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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
Geo. G. Halliburton.

The loss of a friend, true and tried, will
produce indiscribabIe sadness. A letter
from my young friend, A. b. N, just re-
ceived, contained the sad intelligence of
Geo. c. Halliberton's death. Possessed as
he was of a high sense Of honor, broad pub
lie opinion and noble generosity, his death
is a public calOmity to the community.
Being bOutiful provider, wise councillor,
an affectioate husband, father and uncle,
his family loss is irrepaFible, Although not
a member, the church will long miss one
whose ear, heart and purse were eyer open
to all demands necessary for her prosperity.
We often fail to appreciate the true worth
of such man while living. / first made
his acquaintance about four years since du-
ring the meeting of Nashville Presbytery
at Bethel church. He manifested such
deep interest in the affairs of the church,
and evinced such appreciation of all spirit
uaI devotions, that those of us who were
not acquainted in the community, thought
him an efficient church member. At the
close of the revival which followed the
Presbyterial meeting, after the final bene-
diction had been pronounced ami most of
the congregation had retired, he approached
the writer extending the right hand and
left arm around his neck and with deep
emotion said, "God bless and make you
useful" Also, aft we never meet again on
earth, hope we will meet in Heaven" In
this did he not evince more than the unre-
generated heart feels? He has gone. ] still
live, hoping his prayer will be answered
and that wewill meet up yopder.
Whilst preaching at Bethel during last
year, the warm welcome which ever az at
at his house made me feel at home. Little
did think when he was calling the com
munity to my last appointment by ringing
the bell, that it would so soon mOurnfully
call them to attend his burial. Little did /
think when Observing his interest about
the Bethel Cemetery, that he would so soen
lay him down in waiting for the resurreo-
ton morn. Little did think when taking
my last dinner in that community at his
house, that in so short time he would
cease to preside over that hospital table.
Upon whom will his useful mantle fall d?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
The Transit of Mercury.

On Monday the 9th inst, the
SD transit of the planet Mercury was
observed by astronomers throughout
the United States. The first re-
corded observation was made in
1851 by Gassendi the next transit
will occur in November, 1881. Mer-
curry is the nearest planet to the sun,
and as its mean distance from that
luminary is only about 1000 0O
miles, while we are about 1000, 600,
it is only occasionally that it is far
enough from him to enable us to see
it. When it passes between us and
the sun, the transit occurs, and the
planet is seen on the suns disc like
a small black ball.
On Monday a number of our citi-
zens observed the transit through
the fine telescope of the University,
under the direction of Prof. Legare.
The object glass of this instrument
has a diameter of four inches, and
it is said to be one of the best of its
size, made by Clark. Its defining
powers are very fine; when directed
towards the moon, the mountains,
valleys and extinct craters are eX-
hibited with great distinctness, Civ
ing the observer a magnificent pam
Drama which no will NOT poSiIyy
forget.
The transit lasted about seven
hours, but it could not be seen at
this point through a great deal of
its course on account of intervening
clouds. Those who were so fortu-
nate as to see it took their first and
probably their last look at our celes-
tial neighbOr.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18

A Washington special to the Gin
cinnati Commercial says: "The
Republican Congressional Campaign
Committee intend to make a thor
ough canvas of ten or fifteen dis
tricts of the Southern States which
are undoubtedly Republican, but
have been for the last few years al
lowed to go by default. Northern
men of prominence will be sent into
these districts to speak, and money
will be used to bring out votes and
employ men to watch the polls tC
prevent balIot-box stuffing and the
contingent process"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
Convention OF the Episcopal
Church.


The FOrty-SiXth Annual COnven-
ton of the Diocese will meet in
Trinity Church, GAINESVILLE, on
Thursday, the 23d of May. Rectors
of Parishes Cor, in case of vacancy,
the Wardens) will please send the
names of delegates lchO tCiU attend
to Maj. G.. y. Henry, Chairman of
the Committee of Arrangements.
a full representation from all parts
of the Diocese is desired. On Sun
day, the Goth, the Rev. p. a. Fits
will be instituted as Rector of the
Parish by the Bishop of the Diocese,
Bishop Wilmer, of Alabama preach
ing the sermon.
Special rates of transportation, of
which agents will give full Informal
ton upon application, have been
secured from the foIlowingrailro
viz: East Tennessee Il Georgia r.
r., Nashville & Chattanooga, St.
Louis & Southeastern, Louisville &
Nashville & Great Southern.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
bishop IIeTYeire.

The Atlantic Constitution pub
lished brief biographical sketches
of the ministers of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, South. Among
them was the following:
Bishop McTyeire is a South Caro-
Iinian. He was born in 1924, in the
BarnwelI district. He Joined the
church when only 10 years of age,
and applied for permission to preach
the gospel before he had finished
his college education. He was IL
censed in 1874 by the Virginia Con-
Ference. he being then at Randolph
Macon College. During the next
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18

"Sugar tits % A spoonful of sugar
done up in rag and inserted into
the mouth of a peevish baby to
keep him quiet, viii give some idea
of what is meant. In wandering
to and fro'' we some times find
adult babies, whom nothing else
will pacify, and that will do it no
longer than the slceeteni'lg stays in
the rag. Like Tom Taylor's baby,
they have got the "mean collie"
and must be continually INDUCED
in their favorite pastime or you
will see sights with them. They
come into the world backwards,
like a friezed chicken, and hence
their feathers are always turned the
wrong way except while you are
stroking them. Being wise in their
own conceit they want things done
their way or not all. You must
seem, at least, to harmonic with
their views or they will turn loose
all the forces they can command
against you, which is sometimes
the ruling element Of community.
Hitch them anywhere else except in
the lead, and they will ruin your
whole team if they can failto take
them into your counsels, and they
will do their best to defeat your en-
terprise. Pat them on the cheeks
and click them behind their ears, !"
and you win them over.
Per contra, there are also many
noble men who are moving forward
in the great highway of dignifed
manhood, who breathe the pure air
of exalted integrity, who meet the
obligations that rest upon them
from principle, and who would
deem it an insult to be cajoled with
honeyed words to secure their pat
ronage. Whether it were better to
gang with these or the others let
every man decide for himself-to
be in the confidence of both at the
same time is impossible.
/ am on the back track Of that
missionary pewter quarter, and the
donor had better send up a silver
one soon, or look well to his scalp.
The pewter one is now made into a
bullet which must do execution of
some sort to the full amount re-
quired, and if / do not get a
favorable response soon 1 shall de-
mand two genuine quarters. Now
just slip the money into some
friends hands and send it up on the
sly, and you may have the bullet
to kill squirrel with.
Not only Is my subteranean re-
frigeratOr being duplicated, but 1
see some hen houses about in
places bearing a strong resemblance
to mine. My little friend, Ella
Grant, has a very nice one on a
somewhat smaller scale; but she is
turning off spring chickens with q
rush. By the way her fathers
house is one of the distributing
offices for the CHRONICLE, and, as
she is the idol of the house, il would
be well for you to cultivate her
friendship.
The "SeXtant of the meetin'
house, at Grants must be put on
trial for leaving home on preaching
day, and carrying the. church key
with him. AS he is one of best of
fellows, and this is the first offense,
and he gets no wages for his services,
/ believe, with these few words, 1
will excuse him. You will not
lock us out any more, will you
Davy?
Buck EdmOndson is rising. He
has honored US with his presence
again, not riding a mule, but dri-
wing one to a spring wagon. Deal
ing in tobacco elevators has elevated
him. AsBURY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18

THE Dover Courier says: This
paper wiz not support any man
who is not in favor of paying at
least all we can of the debt, con-
sequently we do not want to be
called upon by 2 convention to sup
port repudiationist. The repu-
diation element in Stewart county
will have its candidate and we do
not propose to let them have the
naming of ours,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
Like the buried seed of grain.
Twill rise to renovated life

for such is the power and perpetuity of
influence. One great secret OF his success
was his Astounding sympathy. He wept
with those who wept. The older grow and
the deeper my experience with grief, the
more do 1 appreciate the gentle ministra-
lions of the truly sympathetic-the quiet
touch that sOothes the pulse of pain. In the
terrible loneliness which comes npOn us,
when we bury our dead out of sight, the
heart cries out for sympathy. 1t know in
tintively, when anOthers heart is touched,
a feeling of kindred pain. Few persons who
have not themselves suffered, can so enter
into the sorrow of others. Hence, it has
been said that no minister can rightly
preach the funeral of n child unless he has
himself been bereaved. Mind-reading is
difficult for any but an expert; but heart
reading and heart-eaSing are possible only
to those who bear the blows which wear
another's life away. Such burden-bearer
was Bro. Pagan. He was man of one work.
This work commenced in early life, and if
the tired spirit ever faltered it still kept its
onward way, nor ceased till the angels
greeted him With smiles through the gates
of the morning. For so love to appropriate
the poetic imagery of the ancients, who used
WofuS OF the illOSI BeuIle import LOT every
thing pertaining to death. The dead were
"those who had suffered something (the
emphasis being upon the time rather than
the fact ''those who slept, those who had
departed" Paul had this same thought in
mind when he reckOned the sufTerings of the
present time not worthy to be compared
with the glory that should follow. He also
spoke of the ''time of his departure" and OF
brethren who had fallen asleep. But con-
template a noble life triumphantly closed
with what comfort we can, our tears
musI flow afresh when we remember that
the feet turned toward the door will cross its
threshold no moreI But death, like life, is
a mystery of the everlasting will and we
may not seek its solution.
sThen be cOntented poor heart;
Gods plans, like lilies, pure and white I'M
fold,
we must not tear the close shut leaves apart,
Time will reveal the calyXes of gold.
Mrs. SUE. F. MOONEY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18

AN Ohio stumper, while making
a speech, paused in the midst of it,
and exclaimed "Now, gentlemen,
what do you think ?v Instantly a
man rose in the assembly, and with
one eye partially closed, modestly,
with a strong Scotch brogue, re-
piled: 81 think, sir, do indeed,
sir,-I think if you and / We're to
stump the country together, we
could tell more lies than any other
two men in the country, sir, and I'd
not say a word myself during the
whole time, STRIP
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18

A WASHINGTON telegram to the
Cincinnati Commercial says:
A petition, signed by over 5000
names, has been received at the
POstoffice Department, asking that
a river mail line be established
along the Cumberland from Nash
vile to Paducah.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18

Wife, children, sisters, relatives and friends,
live in hope of reunion in Heaven. Who
next Of my vary dear friends in Bethel and
McAdoo congregations will be taken.
J. N McDoNAID
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
SATURDAY., June 18Th. ISIS,

Saturday, JUNE IOCn, lotos
on the street in front of Jno F. Couts' furni-
ture store, the three store-houses on Frank
lin street, in GAINESVILLE, known as the
Eillman Block, running through to Straw
berry alley, all three-stories high, and now
occupied by Jno. +. Couts, G. l.. Cooke and
Owen q Moore.
These houses are now rented for 81, 100, and
the purchaser will be entitled to the rents
from the date of confirmation of sale. These
are good houses, in good locality, and good
repair, and parties wishing to purchase for
their own use or as an investment cannot
find more desirable property in the city.
TERMS-Five per cent. cash on each house,
balance on one and two years time with
interest. Notes with good security required
and lien retained. No redemption.
The purchasers will be required to keep
the property insured for the benefit of G. G.
Smith, Admir-, until the purchase money is
paid, and the policies deposited with me.
POLK G.. JOHNSON,
@. & NJ. and Commissioner.
May IL, 1S7s-tdsprf II %
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
AND 4 THOUSAND MORE.
They are genuine. Write to them.
It will cost but postage stamp
M pnIsnNnIIs nRIlGS

DIR. TUFTS PILLS are prepared with
great care and study, in exact accord
ance with the principles of chemical
compatibility. They are safe. Contain
no dangerous drug. Require no change
of diet or occupation.
Price go Cents. Office IS Murray Street,
Near YORK.. Sold everywhere.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
State Of Tennessee---MOntgOmery Co.
II Ii TI,nrr,n . ~. l,i,nn Dbl, 81
In Chancery at GAINESVILLE State Of
Tennessee.
CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE
May 2, 1873.

CLERK AND MASTERS OFFICE
May 2, 1873.
Clay Stacker, Complainant, vs.. VIM. Wall
OF al, Defendants.
IL appearing from affidavit filed in this
cause, That the Defendant, VIM. Wall, is a
nonresident of the State Of Tennessee:
IL Is therefore ordered that he enter his
appearance, herein, before or within the
first three days Of the next term OF the
Chancery Court, 90 be held at GAINESVILLE,
on the first Monday I'm July next, 1878, and
plead, answer OF demur To COmplainnnt's
Bill, or the same viii be taken for confessed
as to him, and set for hearing eX parte and
that a copy of this order be published for
four consecutive weeks in the GAINESVILLE
Chronicle. POLK q. JOHNSON,
Clerk and Master.
CLAY STACKER, SOl'r for Comp1t.
MAY 4, lS7S-1tprfS5 90
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
The Antecodents of disease

Among tie antecedents of disease are in
ertness in the circulation of the blood, an
unnaturally attenuated condition of the
physique, indicating that the life current is
deficient in nutritive properties, a wan, hag-
gard look inability to digest the food, loss OF
appetite, sleep and strength, and a sensation
of unnatural langor. All these may be re-
garded as among the indicia of approaching
disease, which will eventually attack the
system and overwhelm it, if it is not built
then, without loss of time, making choice Of
the greatest vitaliZing agent eXtant, Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, an elixir which has
given health and vigor to myriads of the
sick and debilitated, which is avouched by
physicians and analysts to be pure as
well as effective, which is immensely pop.
ular in this country, and extensively used
abroad, and which has been for years past
one of the leading medicinal staples Of
America.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18

Gov. NICHOLS, of Louisiana, has
signed the Mofet register bill.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
COAL! HAY!
Dissolution,

The firm Of Triee 4 Edlin I'm the dry goods
and grocery business at Stewart Station,
Tenn, was dissolved on the ID day OF April,
1878. All claims against the firm will be
presented TO Mr.. !. +. Trice, who will con-
finue the business at the slime place. All
owing said firm will please come forward
and settle. J. T.. TRICE.
May 4, lSS-4te j. b. EDLIN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
Masonic.
1.-THE TREE IS KNOWN BY ITS FRUIT

1zr
- TUFTS Pills are worth their weight in gold"
REV. l. r. SIMPSON, Louisville, Ky.
"Tutt's Pills arc a special blessing of the
nineteenth century"
CT have used TUFTS Pills for torpor Of the
liver. They superior to any medicine for
hillary disorders ever made
!. p. CARR, Attorney at Law, Augusta, Ga.
"I have used TUFTS Pills five years in my
family. They are unequaled for costiveness and
biliousness."
F, R. WILSON, Georgetown, Texas.
ST have used TUFTS Medicine with great bene-
ft.''-W. w. MANN, Editor Mobile Register.
eve sell fifty boxes TUFTS Pills to five of
all otherss"-SAYRE & CO., CartersviIle, Ga.
''Tutt's Pills have only to be tried to estab-
lish their merits. They work like magic"
w. n. BARRON SO Summer ST., Boston.
&C There is no medicine well adapted to the
cure of bilious disorders as TUFTS Pills.
JOS. RRuMMEL, Richmond, Virginia.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-05-18
STORE-HOUSEg
FOR SALE.
HiIlman Block on Franklin St.

c. G. Smith, Admir-, VS.. G. w. Hillman ct al.
Pursuant to decree in this cause at the
February term, 1878, of the Montgomery
Chancery Court, L will sell publicly to the
highest bidder, on
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-15


when Alexander the FITst-unele Of
the present emperor of Rassia---died
suddenly. sleaving no aOn TO reign, hps
brother Constantine, Aext in bsEtbs Was
assumed 30 be his successor. Nicholas
acknowledged him, and the army =. 81.
Petersburg whichIhe commanded tOok
an oath OF allegiance. The story of
Constantine future - tOld briefly BY
Dr.. HePwOrth DixOn, in bis Free
Russia"
"But, while the messengers wefe
tearing through wBDteT SHOWS, some
members Of the Senate came 10 NiehO-
las with startling news. Alexsnder, they
said. had lett with them sealed paper.
contents unknown, which they were
not 10 open until they heard be wss
dead. On opening Ibis packet they
Eound in Il two papers; one let
ter from the Grand Duke Constantine,
written in 1923, Fenouncing bis rights
in the crown; second q msniGestO BY
the dead Emperor. accepting that re-
nunciation, and adopting his brother
Nicholas as bis lawful heir. Nicholas
scanned these dOeuments: saw good
reason 10 put them by; and uFged the
whole body Of the Sesaae 10 swear ai-
legianee to Constsntine The First. In
every Ofice Of the State. the imperial
funeiionsries took this oath. Al Rus-
sia, IN fact all Europe, saw that Con-
stantise had opeued his reign in peace.
Ten days rolled BY, Christmas eve.
the Craod Duke Nicholas made up his
mind 70 take the erowR. He spent the
night IN drawing up manifesto, setting
forth the facts which led bim 10 occupy
his brothers seat; and On ChEstmss day
he read this PspeEfo the Senaie, BY
whsch body he VAS as once psoelaimed
Autocras and Cxsr. a HUNDRED gem
erals rode 70 the vssiOes barracks, "
read the new proclamation, and 90 gea
those tsoops whe bad swoEn, bnta week
before, to Upheld his Majesty Constsn-
the the Filst, 20 eazt that oath 10 the
winds, and swear . seeOnd Oash, 70 up
bold His Majesty Nicholas the fsEst.---
But, iT most Of tbe regiments were qalrk
! % unsweaT themselves, BY word of COM
mand, part Of the suards, and chieey
The marines ssd gEensdiegss Tefnsed;
and marehiag from their quarters intc
g. Isaaea Square. toOk up raenaeins
position. while = cry rose wildly from
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1878-03-15

u may seem q simple matter 20 dis
tribute or ''pay OUT the cable, but 10
prsciiee il . exceedingly dEaicult.--
Twenty are stationed in the tank from
which IL 20 issning.s each dressed IN q
canvass suit. without pockets, and in
bOoas without nails. Their duty Is 10
ease each coil as IL passes out Of the
tank, and % give Botace Of the marks
painfed On The cable enc mile apart
Near the entraaee oTthe tank Il runs
over O groosed wheel and along an iron
trsugh until 4 reaches that part Of the
deek where The paying out" machine
ir placed. The latter consists OF sax
gsoOs ed whefls. each provided with .
smaller wheel, called Jockey. placed
against the upper side Of the groove 80
as 10 press 1eainst The cable p is goes
thsough. end Teaard o. help its progress.
Thess six wheels snd their jockeys are
themselves eonisOlled By brakes, and
after q has been embraced By them the
cable winds aEonnda '.drnm }" four ;mes.
The drum 10 anosher Wheel Jour feet
I'm dimaheAef and nineinchesdeep, WHICH
is also csntEolled hy poweEful brakes;
ard fEOsn q the eable passes over an-
oaher RFanred wheel before - Gets %
shs ssdynamomeaeFn wheel. The dyn-
amcmeies i n instTument wkich shows
the exact dsgree ef TIE strain on the ca
bleg and The wheel aiiaeked is i rises
snd saIls as ahe strsinis greater e. less
Thence The cable is sent over anotbeS
deeply groosed wheel into the sea-