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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-15

The Home Journal, published at
Winchester, Franklin county, pays
the following well-meritcd tribute
to eX-GOvernor Porter:
Than Gov. Jas. -. Porter, no
man ever left the GubernatOrial
chair for whom we have more re-
spect. Nothing but an intimate
personal acquaintance with the
man and with good men who knew
him before he was Governor, has
caused the Home Journal to always
speak in praise Of him. He has
been elected our Governor twice,
and his administrations have COW
cred a period Of distress and doubt,
which made him URjuStiy some enc
mics. But there is not a man in
Tennessee who could have done
better; and the day will come when
it shall be seen that he was right I'm
his recommendations in regard TO
settling with the bOndholder.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-15

Houston, Texas, has thirteen
free schools, thirty-fOur teachers
and l 1,707 pupils.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-15

OUT west they call the pine boxes
used to bury tramps In, bum shells.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-02-15

Gov. HAMPTON has received,
since his accident, so many letters
of sympathy that he is unable 10 re-
ply to them, and has thanked the
writers Informally through a news
paper. These letters, which have
been carefully preserved, are from
people of ali shades Of opinions.
Many Of them are from children,
and as many from cOlOred people.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
YACHTING NOTES.

Steam yacht vedetta. N.Y.Y.C.. Mr.. Philip Phnnix.
from New York for Newport; schooner yacht
Palmer. N.Y.YC.. Mr.. II. stuyvesant. from tho Eass
for Now YORK. and schooner yacht Scud. Mr.. Lnds-
10y. from tho East for Now YORK. passed tho HERAID
Telegraph Station at whitestone yesterday.
The regatta at Tompkinsville, s. l.. postponed on
the 2Sth. will DO sailed Oh Wednesday. September 3.
race for catrigged yachts measuring from eigh-
teen to twcnty-avo foot inclusive will bc sailed on
September for silver cup The race will be sailed
under the management Of tho Columbia Yacht Club
tho Hudson River.
sloop yacht Recreation. N. Y. Y. c.. Mr.. Henry
sturgcs. arrived at Newport yesterday from Nam
tucket
The Newport Yacht Club will sail regatta on
Monday for prize offered by Mr.. Sydney Jones
Colford, Of New York.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
PARAMOUNT ATHLETIC CLUB.

The annual summer games Of the Fairmount
Athletic Club took place the grounds Of the West
Side Driving Park at Jersey City. The first events
were tollows:-Three mile bicycle race. won by
Foley, of the Grcenpoint Club; time 13n. As. Hun
dred yards handicap twelve entries; winner Of
the first and third heats contest in the final
Winner. G. r. Smith. American Club; time. 1014
seconds. Putting the shot-Won by Mr.. Fitzpatrick
of Boston; distance "a feet 10 inches Quarter mile
run-winner, Mr.. Moritz. Scottish. American; time.
3m. 554s. One mile walK-winner. Mr.. Sauer, Of the
Greenpoint; time, I'm. 36As. Throwing tho ham
mer-Winner, Mr. McDermott Scottish American; (;
distance. 10 feet inches. Heavy weight race Of rs
yards-Mr. Thompson, Scottish American. winner
in 10 seconds. Boys race Of quarter mile-Demp-
sey (Baltic) had walk Half-mile run (handi-
cap)-Winner, Mr.. McCafrey, in I'm. So. Three
mile walk (handicap). Mr.. L2ntry. Scottish Amer
lean winner in 24m. 22hs. One mile run-Won by
Mr.. Dunn; time 5r. S1as. Ono mile walk. for those
who had never beaten S30-Won by Mr. Wall in 8m
l1hs. The final event on the programme was tho
tug Of between heavy and light weight teams
selected by the judges from the Scottish American
Putnam and Paramount Athletic clubs The contest
resulted in victory for the heavy weights. Time.
m
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
ATHLETIC SPORTS.

SECOND ANNUAL FALL GAMES OF THE GLEN
WOOD ATHLETIC CLUB.
The second annual fall games Of the Glenwood
Athletic Club took place the grounds of the Yon-
kers Lyceum yesterday afternoon. The sports con-
sisted of running and walking matches and CON-
prised eight events in all. There was two-mile
walk. with eleven entries, which by
Mr. J. B. CLARK. of the Eclipse Athletic
Club. IN l6m l4s Mr.. James Cameron. of the
American Athletic Club, being second. For the mile
walk there We're soven entries. Mr.. Clark also won
this, hts time being 7n 1885,. and Mr. j. o. william
son. OF the G!enwood Club, sec ond. Mr. ID. Fer
genbaunl, OF the Harlem Athletic Cub, tho half
mile run in I'm. las; Mr q. NJ Worden, OF Hastings
yards run, which was won by Mr.. W. 4. Suydain or
The American club, Mr. I. n. Johnson OF the Harlem
being second. Mr. j. E. Haigh, OF the Scottish
American Club. won the 800 yards in 45S4
onds with Jackson Mcclellan. OF the American, Sec
ond. The 220 yards run was victory tor Mr.. j. b.
jenkins. OF the Glcnwood in 23ls seconds, Mr..
George i. Payne, OF the Astoria Club being second
+. G.. Landen. OF the Princeton Club, with Nr. J.
r. Jenkins second the second heat showed Mr.. 4. ).
Wendell. of the Harvard Athletic Club, winner. with
Mr.. r. D. Value OF Elizabeth, second. In the final
heat tho college boys all beaten. Mr.. Value
coming in first and Mr.. jenkins second. The next
event was tho sevonty-hve yards rum handicap In
fvo heats the final one OF which was won by Il. r.
lumba. being second. Besides these was running
high leap, which was won by M. D Bergstasser.
Greenpoint, IT. in. over John Frazier. Glenwood,
8 feet
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
WESTON AT HOME.
(BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PROVIDENCE. II. l., August 30, ls;


PROVIDENCE. II. l.. August 30, 1870.
E. p. Weston, the champion long distance pcdcs-
tran. received enthusiastic reception this city
this evening. The exercises took place at the Park
Garden, and fully six thousand persons were pres
cnt Weston was greeted at the depot with cheers
and large crowd escorted him to his hotel. On his
arrival ut the Park Garden he introduced to the
spectators by Councilman John Morris, who claimed
Weston as a Providence boy and congra tuIated him
upon what he had accomplished. Weston replied
very briefly. He claimed citizenship, thanked tho
people OF Providence for kindness his mother md
said that he had refused fi.500 because ho would
not walk upon the Sabbath. Ho hoped that il hc
should not be able to retain tho belt some other
American might win 1t; but IL foreigner should
prove the better man ho willing the belt sho ud
go. He alluded TO his failures, saying that to err
was human while to forgive Is divine. How much
forgiveness he had received he left others to judge
He said, IN conclusion. that the long voyage had
not allowed him much practice In walking
running, and he should uivo only q
short exhibition OF the gait that won the belt. Ho
then ran and walked two three miles upon tho
track. He made laps Of an eighth OF mc in about
% seconds each and completed haf-me In Am 10s.
His performance was loudly chccrcd. Later IN the
evening screnade was tendered to Weston at tho
Narragansett Hotel.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
BUFFALO POLO CLUB,
[DY TELEGRAPH TO THE uERALD.1

ID.
BUFFALO. N. Y, August so, 1879.
The members of the Buffalo Polo Club intended to
make trip to-day to Niagara Falls their ponies,
butposponed it for good reasons until next week. and
had excellent sport their regular grounds Drv
ing Park instead The weather very favorable and
there was good attendance of ladies aud gent .men
in carriages to the games. At quarter past five
sides were chosen follows.-Blues--Dr. Charles
Cary, Captain; j. n Scatcherd Jr c. ii. Williams.
Rcds-Dr IL X. Hopkins, Captain; Is. Rumsey. DR.,
II. Scatchord, j. II. Cowing. Those teams brought
out the best players i'll the club. and it was evil
dent that the contest would be very
contested polo games have been played
i'll Buffalo this season. sport continued until half
past seven. during which hve games were played. Of
which blues won frst, reds second. blues third and
fourth reds itt Mr.. ID. Kunscy. Jr.. loft after the
third game, thus leaving the sides All tho
games were remarkably spirited and we'll played on
each side. The shortest game lasted July fifteen
minutes and IN each the bail Played all the
field, frequently Knocked out OF bounds and long
runs made. All the players seemed to enter
heartily into the spirit of tho game md worked
with vgor and determination. The Anal game was
the most stubbornly contested OF ALL lasting fully
thirty minutes. and was only won by the reds after
most exciting and brilliant contest the part of
the blues. No accidents or nishaps OF any kind oc-
CURED to mar tho pleasure Of the players.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
THE PEDEoT oTRIANS.
RowELL's TRA1NINa-A SATURDAY FLIGHT TO
THE COUNTRY.

RowELLs TRAINING-A SATURDAY FLIGHT TO
THE COUNTRY.
The management Of tho Madison Square Garden
have heard nothing more about the reported pur-
pose Of the New York and Harlem Railroad Com
pany to prevent She international walking match In
tho Garden. The arrangements going for
ward, and the managers OF the enter
prise say that the walk will certainly take
place. Tho entries for the Ashley belt
contest will close in London tomorrow. aud it Is
expected that tho of all the competitors will
be cabled to this city Tuesday. The ontries SO
far reported are these:-Edward P. Weston.
Rhode Island; Charles Rowell aud George Hszaol.
London; Potter Panchot. New York; Frank Hart
Boston; Norman Taylor. New York; John Ennis.
Chicago; Edward Guyon. Chicago; the Yuma Ind
ian and Hiram Jackson. New Bedford. Mass.
howell appeared in the Garden at eight O'Clock
costume did four hours Of rapid walking rum
ming. When he retired to be sponged aud rubbed
Is rapiay pa sssnS o ''s soma Of His
huous flesh. and his muscles arc already
almost as hard as whip cords At three
medical adviser, and Charles Barnsley his trainer,
left town by the Harlem Railroad. They went to
spend Sunday as the guests OF gentleman. whose
nane given at the latters country seat the
Sound. The party will return to the city Monday,
when Rowel will resume his active training in
Weston left the city at one O'Clock in company
with Mr.. G. d. Hess. the manager OF the coming
tournament, lOr frOvluence, H. L., TO DC present Ut
the reception given last night in honor OF the Amer
ican champion by tho citizens OF his native place.
Weston will return tomorrow, anu 1t is expected
imm ediatcy thereafter he will 30 into training
private halfmie lace track in Now Jersey.
'.Blowcr" Brown who Is to engage In the O'Leary
belt contest took long walk through Central Park
In the morning. Returning to his hotel he rested
for short time, when he started out TO walk down
Broadway TO tho Battery and back In order to get
up an appetite tor his dinner.
Ennis, IL is expected, will leave the city this weok
aud take his exercises on u private track on Long
Island, secure from tho intruding scrutiny Of tho
curious.
Haa:ael is expected to arrive carly this week. lie
Will be followed soon afterward by Mr.. Atkinson, of
the London SPORTING Life.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
CRICKET.

THE HAMILToNs, or CANADA, SCORE FINAL
VICTORY OVER THE STATEN ISLAND CLUB
There was large and fashionable attendance on the
grounds of the Staten Island Club at Camp Washing
ton. yesterday, to the continuation of the game
between the Hainiltons. of Canada. and the Staten
Islanders. At quarter-past eleven the not outs of
the previous day. Moore and sprague appeared al
the wickets, Terrie and Kennedy bowling. Moore
took the first ball from Ferre. and hit the second
FOR 2 The next "over" from Spragne hit Kennedy
for q Moore made l. and hitting ball very hard
10 point was beautifully stopped by sinonds. He
then made cut. The second "over" from Ferris
resulted in the disposal of Moore (clean bowled).
after playing good innings of 22. the best score
on Staten Island side. Lane filling the vacant place
played carefully at ball. giving a chance to the
bowler. which was taken after hard run-5 down
for ~. donaldson. facing the bowler. drove long
on for 3. On the next ball kennedy hit his middle
stump-6 down for 49, Stevens followed playing
with great care the bowling being quito up to the
mark and fielding superb. He inado when he was
clean bowled by the fast bowler, Ferrio7 down for
81. Jones going in Sprague was soon caught at
wicket by Hope. who was playing behind in splendid
forms down for 38 runs. Allen. going in. got
rid of before no had ch,nce-y for 3d. Donald
appeared as last man at tho wckets, but there
runs to be got as the bowling WAS too good.
The batters entirely on the defensive with
chance to hit. Jones got chance drive ut Ferra
for and g. and KenCedy for another 2, when Fcrra
got Donald before ckot the innings closng for the
small OF 49, leaving the Canadians with only
IS runs to get i'll order to win.
After tho interval the Hamiltons' second innings
commenced. Ray and A. Hope going to the bat. with
Lane and Sprague bowling. Ray took the hrst ball
from Lane Lane got his fourth ball in on the
wicket; down for nothing. Waud then came and hit
Lane for (drive) then Hope got OFT Lane. Spraguo
was bowling iu great form. maidens in succession.
Hope got OF Lane. and bowlod the next by
Sprague-2 down for runs. Simonds filed the
vacancy giving promise OF many runs. Waud got
drive) OF Lane SpraSne still bowling splendidly.
Wand got more from Lane. and then came byes;
Sinonds hitting Lano for 2 and Waud getting OH
Sprague. Wand next got l, making 10 runs neces
sary tor Hamilton to win. (cut) by Wand fol-
lowed, then Snonds drove Lane for 3. then made
from Sprague, and Simonds made the winning hit
2. drive OF Lane. The Canadians won tho game
with wickcts to spare. making clean record, with
out losing ganio during their trip.
The Canadians will visit Brighton Beach to-day.
They expressed themselves much pleased with their
trip TO the States Below will DO found o summary
OF yesterdays score:-
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
wADBAGNAssET poLo CLUB.
INK TELEGRAPH TO TIE uERALD.1

PUTNAM. Conn. August 30, 1879.
The Wabbagnassot Polo Club. Of Woodstock.
Conn.,. have their regular meetings every Saturday
and form quito attractive feature of this pic
turosque summer resort. rival club recently
organized at Pomfret TO have come
over to-day, but thoy failed to put In appear
ance, aud the wabbagnasset players confined their
amusement to o serios of games bctwoen their
members. Sides selected, with Mr.. l.. A.
Chandler captain of tho blucs and Mr.. Edward A.
Bowen captain of the reds. The reds had all their
own way in the first game. and although tho blues
held them at bay for moment, the former carried
of the honors and won the game--time six minutes.
In the second game Mr.. Chandler brought the blues
up in excellent form. and brilliant contest Gu
sued both sides playing with spirit. and after
lively struggle lasting eleven minutes the reds
scored another goal Tno third game ono of the
best ever in Woodstock and Captain Chandler
handled the blucs with remarkable skill, koepcng
thc all close to thcir work and lending his valuable
assistance at all times when his skirmishers
closely pressed. Tho blues finally made rush all
together and won the game. time IA minutes. The
next game was another close fsht, both
sides playing well. Clarence Bowon made
some telling hits aud Mr.. Chandler again distn-
auished himself, winning another game for the
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
BASEBALL.

Fully three thousand spectators were assembled
at Prospect Park Parade Ground yesterday afternoon
to witness the various amateur contests which
played there. The most interesting the cham
pionship games, between the Polytech MICS and Put
Mans ground No. 1. and the Nameless and Daunt-
less ground No. 2. Following Is the score Of the
Nameless and Dauntless game:-
Nameless. ............ U 0 8"
Dauntiess. .............. IA
The game on ground No. !. though well played. re-
suited IN easy victory for the Polytechncs will
be seen by the appended scorc;-
Putnam. ....... o o 0 2-3
The Welcomes and Starlights played an interesting
game which was witnessed by several hundred spec
tators. the result of which was tollows:-
Welcome. ...... l y lilo
Starlight. ....... 49,. 20 2 10
The game between the Park and Clermont clubs
was also we'll played. and resulted as follows:-
Clermont. t............. oii / o o 0 is
game was played at the Union Ground. Will
iamsburg. between the Montgomerys and Domes-
ties. winch resulted in easy victory for the for
mcr. Appended is the score:-
Domestic. ............. 5000 o20 oL
In the game at the Capitoline Ground, BROOKLYN,
between the Bedford and Witoka clubs the playing
was unusually hne. There good attendance
OF spectators and the game was watched with con.
siderable interest. Following is the score-
Bedford. ................ D 0 2 l.
Witoka. o o 8 o O-0
The Nationals, of Washington, visited Poughkeep-
to 2.
At Providence. tho League championship game
between the Stars. OF Syracuse, and the Providence
club res ulted i'll favor OF the former by to 2,
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
ROWING ON THE MISSISSIPPI.

NN ST. LOUIS. No. August 30. 1879
Tho annual amateur contest for the championship
of the Mississippi at this point rowed here this
evening by crews of tho Mississippi. Western and
Modocp Clubs In four-oarcd outriggcrs. The
course was from the bridge to tho old
United State arsonal--about three miles--down
stream. Tho race was fast from the start. Tho
Western crew dropped out ut the foot OF Choutcau
avenue. about u mile from the bridge. From this
and In fact the whole the bost and most
hotly contested rowod horc. The mississippi
led the Modocs two opon lengths at the finish.
Time ION. 800. rho Modocs entered . protest.
claiming that two of tho Mississippi crcw-Hsmlcy
and parkor--aro professionals. A large crowd wit
tho race from tho bridge aud along the shoro.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
BROOKLYN ATHLETIC CLUB.

The open fall games Of the Brooklyn Athletic
Club held in the afternoon the club grounds.
Ninth street. near Prospect Park. The events wero
as follows-l0o yards dash. first heat; win
ncr j. Maloy. GAG; time 10A seconds; second
heat, winner. J. Lapon. Mystic BE-; time. lOt
seconds; final heat. winner L. A. Stuart. C.C.N.Y.,
time. 1OA seconds; ono mile run. W. J. Dnffy.
H.AC, winners time. 15m. ASS. one mile walk, win
ner W. II. purdy GAO. I'm. 31ss.: half mile run.
winner Q. q. De Grove. Jr.. I'm. 1885,; 4l0 yards
run. winner L. Z. Meyers. MAO, time 5S Sec
Donald. GAG. time 16m. $685.; 200 yards run.
winner, I. Maoy. C.A.C. time. rs seconds: Teams
from the Brooklyn and New York athletic clubs
conrendea in the tug of war. the latter giving tho
Brooklynites odds OF two men. notwithstanding
which they declared victors after o ten min-
utcs' contest. Gold and silver medals were pre-
sented to ali the winners.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
NARRAGANSETT GUN CLUB.

CUPS TO BE SHOT FOR DURING THE COMING
WEEK.
NEWPORT. II. T.. August 30. 1879.
There will be two cups shot for during the coming
week at the grounds of the Narragansett Gun
Club Tho frst. given by member OF the club. will
be contested for on Tuesday. and the second. tho
subscription cup. will bo competed for on Thursday
next. at eleven o clock A. VI.
Among the contestants for Tuesdays match arc
Mr.. Il. w. Davis. Mr.. u. p. Sands, Mr.. @. A. Long
fellow Mr.. O. IL. Colt. Mr. George De Forest Grant.
Mr.. Pierre Lorilard. Jr. Mr.. Coleman Drayton. Mr..
n. f. Jones. Mr.. Carroll Livingstone. Mr. Travis
G. Van Buren,, Mr.. Martin Van Buren, MIR. Henry
w. Hallock and Mr. Perry Belmont,
The New York herald., 1879-08-31

blues: Tins minutes. The hfth game was also car
ried off by the blues. and then the rods began to
think that il was time for them to make change in
the order the play. and after six minutes brilliant
play they scored the sixth game to- their account
The seventh and final game very exciting. and
resulted in victory for the reds. making the
reds four and blues three games
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
TROTTING AT PROSPECT PARK

well contested trotting for a sweepstakes of
$l00 entry came OF yesterday at Prospect Driving
Park. The attendance not large, but the con.
tests were so close that tho excitement was insnso
The entries wore Chauncey M. Bodell, DR.. Rush aud
sailor Boy. -Four heats trotted the first tn rec
bong closely contested, but In the fourth Charley
Green let Bcdeii go and lie ia q Distance ahead
SUMMARY.
PROSPECT DRIVING PAIib, L. I.-AUausr 10, 1S,v-
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
THE USE OF HIS NAME UNAUTHORIZED.
NEW York. August 10. 1870.

To THE EDIroR THE HERALp:-
1t having been announced IA tho newspapers tho
other day that the undersigned was ono OF COM
mittee which went down tho bay to meet Weston.
tho pedestrian. his return to New York, and
again last night his name appearing AZ ono of the
reception Committee" at Madison Square Garden
will you do the favor to state that the of my
name In any such connection was not authorized by
me. nor have any sympathy with such exhibitions.
HENRY BElsGu
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
BICYCLING.

ERIE. Pa, August 30, 1879.
Mr.. Wentworth Rollins arrived at Eric at eight
o'clock this evening. He drove over from Dunkirk
by team, M his machine was disabled Mr.. Rollins
will start again on Monday. fH
The New York herald., 1879-08-31
THE ROSS-SMITH RACE.

HALIFAX. N. g.. August 30. 1879.
Tho prospects OF between Ross and Smith
arc not promising, as the weather was worse than
ever to-day aud the raco was again postponed.
The New York herald., 1879-08-31

The horses had capital start, Bonnie Carrie
leading Farley second, Dan Sparling third, Claudia
fourth, Monitor NTH, Nolturno sixth. Runuinu
around the lower turn Monitor went TO the from.
followed by Nolturno second. Dan nlar.ing third,
Claudia fourth. Farley NTH, Bonnie Carrie sixth
The horses raced up the homcstretch at % strong
pace and as they passed the judges stand voiturno
lea by a head, Dau Sparling second one length in
front o. Monitor, the latter length ahead OF Ca-
dla. who neck in advance of Bonnie
arrie, the latter two lengths in front of Farley.
Going around the upper turn, Nolturno ran away
from the others, and two lengths in front Of
Dan Spari.ng at the quarter poe, the latter half "
myth ahead OF Monitor, Claudia fourth, Bonnie
Carrie ffih, Farley sixth. Voltcrno retained his
advantage down the backstretch, and at the half
milo pOie had Still two epgths the best it, Moni-
tor second, half length m front of Bonnie Carrie,
VINO nad been running very fast for several
oAds, Dan sparlng fourth Claudia fifth, Far
lry SIKH. NOIturno showed the way around
ine lower turn, and as he passed tho three-quar-
ter pole he leading one length and hall. Bon
nlc Carrie second. aonitor third, Dan Sparkling
fourth. Ciaudia hfih. Farley sixth. There rapid
racing UP tbs homestrctch, EOlturno coming ia a
winner by two lengths. Bonnie Carrie second four
lengths front CT Monitor the latter three lengths
IA sssyanco OF Dan sparng, who was six lengths
sncad OF Claudia, Farley siXth. Time. 2:43. Tho
stake amounted To x1 $50 to the winner.
RACE
a free handicap sweepstakes of s25 each. II not
declared out with $500 aided; the second u receive
& - out OF the stakes. One mile and quarter
here wore starters comprising Mr. y. u.
y ithcrs' brown liiy Invermorc, by Lexington. dam