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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
Demoeratle Exeeutlve Commlttee

The Democratic Executive Committee met
in GAINESVILLE on Saturday, June 10, in ac-
cOrdance with the call of the Chairman.
The following action was taken
First--That % mass meeting of the Demo-
cratic party be called to meet in GAINESVILLE
at II o'clock, NJ, on Monday, August 5th,
1878, for the purpose of selecting delegates to
the Gubernatorial Convention to meet in
Nashville August Is, 1878. us. EtH-a
Second-That q Convention of said party
be called to meet in ClarlSsville on Monday,
Sept. End, 1873, to nominate a candidate to
represent the county of Montgomery in the
next Legislature. g.t
Fhtrd-That the county of Stewart be re-
quested to send delegates to a convention to
meet at Indian Mound, in the county of
Stewart, on Saturday, Sept. IA, 1878, to nOmi-
nate candidate to represent the counties
of Stewart and Montgomery in the next
Legislature.
Robertson be requested to send delegates to
a convention to be held in GAINESVILLE on
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1873, TO nominate "A can
didate FOR Senator.
The last two conventions to be held pro-
Yided the time and place meet the apprOba-
tion of the party in the counties of Stewart
and Robertson. 5s#tf fl.5f-sFasffs
Fifth-That the Democratic party in the
| districts of the county be urgently requested
to meet in their respective districts on Satur-
/ day, August "a, 1878, and appoint delegates
TO the County, FlOatorial and Senatorial
Convention.
That the Dover Courier, Springfield Record
and GAINESVILLE papers be requested to pub
llSlI the same. POLK q. JOHNSON,
/ .. Chairman.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03

"HOw will the United States
Senate stand after the 4th of next
March?n This is an important
question with politicians whose in
terest centers in national affairs.
The Senate is now composed of sew
enty-siX members, by the term of
the Constitution twO-thirds hold
over. The terms of twenty four
Senators expire on the coming 4th
of March, and the remaining 81
hold over. The Senate now stands
80 Republicans and SO Democrats,
not counting David Davis either
way. OF the - Senators who hold
over % are Democrats and % Re-
publicans, and Senator Davis indie
pendent. The Democrats have a
majority of five of the old members.
OF the retiring Senators eight are
Democrats. Six of these will be re-
tanned certain. OF the sixteen retir-
ing Republicans, six will certainly
be succeeded by Democrats. Six
will just as surely be succeeded by
Republicans. -Four are considered
doubtful. This estimate gives forty
Democrats to thirty-one Repub-
licans, and six in doubt, and Senator
Davis put down as Independent.
-Four Of these places are now filled
by Democrats and two by Republic
cans. Suppose the proportion in
the doubtful cases remains the same
the next Senate will stand forty
three Democrats, thirty-three Re
publicans and one Independent.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
AMySteriOus Volcano.
Ashville, n. c., Special to the st. Louis
GlObe-DemOcrat.

AshvilIe, n. c., Special to the st. Louis
GlObe-DemOcrat. 80
The famous Bald Mountain is
again in a state of agitation. Yes
terday some parties who visited the
famous place found that the rent
across the mountain had become
wider. The discovery of this chasm
was first made public in the Globe
Democrat two months ago, and a
full account of the internal cOnVul-
SiOns given then. The rent in the
mountains now considerably wider.
The GlObe-DemOcrat correspond
ent, in company with many citizens,
visited the place to-day. Upon
looking into the chaSm an entrance
10 an Immense and apparently I'M
iathOmable cave is seen. 1t is now
Il settled fact that the whole noun
tain is hollow, thus making one of
the most wonderful and startling
natural curiositieS in the world.
During the week occasional rum
bling noises have been heard in its
bOwleS, but whether they proceeded
from seething, boiling lava, or other
equally mysterious causes is yet to
be aScertained. ...l
Crowds of visitors are f1ocking
here hourly, and are gazing into
the mysterious volcano, if such it
is, with feeling of awe. Arrange
ments are being made for a thorough
exploration of the mountain, but
so far there are but very
few men who are willing to be first
to start on the underground journey.
Already there are wild and mys-
FERROUS stories afiOat which are be-
lieved by the supersticiOus. 1t is
stated that last night figures could
be seen through the chasm, moving
about in the great subterranean
halls of the mountain by the light
of torches, whose occasional flashes,
darting through theclefts and crags,
struck terror into the hearts of the
simple mOuntaineers. Again it is
said that these mountain gnOmes
are nothing more than a gang of
unsubdued Illicit distillers, who
have made good use Of the place,
and use the noises to Brighten the
people away. The mystery, what
ever it is, will be solved in a few
DAYS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
A story win a NIOraI.

At the school meeting at Osseo,
a few days ago, a strong attempt
was made to cut down teachers wa
ges. Among the most blatant of
parties in favor of reducing were
two men with very large families,
and who paid very small taxes.
(Strange coincidence, the same was
true here.) After listening patient
ly for awhile to a good deal of bla-
therskite from these men, one. of
the heaviest taxpayers in the village
rose and said he wished to make a
few remarks. He said, 81 find that
the average tax for each child sent
to school this year, is twenty dollars.
That man over there 4(pointing to
one of the two above mentiOned),
sends four children to school, and
his taxes were twelve dollars. This
other fellow here, sends five, and
he pays eight dollars. Who pays
the balance of their taxes? Now [
find that l have paid about 5000 tax.
| thank God for it, that | am will
ing and able not only to pay for ed
ucating my own children, but to pay
for the education of the children of
such id fools as you two men,"
The full amount asked was passed by
a large majority.-Adridn Times.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
Bread From Standing Wheat I'm
Fenr Minutes and Thirty-SeVen
Carrollton Md. Democrat, July 3.

CarrolIton (Md.) Democrat, July 3.
The last sensation occurred last
Thursday, when about fifty men
were present by invitation to see
Jim LawtOn beat his own time of
two years ago, when his wife had
bread baked in eight and quarter
minutes after the wheat was stand
ing in the field. At 4.6 10 O'Clock
the Buckeye Reaper, drawn by Cy.
Burnett's dun mules, stood at the
corner of the growing wheat, ma
chine in gear ready for start. Men
were stationed every few feet along
the line of grain ready to seize an
armful as it fell from the reaper, and
rush with it to the thresher close by,
which, under the direction of vete-
ran drivers, was getting under way
for business. At the mill, just six
teen rods away, LawtOn stood at the
window watching the moment when
McCaW, on the tleetest horse in the
county, should start from the threSh-
er with the grain, while Mrs. Law
ton and her niece, Miss Alice, had
all the preparations made to bake
griddle cakes and biscuits in the
shortest possible time. At the drop
of the hat the dun mules sprang to
the work, and in I'm. los. the
threShed wheat, about a peck, was
in the sack and on the horse and the
race commenced for the mill. There
were two bridges to cross, and the
excited spectators could only see
column of dust, hear a couple of taps
on the plank bridges as the horse
flew over them at lightning speed,
and the wheat was delivered to Law
ton in the mill. In I'm. It's. the
-four was delivered to Mrs. LaWtOn,
and in 3m. sos. from the starting of
the reaper the first griddle cake
came from the hands of Miss Alice,
was gObbled by adoZen eager hands
and that was the last of it. In Am.
BIS. from the starting of the reaper,
according to the best double timer
stop watch in the country, pan. of
biscuits was delivered to the hun
CRY crowd by Mrs Lawton, and that
was the last seen of them. The 9TH
er pans of delicious biscuits were
baked more at leisure, and boiled
ham and zone minute biscuit" for
med a sandwich it was right hard to
beat, and then, as it would be inn
possible for western gathering of
this kind to be worthy the name
without a speech of some kind, Mr..
Smiley proposed that Gen. Shields
make a speech, which he did, in
those incOmparably graceful words
of his that fill even 50 prOsaic pro-
ceeding as grinding wheat, with the
poetry of eloquence. Then LawtOn,
in his modest way, had to say some
thing, which was heartily applaud
ed as we'll as that of General Shields,
and the party separated.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
business t:etting Better.
Philadelphia North American.

Among the earliest signs of the
general resumption of active bust
ness enterprise, we notice many
railway schemes in all parts of the
North and West. Capital is much
less difficult now to secure for these
works than for the past four years.
Every year has witnessed the in
crease of the system to some extent,
but the country has been growing
up to the capacity of the railways,
and there are indications that a re-
Yival of business would restore gem
eral confidence in railways and
start another great railway building
movement. The risks at home are
no greater than those cheerfully I'M
dertaken abroad.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03


LOUIS KossUTH, who still lives
in Turin, is described as quite feeble
and having aged materially within
a few years. He is now 76, and
though for some time, I'M delicate
health, his mind. is as vigorous as
ever. The stories of his penury are
said to have been somewhat exag-
gerated, albeit he. is compelled To
live very meagerly, which is ne
hardship, as he has very simple
tastes. He does not complain in
deed, he makes no reference to his
poverty, which has been relieved,
it is thought, by contributions from
admirers in England, France and
America. He has often been invited
to return to Hungary, but he has
steadily refused, believing that the
Hungarians have not yet gained
their rights. far
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
Ir is Roheson who saws:

"Gen. Grant is friend of mine,
and l am his friend, and he can re-
~ upon my support if nominated
for a third term"
Not a doubt of it. Every thief
whom Grant enabled to steal from
the United States is a friend of Grant,
and Grant is his friend, and they are
mutually delighted over what they
will never see-Grant's third term.
Chicago TIM s7ssccse
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
Democratic Mass Meeting and
COmYenfiOn.

of Montgomery county is hereby called to
meet in GAINESVILLE on Monday, August 9Th,
1873, to appoint delegates to the Convention
purpose of nominating a candidate for Gov
ernOr.
A convention of the Democratic party is
Monday, Sept. 2, 1878, to nominate a candi-
date for the State Legislature.
The Democratic voters are urgently re-
GueSted to meet in their respective districts
on Saturday, August "A, 1878, and appoint
delegates to represent them in the County,
FlOatoriaI and Senatorial Conventions. The
district committees are requested to call the
meetings for the above date. sHs
POLK G. JOHNSON.
b. t-.s.... Chairman.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
THE newspaper that tries to pleast

THE newspaper that tries to please
everybody is certain to fail. But
the one which faithfully. endeavors
to do its duty and to speak the
truth, regardless of all eXtraneous
influences, may unalteringly rely
upon the honesty and good sense of
the people for ultimate success and
substantial recognition. a
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03

THE assets of the American Mu-
tual Life Company aud the Ameri-
can National Life and Trust COmpa-
ny are declared less than three
fourths of the liabilities, and an APP
plication will be made for receiver
for each company.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
LOCAL. PAPER

it will devote Il large portion of its space
towards furnishing to its readers the latest
items of interest. Its market reports will
be greatly improved by renewed eXertiOnS
of the publishers. The mechanical interests
of the city shall receive its heaTtiest support,
and the laboring man its warmest sympa-
thy, Its highest aim shall be to build up
the city of GAINESVILLE by stimulating the
citizens and encouraging an influx of popu-
latiOn. As a County Paper it Will lend its
ableSt endeaVOrS towards battling for the
best interests of the people. The
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
North British
& Mercantile
Insurance Co.
London and 1sdinl urg,

commends itself 10 an thoughtful property
holders for reliability and Iromptness TO
meet its losses.
A great, fire occurred In ClaTlxsville, April
l3, lS1S, destroying vast amount Of prop
crty. This compOny he'd eight stock policies
and one building policy urun the burnt
property, covering sl3,g63 80. The IRE oc-
CURED on Saturday night and Sunday
morning. and on Monday morning the adj
juSter was promptly I'm the city, and by
Saturday night every loss was satisfactorily
adjusted and paid, iOtwiths standing the
inability of some OF the insured 70 show
their losses by books aid papers.
All people should he on the safe side by
being Insured in n prompt, reliable COM
pany. Property not worth insulting Is not
worth having. Apply 10
SAM. JOHNSON, Agent,
May n, lS7S-3m Clarlsvillc, Tenn.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
TOBACCO MARKET

will receive its closest attention in order
that the planter may be fully posted as re-
cards the price, supply and demand of this,
our greatest staple, not only in this market
but in the leading marts throughout the
world. The workers of the soil shall in the
columns of the CHRONICLE see from week
week to week the prices OfprOduce through
out the country, in order that they may at
any time find the best market for their pro-
auctions. The list of
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
CORRESPONDENTS

will be increased by new additions and
by looping off the weak and
for the purpose of giving place
only to such communications as are reada-
Bile either for their aptnesS of wit, brilliancy
of fancy, items of news, force of observation,
or vigor of thought. In short il shall be the
sole purpose of the publishers to make the
CHRONICLE in the future what 1t has ever
been in the pasta high-tOned newspaper
for the amusement and the instruction of
the people. AS an
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03

There is, says the Springfield Re
publican, news Of fact, news of SEN
timent, and news of opinion. While
reporting news Of fact is the first
duty ofjOurnalism, the calculation
of news of opinion is no less requi-
site to the highest usefulness of the
newspaper. To meet this want, to
furnish an enlightened exposition of
the other news, and to give the
reader the intelligent data of public
opinion is the purpose of the Amer
lean editorial. 1t is not merely a
slashing inVective or a firewOrk of
pcrsiilage, like the French editorial,
nor a heavy essay. with distant al
lusions to current events, deeply
draped with classic quotation and
stale anecdOte from literature, like
the leaders of the London dailies.
In the best American journals the
most important news of the day
may be presented entirely in edito-
rial form. The most elaborate edi-
torial is often the best reported.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT

will be under the charge of DIR. DANIEL F.
WRIGHT, an erudite scholar who in his
short editorial career has won encOmiums
from the best critics ofthe State. The editor
being perfectly converSant with the leading
points in State and National politics, will
furnish such articles for the CHRONICLE as
will, each week, make it of particular in
tereSt to its readers. AS a
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
A Paper for the Farmer,
A Paper for the Mechanic,
A Paper for the Business Man,
APaper for the Home Circle

In typographical appearance the. CHRoNI-
Gle viii vie with any newspaper in the
South. Its contents will consist of the
choicest selections culled from leading
American newspapers and magazines, as
well as from the most popular English pub
IicatiOns The = .- .'6.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03

\ DUTCHNIAN, having lost his
horses, started in search of them.
Meeting a man in the road he in
quired of him if he had seen them.
Being a stranger in those parts, the
man asked Hans to describe them.
''Nell," said he, ''dey was very
mooch alike, specially the off one.
Won looks so mOOch like poth,
can't tell tOder from which. Ven L
vent after the one, / always caught
the oder; an L whipped de one
most dead because de oder kicked
nae. Seen anything of dem, hey ?"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03
STUDEBAEER FARM WAGON,

Win run lighter, last longer, and is war
ranted for two years.
Avery's Steel and Cast Plovs, Points, etc.
GAINESVILLE Steel and Cast Plows, Points,
etc, etc.
Meikel's Steel and Cast Flows, can work
either cast or steel points.
South Bend Chill Plows, etc.
Diamond Iron Chill PlOws, etc.
Iron Double Shovel Plows, all kinds and
make.
Superior Grain Drills, with and without
fertiIizing attachment.
Hooking Valley Corn shelters. 484
Farm, Bells, Baby Buggies, Webster's new
Amalgam Pens, Whips of all kinds, Tools Of
all kinds, Locks, Hinges, Nails, Builders
Hardware of all kinds, Gum Betting, Pack
ing, Leather, etc.
Call and examine before purchasing else
where, as you will be waited on politely by
ED. TURNKEY, is. ELDER,
FRED MAYOR, j. II. TURNKEY.
March 2, lS7S-tf |
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-08-03

A FALL down a well is generally
fatal. The man neatly ALWAYS
"kicks the bucket"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
4 nURDERGFS OWA TESTIMONY.

FLEMINGToS, \. j., Dec. 1.-THE witnesses
IN the Peterson murder to-day were CARROT Major
~ BUCKS County, Penn, Emanuel H. Peterson, CaEone
Wuling, William II. YInleu, Maria Peterson, Abraham
= Petenger aud others. Nothing Of especial I'M
portancr was elected DR. Parish the ply SEDAN VINO at
tended Peterson after Was COuhucd In JAIL
was aIsU called. He gave description Of
tue wound In the prisoners neck. BENJAMIN Peterson
the prsoucr being called, testified To no procuring
a gun from LAM yelling. lie was SHOWN ,ctters winch
he Identified aud which related to family troubles for
y,,r or to previous To the murier He said he walked
IRON Pcuusyyaula 10 Nixon, mouse, the place OF the
uurer. When arrived mere lac kLOCked al TIE door
nes. replied Me" lie asked again, " WHO'S
there q" witness said, Peterson" lamp
was it, The prisoner heard some words
ana could distinguish the voice When Nixon Opened
the door asked him n LZze 1.-THE prisoners wtie)
there Nixon -ad Yes Peterson requested To see her
ana i10n said he could not. Psters,n told him no
would. Nixon saId he would be u-u ne would he
would blow his Nixon ~ pped back from the
aud Peterson suS him, ana then stepped Udck aud
rs oaded gun lie went INTO the house and called
Tor MS wife. aud ht the lamp, and Win one
hand took hold Of Pe'ersOu's aud wan tnc other
mold the gun. Tue PRISONER then related sOne
conversation pfssrd between them, ana said that
she ran away from h,u toward neighbours nOusc stn-
bed and fe tell over her, and att, lnpthg 10
get up she seized the gum Huc0 was acCdcnhly us
charged wuG Iu her grasp. The Court adjourned, 10
tomorrow when tue eV,dcuce Will DC COuoiuGed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
STAPLE AND FANCY FURNITURE.

George c.. Flint g. Co. are offering large
assortment Of goods suitable Tor holiday pres" Is.
among which are chfOneJs, smOk ug tables music
stands and hanging cabinets IA numerous designs.
novelty IN card-receyers, Just from Paris and which
the house IS Duplicating Is monkey standing on II
pedestal Of ebOnzed wood dressed IN coat and waist
coat, bearing IN his hands japanese card salyer ;
others have ddrkey Oh The pedestal Instead OF the
monkey
A handsome bedroom suit combines the japanese
ana Euglish styles broad brvel glass IS hanEcd
sile with the broad wings peculiar 10 toe English
sty The suit ash with trimmings ~ Jdpaucso
ash. Tie styles are shown IN mahogany and cherry
An ebony cabinet L. OTnamcntcd w.tn ivory and mar
quetU.e in Cnastu designs. New sIdeDOdrda Orna
meutrd with embossed Gather IL the dOnc shaped top
aud lined with plu,U behind the glass doors. dduy
patent folding chairs arc shown, Handsomely uphO-
Stored ia the all newest materials, whlCH would MAKE
acceptable Christmas presents for either ladies gentle
men.
TnIs hrm has q number Of paTlOr and bedroom suits
manufactured for the N-theTwOOd Hotel Company, aud
not taken by them, there were more than required
These being sold their account at Onc-third
ducriOu the cost price. Tns would seem 10 DC rare
opportunity 10 any wshlnB suit, as they well
made and of the best materials.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-12-13
Rich HOLIDAY GIFTS.

The store of Johnson Brothers a. Company,
at Fourteenthst and Unn square, seems TO be wholly
given to the holiday spirit. and Is ed with goods
suitable for the season. The firm makes fine display
OF brOnzcs and brass ornaments, among which are can
descks calendars inkstands and the thousand pretty
little kncknacks that go TO make up stock Oh TINS Anu
1ne inllstand Of and glass standard OF
brass supports the ink well side while on the
other is pile Of rocks surmouned by deer. Fans are
shown great variety. Those especially designed Tor
holiday trade in handsome boxes OF the same wood
the fan and decorated In the same manner PINK
fan with sticks Is tnsned nj the TOD win
band Of ostrich feathers tipped WITT punk naraDOut
Mourning fans OF black SATIN arc edgeh with DiacA
feathers tipped with white. VIII te satin Ian Is edged
with white embroidered lace and has ivory STICKS.
Handsome faus with boxes match NAV De had as low
~ To- Picture frames attract great dea OF attel-
lion at tins time ana are shown mere III se" ,S o.
The velvet with raised edge ana pun OF san Is
OF 20 mos, attractive. unique frame rs III lhe
shape OF tower with silyer standard ysYet 10Y,
places Tor iOur pictures Ia It's Jour SIDES 1
vore cOlOrs IN the velvet frames are garnet aud uarA
blue.
In leather goods some handsome articles for
holiday Eifs. A Russia leather pOrtenonuale mas
secret pocket ingenonsly concealed "nelS nav n
." ntre Of chamOI4 sRiu tor silver Shark SKIN porte
newest goods. LidIrs and grnilrmeu's dressing and
travelling cases and writing cases are inhld Je"ei
proty gotten up and are lined with >d,lh ID Az
cuIOrs larse assortment oil albums are -ho"h 10 Ir"
designs. There ls large department devoted 70 idhcy
jGWrry N which the silver arilctes take the itdd.
Notwhstapding the Efforts TO put II down ana car, ~
old style silver l"welry IA largely worn ana ceflau IL ~
very pretty aud becoming The nee kaceS aua DIayeies
cumpustd nuwDtrleS5 strings ~ tiny SILVER Dedhs
lOOA, ~ tue evening" not unlike pear ana where pears
are not available be WI. great success. III
silver there whole sets, comprising Necklace
"a pendant Drac, ets aud arr ngs souvenir pms are
also made hugrec SILVER jet ornaments ana SO are
In UNIQUE drslgu5; liz .rus Tor when tue ldshlObdDe
mind secus 10 nave pcnchdut atC among tue must
striking iOrns this joWrry There are porcelain
pins with earrings TO mdtru necklaces IN gOld WIN
pruuaur cguss aud conch shell Ie~ehy III Ne"
designs. Ghttrl EIu.ICIUte5 uu4 tdbcLs IN EBONY
auu HGs,ia lrHtucr arc among thr novel ahd GHc'nL
aiticrs. The lace dev rtmrut OF TINS mousse 10 largo
aud contains many novelties.