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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
RrOndhnrst,s Tnstitule.

Prof. BrOadhurst's scholars gave
their Christmas entertainment at
Elders Opera House on Tuesday
night, before very la and inter-
ested audience. The exercises con-
sisted, as usual, of recitations, sing
ing, and comic scenes, all of which
were splendidly executed. We must
give the first place to the beautiful
singing of the teacher, Mrs. Catch-
ing. We take great discredit to
ourselves for not knowing that we
had such a singer in GAINESVILLE. She
sang ROssini's chef d'OguUre of vocal
| ization, Una rOce POGO ia, and not
only surmounted all the difficulties
of that florid music without a trip,
but gave to the melody the grace
and purity of information only at
tainable by thorough mistress of
her beautiful art. The proficiency
of her pupils showed that she not
only had the accomplishments of
an artistic, but happy art of COM
municating them. Miss Beulah
Settles singing of Siebel's flower
song and Miss Lieber's Bayadere
song proved conclusively that they
had received the advantage of thor
oughly scientific training.
We cannot specify all the instan-
ces of individual excellence, but we
cannot omit young Willie Fits,
son of our Episcopal minister. We
have often before noticed the great
oratorical gifts of this youth, and
on this occasion he surpassed him
self. His subject was Macaulay's
Legend of Horatius Coolies, "who
kept the bridge so WE'LL" To this
beautiful poem he gave dramatic
intensity of expression, which COM
pletely carried away the audience.
We have booked Willie as the sue
cessor of the Hon. John F. House,
whenever our eloquent representa-
tive shall retire from public life.
The humorous element in this en-
tertaiument was sustained by the
reading of the school journal by its
editress, Miss Keesee, and by cap
ital presentation of the comic inter-
Jude of 'The Photograph" into the
spirit of which the young actors and
actresses entered with great glee.
Little Master Broadhurst acted the
part of the country cousin "who
didn't see it' in manner that
brought down the house. He is a
born comedian.
The whole concluded with a very
pretty fairy cantata, in which all
the children joined to the delight of
their parents and the audience.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
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EDITORS CHRONICLE: III MIR.
Merritt's article in your last weeks
issue there are some omissions,
which, if unsupplied, may produce
a wrong impression on the public
mind as to the past and present
condition of our county finances.
For the first fifteen years after the
Issuing of our bonds--the period In
terveaing between 1853 and 1S7si-T
had nothing to do with county niat-
tiers. 1t will be remembered, how
ever, that four of those years passed
in civil war. No tax could be lev
led, and the interest upon or debt
was accommodating, while the wealth
of our citizens was constantly melt
ing away. After peace was restored,
and the county began to 'sset her
house in order" she found herself,
like many of her citizens, with her
assets fearfully diminished and her
liabilities greatly increased. New,
funding bonds had to be issued for
her unpaid interest, and other
claims that had sprung up against
her had to be met as best they could
or not met at all.
In 1873, after 1 came into office,
the outstanding indebtedness of the
o@.rrNxv mas ~ II
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
Look ONT for Lenrosx.
Globe Bcnlocrat.


1.-THE medical Journals see danger
ahead from the leprosY which has
been introduced to this country.
Quite a number of unmistakable
cases have been reported from the
southern States, and the disease is
disagreeably common among the
Chinese in California. On the coast
of New Brunswick there are several
colonies of lepers. Physicians who
have had good opportunities of in
Vestigating the character of the dis
ease are of the opinion that it is con-
tagious in the full sense of the term.
It'll nearly sure to spread to thesame-
extent that leprous subjects freely
associate with uncOntaminated per-
sons. Some salubriOus little island
in the Gulf of Mexico ought to be
set apart for these unfortunate peo-
pie, to which every new case of
leprOsy should be promptly trans
ported. Immediate and complete
isolation has always, from the most
ancient periods, been held to be the
only safe way of treating the lOath-
some complaint"
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

Mr.. Rufus Rhodes has purchased
Mr.. Shackelford's portrait of the
Hon Brutus Clay as a Christmas
present to his brother-in-law. Mr..
Green Clay of Mississippi, who is a
son of the eminent Kentuckian por-
trayed by our GAINESVILLE artist.
We are glad to learn that the por-
trait of the celebrated race horse
Lexington, painted by the same
artist is to be shortly disposed of by
rattle. This is we believe the only
eXtant portrait from the life of the
noblest steed which America has
yet produced, and wedoubt not that
the competition will be very active
for its possession.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
PedestriRnism.

The following named young gen.
tlemen, Messrs. c. r. Neal, Ed.
Christian, Ben. Blackman, Tom
Jones and Ed. c. Campbell, will be
the contestants in the great walking
match which is to come off at FL
der's Opera House on Christmas
day, beginning at 3! o'clock in the
afternoon. This entertainment is
already exciting great interest
around town, owing to the reputa-
ton which some of the participants
have already gained as disciples
and rivals of Weston, Oleary and
other stars in the walking world.
Pedestrianism has become inn
mensely popular in our country in
the hist few years, as was fully de-
mOnstrated by the large and enthu-
siastic crowds who fiOcked to Madi-
son Square Garden in New York
City during the late international
contests between Weston and Row.
ell. DIR. G. r. Neal is the "Rowell''
in this contest and may be safely
reliedon to sustain the reputation
Of his eouutryman, The distance is
to be twenty-five miles, Ego as You
pleased pace. The participants will
be dressed in regular professional
!
Admission fees of 80 and p cents
will be charged 10 defray expenses,
and We kespeak liberal attendance
for the yDung men as u recognition
of their andeavor to furnish q novel
and highly Interesting entertain
meHt for Me Christmas holidays.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27


In the test tax cases of the State O.
Tennessee. county Of Davidson and
city of Nashville, against Martha w
Duncan and A. VS.. Lindsey, the
Supreme Court rendered a decision
in favor of the plaintiff.
By this decision parties owing
real estate upon which there are
taxes due for a number of years to
the State, county, and corporation
and when each year under the laws
for the collection of taxes safes were
had, at which, for the want of other
bidders, the State, county, and cor
pOratiOn bid, to bid in the property
themselves, may be proceeded
against by bill in chancery to en-
power the original lien for taxes.
In such proceedings the Court will
not contine the Governments to the
mode or modes pointed out by the
statutes passed by the Legislature
for the enforcement Of collections,
but will, in the exercise of its in
herent Jurisdiction upon the lien, by
decreeing sales free from the equity
of redemption, as provided by law,
in the enforcement of other liens.
However, inasmuch as these bills
are filed on the theory that the re-
gular tax sales were void or irregu-
lar, the costs of sales will not be al
lowed.
The Supreme Court approved. the
opinion of Chancellor Merritt in all
respects, both as to the question of
jurisdiction or upon the question of
the amounts to which the different
are entitled to recover.
This was one of the most important
cases ever decided by the Supreme
court. John Ruhm represented the
State, county and city, and James
Trimble the MISUNDERSTANDING
Banner.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

Our advertising columns report a
dissolution of the partnership be-
tween Messrs. Warfield & Reynolds,
druggists; Mr.. Reynolds goes to
Louisville and Mr.. Warfeld carries
on the concern here. AS John
Reynolds thinks his removal to
Louisville will advance his inter-
ests, we congratulate him upon it,
though we regret to lose him. He
Is just the active, intelligent, busi-
ness young man whom we desire to
retain among us
Mr.. Warfield win no doubt con-
tinue to receive the patronage al
ready accorded to the firm and add
to 1t. He is a deserving young man
and has our best wishes for his sue.
cess.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
River News.

The river commenced rising yes.
terday, and at this time is rising
about six inches per hour. All the
other rivers are on the rise, and the
latest news from the upper Cumber-
land is that great overflow is i'm.
minent. We would advise on.
friends along the river to make
every precaution needfuI. Thestoclz
should all be driven to the high
lands, and corn, if cribbed in bot
toms, should be removed to more
elevated spots.
The Matt Gracey, during Sunday
nights gale,- was blown ashore at
the wharf. The river falling sud-
denly left her on the VIII IF, with
the outside guard eighteen inches
under water. The indefatigable
Cawlishaw had her afloat on Tues
day at noon. At this time she is
looking like daisy and is ready
for business or pleasure.
All the packets are running on
time, but what that is we are una
bic to state, as we have not received
their time card.
Messrs. Gracey & Bro. report bus
mess onthe river quite brisk. More
people are travelling than usual, and
all the boats have good paying trips.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
no ny FRIENDS
And Patrons In CiarksVEIlc ana
surrounding COuntiea.

And Patrons In CIarksVhIlc and
surrounding Counties.
/ have received and am constantly
in receipt of every novelty In
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS
as they appear i'm the Eastern mar
kets. We have a complete line OF
Round Hats and BOnnets in the
newest and most stylish shnpes. 1
wishto callthe immediate attention
Of the ladies TO my Cloak depart
ment, which they will not find eN-
celled in quality, designs or prices
in any market. My Dolmans are
especially handsome in trimming
and general effect. / would say
that in Kid Gloves we hpve the
best qualities, from such iIisnufac-
turers as Lupin and Jouvaisss from
two to ten-buttOn, in opera, Hack
and street shades. have tina usual
line of Fancy Goods, comprising
Ties, Ruching. Lace Goods, noypl-
ties in wide leather belts % AllleH-
tor Skin, and also the Laflcs'
Yachting Belt. have also well
selected stock Of ladies', misses and
children's hose In Cashmere and
plain colOrs. Ny prices nre the
closest figures and will compare
favOrably with houses in this and
other cities. Respectfully,
Mrs. ROsENFIELD.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

The following obituary was sent to us from
Granville, Illinois with request that we
publish the same. The deceased has many
relations and friends in this county:
Malvina w. Martin departed this life July
Goth, 1879, at her daughters, Mrs. Albert
Causey, after an Illness OF ten days.
She was born in Nashville, Tennessee, and
lived in Williamson and Montgomery Coun-
ties until she was grown. When quite young
she gave her heart to God and Joined the Nj.
+. Church, of which she continued a faith
full member until her DEATH
October 4, 1870, she was married to Madison
Martin, in Montgomery County, Tennessee.
In February 1851, he moved to this state and
died July I'd, leaving her with four children,
three girls and boy, who survive her. Iii
the fall of 1859 she moved back 10 Tennessee,
where She remained until 1854, when she re-
turned to Bond County. where she remained
until her de ath. August 7th, 1868, while she
was making up a bed, she was stricken with
dead palsy rendering her n cripple for eleven
years, never after being able to take step
by herself. During that time she was never
heard to murmur at her 3ffiiction. She
would say sit is the Lords will, ! patiently
bear 1t; il would be so pleasant TO me if
could walk around and take care of myself
ii not am resigned" She fell asleep peace
fully and calmly, in the arms of Jesus. t'Let
me die the death of the righteous and let my
last days be like his y f. a. TATE.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
The senrcr SUITS Begun.

We learn that the heirs of Ben
nett Searcy have fled number of
bills in the Chancery Court, to have
their title and rights set up and de-
clared to a large amount of the most
valuable property in the city. This
claim has been hanging over Clarks-
Vile for more than 80 years, and in
wolves title to perhaps half mill
lion of property. a long and seri-
Gus litigation may be anticipated.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27


| On Tuesday night the first enter
tainnaent was given at the Howell
school building since the present
/ Superintendent undertook the man
agement of the schools. This enter
tainment was devoted to the only
Legitimate purpose of demonstrating
to the parents of the scholars the
degree of Improvement to which
they have attained. The only de-
partments which can be tested at
such an occasion are those of elOcu-
ton and singing. The former of
these departments was illustrated
by variety of recitations, dialogues
and dramatic scenes, in which the
two great requisites of good reading
wereexcellently exhibited; namely,
clear articulation and an intelligent
expression of the meaning. Every
word was audible, and every SEN
tence carried the purpose of the
author to the mind of the nearer.
We desire to give this testimony to
the success of the Superintendent
and the teachers under his direction,
because we have witnessed the I'M
firing assiduity in training by which
it has been effected.
Some comic scenes gave anima-
ton TO the entertainment, among
which the scene entitled .sMrs.
Lackland's Economy" Eas specially
well done and excited exuberant
merriment in the audience. Miss
Lu. LeMaster played the principal
lady's part in this piece with grace
and spirit, and little Willie Gilbert
was one of the funniest Dutchmen
who ever amused an audience.
Willie, by the by, spoke a Sc. ious
defamation Immediately alter
wards in excellent style.
We must say few words about |
the singing, which has beeen very
carefully attended to. 1t had the
very rare merit of being throughout |
strictly in time and tune. We have |
heard many an exhibition of opera
singing in which the most difficult |
achievements of vocal gymnastics
were undertaken, and the whole
effect marred by an error in time or
a Earring discord from defective i'm
donation. In these exercises no |
such ambitious efforts were attempt |
ed; the music was all plain and |
simple and scarcely an error in exc
cution from beginning to end.
Prof. 8Foseley offieiated in front /
as stage manager and Supt. Perkins
kept order behind, and excellent
order was preserved throughout.
Much of the merit of this may be
to the activity aud adj
dress of the marshals, among whom
Capt. Walter Kineannon, of the
Howell Guards, was conspicuous.
Walter in his new uniform looked
a handsome and soldier-like officer.
In the above instances we have
specified very few instances of indi-
vidual merit, but we ought to men-7
ton the excellent duet sung by the
Misses Grasty, very fine recitation f
by Hickman Brunson, and two by
Misses Ida Jackson and Mary
Keeseee.
The military drill was perfect,
and the calisthenic exercises by six
teen little girls delightful to witness.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
House Of Cornelius.

Would inform my friends and
the public that / keep on hand q
good stock Of Stores, Igniodgc, Glass
rare, Qlteens,cdre and HOuse-tl07l-
ishiRg Goods, also Family Groceries,
which we will sell low. Please cali
and examine before buying else
where, as Mr.. II. p. Edlin says he
will make it TO your interest to buy
of him. Parties wanting any tin
work will please call and see me, as
/ superintend all work and guaran-
tee it to give satisfaction. Thankful
for past faVors, l remain
Yours respectfully,
CORNELIUS MEXICAN.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

If you want to please'yourseIf in
the selection of your Xmas Presents
do not fail to examine g. n. Byers
well selected stock of Notions, Glove
and Handkerchief Boxes, Writing
Desks, Work Boxes, Autograph and
Photograph Albums, Scrap Books,
Port Folios of every style and price.
Standard Poets and Authors in va
riety of style and prices. Photo
graphs of Statuary and Celebrities,
framed and unframed. Children's
Toy and Picture Books in greatest
variety. Violins, Guitars, Banjos,
AccOrdeOns and Harps. All new
and fresh goods, and at prices to
suit the times. 2t
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
Sept. -, ls79-3m

IT has been a long time since two
finer French China dinner sets have
been seen in GAINESVILLE than those
now at Mr.. Cookies store-his stock
Of Tea sets. Chamber, sets, Toilet
tie sets, Vases and Fancy goods suit
able for Presents Is very large and
well selected, and no trouble need
be apprehended in suiting the taste
fancy and pocket of old and young,
rich or poor-look at his elegant
stock before buying elsewhere.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
Besides Tennessee bonds amounting

Besides Tennessee bonds amounting
with unpaid coupons, to $4,000.
1t will thus be seen that notwith-
standing a considerable reduction
in taxation if the money for our
new Court House had been raised
altogether by direct taxation. and
all our available means applied to
the payment of our bonds, we would
have reduced our debt from more
than $3.50, 900 in 1873 to les than
$780, 600 in 1s79,and with our Ten
nessee bonds and a reasonable tax
could easily pay of the remainder
of our debt before it is.dlue.
am not sorry to have the oppor-
tunity here of reminding our people
that while l do not favor a Court
House tax, they must bear in mind
that every dollar of cur present as
sets appropriated to the new Court
House, postpones to that extent the
payment of our bonded debt. and
that when l promised for myself and
the magistrates of the county that
our debt should be paid before ma
turity the cost of the new Court
House was not included.
Respectfully,
CHARLES w. TYLER.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

On next Friday Polk G.. Johnson,
G.. & NJ, will sell two tracts of land
in District No. IL, also one steam
saw-mih. This sale will take place
at the Office door of the Clerk and
Master. Let those interested make
a note of the time and place. He
will also, on the 10Th day of Janua-
~, 1880, sell tract of 115 acres of
land in District No II, formerly be-
longing TO Harmon Outlaw.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
MARRIED.

MOsS-0n the 2srd Of December
1879 at Asbury Church ON the Lafayette
Road, by Rev. John II. Gold, Mr.. VIZ. A.
NEWELL to Miss LoULA Moss, all OF Mont
gOmery county Tenn.
CARTER W0OTT0N-At the residence Of
the brides father in this county, on the
18th lust. by Rev. j. w. Hammer, Jr., Mr..
HENRY CARTER to Miss EMMA WooTTON,
all of this county,
BUMPCS- Southside Deem
Der Is, 1879 at the residence of Mr. B. w.
Hale by Rev. ]. W. Cullon1s Mr.. HUGH
BUMPCs 10 Miss NARY E HALE.
HUNTER-HARRIS-- Near Collinsville on
the evening of Dec q, 1873 at the brides re-
sidence by Rev. ]. w. CrLLoM, Mr.. q.
MARSHALL HUNTER to Miss SALLIE a.
HARRIS, daughter Of the late Sampson G.
Harris.
WEBB-HARRIS-N the Kentucky line
on tho 4tIl inst, by Elder G. n. Day, Mr..
t. J. WEBB, OF Todd county KY 70 Miss
JENNIE HI AERIs, daughter Of 81 II. Harris
Of this county.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

Mr.. THOs. RoHNER has a new adj
vertisement in this issue. Mr.. Roh-
ner has built up good trade, and
we are glad to note the fact that his
business is on the increase. He Is
agent for the celebrated Rockford
watches, which are said to be excel
lent time-keepers. Go and see him
when in want of anything in his
line.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

The first quarterly meeting for
this conference year will be held in
IN the Methodist Church In this city
next Saturday and Sunday, Rev.
Wellborn NOOaey, presiding
Preaching Saturday morning and
sunday morning and evening.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
Fox q smIsh

are in daily receipt Of novelties IN
Hardware, CUTLERY, Stoves, etc.
Just received, a nice line Of Breceh
Loading and Aluzzle Loading shot
Guns, which are for sale eheap.
They are also Sole Agents in this
market for Benefits Hot Air Fur
mace, the only successful itiHhMc
ever sold In Clarksyille. "A hide
line Of Shoe Leather and Findings
Just received. Call and SEQ them.
Nov. ], Is7a-2gn
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

THE Western Methodist, which
was formerly published at Mem
phis, but more recently at Nash
willie, will hereafter be issued at
Little Rock, Arkansas. 1t is ably
edited by Rev. w. c. johnson.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

REV. CARL o. III. THOMAS, pas
tor Of St..Peter's chapel, A. NJ. E.
Church, will have a free will off
ering" meeting at that church on
January 4, 1850, for the purpose OF
raising money TO relieve the church
debt
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
Bald Eagle KILLED. .
McMinnville New Era.

Mr.. James Woodlee, living on
Lowry's Creek, in the east part of
our county, killed very large bald
eagle last Saturday. The bird
measured seven and half feet from
trip to trip of wings, and is the larg-
est bird ever killed on that part of
the mountain.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
sM. University.

The lad ) and gentlemen of the
faculty, wkh the students, hold the
usual recelkion on the evening OF
Friday, tha26th INST, from s to II
O'Clock. AEeneral aud cordial in
vitation l. blended to the public to
attend at tlh Stewart Cabinet hall,
The exhibitin of the senior speak.
ers will also h held in the hall OF
the Stewart q binet building on the
evening of Jal uary l, 1880, begin
ming at O'clol X. All are invited.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27

G. W. CROUCH, eolored, carpenter
and builder, has shop on College
street, near DR.. Taylor's residence.
He is a good workman and a wor-
thy man, and soIicits share of pub
lie patronage. Let us encourage all
our industrious, worthyM celored
nnraln
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
JoRpAx BARKsDALE (col.), I

JoRpAS BARKsDALE (col.), re-
quests us to say that he is acting as
a runner for the steamboats,. When
any one in any part of the city wish
Is to take a boat, all they have &c
do is to notify him and he will
have them notified when the boat
arrives, and in this way be will save
You the. trouble Of watching.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
Railroad Guide.

ACCORDING to usage, there will
be no paper issued from this office
next week. Our next paper will
appear on the 10th of January 1880.
Thanking our patrons for their pat
ronage during the past year, we
hope to merit a continuance of the
same in the future, and hope for one
and all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1879-12-27
n.,w Custom uiIl.

desire to inform the public that
j have opened a new custom mill
on Franklin street, near Sixth, and
am prepared to grind corn and feed.
| keep supply of good, fresh meal,
constantly on hand for sale, at
wholesale or retail. j invite the
farmers to give mea call, and / will
guarantee satisfaction.
GEO. j.. CARLISLE.
Sept. 13, 1S79-3m