dan" in the prison drew
tears from many of the auditors. Her de-
ScriptiOn of the imaginary race was grand,
and won an encore. Miss Annie MOrtimer'S
rendition of the headstrOng little wife,
Alice lfONit, WAS II ItiEtSillIlSiN utllSIlllul
bit of character acting, and next to the star,
gave the best brOgue of the company. Mr..
Luke Martin as "Mr. ODrive," Mr.. Hey
Sur-r, made decided hit, and the other
most important characters the "Major," by
w. NJ. Ward; patrick Drew" by Wallis
Raymond" by II. :. Duffield, and last
though far from least the Stuttering Ser
gent" of F. TraynOr, were all capitally pOr-
trayed, and added much TO the success of
kerry cow"
We find that our boys are much
excited by the rumOr that a live
horse is to be brought on the stage
and shod in the presence of the
audience.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

The following new establishments
have been put in operation in con-
nectiOn with our public school sys-
tenn:
White-Onea at Macedonia Church,
Southside, under Miss Florence Rog-
ers; one near the residence of the
late Judge King, under Miss King.
COlored-OneatSt st. Johns Church,
under w. H. Harris; one at Eben-
ezer Church, new pike, under B. S.
Brooks.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

Mr.. C. S. DANIEL returned a few
days ago from the Bluegrass country
with a car load of mules and hor-
ses for the spring trade. He
has now some of the best horses we
have seen for a long while. The
mules are the largest and best,
taking them as lot, that we have
seen since the war. Persons want
ing good stock would do well tocall
at the Eclipse Stables and examine
them,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23
MARRIED..

SMITH-GLASSCOCK- this city, on the
18th inst, by Rev. J.. H. Gold, Mr.. BEN f.
SMITH and Miss lone GLAssCoCK, all of
this city.
RT-BRADLEY-At the residence
of the brides aunt, in Cheatham county,
on the 18th inst, DIR. W. :. LoCKERT and
Miss JENNIE &. BRADLEY.
HEFLIN-JARREL-O February 18th, by
II. r. Rogers, Esq, Mr.. Q. f. HELM, Of
Graves county, KY, and Miss ALICE JER-
RELL, of Montgomery county, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

Mr.. JAS. K. RAIMEY, of the
Southside, presented US, a few days
ago, with the rattles of snake which
he killed on Monday, last. The
snake was very large and had nine
rattles. The warm sunshine had
induced him to leave his winter
quarters rather early.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

Mr.. JAS. f. MosELY, the present
Sheriff, is announced to-day as a
candidate for reelection. Mr..
Mosely has, we believe, given entire
satisfaction as an officer, and no
doubt, should he be reelected, con-
tinue to fill the office to the salts
faction of the public. The election
takes place on the first Thursday in
AuoIISt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

WE regret to learn that on Friday,
of last week, Messrs. Bloch Bros.
received a dispatch announcing the
death of Mr.. L. Straus, formerly of
this city. Mr.. Straus had many
warm personal friends in this place
who will hear of his death with sOr-
row.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

REV. VIM. A H. GRAHAM, Rec
tor of Christ's Church, Nashville,
will preach to the congregation of
Trinity Church in this city Sunday
next, at the usual hours, and by ex-
change Rev. DR.. Fits will preach
to Mr.. Graham's congregation at
Nashville.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

READ Crusman's advertisements.
Everything that the farmer needs
at the present season, fresh agricul-
tural seeds and a new tobacco grower
to fertilize the ground for our staple
crop, are there in abundance. The
ladies will also find canned goods
in great variety and of the choicest
kinds, together with fresh garden
seeds. But the ladies know without
our telling it that Crusman is always
ready far them.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

Young ladies and gentlemen of
GAINESVILLE have now a fine chance
to learn telegraphy. 1t is taught at
the Female Academy. Those de-
string instruction in this branch of
business can communicate with the
President, Rev. J. r. Plummer.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23
At McCOrmlac's

for Pictures of every kind and
frames of the latest styles, at man.
ufacturers prices. Franklin street:
opposite the Court House.
Dec. Is, Tiff.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

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Railroad Guide
COUNTY ELECTION
AUGUST Sd, 1878.

We are authorized to announce JOHN H.
MARABI.E as a candidate for County Court
Clerk at the ensuing August election. ties
We are authorized to announce r. FL
WILLIAMS as a candidate for County Court
Clerk at the next August election.
Sept. 20, lS7-te
We are authorized to announce JOHN ID.
MASON as a candidate for sheriff of Mont
gomery county, at the August election.
Feb D, 1S7S-te.
We are authorized TO announce JAMES
T.. MOSELEY as "A candidate for reelection
for the office of Sheriff at the ensuing August
election. Feb. %, lS7s-te.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

REV. J. w. HAMMER, SR, by re
quest, will preach sermon next
SUNDAY night at the Methodist
church, upon the subject of Future
Punishment" We predict the house
will he crowed to hear this eloquent
divine.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

MCGINTY LEIGH, son of q. w.
Leigh, a young man of considerable
experience in the the drug business,
has accepted Il situation in the drug
store of Mr.. J. +. Wartield. Mac.
will be glad to see his friends when
in want of anything in the drug
jlue.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

WE sincerely regret to learn that
the residence of Mr.. A. j. Jones, at
Pea Ridge, was totally destroyed
bv fire on Friday morning of last
week. Mr.. Jones is one of the most
energetic men in our county and
we deeply sympathize with him in
his severe loss.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-02-23

THE members of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church are requested to
meet at their church tomorrow
(Sunday,) at O'Clock for the
purpose of recognizing. a full at
tendance is requested.