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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
How Democracy Crows.
Nashville American.

AS we approach the election il
may be well for those who still halt
between two OpiniOns-if any there
are-and who are yet to be reached
by reason, to see what the Demo
cratic party has done. We will not
insult the intelligence of any reader
by supposing he has the poor ambi-
ton to be in the minority in order
to be singular, or that any man is
simply looking for the strong side T;
but it is a question of where one can
do the most good. When the Ma
tiOnal hoped to come between the
two parties and sweep the country
as by tidal wave there was some
reason for his position. Now, if it
appears that the Democratic party,
in spite of the National movement,
has grown in strength, it must be
apparent that the question with ev-
cry voter is simply choice between
the rule of the Republican party and
a perpetuation of its abuses, and a
fastening of its heresies upon the
Government and the triumph of
Democracy. 1t is thus not "A ques-
ton as to going with thestrong side,
but whether one will throw away
his strength or cast it where it will
accomplish something, even if it be
not all he has dreamed of. If the
Democratic party does not go as far
as the National would like, he will
yet agree with it as far as it goes,
but he cannot agree with any part
of the Republican party in any pol
icy it may propose.
The fall elections have already
been held in fifty-fve districts, in
eight States-Oregon, Colorado,
Iowa, Indiana, Ohio, Vermont,
Maine and West Virginia. In the
present Congress the Democrats
have in these districts 16 and the
Republicans 80; total So. In the
next Congress they will stand
Democrats q, Republicans %, and
5 Nationals total "a. The Third
district in Vermont having failed
to elect, the vacancy will be filled
on the 5th. The Democrats have
gained five members in spite Of the
determination of the Republicans
to carry the House, and of the Ma
tiOnals to melt both parties into a
new organization and sweep the
country as with a food. The States
in which the Nationals expec ed
most strength have already elected.
The result is five members in fifty
five, and if that proportion could be
carried oat, it would only place a
helpless minority in Congress, but
the remaining elections will not
give ten members. The prospect
now is that the Democrats will have
at least 175 out of the 293 members.
Indeed, with those they already
have, they have only to carry the
districts now Democratic in the 9th
er States to have altogether 1G7 out
of 293.
Such being the case, of what avail
is to vote for any third candidate,
and thus cast a vote away in at
tempting to create hopeless minor
ity of ten or fifteen members. There
has been no National tidal wave, no
new birth Of Republicanism, but
there has been a steady, solid and
increase of Democratic
strength.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
AGood Name.

How true Il Is that good name
is capital in itself. Such capital,
like every solid accumulation, Is
not built in q day, but IL the result
ofyears Of fcOntinuance In well doing.
No man can hope by squirt Of
good nature or honorable dealings
to acquire an enviable reputation
which is implied In the possession
of ga good name" Little things
done and observed In series OF
wears, the trifles Of Which Is made
up, If done cOnscientiOusiy, are
what contribute to the result, and
win for a man the confidence OF his
fellows and when one has thus ac-
quired this good name, men seek
him I'm business, rely ON his word,
and prefer his goods. Such a capital
Is within the reach Of the poorest.
1t commands confidence, and helps
one in securing all that Is desira-
BILE I'm life, and as II Is To bee ac-
quired without outlay, does not de-
pend upon birth or influence for its
attainment. II is wonderful so
many prefer to travel by crooked
ways, which though they NAV
seem short cuts 10 success, do not
lead I'm that direction az all. Let
every man strive to add a good
name to his other capital,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
Discovery of a Rich Gold Mine.

GREENVILLE KY, October o.
Great excitement prevails in this
place over the recent discovery Of a
rich vein Of gold amid the Green
river knobs in Edmondson county,
between Litchfield and Glasgow
Junction, some twenty-five miles
from Litchfield, and about forty
miles from this town. There has
been a regular stampede of fortune
seekers from this and many adj
Joining towns to the new gold re-
gi0ns, during the last four or five
days. A Mr.. Lloyd, who is some
what of a geologist, pronounces it
an outcropping of the North Caro-
lima region. The sands of thesmall
stream called Sinking creek are
rich in the precious metal, and the
people here are of the opinion that
the Black Hills region is totally
eclipsed.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02

CHICAGO has contributed SOS, 900
to the yellow fever fund.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
HElllILRT[R2 ElR [lGIHG IND INS[RTION

1--WE can beat the world in styles and prices" fine
stock of Ladies Coa, tho handsomet in the city, with
an entire new stock of Ladies Hose, fancy and plain
Misses and Chdrens Hose, very long Ladies Neckhes
and Collars and Cuffs something entirely new with large
line in red and white Fannels, Opera Flannes IN all
shades 75 pieces OF Jeans 15c to Soc and large
stock of white and coored Blankets a complete and
we'll assorted stock Of Ready-Made Clothing, for Men,
Youth and Boys. We fit man so inches around the
waist also boys years old. An immense stock OF Over
coats fine line OF Black Cloth Coats, fine black Doeskn
Pants and White or Silk Vests Tor marrying purposes,
which make speciality. The best assorted stock
of Kid Gloves in the city for men, ladies and misses
The largest stock of beautiful Ruchngs we ever ham
died We also have a fn stock in nice Carpets, Rugs,
Oil Cloths and Matn@s which propose to sell very
low A fine line of Piece Goods for Suitings and a
very large stock of Gents Furnishing Goods Linen Collars
Neckcs Underwear and great many articles to numer-
Gus to mention. Also big line of Trunks and alses
In Boots and Shoes have as large stock as any
house in the city, and propose to sell them low Also
nice line of nObby goods i'll Hats and Caps.
Having sustained very heavy loss by the late fire
would like for the good people of Montgomery and ado-
inc counties give share Of their patronage and
will sell goods cheap the cheapest Quick sales 'and
small profits is my motto. Everything bought at my
house is guaranteed Thanking my friends for their very
kind patronage in the past respectfully beg continu-
nce of the same promising them honest and fair dealing
and low prices. Respectfully,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02

THE following extract, from
POOLS Railroad Manual, will ex-
plain to thinking people the cause
which led to the panic of 1873:
In the United States, on the Ist of
January, 1876, we had 6,927 miles
Of railroads, which had been con-
structed during the preceding thirty
seven years. On the 3Ist of Decem-
Der, 1873, we had 20, ,7S4 miles, being
an increase in seven years of 1857
miles of road, the cost Of which
amounted to fully $1,000, 200, 900.
These roads were built in all parts
of the United States, and with rare
exceptions, through regions OF coun-
try where they could not be sup
ported. A majority Of them were
a burden upon their owners from
the first. That burden increased
from year to year, until finally, in
September, 1873, it could be borne
no longer, and the crash came. As
a result, over 200 railroads went
into bankruptcy 81, 800, 900, 900, in
round numbers, invested in these
roads, became unprOductive to the
INVESTORS, and the greater part wholly
lost,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02

THE Nashville American, of Oct.
22nd, thus comments on the nomi-
nation by the convention of the
Hon J. F. House as the Democratic
standard-bearer of this district for
Congress
The nomination of Hon. John +.
House yesterday, was an exhibition
of a determination on the part of
the people to keep a good man when
they get him. 1t was no reflection
on any man to be defeated by Col.
House. The people of the South
have not forgotten that keeping
trained men in Congress gave them
power before the war. If they had,
the example of New England since
the war would have reminded them
Of it. 1t was once supposed that
legislation was done by speaking.
There was popular belief Of that
kind. Now it is known tnat all the
work of bodies like the American
Congress and the British Parlia-
ment do all their work through
committee. Speaking is servicable
to enlighten the. public mind to
suggest issues, but the work, at last
is that done by the committee and
by the members among themselves.
A wonderful facility is acquired by
long practice in that kind of work.
a man acquires an aptness for the
place, a knowledge Of a thousand
valuable to him and with
out waich he is useless.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
Gen. Joel battles prediction.

DIR. Clark in Franklin Review and Journal
As far back as 1870 the late Gen.
Joel A. Battle, meeting Col. HOrs-
ley of the Columbia Herald on the
street, says s"Alf, don't you want
me to introduce you to the future
Governor of Tennessee ?' Horsley
professed himself willing, and after
paying the Judge the highest but
most deserved Of compliments, car
ried him over and introduced him
to Judge Marks. "Alfred," as he pa
ternally called him.
Judge Marks meets all the require
ments possible to be united i'm one
man. BY his tact i'm framing the
Democratic platform he united the
party which was, by their differen-
ces on the subject of State politics,
rapidly becoming involved in seri-
Gus difficulties. He is suave, affa-
BILE, generous, chivalrOus and popu-
lar. AS a soldier he never shrank
from any duty and led his cOmpan-
ion soldiers wherever it was neces-
sary to go. In n word he is tho man
we most need at this time to head
the invincible Democracy Of Ten
neSsee.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
WHOLE NO. 2,242.
Hon. John #. House.

The following tribute to a worthy
statesman Is taken from the Louis
vile Daily Evening News, and will
be appreciated and endorsed by all
who have taken note of the public
career of Hon. John i. House
"One of the most useful and dis
| tinguished members of Congress
from the South is Hon. John +.
House, the Representative of the
Nashville, Tenn, district. We are
gratified to see that he is q candi-
date for reelection, and hope that
he will be returned to the House by
an increased popular vote. His
competitor, Col. Claiborne, is doubt
less, an estimable gentleman, but he
is a new and inexperienced man,
and the Democratic party needs
the services of well-tried public SER
wants in the lower branch of Con-
gress. We believe it to be the inte-
rest of the people and of the public
service that faithful member of
Congress shall be kept in Office at
least ten years in succession. Wise
legislation cannot be promoted by
frequent changes in the member
ship of legislative body-especial-
ly legislative body so large as that
of the United States House of Rep |
resentatives. The Ashland district |
and the Lebanon district in Ken
lucky are the only Congressional |
districts in Kentucky that are gov
erned by the proper rule. They |
have continued the same Represen-
tatives in Congress 3 series of terms,
and consequently they have become
the most influential Congressional
districts in the State. The high pO-
sition as public man which Hon.
John f. House of Tennessee has at
tanned, and the wise record which
he has made in the House at Wash
ington, alike render the reelection
of him important to the whole coun-
try, and we hope that the Nashville
district will send him back by an
overwhelming majority"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02

A special dispatch from Lumbar
ton, n. c., Oct. 10th, says: Yester-
day a sad and thrilling incident
occurred at ShOeheul. A large Sum
day-schoOl convention was being
held at Floral College. Ladies,
gentlemen and children from many
miles around were present, and the
occasion was one which promised to
be enjoyable. What helped as
much as anything else to draw the
crowd was the fact that the Rev.
Archie Baker, one of the most
prominent ministers in North Caro-
lima, was to address the convention.
The venerable preacher rose in the
pulpit, and the great gathering
hushed its hum to hear him. The
old man, with his long, flowing
beard, was apostolic i'm appearance,
and spoke slowly and with great
effect. Just as he was in the midst
of glowing description of the joys
of heaven he suddenly fell back in
the pulpit. One of the elders caught
the expiring man in his arms. DIR.
Baker murmured, 81 have preached
my last Sermon" and expired. The
scene that followed was agOnizing.
Women tainted and men shed
tears. DIR. Baker was eighty years
old.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
US and the night you have

between US and the night you hav
named ?''
"No. I am not afraid of him
But the English, Duncan?
! The Scot laughed till he saw he
: smile.
"I can outwit them" he said
''This day five gallant soldiers {
king Hal rowed me across LocI
Wild. l told them ] would shoy
them Duncan, and so ] did,"
He laughed again to think hov
he had outwitted Captain Grang
and his squad.
For long time the lovers talkeC
in the little room. They did no
cease until the widow came in will
a budget of news, which was eagerly
devoured by the fugitive.
"James Graham rode by me
cursing with all his might" the ole
lady said. "He called me some
thing which did not understand
so fast he rode, and / told him t.
whip himself with the sword which
he surrendered at Solway Moss"
"That was right, mother. The
meanest thing on earth is Scottish
traitor -
When Duncan left the little house
the stars were shining, and Mary
watched him until the darkness hid
his manly form from view.
"Steady, my men! Steady 7"
The speaker was James Graham,
and he rode at the head of band of
English soldiers and Scotch troopers
that were approaching the Colleen
home.
The night was quite dark, and the
horses feet, well muffied, gave no
warning Ofthe ecavalcade'sappruach.
But eyes were watching it, never
theleSs.
1t was Duncan's wedding night,
and the Scotch traitor had been
credibly informed that the cere-
mOny would take place in the cot
tage at certain hour.
Silently, and like so many dark
spectres, James Graham's minions
halted before the Highland home.
The curtains were drawn but mas
culine voices within told them that
men of the clan of Colleen were
there.
James Graham dismounted and
struck the door with the hilt of his
sword. AS it flew open a bugle
blast startled him, and he heard a
voice ring loud and clear upon the
night air:
''For the king and Scotland
down upon the traitors !"
Instantly the rattle of firearms
and the clang of claymores startled
the traitor. His band was attacked
by Duncan's adherents. Around
the widows home the fight ragged
with great fury; but the men of
Colleen were too strong for the mis-
creants; they dealt blows that could
not be resisted, and after a while
the victory was theirs.
The few marauders that could,
fled from the field, and ultimately
and the cheer of victory
that rose from Duncan's men smOte
their hearts heavily.
James Graham, wounded and
bleeding, was borne into the house,
where from a pallet he saw Duncan |
wed the beautiful Mary Colleen, and |
then death put an end to his plots |
and treacheries.
Strange to say, after the fight !
nearly all search for Duncan was
a abandoned, and, as the English |
troops were soon afterward with |
drawn, he and Mary were enabled |
to dwell in peace near the shores of
Loeb Wild.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02

THEY were sitting on either side
of the garden seat F; silence had bOs-
sed the occasion for several minutes
when she finally wagged her tongue
thusly:
"Jim, how many miles away do
they say the moon Is ?N
"Well," said he, with studiOus
gravity, astronomers differ; i be-
lieve Heliogabberlus calkerlated il
was bout fOrty-seven billion miles,
but Dan Webster didn't think it was
more'n a couple of million or So"
81 wish Gablus was right, and /
was the mOOn," was her sweet re-
jOinder.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
CHAPTER III.

Mary Colleen was the only
daughter of a Scottish widow. Her
father had fallen, trying to beat the
of FlOdden, and his clan had taken
good care of the little family since
that fatal day. Prominent in the
clan, and foremost in the opposition
to British aggression, stood young
Duncan, the scion of a good house
on the western borders, and the
fearless champion of Scottish rights.
Having been appointed Colleen's
executor by the clan, his duty
brought him often to the cottage,
and consequently into Mary's pres
ence. 1t is, therefore, not strange
that a mutual attachment should
spring up between the two young
people, much to the dislike of one
James Graham, whom the reader
has already met. This attachment
soon ripened into love, and the
clansmen hailed the betrothal with
demonstrations of delight, for Dun
can had become their leader, and
they loved him.
The second invasion came, but it
proved disastrous to Scottish hopes.
James Graham smiled with delight
when he saw a price set on his ri
val's head. He sought the English
by stealth, and gave them informa-
tiOn concerning Duncan. But his
treachery was known, and the
hunted man himself told Mary that
he who sought her hand was a
traitor to the king.
What promises the traitor might
have finally drawn from Mary, had
not Duncan appeared, as related in
the last chapter, is not known. The
coming of the branded one was
most oppOrtune, and Graham,
baked in his purpose, skunk away,
vOwing vengeance.
81 was not at the pass last night" /"
said Duncan to Mary. "He told
you a base, treacherous lie, and all
for some sinister purpose. Mary,
the mans villainy shall not stand
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02
PHILIP LTEBER.

will move in my new store McCormacs building in
about two weeks.
SaIesmen-Alex. Weil, Gus Harrison, sam. Klein,
R. d. Caldwell. oct9,lS
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1878-11-02

THE prOprietors of the Belmont
vineyard, Front Royal, Va, have
made $4,000 gallons of wine this
season,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-01

WEATHER ALMANAC FOR 1878
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Police Jury.

The Police Jury met this day
pursuant to adjournment.
Were present: Nathan Ferry
president and Messer Broussard
Hofpauir, Leleu and Wise.
The minutes on being read
were corrected by striking out
the words Finance Committee y
and inserting the words parish
Treasurer in the 5th resolution o:
last meeting after which they
were adopted.
On motion Of Mr. Wise.
Art. l Resolved that the Fin
ance Committee be and they are
hereby instructed to examine all
the tax-rolls from 1872 to 1876,
inclusive, and strike there from
the amount of taxes due by
insolvent taxpayers or by persons
who were assessed after their re.
moval from the parish, and to
credit the collector for all such
amounts as may be found taxed
against such insolvent or absent
persons as aforesaid.
Art 2 Resolved, that the survey
of the 4th road district as made
by S. V. Martin Surveyor of
the parish Of St. MartiD. now on
file in the archives Of this oooy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-01

treasurer be and they are hereby
Instructed to issue Immediately
all Licenses on all trades, profess
ions and occupations for the year
1878, return the same to the Col.
1ector for collection, taking his
receipt therefor. Said Licenses to
be in amount the same as last year.
The following claims were al
lowed and ordered to be paid out
of their respective funds
Crimn'l funnd of 1873,
e. E. Lyons, S Wise trnsfee. 81 90
Magistrates fund 1878,
F. B. Patten, 400
Contingent fund 1877,
j. Y. Gilmore, 400
The Police Jury adjourned sine
de- die.
N. PERRY, President.
A. LAcoUR, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1878-06-01
a PERFECT WOMAN.

A wife seeking, methodicaI
youth, who has occasionally es-
corted a young lady home on
Sunday evenings, and gone in for
supper, after performing both
services last Sunday night, sud-
denly said to her-"Do you talk
in your sleep ~ Why-no," she
answered, in surprise. "Do you
walk in your sleep ?" he next en-
quired. mo, SIR" He moved
his chair an inch closer and with
increased interest asked "Do yoa
snore p mo" she hastily replied
looking uneasily at him. At this
reply his eyes fairly sparkled.
His lips eagerly parted, and he
gave his chair another hitch he
br'skly inquired "Do you throw 1
the combings of your hair in the
basin ? What ?" she asked, with
a blank face: He repeated the
question although with increased
nervousness. mo, | don't she
answered in some haste. Again
his chair went forward, while his
agitation grew so that he could
scarce y maintain bis place upon
1t as he asked do you clean
the comb when you have done ?"
Of course | do,' she said, staring
at him with all her might. In an
instant he was on his knees be.
fore her with his hands outstrech.
ed. Il Love you," he passion.
ately cried. Il give my whole
heart up to you. Love me and
will be your slave. Love me
as | love you, and | will do
everything on earth for you. Ohl
will you take me to be your hus-
baud, your protector, your every.
thing ? It was critical moment
Tor young woman of her years,
but she was equal to the emer-
gency, as a woman generally is,
and accepted him.
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NOTICE.-The tax payers Of
the town Of Abbeville are hereby
notified that the tax rolls for said
town for the year 1878, have been
by me completed. Those deeming
themselves aggrieved by the assess
ment on said rolls are REQUESTED
to come forward within the ensu-
ing 80 days from date hereof and
have same corrected. May Ills.
F. B. PATTEN,
Town Assessor.
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BISHOP MARvIN's ITO the East
by Way of the West" Marvin's
Lectures on the Errors Of Papa.
cy," and Rev. Eugene r. Hen.
drix's "Around the World" with
Introduction by Bishop Marvin;
price of each book So.
DI AGENTS WANTED ey.
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to LOGAN D. CAMERON, Agent of
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St. Louis, and ges sample copies
Of either, or all three, with terms
to agents. The books are selling
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