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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

nothing, and the children might as
well have been working in the fields
or roaming wild through the woods.
The scanty funds devoted otis sup
port were just sufficient to keep the
schools open four months in the
year, and everyone practically ac-
quainted with teaching knows that
a child who is instructed for four
months and then remains unin-
structed for eight, begins his next
four months no better qualified to
learn than if he had never COM
menced an education. In the first
place he can have had no competent
teacher; teacher who is worth his
salt win not accept a situation for
four months. But, in the next
place, if the teacher were ever SO
competent, he could do nothing I'M
der the four months system, for the
little that can be acquired in four
months is hopelessly lost during the
eight months of enforced idleness,
and not only the knowledge but the
habit of study completely effaced
from the scholars mind.
Only one alternative therefore re-
manned before the County Court ;
the inefficientsystem had to be abol-
ished or superseded by an efficient
one, and the friends of education
looked to the action of the County
Court with deep anxiety. Two
things contributed mainly to the
happy result of last Monday. The
first was the powerful and enlight-
ened address of Squire Slaughter,
which we have published on another
page, and for which the county can
never be sufficiently thankful. The
other was the example of the city
schools. A committee of five Mag
istrates was appointed to visit the
public schools of the city, consisting
of 'Squires G. Organ, w. K. Cum
minis, J. f. Wilcox, b. w. Herring
and III. III. Mockbee. The report OF
this committee turned the scale. II
was known that members of the
committee were opposed to any
school tax at all, and nobody blamed
them. They knew the futility Of
the old system, but now they wit
messed a thoroughly sound system
in operation, and the order, system
and enlightenment with which il
was conducted, the intelligence and
cheerful activity of the scholars dis
armed opposition. That committee
reported unanimously and voted
unanimously in favor of fifteen
cent tax and a ten month session
and it now only remains to secure
efficient teachers and the schools Of
this county are established on a per.
manent because efficient basis.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06
nrusicaIInformation.
J. @. Brooks, F
sup't City schools.

Ninety thousand copies have
already been sold of Will L. Thomp-
sons famous song, "Gathering
Shells from the Sea Shore" 1t is
thought that Drifting with the
Tide" this authors last compost
ton, will even eclipse Gathering
Shells" IN popularity. Any music
dealer will mail either or both of
these beautiful pieces to your adj
dress on receipt of 40 cents. Pub
lished by w. Il. Thompson & Co.,
East Liverpool, Ohio.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06
For Tobacco Port.

Arrangements have been made
with the steamer 7. L. Hillman to
convey delegates and visitors TO the
District Conference which is to be
held at Tobacco Port April lila.
The HillmanA will leave Ashland
City at y o'clock Wednesday night,
April 10, and GAINESVILLE at Z o'clock
Thursday morning April II. The
same boat will return Monday
night. Round trip SO, or half fare
rates.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06


This highly popular combination
gave Us Byron's pleasant comedy,
entitlesl eOur Boys" on Wednesday
night. Both the company and the
play are deservedIy popular. We
viii not attempt an analysis Of the
play; it was never intended for an
alysis, but for enjoyment, and for
that purpose it is conceived in By
ron's happiest humer. Its merits
lie not in its construction, but in its
characters and the situations in
which they find themselves; so we
will give a brief catalogue of the
dramotfs personoe.
Perkyn Middlewick is a cockney
tradesman who has made a large
fortune by speculations in butter,
bacon and tallow. He is vulgar
and choleric, but good-hearted, and
supplies the low comedy of the
piece, represented with irresistible
humor by Mr.. John Dillon. Sir
Godfrey Champneys is Baronet
of ancient family with an estate
much out at the elbows, represented
with aristocratic stiffness by Mr..
Geo. w. Stoddart. OF course they
have each SON. Charles Middle
wick, Mr.. Clifton, and Talbot
Champneys, Mr.. Sisson. These are
tour boys" Each of themgets into
trouble with his parent by falling in
love with the wrong young lady,
and there is d general bust-up- and
the boys go to London, resolved up
on making their own living. AT
the great metropolis they do not
find, as Talbot expressed. it, that
there is very active demand for
the exercise of any talents they may
have, and their parents and sweet
hearts, who follow them them to
town, find them living on very
scanty,means. Thetwo young ladies
are Mary and Violet Melrose, cous-
ms of the Champneys, Mary being
poor and Violet rich. Mary is rather
fast, but very delightful, and Violet
a little prudish, but with a good
deal of quiet fun in her, too. The
delightful contrast between these
two girls is the great attraction of
the piece, though their lovers are
well Disseminated, too. The re-
mainder of the personnel ismade up
of a delightful old maid, sister of
of Sir Godfrey, and a lodging house
gal who waits on tour boys" in
their London lodgings. Mrs. Post
and Mrs. Stoddart gave great comic
zest to these two characters, and in
deed no part in the play was badly
rendered. There was only one thing
left to be desired, and that was a
pleasanter night, which would have
brought a larger audience. Those
who did go were kept inaparoxysm
of merriment throughout the whole
performance.
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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

WE have neglected to keep our
readers posted on the fate of Wells
and Anderson, of the Returning
Board. They are both let loose,
their cases having been re-heard be-
fore the Supreme Court. Nor did
we say anything of Mr.. Howe's at
tack last week upon the President
and Cabinet in Congress, and the
bowling wake that he kept up over
the dead body of carpet-baggery.
Why should we? These issues are
as dead as the carpet-baggers them
selves, and they only come to the
surface when some rabid Radical
finds it necessary to raise a fuss
about something and can't do better.
Business is what the present Con-
gress is intent upon, and it is useless
to try to withdraw its attention
from that, whatever red rags or
bloody shirts you may shake in its
eyes. Extremists of either party
who try now to dig up the old war
issues only find themselves digging
their own graves. .as
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

EDITORS CHRONICLES: A number
of the patrons of the city schools
have asked me whether we intend
to introduce the kindergarten sys-
tenn in our schools. In answer L
will say that we have for the past
eight months been using the best
features of this system, in our pri-
In all well-regulated schools "obiect
teaching lthe principal feature of
the kindergarten system) is part
of the course in the primary grades.
Ourpeople can see its practical work
ing if they will visit the first grade
at the Fifth Ward school.
SoH J. @. BROOKS, b.
Sup't City Schools.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06
Democratic Convention.

A convention of the Democratic
party of Montgomery county is
hereby called to meet at the Court
House in Clarksville at u O'Clock
M. on Monday, May 9th, 1878, for
the purpose of appointing delegates
to the Judicial Convention to meet
in Nashville on the 10Th day of May.
By order of the Democratic Exec
utive Committee.
Polk G.. JOHNSON,
April 9th, 1878. Chairman.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

4 A REPORT has somehow got in
circulation that thetax on privileges
was ineseased by the County Court
last Monday. We are informed
by the County Judge that this is
altogether a mistake. The mer-
chants privilege tax was lowered
from forty cents to ten cents in GER
tain cases, so as to make it CORE
spond with that of the State. No
change whatever was made as to
any ofthe other privileges.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06
NEE Mississippi LegisIaturewhich

THE Mississippi Legislature which
recently adjourned passed resolu-
ton thanking the colored members
"for their uniform courtesy and
manly, dignified devotion to public
duty during the session." and con-
graduating the people Of the State
upon the selection of representatives
$50 worthy from that race, and
upon the arrival of that happy
epoch when race prejudice and bit
terness of feeling exist in our bor-
ders no longer"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

THE Democratic Executive Com
mittee have called a convention to
meet in this city on Monday, May
9th, 1878, to appoint delegates to the
Judicial Convention which meets
in Nashville May 29th. Let there
be full attendance of the people,
as this will be an important conven-
tiOn
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06
Doak's supernatural soIicitings

DOak's Supernatural OIicitings
We are glad to find that Mr.. Doak
has at last taken courage to an
nounee a delivery of his lecture at
this place on the 18th. Doak has a
singular diffidence about facing his
old friends on the platform, fearing
their criticisms. Old friend, get
that nonsense out of your head; we
GAINESVILLE people, when we go to
an entertainment, go to enjoy, not
to criticise, and when it is an estab-
lished favorite like you, be sure that
we will give you an ovation such as
will make you think yourself an
available candidate for the Presi-
dency next term. Come and talk
to us and you will find us the best
humored and most appreciative au-
dience you have ever yetaddressed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06
WE call attention to the candidae

WE call attention to the candidacy
Of Major T. +. Henry for the Office
Of Acknowledgement, together with
the strong endorsement it receives
from his many friends. The name
Of Henry is tower of strength in
Tennessee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06
RigLand Sale.

Judge Smith of Clarksville, Tenn, sold
to-day to Berringer u Reinaman tract of
1000 acres in Stewart county, Tenn.-I'itts-
btrgh Leader Of March 2sfh.
We learn from Judge Smith that
the tract spoken of was sold by him
self and Hon. Jno. F. House, who
were joint owners of the tract. The
tract is the "Great Western Fur
mace" lands. 1t is thought that the
purchasers will settle colony on
this land. Itwouid be a good thing
for the State and especially for
Stewart county. We will welcome
colonists to Tennessee, and are glad
to hear that our Pennsylvania
friends are buying our good and
cheap lands. We hope to hear of
Others coming.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

CIRCUIT COURT has been in ses-
sion this week at Arlington, Hous-
ton county, Judge Rice presiding.
On Monday last, large crowd be-
ing present at the Court House, the
Hon. Jacob Leeeh delivered a strong
and very eloquent speech in favor
of State credit, and in favor of up
holding the honor and integrity of
Tennessee. He said, we learn, that
no man should be voted for, from
Constable up, who was tinctured
with Republication.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

Mrs. HoDGsoN has returned from
New York and is now receiving her
large and elegant spring stock OF
millinery goods. That the goods
were purchased by Mrs. III. in per-
son is sufficient guarantee that the
latest styles will be found in her
hOuSp
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

DIR. ]. t. LINEBAUGH, of Guthrie,
KY, died suddenly of heart disease,
Friday of last week, at Nashville.
His many friends i'm this county re-
ceived the news with deep sorrow,
for he was much beloved by all who
knew him,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

SHELBY, ScoTT & Co. sold hogs
head Of tobacco on Thursday for Mr..
w. H. VIM, of this county, for
s13 50. we believe this Is the high
est price of the season.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

THE Episcopal convention will
hold its annual session in this city
on May %. The Convention will
be held in their new church, which
is said to be the handsomest church
edifice in. the State.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

McCAU1EY, PEAcHER & Co, Of
Peacher's Mills, will start up their
factory for the manufacture Of
wooden goods, next week. This
factory, under the management of
the present firm, has done a good
business for several years, and has
proved a success and "a great bene-
fit to the whole country.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

THE L., n. 4 ct. s. r. r. deliv-
cred 1919 hhds. of tobacco at our
depotf0r themonth Of March. There
were shipped during the month
LIS hhds.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

WE had the pleasure of meeting
in our city, last Saturday, Capt. Seay,
of Gallatin, who is candidate for
the Office Chancellor of this Judi
ciary District. e
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

THE sixteenth annual conclave of
the Knights Templar will meet in
Nashville May End and Sd. The
Nashville commandry is making
extensive preparations to entertain
the brethren who viii attend.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

THE new Directory for Nashville
claims for that city a population of
"a, S42, and for Edgefield 5,467, To-
tai. A. 3I9.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

Remaining at the Clarksville, Tenn, Post
Office, Saturday, April 9, 1878. If not called
for in thirty days, Will be sent TO the Dead
Letter Office.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

FROM Commissioner Kellebrew's.
March report we learn that three
hundred and lightweight emigrants
settled in Tennessee during the
month of March.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

The communication of r. in ref
erence to the late lynching case
is, after careful consideration, de-
clined. Communications on both
sides of this unpleasantsubject have
already been printed, and we have
endeavored TO maintain an impair
tial position. Further discussion
could only aggravate existing feel
fngs, and we therefore think it best
to close discussion upon the subject.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

WE learn that the burning of the
house of Squire Watson, which we
noticed last week as having been
destroyed by fire, was the work of an
incendiary. The incendiary was
tracked for one hundred yards to
and from the house, and portion
of the kindling found at the corner
of the house where the fire origi-
mated.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

SHERIFF MosELEY has appointed
Mr.. Geo. r. Harris deputy and
tailor. Mr.. Harris was formerly
Sheriff of this county, and has had
considerable experience asan officer,
and we know of no man who will
make a better iaiior He took
charge of the jail last Monday morn
inc
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

In this calculation / have put the
figures very low, and have leIt OUT
altogether the 10, 900 yeomanry VINO
would be available for home service
I have likewise not taken into con-
sideration the number Of regular
troons that would be available for
var when the Mediterranean garrl-
sons were furnished by the militia.
r. will thus be seen that we could ~
once take the field with two iully
cGnipDed army corps OF more IMAM
nj no soldiers each, leaving q siml-
lar force of regular troops at home
81 a reserve. When compare the
,niIitarv strength of England now
18th what IL was in 1864, am as
amazed at the condition of military
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06

Il A can make money faster az work Tor ua
w than at anything else. Capital not re-
u Quircd We will start you tli per dny
~ at home made by thu industFiiluA. MAil,
women, boys and girls wanted oYeryWhn
20 work FOR IA. Now il the time. lusliy
Augusta, Maine.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-04-06
STEAAER
GARDEN SEED.

Complete assortnnent ~ HucSt ehnd Ferry 81
low AZ OWEN a NU0NE&.
March g. 7s-lm.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19
Making Things Right.

A citizen in want of some flower
seeds. was hunting around the
market yesterday when he came
upon a woman surrounded by num-
erous bags of seeds, packages OF
roots and parcels of sprouts.
"Madam," he began, after close
look at her face, "two years ago l
purchased some seeds Of you. You
told me to plant them in gravelly
soil, and I did. Not a seed came
up. Last year / purchased some
more of you. You told me to plant
them in loomy soil, which / did.
Not seed came mp. Madam, what
have you to sayi"
She pinched out few seeds,
wrapped them mp. and, as she
thrust the parcel into his hand, she
replied:
"Pm very sorry--plant these in
q stiff clay soil !"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19

Toward the last Of May and dur
ing June the codling moth will lay
its eggs on the yonng fruit Of the
apple and pear. Each female lays
between 200 and 300 eggs, distrib-
nting them over the tree, one TO an
apple or pear. Wherever an egg
is laid the frnit will he destroyed
almost certainly. Hogs should run
in every orchard; (l) to root up
the ground; (2) to fertilize the soil;
(3) to eat the fruit that falls In con-
seqnenre of being injured by the
larvae Of the codling moth. If oil
wormy frnit is eaten as soon as it
falls to the ground there will soon
he no moths to trouble the orchard
It is the second crop of the insect
that does the most mischief, which
matches ont in August and burrows
in the full-grown fruit; but destroy
the first crop and there will not be
a second.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19
A Little Lesson.

It was q bridal scene. The wine
cup passed from lip to lip. One
gentleman who thought himself
cured of his drinking habits, re-
fused. "Can't you pledge friend
ship 10 a social glassl" pleaded the
bridegroom. 81 dare not, l can
not" Then the beautiful bri ie
with bewitchiug smiles and eyes
that we're brighter than the jewels
on her fingers, held out the poison
to him. saying: "Surely you will
not refuse me I" The color mount
ed his cheeks. He faltered. He
yielded to the Circe OF the ban
quet. The first taste fired his lust,
and he ceased not till he was a sot
again. A few years after, one quiet
summers evening. a wretched out
cast reeled into the open door OF a
pleasant home, when lady was
Just drinking glass OF wine, al
lowing her little one to sip. The
vagabond sprung forward with q
maniacs frenzy, raised bis arm
dashed the cup to the hoor and
shouted: "Murder him II you will,
hut not with tbatl Look at me-
You made me what ] am. / was
respected and honored. You
tempted me st your wedding. Nov
there is not . reptile J would not
gladly change places vl'h. l mns'
soon stand before Gods bar. Or
your head rests ny blood y 4
surslins soupd ~ heard ~ hi'
thsssA ~ ~ s,p'r1s@ eevPss
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19
About Dogs.

Few persons are aware Of th'
value, variety and weight of dogs
varying as they do from lS0 pound:
to less than one pound, and valued
at from $500 to less than nothing
A description of different kinds o.
dogs may be interesting.
The Siberian bloodhound weighs
about l6O pounds, measures 4C
inches in girt, and is worth nearly
$500.
The st. Bernard dog, which is a
buff or light lead color, is very
large and valuable.
The Newfoundland dog, when
pure, is entirely black, and its pups
are worth from $40 to $40.
The Shepherd dog, or Scotch
cody, is wonderful for its patience,
fidelity and bravery. 1t is worth
from $50 to 500.
The English mastif is good
watch dog, is worth from SIS to S25.
Of terriers, the black-an-tan is
most admired. 1t varies in weight
from pound to 25 pounds, and
increases in value as it decreases In
weight. Terriers are often crossed
with the Italian greyhound. pro-
ducing a very delicate but extreme
ly useless dog. The Scotch terrier
is the hardest OF dogs, is very
courageous, and is worth from $40
to $50. sa
Scotch deer-honnds are the rar-
est and most valuable of hunting
dogs. They are owned principally
by the nobility of England, and are
worth 500 each.
The beagle is the smallest Of the
hound kind, has superior scent and
endurance, aud. in short, is the best
sort of rabbit hunter.
English greyhounds, the fleetest
of dogs, are worth from S25 to 500
each.
The Italion greyhound is merely
a parlor dog. The pure breed is
rare and valuable, a fine one being
worth $3.50.
There is a great variety OF point
ers, settlers and spaniels. The
Prince Charles variety is the most
valuable of spaniels. He is sup
posed to have originated in japan,
where a similar breed exists. He
has a large, full eye, black-and-tan
color, and never weighs over ten
pounds. They have been sold at
auction in England at $4,000 each
The coach dog is from Denmark,
and is not of much value.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19

The islands Of Jersey, Guernsey,
kurigny and Sark, In the British
channel, which have belonged to
England since the time OF William
the Conqueror, still preserve the old
French of that period as the lang
uage of the peasantry. The mod
ern French is the language Of the
educated classes, though English
is spoken, and the official language
of the courts and governing bodies
Is French. An attempt was lately
made to substitute English. but II
was etrongly, resisted, and finally
relinquisbed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19

A young man was seen to linger
on the threshold Of . har-room'
looking snxiously in with an un-
decided cir. It was q golden mo-
ment for a good person'who stepped
up. saying; "Come away; take
this tract; IL will do you good
before slipping the deadly poison
that comes from yonder gilded bar
I sss you hesitate" Then spoke
the young man addressed: "Hee
itats be hanged. = ] wss thinking !
I ought 70 take vhisky pev, sfts'
drinking gin ~ ths Rafnise'"
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19
Novel way of Balancing an Account.


A Novel way Of Balancing an Account.
Baron R, one of the gravest
and most decorous Judges on the
Irish bench, had a younger brother
singularly unlike him, who was q
perpetual thorn in his side. A
scapegrace at school, the youth
would learn nothing, and was the
torment of his teachers. Having
been set a sum by one Of the latter,
he, after an undue delay, presented
himself before the desk and held
up his slate, at one corner Of which
appeared pile of coppers.
"What is the meaning of all this,
sir 2" said the master.
"Oh !" cried the youth, "Pm very
sorry, sir, but l really can't help it.
All this morning I've been working
at sum. Over and over again I've
tried. hut in spite Of all that can
do it will not come right. So I've
made up the difference in half
pence, and there 1t is on the slate"
The originality of the device dis
armed the wrath of the pedagogue,
and young R was dismissed
with his coppers to his place.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19

A Louisiana paper is called the
Sugar Planter; but II has no 1asses
On its editorial sta6.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19

Waiting to be whipped is the
most uninteresting period In boy
hood.--Josh Billings.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-06-19

Since the introduction Of "female
postmasters" a girl goes up to the
window and says, "is there letter
here for Miss Margaret Robinson =
EYES," says the "female postmast-
err" "bcre Is one from John Nc
Jones."-New York Herald.