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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15
An old whig ReIic.
Nashville Banner.l

The Banner some weeks ago mem
toned the fact that Capt. Jim NAL
lory Of Charlotte, in excavating for
the erection of a building, had res
urrected a piece of the old ash pole
that was erected i'm that place by
the wings of Dickson county in
honor of the nomination of Henry
Clay. It was forwarded to this city
to be turned over to the historical
society to be exhibited at the CEN
tenniaI. Col. B. Ii. Cooke. an ar
dent whig in the old days, con-
ceived the idea of having this relic
properly decorated, and had il at
tached To a pedestal, on one side OF
which is painted this inscription {:
" A piece of the ash pole erected by
the wings of Charlotte, Tenn, in
1874, in honor of the nomination Of
Henry Clay" On another side Is a
log cabin, and in another panel, the
s'same old coOn." The whole is
mounted with a scroll on which are
the words "a relic OF the old
whig party" i0 f9aliA
OTrR pomin0 puasf-the moth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

FOREIGNERS heneeforward will
have fewer opportunities TO become
acquainted with Russian literature,
the Government having forbidden
the expectation @of Russian books
without official permission, which
is to be granted only after careful
perlisal of the works.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

THE very soul seems 10 be re-
freshed on the bare recollection OF
the pleasure which, the sense re-
ceives in contemplating on a fine
vernal morning the charms Of the
pink, the violet, the rose, the honey
suckie, the hyacinth, the tulip, and
a thousand other flowers, In every
variety of figure, scent and hue; for
nature Is no less remarkable for the
accuracy and beauty OF her works
than for variety and profusion.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15
PRAYER OF DIR. FRANKLIN.

Mefciful God! Wonderful Power!
Increase in me that wisdom which
discovers my truest interest I;
strengthen my resolution to perform
what that wisdom dictates, and ac-
cept my kind offices to Thy other
other creatures, as the only return
in my power for Thy infinite good
ness to me!
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

THE postofice at Nashville was
established April /, 1893, and was
made "a presidential Office in 1886.
During eighty-four years, seven
teen persons have served as post
masters, Of whom eight still live.
The longest term was that served
by Robert Armstrong, from 1926 to
I84J. sf8
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15
Lowelr,s prophecy.

One of the verses of Lowell's
"Pious Editors Creed" from the
Biglow Papers, reads as follows !:
du believe tits wise and good iJ.t
Tu send out furrin missions;
That is on sartin understood
An orthydox conditions .lff
/ mean nine Thousand dolls per ann,
Nine thousand more for outfit,
An me tn recommend man
The place would jest about fit.
When the genial Lowell penned
the stanza, over thirty years since,
he doubtless had little idea of ever
filling "furrin mission" at a sala.
ry nearly double the figure men
toned.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

New and nobby straw hats, in
brown, white and fancy colors, for
men, boys and children, at v. L.
Williams.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

Misses, children's and infants
plain and fancy shoes, strap shoes
and slippers at V. L. Williams.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15
9PRING, l88og

Ladies' fine and stylish shoes and
slippers at ". L. Williams.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

Ventilated hats in straw and fur,
at v. Z. Williams.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

If you want a nice stylish hat of
any kind or size try v. l.. Will
liams.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

Ladies' plain Newport ties and
slippers for home wear, from 25 cts.
per pair up, at v. l.. Williams.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

Ladies' button and side-laee boots
in fancy and plain styles, at v. L.
Williams. a
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

If you want pair of nice dress
boots, shoes, or slippers of any style,
quality, or price, try v. L. Will
liams.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

QUE coming guest-the moth.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1880-05-15

Handmade brogans at v. L.
Williams.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
Webster and Planked Shad.

A Washington correspondent says :- It has been said that the presence of shad in the Potomac, the adjacent oys- ter-beds of the Chesapeake and the reedy flats of the Eastern Shore where canvas back ducks do congregate, have done more than anything else to frustrate the designs of capital movers. The matter of planked shad is something historical. Daniel Webster was an artist in this line, and prided himself greatly on his talents. His only rival was an aged slave, character on the river, called Sam. There were those who declared that Sam was the only one who knew how to cook planked shad, and others protested that the great statesman was supreme. On sunny spring days, when parties of gentlemen went down the river to recreate and rusticate, to spin yarns and watch the fish, nail ed to their boards, sizzling and browning before the blaze of an outdoor fire, it for the championship, between old Sam and Dr. Webster,
 Either contestant was well backed the lights of those early political days were all there. First Sam split the shad seasoned them as he knew would most nearly suit MT. Webster's taste, and lai6 them before the orator done to turn "Really, Sam, this is the best plankeG shad I have ever eaten," quoth Daniel and applause rang from Sam's adherents Next Webster laid aside his toga anc hovered around the fire, knife and sal box in hand, watching the shad that he knew would best suit Sam's taste. San ate three mouthfuls rapturously, and ex claimed. "'Fore God, MT. Webster, neber tasted planked shad before!' Webster yielded gracefully the palm te Sam, outdone by him in compliments a' well as cooking.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
A Matter of Opinion.

One of the members of the bar in Sara toga, who thoroughly enjoys a good joke, relates the following, and applies the moral to himself: Not long since he was counsel in 8 case before Judge Pratt, referee, and during the progress of the trial became little bit noisy, as he some times does, when the judge looked up and said to him: "Mr. -, did you ever hear of the man who was lost in the woods during thunderstorm? ?" On being answered in the negative, the judge continued: "A man, in attempt ing to pass through piece of woods, lost his way, and while he was in that predicament a fearful thunderstorm came up. The woods grew awfully dark. The roaring of the wind and the crash. ing of the thunder was terrific. The man was frightened and started to pray but not being used to that business said: o Lord, give us little more igh and little less noise! I don't mean you MT. -" added the judge. The coun selsays that the audience supposed al the time the judge did mean him, anc now that he thinks of it himself he in clines to that opinion also.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
CHAT BY THE WAY.

IT IS WELL worth remembering that the whole world will breathe little freer if you will only resolve to be a1fhonest and upright man.
 A MEAN life is only the dark shadow of a mean theory of life. The devil is cun- ming enough to upset mans notions of honor on the first step toward upsetting his actions.
 WHEN words of charity are uttered one thinks the human tongue an instru- ment divine; when words of islander are uttered one wonders why the world was not made dumb.
 Girls are said to. be an expensive lux ury, since the want of mental attractions must be made good by the attractions of velvet founces and gay attire. We have great sympathy for the father who was caught on his knees by his spouse and praying, "Oh, Lord, who clothest the flowers of the field, please to clothe my two girls" The mother waited un. til the supplication was ended, and then added very pathetic "Amen." NOTHING in the world seems to be re- garded as a greater misfortune than pow erty. We all have great sympathy with the man who wore 8 pawn ticket for his overcoat on the lapel of his frockcoat and excused himself by saying that he didn't want people to think he had always beer so reduced that he couldn't afford tc wear proper winter clothing. "This, said he, pointing to the pawn ticket which looked like grim rosette, "is tn, proof that I have seenbetter and warme days. "-Herald,
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07

Browne said Cedric must give me away he was the only male relative, the head of the family, so to speak, and he could do it so admirably.
 "We shall see," said he. "Im afraid l should make a poor figure at giving Adrienne away and he stroked his triste mustache as he spoke, and looked at me just as he looked that day when we gathered the laurel for Susette's fete-I could have sworn he did. I didn't an- swer, for fear my voice would be husky, and the tears would start.
 The wedding was to be quite private only relatives. Aunt Browne arranged everything to suit herself and the pro- prieties it didn't become clergyman's $ bride to make great parade. At the church, remember, my veil caught in the carriage door, and an orange blos- som tumbled from my wreath, which Cedric picked up, and wore in his but ton-hole. Then he drew my half-lifeless arm within his, and directly the We'd ding March pealed forth in great resound- ing waves of melody. My grandmoth- CTS India muslin blew out in abundant creamy folds behind me, and Cedric and I were standing before the altar, and MT. Amherst was reading the marriage ser vice!
 believe that Aunt Browne tainted, or she would have forbidden the banns.
 "You see, it was impossible for me to give you away, Adrienne," said Cedric, later, when we were steaming out of town. "Amherst is trump and may he find a wife as sweet as Mrs. Browne! If it hadn't been for him, should have been of all men the most miserable to- day. What do you think he did? Why, he wrote me all that sad little story you thought right to tell him, and added that he would not deny he was making a sac ritice; that in renouncing you he re- nounced all that made life lovely to him, except his work yet he felt it was bet ter one should fail of heaven on earth than that two should suffer and that if l loved you, as had once said, would I take his place at the marriage, and allow him to solemnize it? It was a whim of his to have it so, to avoid explanations, he said. I couldn't believe in my luck, you know, Adrienne. We banded let ters to and fro, canvassing the subject. I feared he had made mistake, as l had renewed my offer some little while be- fore, but had received no reply still, a dozen things happen to. letters every day."
 "Yes, and something happened to yours, I said
 Years after, when Susette and Anne were married, when Adele's husband had taken the children home to new man. ma, and Aunt Browne had gone to the land of the hereafter" when Cedric was repairing the old house for a summer residence, in ripping away the ancient dado in the music-room, which had al- ways warped away from the wall in warm weather, leaving little crack, the car penters unearthed my lost letter. Had it slipped down there, or had Aunt Browne given it push |? We give her the benefit of the doubt-Bazar.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
VOL. TX.
BY THE RIVER.

Some laugh and dance through all their days, No shadows fall across their way, For some the wintry years drag slow, For some the skies are always gray; The strong heart beats the weak heart down
 In life's amalgamation The good and bad are all so near, The rich mans pail, the poor mans bier, The wantons laugh, the orphans tear,
 They come in swift rotation. The tide runs high, the tide runs low, The years go fast, the days go slow; For me care not how it seems,
 So long as I can dream my dreams. The good man thinks that he is good, The bad man knows that he is bad, Sleek, well-fed virtue lifts his eyes, And thinks that vice is sad, so sad The one hates with goodly hate
 To call the other brother; But, peradventure, it may be A startling, yet divine decree, When truths made manifest, shall be
 Change places with the other. The tide runs high, the tide runs low, The years go fast, the days go slow; For me care not how it seems, So long as can dream my dreams. An, friend, you say that life is short. To vie with men is much the best; I care not if the world stands still, Nor if the sun dawns in the West; But midst the reeds upon the shore hear the babbling river saying This dirge of fate, "Too late too late !'
 o idle life, o empty heart,
 Unused to bear, unskilled in praying.
 HI. T. WILSON.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
Gloomy Quarters and Hard Treatment A Cell where Princess Perished
 Provisions for the Czar's Safety.

The Paris correspondent of the Lon- don Ietegrdloh writes "A short account ot the celebrated casemates of the For tress of St. Peter and St. Paul, in which the N1hll1sts are confined immediately after their arrest, will, I doubt not, be Perused with interest by your readers. The writer, a St. Petersburg correspond ent, obtained access to the casemates by a special order from one of the Grand Dukes. The casemates are hollowed out under the Neva, and directly under the ramparts. Their only window, little square hole protected by thick barred grating, rises but a few inches above the level of the river. At stated distances there are iron doors opening into halls hlled with sentinels, who, with loaded Tile and fixed bayonet, keep watch and ward over the unhappy tenants of the cells which open upon them. As for the tlny pr1sons, they are very narrow quar- ters, square, with stone walls and floors, and fearfully damp, the water constantly dropping about in all directions. A chair, table, and a pallet of white wood form the only furniture. One of the pallets was found to be covered with bed of straw horribly foul, but even this, poor luxury as 1t was, must be considered an exception. The visitor was allowed en- trance to few of the cells Their tenants were pale; they rose as he entered, ac- cording to order, but regarded him with fixed look of despair. The writer was shown the famous cell in which was in- carcerated the Princess Tarakanova, daughter of the Empress Elizabeth, who fell victim to her rival, the Empress Catherine H., grandmother of the pres ent Czar. This unhappy woman per 1shed in the cell under the most dramatic circumstances. The Neva, swollen by the melted snow, suddenly rose, and the rushing torrent, dashing with over whelming strength against the tiny win dow, broke in and filled the cell with water The Princess was drowned. The cells of the great State criminals are lined with mattresses, and rings of iron are placed in the walls, to which many oi them are bound when they are not strait walstcoated. The guide informed the writer, among other things, that these unhappy men were asked every quarte, of an hour if they were present. When. barously punished. He also states that in the wall of the Emperor's room is a1 invisible door, communicating with hoolo PdSsdSe, very uaTIOW, SLu lo@euns to subterranean gallery, hollowed ou under the Neva. The gallery leads t. the fortress, and in case of 8 revolution or of imminent peril, the Czar could dis appear in few seconds from the White Palace, and few minutes after find him self in perfect safety in the Fortress 0 St. Peter and St. Paul, the guns of which in short time, could reduce St. Peters burg to ruins. The palace of the Cza Paul l., which is now the Engineers School, was similarly provided; bu when the assassins entered his room h had no time to flee, and was struck dow at the very moment when he was abou to disappear behind the secret door which was already open.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07

WHAT WAS FoUND.-James Lynde, a Confederate deserter who afterward en- listed in the Fourth Michigan Cavalry, is said by the Detroit Free Press to have stolenS Jeff. Davis's horse and money after the rebel leaders capture. Lynde would never tell what he found in the saddle-bags, but his fellow troopers are sure that it must have been gold, for after the regiment was mustered out he disappeared for time, turning up six months later in Detroit with thousands of dollars in his possession, much of which was left after he had taken a years trip in Europe.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
A DIsAGREEAB1E PET.-A Philadelphia

A D1sAGREEAB1E PET.-A Philadelphia manager hit upon the device of introduc- ing a live lion into a play. A big and feroclous beast was borrowed from a menagerie. His appearance in wild scene, apparently loose, though he was really confined by ropes around his legs, was great hit. But he spoiled the rest of the play by roaring in his cage, at the back of the stage; he crunched and kill ed the venturesome pet dog of the lead ing actress; and, finally, he scared all the performers out of the theatre by breaking bar of his cage in an effort tc get out.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
Literary Revolution
 Universal Knowledge.

An Eacyclof SC 1ia in 20 vols, over 16,oOO pages; 10 per cent. more matter than any EucyoloE e fla ever before pub- hshed in this country, and sold, hand someIy and we'll bound, in cloth for S1O, in half morocco for S15, and printed on flne heavy paper, wids margins, bound In half Russia, gilt top, for S2O-an enterprise 50 extraordinary that its suc- cess. beyond all precedent in book pub fishing, may be fairly claimed to inaugu- rats Literary RevoIution.
 THE LIBRABY OF UNIVERSAL KNow1- EDGE is reprint entlre of the last 1879) Edinburgh edition of "Chambers's En- oyelope lis, " with about 40 per cent. of new matter added, upon topics of special interest to American readers, thus making it equal in character to any similar work, better than any other suited 10 the wants Of the great majority of those who consult works of reference. and altogether the latest Enc5clopm lia in the field.
 Specimen Volumes in either style will be sent or proportionate price per volume.
 Special Discounts to III early subscribers, and scr1pt1Ye catalogue of many other standard works equally low 1n price, sent free.
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
Leading principles of the American Book Exchange:

]. Publish only books of real value
 Work upon the basis of present cost of n king Oooks, aoout one-half what it was few years ac-o M Sell to buyers direct and save them the 5G to 50 per cenI commission commonly allowed to dealers
 " The cost of books when made 1O Oo at a time IS put fraction of the cost when made 500 at time aqQp5 tAe low price aud sell the large uuant ty
 ad Sse good type paper etc, do cai eful printing, Iat and heavily yeaded type, spoDgy paper and gaIdy pInang, which are so commonly resorted to to make to their cost, but do not add to their value ~ S0 and an enemy. ~ " 0
Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
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Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07

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Connecticut western news., 1880-04-07
AMERICAN BOOK EXCHANGE,
A NIHILIST PRISON.

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Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-26
Tl,e Chlna,own rronhla

San Francisco, March 26.--The thirty
days notice of the condemnation of China.
town expired to-day. but the board Of health
has rs yet taken no action with regard to
Chinatown. As far as can be learned the
board has no other than to cause the EN-
forcement Of the existing laws relating to
nui.ances. The over crowding laws aud
ordinances relating to the former, bear more
heavily upon the owners than on the occu.
pant. Of the buildings, and were they en-.
forced strictly the Caucasian property
owners Of Chinatown would suffer more
than the Mongolian tenan.ry Of the con.
demned buildings. 1t il hardly possible, it
Ia stated, to make many arrests, on account
Of the regulations Of the law, IA there il no
place in which the prisoners can be kept
The jails are filled TO ove,h,wins already.
The fact has been brough, to the notice OF
the board OF supervisors and the board Of
Police commissioners. No action has been
taken toward providing q ,arter. TOR the de.
t'"''on Of prisoners, ~ho would he arres,esl
10 scores should the cubic, acre ordinances
Aud other laws be enforced.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-26
The Opposition Policy.

London, March 2s-Lold Harrington,
speaking last night, pointed out in wha;
respects the policy OF the opposition Ii re-
turned to power, would differ fIom the
policy of the present government. He
said they won|d not stake the INTERESTS or
honor OF England on the maintenance OF
the indepeIdece and integrity of an unre.
formed Turkish government; they would
not treat the relations Of the Turkish gov
ernment with its Christian subject as =
matter of interest onlv to Russia and
Turkey; thev would not Try to disturb the
concert of Europe if il was united. As to
what should be done, they would do sil in
their power to promote tina. concert.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-26
CONGRESSIONAL.


Washington, March 2G-The houae re-
fused to dispeuse with the morning hour.
Mr.. Robertson said that he was not pro.
tec,ionist, and voted for Mr. McL,ne's
proposition yesterday under misapprehen-
sion.
Mr. McLane repudiated the insinuation
that the vote had any such significance.
Private reports were then called.
After the morning hour long uninterest-
ing discussion ensued az to whether the two.
thirds vote is requisite to lay aside private
business, and consider public businepr.
Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1880-03-26
The Reservoir System

Washington. March 2G-The sub com
mtt're. consisting IF X representatives. Dean
Ross. Deusher. Henderson,, Waite, Russell
Mars and MrCIardy, have been appointed
tn investigate and report on the proposed
system Of reservoirs at the head waters o
the Missouri