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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09

The sIuice gates OF talk upon the
Army Appropriation bill sre over in
The House, and the seat of war is
transferred to the Senate. There
some powerful 81 eeches will be made,
and the Democratic position, so ad-
mirably exposed by Garfield and some
of his aides, will receive an additional
sitting by the giants Of that Chamber.
Blaine, Conkling, Edmunds, and all
those old warriors Of the forum, will
be heard from, aud ere The Brigadiers
are through with this and kindred
matters they will wish they never had
been born. They wOt not OF the sue
cessful manner in which they were
sOlidifying the North when they set
this ball in motion.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09
Remedy for Hard Times.

Stop Spending so much on fine
clothes, rich food and style. Buy good,
healthy food, cheaper and better cloth
ing; get more real and Substantial
things of life every way, and especial
ly stop the foolish habit of running
after expensive and quack doctors or
using so much of the vile humbug
medicine that does you only harm,
and makes the proprietors rich, but
put your trust in the greatest OF all
simple, pure remedies, Hop Bitters,
that cures always at a trifling cost, and
you will see better times and good
health. Try it once. Read of it in
another column.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09

For good reading, we would refer
every body to that part OF our telegraph
columns devoted 10 Michigan and
Cincinnati. In the former, the Demo-
Gratis and GreenbaCkers combined, and
used every fort to defeat the Repub-
lican candidates, but they have learned
anew the old prOveTb, There's many
a slip 'twixt the cup al d the lip"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09

The Democratic cup of joy is rap
nly turning to gall and worm-wOOd.
~ Nney can extract any comfort from
- election news they ought TO be
-o"eu 10 enjoy it with no disturbing
~ ""'u. They can thank their Con-
-" "ho rendered necessary'th
W esS'on Tor their defeat In Michi-
eHu' Except for the effect their rebel
speeches has had on Unionist. tha
Greenbsckers and Da9,nora,a 80,
bined are in majority in that 60
This is only the bsginnina - ~
Soiiu Nor'n IN eon'radistinction to the
soiia oonIeuerate South. 1t really
looks as if the OkOlona States tbanEaS
God too soon because they had cap.
tured the Capitol.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09

How does the Tribune like Evans
vile, the Democratic stronghold? The
Republicans everywhere ought to
give the "BIigadiers" vote OF thanks.
They are fast driving Union Indiana
back into the anti Confederate army
corps.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09

THURMAN's work may be discovered
in that coalition in Ohio. If Tilden
was out of the way his chances might
be worth something, but at present
they are not worth green persimmOp.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09

INDICATIONS For Tennessee and
the Ohio Valley, clear weather, fol-
lowed by increasing cloudiness and
probably by rain areas, warm south
easterly winds and falling barometer.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09

We have in stock a number of frat
class Stoves that we are selling at cost.
Don't buy till you see them.
HAWKINS, BUTT, DEPUE & Co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09

Cincinnati don't want any "Briga-
diers in 'her'n.'"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09
co,. ~. F. srosser's Residence harmed.

TOI. ~. f. RrOsser's Residence Burned
Col. William F. Prosserl # yester.
day morning for Washington Terri
tory on Government business. Before
leaving lie rented his residence, two
story brick mouse, near Madison sta
ton, to Capt. w. A. Graham, and yes
terday. while that gentleman was
moving to the house, he made fl in
one of the rooms on the second floor
The fiue took fire and sparks fell upon
the dry shingles ignitipg the building
which was totally destroyed. The on
ly thing saved at all was the portion
of his library which was on the first
floor. The house contained eight
rooms, aud the library was very val
liable one. Col. Prosser's loss must be
nearly $40, 900, on which there was no
insurance.-Ndsh. american Sunday
Col. Prosser is brother of our fell
low-citiZen Maj. A. S. Prosser.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-04-09
AT THE HOTELS


Lisa OF Arrivals I'm the CiGy.
The following is list OF arrivals at
the city hotels for April 8th:
ATKIN HOUSE.
Edward S. Jordan, Murfreesboro;
Chss. Patterson, Jonesboro'; Sam.
Kib1er, Chatata; r. It. Smith, H.
Holland, j. c. Engel, Baltimore; G. F.
Hendee, Boston; w. 8. French, Chat
tanooga; S. NJ. Mead, Philadelphia;
VIM. K. Cunningham, Washington,
D. G., l.. Tanner, Saltville, Vs.; John
+. Pate, Concord; F. w. Taylor, sr.,
HambIen countyj G DAILY, Coal
Greek; d. Hart, Carey yville; d. F. Da-
Wis, Miss Sue Hawkins, Marshall, n.
G; Dan. Briscoe, Morristown.
LAMAR HOUSE.
J. G. Bradford, Nashville; J. w, At.
kins, Athens; P. Weisiger, New York;
J. n. Ferguson, Kings Creek; M.
WOltheimer, Baltimore; Il. A. Sleep,
Rock wood; Isadore Mayer, Louisville,
KY.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01
OBITUARY.


Miss Dixie Parminter was born Nov. Is
1868, died on Yellow Creek, Montgomery
county, Tenn, Jal. 6, 1879, of diptheria. Miss
Dixie had made no public profession of
religion, but had for some time been a
seeker, and the change in her character had
been very remarkable. She had lost much
of the interest she had taken in worldly
amusements since her mind had been di-
rected to the more noble themes of another
world. She told her friends, during her ILL
ness, she was praying, and before her death
all could see there was an unusual calmness
and pleasantness in her expression but
owing to the difficulty in her speaking she
said but little, but when she saw the time Of
her departure was near at hand she called
the family to her and kissed them and said,
81 am now ready to gor' 1t was evident
she dreaded not death, and we doubt not
when the spirit was freed from "this tene-
ment of clay" it found resting place in the
arms OF Jesus. II appears strange that she
should have been taken at SO short a warn
ing just as she was budding into woman
hood, but often the sweetest flowers are
plucked while in the bud.
Miss Dixie was a sweet spirited girl with a
strong affection for her friends, and her
vacant seat cannot be filled by one more
pleasant. Her cheerful disposition and easy
manner made all with whom she met hap
Ply. Weep not for her, loved ones, for while
you have lost much in her death she has
gained far more for she has been taken from
a world of sin and death to one of happiness
and life eternal. Ell. JONES.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01
New Advertisements.

see specials of Coussen's Honey of Tar.
Read dissolution notice of NJ. V. Hatcher
* Co. The business will be continued at
the old stand by NJ. V. Hatcher.
See advertisement of Nanz & Neuner,
seedsmen, of Louisville, Ky. They keep
the very best of flower and garden seeds.
Mattiu & Barker have enlarged their din
ing room, and eau now accommodate all
who call on them, Warm meals, at all
hours, . cents.
Mr. C.. Michigan Publishes card with
drawing from the tin and stove business,
having sold out 10 Messrs. Reese & Malon.
The new firm will settle all debts of the old
firm.
Cashier, Irwin * Co. advertise special in
ducements in coffee and New Orleans sugar
and molasses. They have also received
new clover seed. Call and examine their
stock
Mr. p. j. Young, tailor, who was for long
time a resident of our city, has returned and
opeued his shop over V. L. Williams's shoe
store Pleas, as he is Familiarity called, says
he has acome to stay" He is good and
faithful workman, and we hope he will
receive liberal share ofthe public patron
age.
Mr. John S. Elder has a large and well
displayed advertisement in this issue. He
is now in receipt Of large quantities of agri-
cultural implements, buggies, wagons, farm
and garden seeds, etc. There is nothing the
farmer needs but what can be found in this
house, and he is determined TO sell cheap.
Dir. T. p. Burke, who has had several years
experience in the business, is one of the
statesmen, and will take pleasure in waiting
on his old friends and customers. Mr.. Elder
Is using the Gracey shed, corner Second and
Commerce streets, until his large and con-
Venient house on the Square and Franklin
street is completed, as a store room for
machinery, etc.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

4 MOST unfortunate affair hap
pened in the neighborhOod of the
Palmyra road on Saturday last (25th
ult. in which Mr.. Tom Oneal, son
OfOur fellOw-citizen Peter Oneal, was
compelled to take the life of negro
named Thornton Bibb. Mr.. Oneal
was starting at sunrise from his
fathers house to that of his uncle,
Mr.. John Oneal, where he was to
join a fox hunt. On passing the
corn crib of Burrel Haynes he saw a
negro man Che deceased) come
stealthily out of it with a bag of
corn on his shoulder. Seeing that
it was evidently a case of theft he
ordered the negro to put it down
and surrender. The negro refused,
broke and ran. Oneal fired without
hitting the negro, and then dis
mounted to pursue him through the
woods. He came up with him after
a pursuit of about three hundred
yards. He again ordered him to
surrender, when the negro dropped
his bag, seized a large club and adj
Vanced on Oneal some ten or fifteen
feet, he retreating. Oneal then fired !;
the negro threw up his hand and
fell. Oneal left for help and the
negro was found u ad, the load
having taken effect in his throat.
The above is the statement of Mr..
Oneal made to the first persons he
saw after the event and detailed by
them at the inquest held before
Squire Cummins. Mr.. Oneal is to
take his trial before the same gen.
tleman to-day.
Much sympathy is felt for the
young man, who has placed himself
in this painful position through his
zeal in defense of a neighbours prop
erty.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01
The Sonrh.s Answer.

The following poem, from the pen OF
s. NJ. A. C., recently appeared in the New
York Evening Post:
1t is told rs by the gentlest of the Masters
WondrOus school,
In the troubling of the waters lay the heal
ing of the pool
And the darkiy -dashing pillows that have
covered many head,
And now stand in placid seeming as the
groves above our dead,
Show a sombre angels troubling of the
waters OF our life,
For our healing as a nation of the sins of
hate and strife.
Night was all too short for mourning. day
was Sill too fun of pain.
We We're blinded 10 the sunshine by a salt
and bitter rain.
L y TO Heaven went the Wailing OF our sore
consuming need,
And in all the land upspringing was fra
grant flower Of deed.
The rlcn blossoms rained upon us ill we
babe the Offering cease,
And each heart was Overwritten with the
fragrant meSSage-Peace.
Brethren, long and widely severed, We shall
never rue the day
When We bTavely sought to tighten the black
terror OF our way;
We will love ADD leave you never, you have
bound us with chain
Rare-wrought and richly golden, that no
hand may cut in twain;
And the sword that sought the scabbard
upon AppOmattoX field,
Overmastered but uncOnquered, to the might
of love shall yield
We viii love you as we hated, from the
depths of soul and heart,
We viii live with you as gladly as we sought
TO live apart;
Every wrong that we have suffered il is easy
to forget
In the presence of this largesse that hath
made our eyelids wet;
Wen go further, and forgive you every
wrong that we have done.
HencefOrth leave the fight to statesmen"
as people we are one.
That you never need such helping shall be
our delight to pray,
Yet, if in the Land of Succor ever dawns an
evil day,
From the breath of plague mysterious, the
assault of foreign foes,
Or the stirment of the rabble, frenzled with
its fancied woes,
Fires ashen desOlation, Famine's fiercely-
fainting mouth,
Or the lOcust-plague of Egypt-then expect
the Solid South.
Solid, though our need of service be a quick
forgotten grave,
Solid. in the brunt of battle where the starry
flag shall wave,
Solid, in the us iHeTti0s that the whirlwind
may Withstand,
Solid, with an open purse within widelier
open hand,
Solid in this faith and purpose, while we
draw q conscious breath,
Welded in the glowing furnace of Gods
mighty armOrer, Death.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01
W. Ell. Mason.

At his residence in Montgomery county,
January q, 1879, at o'clock p NJ, in the
50th year of his age, W. H. Mason, beloved
and esteemed by all. He was consistent
member of society, a worthy citizen, a de-
voted Christian, and a kind husband and
father. He leaves wife and i've dear
children, and host of friends to lament his
irreparable loss but their loss is, no doubt
his eternal gain. Bro. Mason protested faith
in Christ in October, 1877, and Joined the
Baptist Church at Little West Fork. He
was devoted to the cause of Christ and gave
TO the church, as well as to the pastor, his
influence (which was power for good and
liberal support, and he has died in the Lord,
he rests from his labors, and his works do
follow him. Little George, to whom he was
so fOndly attached The being the only SOM,
must be brought up without a personal
knowledge of his fathers inestimable advise
and example, but may he come so near imi-
tating his fatheg as to gladden. the now
grief-striclzen widows heart in her declining
years. To those dear ones who are older, we
would aftectionately say, think not of papa
in the dark mansions of the tomb, think of
him only in the paradise of God, crowned
with palms of victory, and singing the song
of Moses and of the Lamb; for deaf could
do no more than to remove so excellent
father and Christian from the theatre he so
much adorned to the bosom of the God who
created him, and who alone has power TO
reward the immortal spirit with exhaustless
bliss. 1t is inseparable with our nature to
weep for those we love, and cannot be so
insensible to human nature as to say, weep
not ; but do Insist for you to weep not as
for those who have no hope, for if we be-
lieve that those who sleep in Christ the
second time without sin unto salvation, let
these words sink deep into your heart, HE
cannot come TO me, but (by the grace OF
God can go 10 him" May the angel of the
Lord encanp round about the entire family
TO comfort them in this their great loss!
NJ. c. HARRIS.
Einopnld Tenn. Ian. p. 1879.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01
River Items.

The river has fallen with great
rapidity, only 8 feet on Harpeth
to-day, against 40 feet ten day ago.
The landings along the river are
in a wretched condition. AT many
places the mud is so deep that it is
almost impossible for steamers to
take on or put off freight.
The river came to a stand yester-
day, and is slowly rising to-day.
The b. H. Cook passed down
early in the week for Evansville.
She had on board 100 tons pig iron
from Betsys' Town. She will pass
up every Sunday at noon.
The c. W. Anderson left on time
Friday morning for Cairo, this is
her first trip since the freeze up.
She is a splendid boat and well
Differed.
Hillman passed up twenty-four
hours behind time. Capt. 10. says
the next man that writes postals TO
him at Paducah, begging him to
wait for twenty-four hours and he
would receive large lot of freight
for Nashville, had better be very
cautious how he puts in an appear
ance with a half dray load of Mdse.
Capt. 10 is one of the veterans, and
has hosts of friends all along the
river. May he live long and pros
per.
The Matt Gracey is busy in the
corn and lumber trade. Capt.
Cawlishaw is buying marketing
along the river, paying full prices
for all kinds. He says he must
have freight. He bought a large
quantity of butter at mouth of
Harper Tuesday, paying II cents
per h., and selling at 10. The
Capt. and his clerk are figuring on
the profits.
Mr.. Shelton has engaged the Matt
Gracey, after the completion of her
contract with Riley, to break up
all his bottom lands at twenty-five
cents per acre.
The Rhea is running on closer
time than any boat ever done before. |
If you wish TO go to any point |
reached by river you can start for
the river at the advertised time of
the Rhea. She is never more than
a few minutes off time. This is as
it should be. Keep her going Capt. !
and you will certainly do the pass
enger business. Ed. Marshall, her
clerk, says the Captain went to
Louisville to build a steamboat and !
dod drat if the Towards did not |
build him a railroad. Let the Cook |
or Anderson get after the Rhea and |
they will find it is no funeral pro-
cessiOn.
The steamer BransfOrd was seized !
at Nashville on Monday by the U.
S. Inspectors for alleged violation
of the steamboat law. The OppO- |
sitiOn boats advanced rates and |
started up the river rejoicing. cit /
is an i'll wind that blows no one |
good.
On Monday, the Sd inst, at y |
O'Clock, Captain Gracey will sell, to /,
the highest bidder, for cash, the float |
lying on the wharf at the foot of
Franklin street.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

CUssUNS' HONEY OF TAR will
relieve severe coughs of long stand
ing, and prove a blessing to all who
suffer with affections of the throat
and lungs, and is confidently offered
the public as the best rememedy in
the world. In our rigorous cline
where coughs and colds prevail,
this favorite remedy should have a
place in every household. When
the little ones are attacked by Group,
or whooping cough, nothing will
afford such instant relief as Coussens'
Honey of Tar. Price so cents. For
sale by Owen-& Moore.
Feb. /, 1S79-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

WE hear Of a good deal Of COM
plant about the County Court Clerk
notifying persons who run wagons
in the city that they were compelled
by law to pay privilege tax to the
State and county. We have taken
the trouble to investigate the mat
ter and find that the Clerk is only
discharging his duty. If those
interested think the tax onerous
they should apply to the Legisla-
ture and the County Court and
have the law repealed. The Clerk
has no discretionary power in the
matter, but mean time they had
better pay it at once and save cost.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01
Prof, Neininger.

THE concert at the Academy
again took place too late for notice
in the current number of the
CHRONICLE. We desire to say,
however, in reference to Prof.
Meininger, that he has conferred
upon GAINESVILLE society real bene-
fit by the impulse he has given to
the study of music by GAINESVILLE
amateurs. 1t is not generally
known that in training the Phil
harmonic Society he has given his
services gratuitOusly, furnishing
even the music at his own expense.
We are glad to learn that this assO-
citation will continue its practice
under more effective organization
and shall be glad to hear thatit will
be in some way made remunerative
to its able conductor. The members
who have so far joined in its pro-
ceedings are among the most ac-
complished amateurs in the city,
and much may be made out of it
with such assiduOus culture as Is
given to it by Prof. Meininger.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

CUssENs' COMPOUND HONEY OF
TAR has been so long and favorably
known that it needs no encomium.
For coughs, colds, sore throat,
hoarseness, etc, it affords speedy
relief, and is most pleasant and
effcacious remedy, honey tar being
two of its ingredients. The skill of
the chemist, and the knowledge of
a physician were united in its pre-
paration, the result being q COM
pound which is the fayorite remedy
in this severe climate, and has no
equal as cure for coughs, colds,
hoarseness, bronchitis, Group, etc.
Use Cussens' Honey of Tar. Price
30 cents, For sale by Owen Il
| Moore.
Feb. 1, l879-tf.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

WE are glad to he able to state
that we have added large number
of new subscribers TO our list since
the beginning of the new year, and
also that our friends who were in
arrears for last year continue to
come in and settle. If our friends
wish to do us a service, they can do
so by soliciting new names for the
CHRONICLE. If the friends of our
paper would exert themselves a
little We could double our present
large list in n Shor, time. Who will
send u a new subscriber?
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

On Saturday, the 25th ult., the
following gentlemen were elected
Directors of the Bank of Clarks-
vile: ii. c. Merritt, Chas. G.
Smith, Jones d. Neblett, J. J.
Crusman and A. Howell. The Di-
rectors afterwards met and elected
the following officers: H. c. Mer-
rift, President; A. Howell, Cashier
and Tyler Bryan Clerk. This bank
has done a good business since Its
organization as is shown by its semi
annual dividends. The present
officers are good and true men, and
we can safely recommend it to the
business community.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

THE bridges between this city
and river banks at Searcy's Ferry
have recently been put in repair
and crossing at that Ferry is going
on as usual. Mr.. Searcy has opened
dry goods and grocery stock in
the house formerly occupied by Mr..
II. T. Lyle at the ferry, Mr.. Lyle,
having built a store house about a
mile further up the road. Both OF
these stores keep good stocks and
can supply their neighbOrhood with
almost anything they need. Give
them call when wanting anything
+ in their line,
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01
Bessie RinggOEd.
Cedar Rapids lNlleh.l Republican, Jan

Cedar Rapids (NIich.) Republican, Jan. 18th,
Bessie, youngest daughter of Rev. Samuel
and Mrs. Florrie Ringgold, died this morn
ing at 1919 o'clock, aged four years and three
months.
So has another little fioweret been cut
down by the hand Of death. Little Bessie,
so lately the picture of health and vigOr
the Joy OF her fond parents; the animation
of the household /; beloved by her little COM
paniOnS and by all who knew her, has gone
10 Join God angel-thTOng in Heaven. She
has gOne-but Jesus took her. Death has
plucked q sweet and lovely bud, but Christ
has taken il TO q fairer CLINE, to live forever
with its God. Bessie's parents, her COM
panions, all who knew and loved her, will
miss her sadly. But how sweet is the consO-
lation that their little flower has not been
den in Heaven. The parents, so deeply
afflicted, have the heartfe sym pathy OF
all for their loss is our loss, their sorrow
our sorrow.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

Mr.. ED. 5. NEBLETT and Mr..
Cnstigan have opened a tin shop in
New Providence. They propose to
dO all kinds of roofing, guttering,
repairing etc. They are both prac-
teal workmen and we hope they
will receive a liberaishare of public
patronage.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01
WARM meals p cents at Mattill
& Barker's. jan4-tf.

Fox & SMITH, have just have re-
ceived the largest Stock of Pocket
Knives ever in GAINESVILLE, COM
prising over 800 different patterns.
Also a large Stock Scissors, Table
Knives, fine Carvers, etc. All of
which are being sold at great reduc-
ton from regular prices:
Dec. 21-'7S--6W.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

DIR. G. a. MINER, Of Chicago,
well known here as a most success
full physician in all old chronic dis
eases, will be at The Franklin House
one day only, Friday, Feb. 28th.
All who desire his services will
please remember the date.
Feb, |. 1S79-4t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-01

JUDGE TYLER opened the Grim
inal Court last Thursday. The
case of State vs.. DIR. Bethany was
taken up and will occupy the bal
auce of the week. There were
about one hundred witnesses sum
moned in this case.